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…
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has refuted claims made during a broadcast on Wontumi TV that suggested different voting dates for various presidential candidates in the upcoming general election. In a press release issued on November 24, 2024, the Commission urged the public to disregard these false statements and clarified that voting will take…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to disregard claims circulating on social media that voters should cast their ballots for presidential candidates on separate days during the upcoming December general elections. The EC emphasised that these statements are false and have the potential to disrupt public peace. The disinformation was allegedly spread by…
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced that all votes cast in favor of the late Madam Akua Donkor in the 2024 presidential election will be counted as rejected ballots. Despite her unfortunate demise, her image and party logo remain on the ballot paper for the upcoming election. In a press release signed by the…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has destroyed all defective presidential and parliamentary ballot papers printed for the Volta and Ahafo Regions. The destruction took place on Thursday, November 21, under the supervision of political parties, independent observers, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), and the Police Service. The move follows the EC’s announcement, through its Deputy Chair…
To promote transparency in its processes, the Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare says the EC is embarking on an enhancement in the declaration format of the results for the upcoming December 7 election. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Dr. Bossman Asare, emphasized that the presidential results…
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…
