Presidential Candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has lashed out at the government for what he described as misappropriation of a $11.5 billion loan facility for developmental programs during their tenure in office. He claimed that such funds under his leadership as president could have been used for tangible…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disclosed that the National Security informed the Commission of a leakage of a defaced ballot paper for Presidential election in the Eastern Region. According to the EC, the defaced ballot paper although had been earmarked for destruction by the company, “it found it way out of the printing house.” “The…
he British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has revealed some Ghanaians fear that the December 7 elections may not be peaceful as compared to previous ones. According to her, interactions with key stakeholders and “a range of people” indicate that there could be potential violence.“Unfortunately, my colleagues and I are frequently told by a…
By Haruna Kuri Kaayi The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has temporarily paused the printing of presidential ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 elections, following the sudden passing of Madam Akua Donkor, the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP). Her death, confirmed on October 29, 2024, has sent shockwaves through Ghanaian politics, as…
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced the replacement of Yasarko Press, one of the printing houses contracted to print ballot papers for the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. Yasarko Press was initially assigned to print ballot papers for the Oti and Western North Regions. According to the Commission, Yasarko Press developed a critical equipment…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted reports suggesting that its Chairperson, Jean Mensa, promised to release the Provisional Voters’ Register (PVR) one week after the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Tuesday, October 1. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, the EC clarified that during the IPAC meeting, Ms. Mensa indicated the…
