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July 31, 2025July 30, 2025

Akwatia By-Election Set for September 2, EC Announces

Accra, Ghana – The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially announced that a by-election for the Akwatia Constituency will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This follows the unfortunate passing of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. In a statement

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

Security Taskforce Failed to Protect EC Staff During Collation Process – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has criticized the National Elections Security Taskforce for failing to provide adequate protection for its staff during the collation and declaration of parliamentary results for nine constituencies from the December 7 elections. The affected constituencies include Nsawam

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

EC To Hold Special Voting Today In 14 Regions

The Electoral Commission (EC) will conduct the Special Voting exercise today, Monday, December 2, across 14 regions of Ghana, excluding the Eastern and Western Regions. This important process allows election officials, security personnel, and media workers, who will be on duty

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Election 2024: EC to Limit Media Access To Regional Collation Centres

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced new guidelines for media and observer access to collation centres during the 2024 general elections, aiming to ensure a secure and efficient process. Under the updated rules, only eight media houses will be permitted at

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

EC Disqualifies GFP’s New Flagbearer Over illegalities

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has disqualified Philip Appiah Kubi, the Ghana Freedom Party’s (GFP) replacement flagbearer, after uncovering errors and illegalities on his nomination form. This announcement was made by EC Chair Jean Mensa at a press conference held

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

EC Urges GFP To Nominate New Flagbearer Within 10 Days

The Electoral Commission (EC) has requested that the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) nominate a new presidential candidate within 10 days following the passing of flagbearer Madam Akua Donkor. In light of this development, the EC has also temporarily halted the printing

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Election 2024: EC To Announce Presidential Results By Region

Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, has confirmed that the Commission will announce the presidential results from all 16 regions before revealing the national results in the upcoming elections on December 7. This approach is aimed

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

NDC Seeks Court Injunction to Prevent EC from Printing Amenfi Central Ballots

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an injunction application seeking to halt the Electoral Commission (EC) from proceeding with the printing of parliamentary ballot papers and notice of poll for the Amenfi Central constituency. This legal action follows the recent

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024

Election 2024: EC Urges Public to Stop Spreading Fake News

Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has issued a strong warning against the spread of misinformation and disinformation as Ghana moves closer to the 2024 general elections. Speaking after a significant Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday,

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

EC Releases List Of Polling Stations For Election 2024

The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the list of polling stations for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. An October 10 statement signed by the EC’s Deputy Chairman in Charge of Operations, Samuel Tetteh, indicated that there will be a total