We’re Ready For General Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has once again reaffirmed its readiness for the general elections on December 7, 2016. The Commission says security at the polling stations will be maximized, with...
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One Man One Vote Is Bad For Development
All votes are not equal. Democracy gives room for the unwise majority to cancel the views of the wise minority and dominate them. Even in real life, the views of people are not deemed equal. The view...
Anenih Has No Need To Apologise
Following some details in Chief Tony Anenih’s book titled ‘My Life and Nigerian Politics’ that was recently presented to the public, in which the author explained how he stopped Atiku...
South Korea Opposition To File Motion To Impeach Park
South Korea's three opposition parties have agreed to submit a motion to impeach President Park Geun-hye, saying they want a vote to take place on December 9. Accused of colluding with a close friend...
EC To Deploy New Ballot Boxes For Sunday’s Exercise
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has said it will use new ballot boxes for Sunday’s extended special voting exercise. The commission said it will also ensure the security and safety of all...
We Can’t Be Blamed For Missing Names – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) cannot be blamed for the challenges being faced by voters in finding their names on the special voting list, the deputy communications director of the commission, Yusif...
EC Develops App For Poll Results
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has developed a mobile app that is meant to give Ghanaians real-time access to officially certified results of the 7 December polls. In an 8-point statement issued...
New Ballot Boxes To Be Provided For Sunday’s Exercise
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana says it will provide new ballot boxes for the Special Voting exercise that has been extended to Sunday, December 4, 2016. Just like in any general elections,...
Mahama Government’s Modus Operandi
President John Mahama and his inner cycle backers have clearly adopted one basic method of operation in terms of responding to charges of corruption or serious accusations of bribery. Their modus...
EC Highlights 8 Measures For Transparency
The Electoral Commission has announced some eight measures aimed at ensuring greater transparency in the upcoming general election in December. The EC announced this at a dialogue with presidential...
Special Voting To Continue Sunday
The Special Voting Exercise which was afflicted with missing names and other irregularities today is set to continue on Sunday December 4, to allow disenfranchised special voters to vote,...
Obama, Trying To Protect Legacy, Unlikely To Act On Mideast Peace
U. S. President Barack Obama, keen to preserve his legacy on domestic health care and the Iran nuclear deal, is not expected to make major moves on Israeli-Palestinian peace before leaving office,...
EC Dialogues With Presidential Candidates Ahead of Polls
The Electoral Commission (EC) today held a dialogue with the presidential candidates and their running mates taking part in the upcoming elections on December 7th. The aim of the meeting was for the...
‘Disenfranchised’ Security Officers To Vote Sunday – EC Declares
The Electoral Commission has announced a second round of Special Voting on Sunday to afford security personnel and others who could cast their vote in Thursday’s voting to exercise their franchise....
EC Highlights 8 Transparency Measures For Election 2016
The Electoral Commission has announced some eight measures aimed at ensuring greater transparency in the upcoming general election in December. The EC announced this at a dialogue with presidential...
Ibn Chambas Cautions Security Personnel
UN Secretary General Special Representative for West Africa, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas has admonished security personnel in the country to exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their duties to...
EC Announces 8 Measures To Guarantee Ballot Credibility On Election Day
Ghana’s Electoral Commission has issued an eight-point measures it will put in place on December 7 to “guarantee the credibility of the ballots” when millions of Ghanaians vote to elect a...
NDC To Petition EC Over Drama of Missing Names
The National Democratic Congress will formally petition the Electoral Commission today over what it says is the potential risk of disenfranchising thousands of voters for the 2016 elections. The...
Security Personnel Threaten To Boycott December 7 Polls
Some security personnel in the Upper East Region who were denied the opportunity to vote are threatening to vacate their post on the main Election Day, December 7 if they are not allowed to vote...
Voters Angry Over Missing Names In Special Voting Exercise
Special voting is underway at designated polling centres across the country. The special voting platform was provided by law, to allow registered voters who would not be present themselves at their...