“I who am the ring-giver Commanded you to action and death… As a thane ought to do, returned justice to where our ancient peoples drink. All men will do that which I bid.” Queen Wealtheow in ‘Beowulf’ “…For surely the food that memory gives to eat is bitter to the taste and it is only … Read more
The leader of the People’s National Convention (PNC) Dr Edward Mahama has advised the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Madam Charlotte Osei to go back and learn from her predecessor, Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan as far as her dealings with political parties are concerned. Speaking on Adom FM’s Morning Show “Dwaso Nsem” Thursday, Mr Mahama … Read more
“I who am the ring-giver Commanded you to action and death… As a thane ought to do, returned justice to where our ancient peoples drink. All men will do that which I bid.” Queen Wealtheow in ‘Beowulf’ “…For surely the food that memory gives to eat is bitter to the taste and it is only … 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
Mrs Charlotte Osei, Chair of the Electoral Commission needs the assistance and experience of her predecessor Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan to help her conduct the 2016 general elections, flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Mr Hassan Ayariga has said. “The lady [Charlotte Osei] needs Afari Gyan to come onboard. … I think Afari … Read more
Mrs Charlotte Osei, Chair of the Electoral Commission needs the assistance and experience of her predecessor Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan to help her conduct the 2016 general elections, flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Mr Hassan Ayariga has said. “The lady [Charlotte Osei] needs Afari Gyan to come onboard. … I think Afari … Read more
The Supreme Court of Ghana is the highest judicial body in Ghana. Ghana’s 1992 constitution guarantees the independence and separation of the Judiciary from the Legislative and the Executive arms of government. The Supreme Court was established by the Supreme Court Ordinance (1876) as the highest tribunal in the Gold Coast (now Ghana) during the … 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
Why do the good people of this country; with all our Peace Council, Men and Women of God and people of substance sit unconcerned while Nigerian-born Charlotte Osei is poking the fire that is already sprouting and would eventually destroy everything the good people of Ghana have done in the past 24 years, to give … Read more
The new arrangement by the Electoral Commission (EC) whereby journalists are to pay for accreditation to cover the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections is illegal, Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, a lecturer at the School of Communications, University of Ghana, has said. The commission set November 7 2016 as deadline for submission of requests for accreditation … Read more
The disqualified presidential nominee of United Freedom Party (UFP) Dr Nana Agyenim Boateng popularly called ‘Gyataba’ has stated that the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Mrs Charlotte Osei is gradually dragging her outfit into the mud. According to him, the once locally and internationally respected independent institution is losing its value which could affect … Read more
Charlotte Osei is a poor choice to lead the EC It is exactly one month to the crucial Presidential and Parliamentary elections, but everything is in a limbo. Instead of the count-down, we are now counting the number of court suits against the Electoral Commission. When an Accra High Court, presided over by Mr. Justice … Read more
Ebo Quansah in Accra. It is exactly one month to the crucial Presidential and Parliamentary elections, but everything is in a limbo. Instead of the count-down, we are now counting the number of court suits against the Electoral Commission. When an Accra High Court, presided over by Mr. Justice Kyei Baffour, ruled on Friday in … Read more
Can EC hold credible, free and fair elections in 2016? I have always believed sincerely, with all my heart that the independence of the Electoral Commission (EC) is to be operated as a shield to protect it from incumbency abuse, threats and intimidation; and unlawful dismissal from office by the powers-that-be, when regime change through … Read more
Electoral Commission has already been dragged to court twelve times under the leadership of its current Chairperson, Charlotte Osei. According to financial analyst, Sydney Casely-Hayford, Charlotte Osei’s predecessor, Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan who headed the commission for over two decades was sued only five times. “…the EC has had to be in court already 12 … Read more
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Ayikoi Otoo says the misjudgment by the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) in disqualifying the flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) could have been avoided. Mr Otoo, who led the counsel for the PPP after its flagbearer Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom challenged his disqualification, said Amadu Sulley, who … Read more
play videoJohn Ackah Blay Miezah was a presidential nominee of the People’s Vanguard Party in Ghana in 1979 For many, the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify some 12 presidential hopefuls from contesting the December electios was a new phenomenon. While some saw it as indication of a leader who wanted to follow due process and … Read more
The Supreme Court has ordered the Electoral Commission to make collation sheets for Presidential elections available to parties and their agents after close of polls. The petitioner who is former Director of Research at Parliament, Kwesi Nyame Tease-Eshun, sought to expose flaws in the new law that governs the 2016 general elections. Under the CI … Read more
A Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Victor Jones Dotse, has condemned erroneous and intimidating attacks meted out to judges and their families over the years after adjudicating cases. According to him the attacks which sometimes border on criminality has come from both the opposition and sitting government agents under both civilian and military regimes. … Read more
To say you’ve never seen it happen. It means you aren’t that old. But history has it all in her reservoir. Presidential transitions also known as presidential interregnum across the world vary and they carry their own baggage. It is done by countries that practice democracy —be it the Westminster type in the United Kingdom … Read more