Nana Addo Is Next President
There can never be enough predictions made, for the possible result of the 2016 elections, which is only 8 days away. Hon. Yaw Osafo Marfo, a former Minister of Finance of the erstwhile Kuffour...
Tag: Electoral Commission
Missing Ballot Boxes Story Not Childish?
It is a fact that most Ghanaians have confidence in the Electoral Commission (EC) in organizing credible elections but some events leading to the December elections have given the general public and...
Mike Hammah Smuggled Unto Proxy List – Afenyo Markin
Member of Parliament for Effutu Alexander Afenyo Markin has cast doubts on the credibility of the Electoral Commission (EC) with a week to the December 7 polls as far as proxy voting is concerned....
Suit Against Accreditation Fees Dismissed
The Human Rights Court has dismissed a suit brought before it by the International Standards Journalist Association (ISJA) which was challenging the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to charge...
Court Dismisses Journalists’ Suit Against EC
The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court has dismissed a suit brought against the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) by some journalists over the GH¢10 accreditation fees. Members of the...
I’ll Sue EC Boss After December 7 – Ayariga
The flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Mr Hassan Ayariga, has disclosed he will drag the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Charlotte Osei, to court after the 7 December...
Blame GJA, GIBA For Mistakes On Accreditation – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has blamed the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) and the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) for spelling the names of journalists incorrectly on their...
Case Against Accreditation Fees Dismissed
Accra High Court has dismissed a suit brought before it by the International Standards Journalist Association (ISJA) which was challenging the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to charge...
NDC Fights NPP Over Woyome’s Cash
The sudden resurfacing of the fraudulent payment made to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) bankroller, Alfred Agbesi Woyome in the name of judgement debt, appears to be causing anxiety in the...
Hassan Ayariga’s Tribal APC Political Machine Implodes
Ever since he literally got booted out of the Limann-founded People’s National Convention (PNC), one of the several Nkrumaist splinter political parties that have been shamelessly feeding off the...
We Are Ready For December 7 Polls
With preparation towards the 2016 elections at fever pitch, the Electoral Commission (EC) and three political parties say they have done all within their power for successful polls. On the special...
Over 98,000 Special Voters Still On Main Register
Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Director of Elections of the New Patriotic Party, has described as very worrying, the Electoral Commission’s handling of issues relating to the special voting in this...
Don’t Use EC’s Tissue Paper When Casting Your Ballot – MP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Okaikoi Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah has cautioned supporters of the party not to make the mistake of using any material offered by the Electoral...
Two Out of Six Missing Ballot Boxes Found In Apowa Western Region
Two out of the six missing ballot boxes is believed to have been found in Apowa in the Ahanta West constituency of the Western Region. It had recently been reported that six boxes are missing from...
18 Electoral Offences You Should Know [Infographic]
As part of efforts to ensure a free and fair elections, the Electoral Commission has made some offences in connection with elections punishable. The infographic below captures 18 electoral offences...
The Electoral Commissioner Has Too Much Power!
Elections are messy affairs everywhere. In third world countries, they are even more so. In Ghana, the role of the Electoral Commissioner is very important. Her actions and inactions can directly...
More Tricks By President Mahama To Influence Election 2016
By Rockson Adofo From credible information gathered from some affected persons, President Mahama and his NDC government have once again resulted to a policy intended to influence the 7 Dec ember 2016...
CODEO Worried About Political Violence, Partisan Chiefs Ahead of Elections
Breach of electoral laws and violence are the two major setbacks to Ghana's election which is just eight days away, election monitoring institution CODEO has said. The group is worried about the...
Western Regional Police Ready To Ensure Smooth Elections
The Western Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Akuribah Yaagy, has said the Western Regional Police Command is ready to provide adequate security at the various polling...
The EC Has Done Well With Over Voting But What About Under Voting
Elections are critical matter for every democracy. When it is done well, peace prevails and the contrary happens. The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has been mandated with the role of organizing...