The Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) has announced the appointment of Chienye Ogwo as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining AIG, Ms. Ogwo led Change Management at Union Bank of Nigeria, where she was responsible for developing strategies for the smooth implementation of the Bank’s Transformation Initiatives, and facilitating buy-in amongst internal and external stakeholders. … Read more
The commendation of Ghana’s Electoral Commission Chair, Mrs Charlotte Osei, by the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Professor Attahiru Jega, is “insignificant” to the level of confidence Ghanaians themselves have in the EC as far as preparations towards the December 7 polls are concerned, Dr Eric Opoku Mensah, … Read more
A former Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Professor Attahiru Jega has suggested that political parties who have challenges with the electoral process should opt for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms rather than the law courts. According to him, although it is important for aggrieved parties to seek redress in court, some … Read more
Contrary to the popular belief that Madam Charlotte Osei is inexperienced and arrogant, Prof. Attahiru Jega has said that the EC boss is doing a commendable job and must be encouraged. The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Professor Attahiru Jega has urged the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of … Read more
The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Professor Attahiru Jega has urged the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Mrs. Charlotte Osei to remain focused as Ghana prepares for the presidential and Parliamentary elections. The former National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) boss has come under a barrage of … Read more
Ghana has experienced six successful elections in the fourth republic and as the country prepares to go to the polls for the seventh time on December 7, 2016, the spotlight is once again on Ghana as it defends its crown of being a beacon of peace in Africa. However it seems Ghanaians have become accustomed … Read more
Nigeria’s election commission on Saturday postponed presidential and legislative elections for six weeks due to security concerns. The vote was scheduled to take place on Feb. 14, amid concerns that millions of voters would be disenfranchised by Boko Haram’s brutal insurgency, as well as delays in distributing voter ID cards. Election commission chairman Attahiru Jega … Read more