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September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Nyaho-Tamakloe: EC Poses Significant Threat to Ghana’s Democracy

A founding member of Ghana's governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has expressed concerns about the Electoral Commission's (EC) actions, warning they could jeopardize Ghana's democratic reputation. Speaking at an anti-corruption event in Accra, he stated that the EC's

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

EC Won’t Bloat Voters Register For Any Party’s Advantage – Dr Bossman Asare

The Electoral Commission (EC) has rejected allegations that it is manipulating the voter register to benefit a particular political party. This follows the National Democratic Congress (NDC) alleging that the EC has bloated the provisional voter’s register of the Ho Central

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

‘WAKE UP AND DO YOUR JOB PROPERLY’ – MAHAMA TELLS EC

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the NDC, has called on the Electoral Commission to promptly address issues raised during the voter exhibition exercise. This comes after the NDC called for a forensic audit or parliamentary investigation of the voter register.

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

NDC Demands Emergency Meeting With EC Over Voters’ Exhibition Exercise

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written to the Electoral Commission, demanding an emergency meeting to discuss the voters’ exhibition exercise. A letter signed by the NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, noted that the meeting is to discuss “very serious discrepancies

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

December Polls: Direct Your Energies At Winning At The Polling Stations – EC To Parties

The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged political parties to focus on winning at the polling stations rather than on election violence and supposed loss of trust in the judicial system. This call comes in response to National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah's

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Election 2024: EC To Open Nominations August 2, Filing To End September 13

The Electoral Commission (EC) will open nominations for Presidential and Parliamentary candidates from Friday, August 2, to Friday, September 13, 2024. Candidates vying for the Presidential position are required to pay One Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC100,000) to the Electoral Commission

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

EC To Brief Parliament Today On 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) is scheduled to appear before Parliament on Friday, July 19, 2024, to brief the House on preparations towards the 2024 General Elections. The meeting, which is expected to take place in the chamber, is in response to

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

NDC DOES NOT TRUST EC AFTER APPOINTING NPP CARD-BEARING MEMBERS – FIFI KWETEY

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has voiced concerns over the impartiality of the Electoral Commission (EC). This follows the appointment of what he describes as “card-bearing members” of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024

EC Accuses IMANI Of Peddling Falsehood

The Electoral Commission (EC) has chided the President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, accusing him of peddling falsehood and untruth about the Commission and its activities at every point and turn. According to the EC, it has received an audio circulating

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Ejisu By-Election: Two EC Officials Captured Allegedly Receiving Bribe Removed

The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken action by withdrawing two of its temporary staff members after a video surfaced allegedly showing them receiving what appears to be a bribe. The viral video depicts an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on