The Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) has joined calls by the Convention People’s Party (CPP) for a reduction in the filing fees for presidential and parliamentary aspirants, saying if the presidency is made the reserve of the rich, as, in his opinion, the situation appears to be, then an uprising could be imminent. The Electoral … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama’s newfound love for donning military fatigues is weird and misleading. He would quickly spot the Number One Dress Uniform or the Olive Green fatigue whenever the military is hosting him during a graduation parade at the Ghana Military Academy, as guest of durbars or inspecting guards of honour at any military … Read more
David Easton once opined that politics generally, is the authoritative allocation of resources and values. To wits, the exertion of acceptable values and norms (that may be rooted in culture, historical antecedents, precedents and conventions), the custodianship and equitable distribution of the National cake rest with the players in whom the sovereignty of the people … Read more
By Kwasi Ansu-Kyeremeh Without common sense, no motherland ever ably operates a democratic constitution. And when a congresspeople group in our motherland is constantly thinking evilly, an edge towards constitutional crisis is felt. Common sense tells me ‘exclusive’ reference to CHRAJ as an investigating agency borders on the investigative mechanisms under the ambit of the … Read more
Without common sense, no motherland ever ably operates a democratic constitution. And when a congresspeople group in our motherland is constantly thinking evilly, an edge towards constitutional crisis is felt. Common sense tells me ‘exclusive’ reference to CHRAJ as an investigating agency borders on the investigative mechanisms under the ambit of the executive branch of … Read more
Proxy vote is permissible by the electoral regulations of many a civilized country to allow as many as possible number of their citizens to exercise their suffrage. This is especially in cases where a citizen for a genuine reason, of say, having been transferred from where he or she registered initially, but is unable to … Read more
The proxy vote is a potential weapon and could be used to the advantage of NDC Charlotte Osei, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana By Rockson Adofo Proxy vote is permissible by the electoral regulations of many civilized countries to allow as many as possible number of their citizens to exercise their suffrage. This … Read more
In a previous column I considered how the coalition that is the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy began to fray after losing the common enemy against which it had united: In 1988, as reported by the LA Times, one of President Gorbachev’s key advisors gave away the game. “Our major secret weapon,” said Georgi Arbatov, director … Read more
In my opinion they are seven types of voters. We all vote based on different kinds of reasons and for diverse leadership qualities. Whatever rationale one has, our democracy grants one the right to vote and to use that right however one wants. However, the secrecy of the ballot entails we can never tell how … Read more
Twenty-three persons aspiring to become president of Ghana have picked up nomination forms to contest in this year’s December 7 presidential elections, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Ms. Charlote Osei, has announced. The figure is made up of 16 political party presidential aspirants and seven independent aspirants. They are to return the fully filled … Read more
Twenty-three persons aspiring to become president of Ghana have picked up nomination forms to contest in this year’s December 7 presidential elections, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Ms. Charlote Osei, has announced. The figure is made up of 16 political party presidential aspirants and seven independent aspirants. They are to return the fully filled … Read more
One of the first 10 female Member of Parliament(MPs) in the Convention People’s Party(CPP) era,Lucy Ennin says the country is strayed from the legacies of the forefathers because of lack of patriotism in current Ghanaian leaders. “I have nightmares today because almost all aspects of our national life are not working right. We tend to … Read more
Ghanaian scholar Dr Godwin Etse Sikanku has launched a book on US President Barack Obama. Titled ‘The Afrocentric Obama and Lessons on Political Campaigning’, the book is touted as one of the few to have come out of mainland Africa addressing the identity of Barack Obama from an African point of view. Author Dr Sikanku, … Read more
A member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has petitioned the leadership of the party to punish the flag bearer Ivor Greenstreet over what he described as “utterances that bring the party’s name into disrepute”. In a letter dated September 14, 2016, addressed to the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee, Zir Zirmio Dy-Adaba indicated that … Read more
As citizens of the USA with a presidential election approaching you have a wonderful opportunity to ponder whether to participate in this election or to participate in the ongoing American Revolution. Your first revolution might have overthrown the authority of the British monarchy and aristocracy but the one in progress must remove the US elite … Read more
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) says it will today (Tuesday) pick a presidential nomination form for its flag-bearer, Ivor Greenstreet, and set to announce a running mate by September 28 to partner him in this year’s presidential election. The First Vice Chairperson of the CPP, Hajia Hamdatu Ibrahim Haruna who revealed these to Onua said … Read more
The Institute for Democratic Governance,(IDEG), is advocating an increase in the statutory allocation of the District Assembly Common fund from the current 7.5% of total national revenue to at least 15%. IDEG believes such an increment will help facilitate development at the local level and deepen decentralization through multiparty-based local government system. The Civil Society … Read more
“….Afrobarometer, Africa’s largest public-opinion survey is under threat…In Ghana, Ghana’s police administration first tried to discredit the findings, then publicly blamed the Ghanaian people for corrupting the police… the police administration has yet to seriously address the problem of corruption…The morale is.. Ghana Police could learn a lot from AfroBarometer and people like yours truly, … Read more
The Chilean Head of Mission in Ghana, Mr Ricardo Alen, has said Ghana and Chile are making efforts to build a relationship that will benefit both countries commercially. He said Chile was already in partnership with other 64 countries. Mr Alen made this statement when he paid a courtesy call on the Editor of the … Read more
Today, 15 September, is International Day of Democracy (IDD). It is the ninth commemoration since 2007 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 62/7, deciding that every 15th September should be observed as the international Day of Democracy. Last year, 2015, the IDD focusing on “Space for Civil Society”, emphasized the role of ordinary … Read more