Even though the right processes must be followed in the build-up to the December 7 elections, justice and fairness must not be overlooked, Prof Mike Ocquaye, the Chairperson for the Legal & Constitutional Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said. “The consolidation of Ghanaian democracy requires that principles of justice and fairness govern … Read more
A disqualification of the flagbearer of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo, would have come as good news to the General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has confessed. Speaking on Okay FM about the EC’s disqualification of 13 aspirants, Mr Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as … Read more
Disappointed presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor has accepted her disqualification from the 2016 presidential elections, throwing her support to the incumbent, President John Mahama. Showing no signs of feeling disheartened, Akua Donkor more popular for comedy said she will do everything in her power to get the president re-elected. Her … Read more
General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed satisfaction at the decision of the Electoral Commission to disqualify twelve Presidential Candidates from contesting the 2016 polls. According to Johnson Asiedu Nketia, though the EC has exercised its rights, he would have been the happiest man on earth if the flagbearer of the … Read more
The court can nullify the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify 13 presidential aspirants from the December polls if it is proven that the election management body failed to draw their attention, within the stipulated time, to make corrections on their nomination forms, for which reason they have been disqualified, a constitutional lawyer, Mr Kwame … Read more
The Electoral Commission(EC) has indicated that it will not accept the plea of any political party disqualified in the 2016 presidential race. Deputy Communications Director of the EC, Yussif Ayuba said both Presidential and parliamentary candidates had ample time to vet their documents themselves and ensure that all details were in line with the law … Read more
The General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Atik Muhammad insists its presidential candidate Edward Nasigri Mahama will have his name and portrait on the presidential ballot for the December 7 polls. According to him, the party’s hierarchy is working round the clock to reverse his disqualification as announced by the Electoral Commission (EC), … Read more
The flag bearer of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Dr Henry Herbert Lartey, has expressed shock at the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify him from contesting in this year’s presidential election. “I was totally surprised because we’ve done our thing right to the hilt. Even when we delivered our paper, the chairperson said she … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has advised the Electoral Commission to reconsider the disqualification of its flag bearer, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, from the December 7 elections else the party will prevent the polls from being held. “Madam Charlotte Osei and the Commission should study their own law and they should get proper legal advice, … Read more
The flag bearer of the United Front Party (UFP) has threatened to sue the Electoral Commission (EC) for disqualifying him from the 7 December presidential poll. Dr Agyenim Boateng, who is one of 13 aspirants disqualified by the EC on Monday, 10 October, said: “Someone who endorsed me has endorsed another political party, so based … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) today [Monday], disqualified as many as thirteen presidential aspirants from contesting in the 2012 elections. The disqualified aspirants include Hassan Ayariga’s All Progressive Congress (APC), the People’s National Convention’s (PNC) Dr. Edward Mahama, the Progressive People’s Party’s (PPP) Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, and other presidential aspirants from contesting in the December … Read more
Mr Hassan Ayariga of the All People’s Congress (APC) has described the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Charlotte Osei, as “stupid” and “foolish” for disqualifying him from the 2016 presidential race. “Madam Charlotte Osei herself is not qualified to be an EC leader. She’s stupid and foolish,” Mr Hassan Ayariga said in an interview … Read more
Presidential candidate of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai popularly called Odike is in fresh trouble as some executives of the party have dragged him to court prevent him from filing nomination forms to contest in this year’s election. The action was taken by the National Organizer of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Stephen … Read more
Confusion broke out at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Accra Tuesday when a man attempted to pick up presidential nomination forms for the United Progressive Party without consent from the party’s flag-bearer, Akwasi Addai Odike. Gabriel Asamoah Boakye, who claimed to be the General Secretary of the party, stormed the EC office with two other … Read more