EC Unveils Provisional Voter Register for 2024 Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has made public the provisional voter register as part of a one-week public exhibition scheduled from August 20 to 27, 2024. This provisional register serves as an opportunity for all aspiring candidates to review the list,…
Trump Nearly Assassinated: How Did the Assailant Slip Through Security?
In a shocking turn of events, former US President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The assailant, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, managed to bypass the extensive security measures in place, raising…
Elections Will Be Free and Fair, Assures Godfred Dame
The Ghanaian government has reassured the international community that the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections will be conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, affirmed the state’s commitment to establishing…
Kwadaso MP’s Cash Gift to EC Officials in Ejisu By-election was an Act of Goodwill, Ahiagbah Claims
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has acknowledged that the emergence of a video in which Kwadaso MP, Professor Kingsley Nyarko is seen offering a ‘white envelope’ to some Electoral Commission (EC) officials, raises concerns. Richard Ahiagbah,…
Social Media Sentiment Favors John Mahama Over Bawumia
In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential elections in Ghana, a recent report from IMANI Africa’s Public Understanding and Literacy for Sentiment and Election (PULSE) indicates that former President John Mahama is enjoying a more favorable reception on social media…
High Court Sets Date for Ruling in Contempt Case Against EC Chairperson
The High Court in Tema has scheduled a ruling for November 24, 2023, in a contempt case filed against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, and her two deputies. They are facing charges of contempt of court…
Poland General Election: Shifting Political Landscape and Coalition Prospects
In Poland’s general election, the right-wing populist Law and Justice party, known as PiS, appears to be leading with 36.8% of the vote, according to an exit poll by Ipsos. However, the party is unlikely to secure a third term…
Seven Political Parties Express Concerns Over EC’s Limited Voter Registration
Seven political parties in Ghana have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission (EC)’s decision to confine the upcoming voter registration exercise to its district offices. They argue that this approach could potentially disenfranchise numerous Ghanaians who have reached the…
EC Explains Decision to Limit Voter Registration Exercise: Focus on Sanctity of Register
Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, says the Electoral Commission as part of its mandate is concerned with protecting the sanctity of the voters’ register. According to him, those calling for the extension of the limited voters’ registration from the…