Mixed Reactions Greet EC’s Decision
The decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to disqualify 12 presidential aspirants from contesting this year’s presidential election has generated controversy among governance experts and legal...
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EC To Refund Filing Fees To 12 Disqualified Presidential Aspirants
The 12 presidential aspirants whose nomination forms were rejected and, by inference, disqualified from contesting the December 7, 2016 general elections would be given back their filing fees, the EC...
Injunction Against December Polls Would Be Grave – Mike Oquaye
Former Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has warned of serious consequences if any of the candidates disqualified by the Electoral Commission (EC) succeed to secure an injunction...
EC Disrespected Us, Dumped Our Letter At Security Post
The General Secretary of All People’s Party (APC) Razak Opoku has lashed out at the Electoral Commission (EC) for dumping the disqualification letter of their presidential nominee, Dr Hassan...
I Will Arrest EC Boss
One of the disappointed presidential aspirants, Kofi Akpaloo has threatened to personally arrest the chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei if she goes ahead to hand him to the...
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom
The flag bearer of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has said the party will not give up easily following his disqualification from the presidential race in the 2016...
‘If EC Doesn’t Know My Identity the Court Will Tell Her’ – Ayariga
The flagbearer of the All People’s Congress (APC) says reasons cited by the Electoral Commission (EC) for his disqualification from the upcoming presidential polls are unfounded and has threatened...
EC To Prosecute ‘criminal’ Endorsers of Failed Presidential Aspirants
The Electoral Commissioner, Charlotte Osei says the Commission will press criminal charges against some voters who endorsed nomination forms for some aspiring presidential candidates. Some 13...
Akua Donkor, Odike Pay Gh¢50k Filing Fee
Presidential candidates of various political parties wait for their turn to pay filing fees. The presidential candidates of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) and the United Progressive Party (UPP) Madam...
Must It Be All About Money Devoid of Principles, Gina Blay?
The caption of this column is actually my first written-down gut reaction to the news articles titled “I Am Not NPP – Gina Blay” Starrfmonline.com / Ghanaweb.com 10/5/16) and “‘NPP Unhappy...
NPP’s Manifesto Full of ‘class One’ Pictures
Founder and flagbearer of the All People’s Party, (APC) Hassan Ayariga, has described the newly launched New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) manifesto as gibberish and class one picture painting...
Ayariga’s Claims of Plagiarism Against NPP ‘a Huge Joke’ – Mustapha Hamid
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says claims by All People’s Party (APC) that its manifesto ideas has been stolen can only pass as a joke. Spokesperson for the flag bearer of the NPP, Mustapha Hamid,...
‘Goliath’ Mahama Will Fall December 7 – Akufo-Addo
Nana Akufo-Addo has described himself as the modern “David” of Ghana’s politics who will lead the onslaught on John Mahama, whom he described as Goliath - a giant Philistine warrior. According...
Allow Godly Reasoning, Maturity To Guide Your Actions – CIMG To Ghanaians
The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) has urged Ghanaians to be mindful of their actions in the lead up to the December polls. National President of CIMG, Kojo Mattah says activities and...
PPP Opens Book of Condolence For Eva Lokko
The Progressive People's Party (PPP) has opened a book of condolence for it's former running mate who passed away yesterday. Party Chairman, Nii Allotey Brew-Hammond said in a statement copied to...
Nduom Still On Campaign Trail
Contrary to information that the Progressive People's Party has suspended campaign in the wake of the demise of the party's 2012 vice presidential candidate, flagbearer Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has turned...
Court Clears EC To Receive 50,000 Filing Fee
An Accra High court has given the Electoral Commission (EC) clearance to receive filing fee from Presidential and Parliamentary nominees. The Progressive People's Party (PPP) filed an application for...
Eva Lokko Is What Ghana Lacks In Public Service – Ace Ankomah
Private legal practitioner Ace Ankomah has eulogised former Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) as one of the best public official Ghana has ever had. He said the principles...
Eva Lokko Was An Astute Female Politician
Spokesperson for Nana Akufo Addo, presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mustapha Hamid has described the late Madam Eva Lokko as an astute female politician who left behind...
NPP Shreds Hassan Ayariga
Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Northern region have described the presidential nominee of All People’s Party (APC) Hassan Ayariga as a crook, thug who lacks moral and leadership...