The Minister for Regional Re-Organisation, Dan Botwe is hopeful if Ghanaians buy into the idea of adding at least four regions to the existing 10, it will boost the country’s development. The Upper West is the last region created out of the Upper Region in 1983 by the then Head of State, Flight Lieutenant Jerry … Read more
Liberian Election -Liberia is far from ending her elections, as former football star George Weah and Liberia’s Vice-President Joseph Boakai are headed for a run-off in the presidential polls. George Weah and Joseph Boakai, will face a runoff on 7 November 2017 in the race to succeed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. This was announced by … Read more
Charlotte Osei’s suit -The lawyer for the petitioners seeking the impeachment of the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Charlotte Osei from office, has withdrawn his application over the legitimacy of lawyer Thaddeus Sory to represent both the EC and Mrs. Osei as a person. See Also: All About Charlotte Osei’s Move to Sue EC Workers for Defamation The … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo will next week establish a commission to among other things, examine the petitions on the creation of new regions and make recommendations that will set the stage for the finalization of the process. The Council of State in August this year okayed the decision to create six more regions as proposed by … Read more
The beauty of Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) general elections was nearly marred when one of the presidential candidates, had his name replaced with that of former president John Mahama on the voter’s list. The candidate Johnnie Aryeetey was therefore turned away by the Electoral Commission officials when he showed up at the Ghana International Press … Read more
The Council of Chiefs and Queenmothers of Ahafo, in the Brong Ahafo Region, have expressed their gratitude to the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the implementation of policies aimed at improving the living standards of Ghanaians. The Omanhene of Yamfo Traditional Area, Nana Ansah Adu Baah, who is also Chairman of … Read more
The Omanhene of Nsein Traditional Area, Awulae Agyefi Kwame II, has commended President Akufo-Addo for the “courageous decision” to fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. He has also pledged the commitment of his chiefs to the fight and promised every support needed to ensure the country’s natural resources are protected for future generations. … Read more
Another petition has been received by the president to have Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) removed from office, 3news.com can confirm. The petition dated August 18, 2017 was filed by one Douglas Seidu. The petition accuses Charlotte Osei of “incompetence” and “misconduct”, among other allegations. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Midday Live … Read more
PPP debunks rumours -It seems the leader of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Pa Kwesi Nduom might eventually contest in the 2020 elections after all. The Party herself has debunked rumours that her leader will not contest in 2020 Presidential elections. These rumours which have been described as false are said to be political propaganda motivated … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Director of Operations, Nana Ofori Owusu, does not think Charlotte Osei has a handle on her job as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC). For one, Mr. Ofori Owusu said the fact Mrs. Osei only got acquainted with information pertaining to money accrued and expended during the 2016 election process when she … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Director of Operations, Nana Ofori Owusu, does not think Charlotte Osei has a handle on her job as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC). For one, Mr. Ofori Owusu said the fact Mrs. Osei only got hold of information pertaining to money accrued and expended during the 2016 election process when she … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 28th July, 2017, referred two petitions invoking the provisions of Article 146(3) of the Constitution, in respect of the office of the Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, Ms. Georgina Opoku Amankwa and Mr. Amadu Sulley, respectively, to the Chief Justice, Justice Sophia Akuffo. … Read more
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has referred two petitions for the removal of the Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, Ms. Georgina Opoku Amakwa and Mr Amadu Sulley from office to the Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo. This was made known in a statement from the presidency signed by the Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin on Friday. … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has handed over two more petitions against two commissioners at the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) to the Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, for action. This is in accordance with Article 146(3) of the 1992 Constitution. The petitions against Georgina Opoku-Amankwaah and Dr Amadu Sulley were filed by Emmanuel Korsi Senyo, a … Read more
The Minority in Parliament has hit hard at the Majority Leader for accusing their side of being manipulated by the former Speaker, Edward Doe Adjaho. Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu on Thursday accused the former Speaker of Parliament, Doe Adjaho of micromanaging the Minority side, in an attempt to control the current Parliament. Responding to … Read more
It started like a simmering fire. We could not put it out. Now the fire has engulfed our touted independent and respected institution, the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana. The damage has exposed the institution badly and thus threatening the once strong reputation it held. So, who will be the Fire Service here? We have … Read more
The Majority leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu has alleged that the former Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho is manipulating members of the Minority to take certain decisions that do not inure to the benefit of the country. According to him, the former speaker among his instructions to the Minority was to kick against the presence … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected accusations the party is scheming to remove the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei for their political advantage. President Akufo-Addo On Wednesday referred the petition demanding Madam Osei’s removal, to the Chief Justice. The NDC had stated previously that the NPP was behind the petition but speaking … Read more
Elections are the vehicles that drive a democracy. Getting them right is an indication that your democracy is on course. Getting them wrong puts the democracy in harm’s way with dire consequences if the wrong is not corrected early and surgically removed to ensure it is not repeated. At the centre of it all is … Read more
Some Members of Parliament are divided over a proposal calling for removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her two deputies for investigations into their activities at the Commission to begin. The Institute of Democratic Governance, (IDEG), mooted the proposal and said, an acting commissioner should be appointed during the period but some … Read more