The role of inter-party dialogue committees in ensuring peaceful elections A feature by Akolgo A. Samuel, Senior Civic Education Officer of National Commission for Civic Education, Bolgatanga Regional office A key indicator of democracy and good governance in the developed world is credible and peaceful elections. However, elections in most developing countries, especially in Africa, … Read more
The Jester defaced the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in retaliation. An American vigilante hacker — who calls himself “The Jester” — has defaced the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in retaliation for attacks on American targets. On Friday night, the Jester gained access to the Russian government ministry’s … Read more
The National Democratic Institute, (NDI), an International election observer mission, says Ghana has made significant progress towards promoting credible and transparent election in December. The mission cites efforts by the Electoral Commission, (EC), to reach out to voters and stakeholders at IPAC deliberations. It also commends the designations of 17 specialised courts by the Chief … Read more
Elections are very important especially in representative democracy where electorate elect their own officials to authoritatively allocate and distribute scarce resource in the Country. Ghanaians especially registered voters have a role to play in shaping the future of the country through participation in elections. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from … Read more
Elections are very important especially in representative democracy where electorate elect their own officials to authoritatively allocate and distribute scarce resource in the Country. Ghanaians especially registered voters have a role to play in shaping the future of the country through participation in elections. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from … Read more
Folks, there is no doubt that the kind of democracy being practised by the United States has been touted and branded as a model, which explains why the US Establishment is quick to invest itself in “exporting” that model to other parts of the world and to judge happenings with the yardstick that its military … Read more
Political parties contesting this year’s Parliamentary election have voted for positions on the ballot papers. At a balloting session at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Accra on Thursday morning, the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) chose the first position followed by the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) at second and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) … Read more
The left is undertaking an amazing back door plan to dramatically increase its influence over the Fed’s interest-rate-setting Open Market Committee. The key activist group, a division of the Center for Popular Democracy, is working to kick the bankers off the boards of directors of the district Federal Reserve banks. Those boards choose the presidents … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is gathering signatures for the Electoral Commission to reinstate Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom’s candidature in the December polls following his disqualification by the Electoral Commission. The petition, set up by the party states: “Petition by Ghanaians eligible to vote demand that the Electoral Commission accepts the nomination papers of Dr … Read more
More than 70 people have signed a petition calling for the reinstatement of Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom’s candidature in the December polls following his disqualification by the Electoral Commission. The petition, set up by the party states: “Petition by Ghanaians eligible to vote demand that the Electoral Commission accepts the nomination papers of Dr Papa … Read more
The wife of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says she may not back her husband at the next election unless he shakes up his government. Aisha Buhari, who has never held political office but joined her husband on the campaign trail last year, told the BBC in a interview published on Friday that her husband did … Read more
Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call on John Odigie-Oyegun to resign as National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly derailing from the path of progressives continues to generate diverse opinions in the polity. The call, rather than being misconstrued by Tinubu’s antagonists should be seen for its altruistic value and content. It is about saving … Read more
All things being equal we will live to see other general elections—presidential or parliamentary. But I’ve got a message for those political activists or party surrogates and members who’re smiling today like a bride at a wedding ceremony to stand firm and not downplay what the Charlotte virus could cause them tomorrow. They must be … Read more
Flag bearers of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom respectively are gearing up to sue the Electoral Commission (EC) in respect of their disqualification from contesting in the December 7 presidential election. The Charlotte Osei-led EC on Monday disqualified 13 out of … Read more
US officials have formally accused Russia of cyber attacks against political organisations in order “to interfere with the US election”. Recent hacked emails are “consistent with the methods and motivation of Russia-directed efforts”, the Department of Homeland Security said. Data revealing discussions within the Democratic Party was hacked earlier this year. Some states reported “probing” … Read more
In Rumundele Community of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, the residence threw open party recently in jubilation that over 200 youth from two bloody cult groups that had terrorised the area for months with property worth hundreds of thousands of naira destroyed and many lives lost, have openly denounced their membership in the … Read more
Even though the Edo Gubernatorial election was postponed from for about two weeks, it appears not much changed within the period in terms of its outcome. Epistemologically speaking, we saw a titanic battle between People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and All progressives Congress (APC)’s Mr Godwin Obaseki. While for the purpose of analysis, … Read more
Nigeria may be Africa’s big brother but it has not exactly been one to look up to as an example of best practices, whether with respect to managing an economy or governing a people. Ghana has at times been a better example of economic growth, especially when compared to Nigeria and the country certainly has … Read more
Celebrities campaign for their parties. Like it happens in every election year, famous and celebrated personalities are heard and seen opting for one presidential candidate over the other, and urging their fans to vote for them. We are not sure when this started in Ghana but it appears this practice is not exclusive to us … Read more
Like it happens in every election year, famous and celebrated personalities are heard and seen opting for one presidential candidate over the other, and urging their fans to vote for them. We are not sure when this started in Ghana but it appears this practice is not exclusive to us and it has come to … Read more