Presidential nominee for the United Progressive Party, Akwasi Addai Odike, whose disqualification was based on a court case challenging his status in his party, says his fate is in the hands of the Electoral Commission. Although the EC has not announced errors or irregularities on his presidential nomination forms yet, Mr Odike showed up at … Read more
Embattled Presidential nominee of the People’s National Convention (PNC) Dr Edward Nasigre Mahama has described the Electoral Commission (EC) as Nebuchadnezzar in the Bible who dreamt and didn’t want to tell his dream but wanted people to conjure the dream and give interpretations. The Supreme Court unanimous decision ordered the EC to allow all the … Read more
Presidential nominee for the United Progressive Party, Akwasi Addai Odike, whose disqualification was based on a court case challenging his status in his party, says his fate is in the hands of the Electoral Commission. Although the EC has not announced errors or irregularities on his presidential nomination forms yet, Mr Odike showed up at … Read more
The Supreme Court of Ghana has ruled that the flag bearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom should be given a chance to correct errors on his nomination forms. Below is the full ruling: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE IN THE SUPREME COURT ACCRA – A. D. 2016 CIVIL MOTION … Read more
The Supreme Court has ordered the EC to take steps to allow 12 disqualified candidates to correct errors on their nomination forms that constituted the basis for their disqualification. The highest court of the land made the pronouncement on Monday morning after the Electoral Commission deferred to it to contest a high court ruling ordering … Read more
She should never have been permitted to vote in the country, much less found a political party and run for President of Ghana. Nothing could be more insulting to the intelligence of well-meaning and forward-looking Ghanaian citizens. And so it comes as nothing short of plain annoying to hear the Deputy Communications Director of Mrs. … Read more
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers(CODEO) says it will be most inappropriate for the Electoral Commission to order for a recount of votes in this year’s general elections should the results be too close to call. Speaking on the issue on Anopa Kasapa on Kasapa 102.5 FM Monday, National Coordinator of CODEO, Albert Kofi Arhin … Read more
For the Electoral Commission (EC) to deliver free and fair elections come December 7, the experience of the former chairperson of the commission, Dr. Afari Gyan will be required, according to the flag bearer of the All People’s Party (APC), Hassan Ayariga. Dr. Gyan’s involvement, according to him, is non-negotiable owing to the “inexperience” displayed … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) has re-echoed its will deliver an undisputed election come December 7, 2016. Contrary to what many say will be a challenging polls this year due to the multiple lawsuit brought against the Election Management Body (EMB), the Chairperson of the Commission, Madam Charlotte Osei who remained upbeat to deliver to Ghanaians … Read more
The Presidential candidate of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Dr. Edward Mahama, has revealed that the Electoral Commission’s disqualification of his candidature affected the party’s momemntum towards the December polls. “It (disqualification) definitely has had an effect,” said Dr. Mahama on Monday during an interview with Citi FM. “I have to admit I have been … Read more
Concerns are being raised about the possible manipulation of the proxy voters’ list by the Electoral Commission (EC). Director of Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, who has raised the alarm, questioned the continuous delay by the EC in releasing not only the proxy voters’ list but also those for special … Read more
The Presidential candidate of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Dr. Edward Mahama, has revealed that the Electoral Commission’s disqualification of his candidature affected the party’s momemntum towards the December polls. “It (disqualification) definitely has had an effect,” said Dr. Mahama on Monday during an interview with Citi FM. “I have to admit I have been … Read more
CHATHAM HOUSE an iconic venue at the Royal Institute of International Affairs probably hosted its biggest guest ahead of the 2016 general elections last week in Accra. Something big was cooking, which had pulled many dignitaries there. But a bespectacled lady who stood behind a lectern looking poised to deliver a speech to a diverse … Read more
Concerns are being raised about the possible manipulation of the proxy voters’ list by the Electoral Commission (EC). Director of Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, who has raised the alarm, questioned the continuous delay by the EC in releasing not only the proxy voters’ list but also those for special … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) appears to be in quandary, 30 days to the December 7 elections as it has been slapped with a fresh suit occasioned by the disqualification of some presidential aspirants. A businessman, who wanted to contest for president as independent candidate on December 7 but was disqualified together with his running mate, … Read more
The Supreme Court will today rule on the Electoral Commission’s suit challenging the High court ruling asking it to allow the PPP’s presidential candidate to correct the errors in his presidential nomination forms. The EC disqualified Dr, Papa Kwesi Nduom and 12 other people from the December polls for various errors detected in their nominations. … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) appears to be in quandary, 30 days to the December 7 elections as it has been slapped with a fresh suit occasioned by the disqualification of some presidential aspirants. A businessman, who wanted to contest for president as independent candidate on December 7 but was disqualified together with his running mate, … Read more
EC hit with another suit over disqualification of presidential hopeful The Electoral Commission and its Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, have been dragged to the High Court in yet another suit against the disqualification of a presidential hopeful. Alfred Kwame Asiedu claims he had wanted to contest for the presidential slot as an independent candidate on December … Read more
The Electoral Commission and its Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, have been dragged to the High Court in yet another suit against the disqualification of a presidential hopeful. Alfred Kwame Asiedu claims he had wanted to contest for the presidential slot as an independent candidate on December 7 but was disqualified. He wants the court to compel … Read more
Ghana’s Electoral Commission says it is worried the country’s media may call the results of this year’s December 7 general elections ahead of its official results, warning it could disrupt the credibility of the polls. This and other issues the Commission says, has the ultimate potential of triggering electoral violence if not addressed ahead of … Read more