A political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Isaac Owusu-Mensah, has condemned the decision by the Electoral Commission to recount votes in this year’s general elections should the results be too close to call. The Chairperson of the Commission on Thursday told the BBC that to avoid the wrong candidate is declared winner … Read more
A political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Isaac Owusu-Mensah, has condemned the decision by the Electoral Commission to recount votes in this year’s general elections should the results be too close to call. The Chairperson of the Commission on Thursday told the BBC that to avoid the wrong candidate is declared winner … Read more
Mrs. Charlotte Osei the Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission has promised to ensure a smooth election in December. No one doubts her pledge to a successful election. However in view of her recent performance she needs to tread cautiously. She is one of the few female women in responsible positions. We are proud of her … Read more
Financial analyst, Sydney Casely-Hayford, has said that the recent outcomes of the lawsuits challenging the Electoral Commission’s (EC) disqulification of presidential aspirants, indicate that the EC doesn’t seem to understand its own rules and regulations on elections. The EC is currently fighting lawsuits from the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), the National Democratic Party (NDP), … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, has justified the decision of the Commission to appeal the judgment of an Accra High Court, quashing its disqualification of the Progressive Peoples’ Party (PPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, from the December 7 presidential race. She believes a judgment from the Supreme Court would resolve the five … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, Emmanuel Agyarko, has likened the posture of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei, to a headmistress of a primary school. He made the comment while sharing his thoughts on the disqualification of 12 presidential aspirants on Citi FM’s news … 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
Private Legal practitioner, Akoto Ampaw, has written a letter to the Electoral Commission, demanding answers to seven questions following his fears that the election timetable on December 7, may be compromised. The letter was written in his capacity as a private citizen backed by Article 21 (1) (f) of the Constitution of the Republic of … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) is resolute in doing everything to deliver lawful, as well as credible, fair, transparent and inclusive polls on December 7. Mrs Charlotte Osei, the EC Chairperson, said: “I am confident we will succeed. We have history with us; we have a reputation for delivery in Africa.” “I am convinced that our … Read more
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Martin A. B.K. Amidu, has descended heavily on the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei, describing her as ‘incompetent’ and ‘inexperienced.’ He has, therefore, called on Ghanaians to “watch her every step during this election.” Mr. Amidu, popularly called Citizen Vigilante due to his exploits in … Read more
Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Mrs Charlotte Osei has called on international stakeholders to begin to hold African politicians to a higher level of scrutiny discourse during African elections. This according to her will promote free, fair and transparent elections on the continent. Speaking at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) on … Read more
A former chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Afari Gyan, has been honoured for emerging as the ‘Best District Fish Farmer’. Dr Gyan beat his compatriots to the award at the 32nd National Farmers’ Day celebration under the theme: ‘Agriculture: A Business Response to Economic Growth.’ Dr Gyan had always expressed his love for … Read more
The Minority leader says the Electoral Commission’s behavior in the face of ongoing disqualification litigation vindicates their position that it would not have been ready for proposed November 7 date. Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has expressed worry that December 7 date would suffer if sanity is not brought to bear on the Commission. “The disqualification of … Read more
The National Organizer of the governing National Democratic Congress, Kofi Adams, says he is confident the 2016 general elections will be won convincingly by President John Mahama after the first round of voting – adding there would be no need for recounting as suggested by the Electoral Commission. According to him, all indications are clear … Read more
A private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has warned Ghana’s Electoral Commission against plans to recount votes cast in this year’s December 7 general elections in the event the results become too close to call. The Chairperson of the Commission on Thursday told the BBC that to avoid the wrong candidate is declared winner of the … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) says it is surprised at the mute religious bodies in the country have kept in the face of what it describes as the unfair treatment being meted out to it by the Electoral Commission (EC). The EC and the PPP are currently locked up in a legal tussle and are … Read more
Chairman and Flagbearer of the opposition Independent People’s Party, Kofi Akpaloo is alleging that the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Charlotte Osei is colluding with the Commission’s lawyer, Thaddeus Sory to fleece the state. According to him, the only motivation the Chairperson of the EC has in embarking on a series of court battles … Read more
The Supreme Court will on Monday November 7, rule on the legal tussle between the Electoral Commission and the Progressive People’s Party over the disqualification of their Presidential candidate from the Presidential race. The Seven-member panel presided over by Justice Sophia Adiniyira will determine if the High court ruling asking the EC to allow Dr. … Read more
EC Chair is all noise and little substance I have heard a number of pundits suggesting on television that a section of the media is putting the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Charlotte Osei, under unnecessary pressure. Some also pontificate that by suggesting that the Nigerian-born boss had sidelined other members of the commission, … Read more
A private legal practitioner has tabled his concerns to the Electoral Commissioner regarding the December 7 election not coming off as scheduled in a 7 questions letter. In the letter Thursday, Akoto Ampaw addressing his letter to the Charlotte Osei said as a citizen he believes many other Ghanaians share his view as to whether … Read more