Filing Fees Announced for Presidential and Parliamentary Candidates**
In preparation for the upcoming elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the official filing fees for presidential and parliamentary candidates. EC Chairperson Jean Mensah confirmed the fees during a press conference today, outlining the financial requirements for those seeking to contest in the December polls. Presidential candidates will be required to pay a […]
Missing Laptops Won’t Affect December Polls, EC Chairperson Jean Mensah Affirms**
In response to recent concerns about the security and integrity of the upcoming December elections, Jean Mensah, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has assured the public that the missing laptops will not impact the electoral process. During a press briefing today, Mensah addressed the issue head-on, confirming that the commission is taking […]
**Accept the Outcome of 2024 Elections if You Lose, Mrs. Jean Mensa Urges Political Parties**
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs. Jean Mensa, has called on all political parties to accept the outcome of the 2024 general elections, urging them to show maturity and respect for the democratic process. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement event in Accra, Mrs. Mensa emphasized the importance of peaceful elections and the need […]
**Election 2024: NDC Unhappy About EC’s Decision to Exclude Party Agents from Voter Transfer Exercise**
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission’s (EC) recent decision to prohibit party agents from monitoring the voter transfer exercise for the upcoming 2024 general elections. Dr. Omane Boamah, a leading figure in the NDC, has criticized the decision as arbitrary and unlawful. In a press conference held on […]
**Offline Voter Registration Won’t Be Accepted Today or Tomorrow, Hon. Seth Ankrah to Electoral Commission**
Hon. Seth Ankrah has publicly criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) for its recent announcement regarding offline voter registration, warning that such registrations will not be accepted today or tomorrow. In a press conference on Friday, Ankrah expressed concerns over the EC’s handling of the voter registration process, calling for immediate clarity and transparency. “The Electoral […]
**Elections are Won at Polling Stations, Not at EC Headquarters, Says Deputy Chairperson Samuel Tettey**
Samuel Tettey, the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has emphasized the critical importance of polling stations in determining the outcomes of elections, rather than the EC headquarters. His remarks come as the country gears up for its upcoming elections, aiming to reassure voters and political parties about the transparency and integrity of the […]
Ejisu by-election: Money given to EC officials was meant for Lunch EC clarifies.
Amidst the ongoing scrutiny over the Ejisu by-election in Ghana, an NPP Member of Parliament (MP) has come forward to clarify the purpose behind funds provided to Electoral Commission (EC) officials. The NPP MP asserts that the money handed over to EC personnel was specifically designated for their lunch expenses during the electoral process. […]
Ejisu By-Election: Electoral Commission withdraws two temporary staff seen in JoyNews video in which NPP MP for Kwadaso, Kingsley Nyarko is seen dropping an envelope on the table for the officers.
In the wake of a brewing controversy surrounding the Ejisu by-election, the Electoral Commission has taken decisive action by withdrawing two temporary staff members implicated in a viral video. The footage, aired on JoyNews, purportedly shows the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, Kingsley Nyarko of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), handing an envelope to […]
Decision to stop using indelible ink a call for all-out war – Dr Bonaa warns EC
In a surprising turn of events, prominent security expert Adam Bonaa has declared a decisive end to the use of indelible ink in electoral processes, characterizing it as a “call for all-out war” on outdated security measures. Bonaa’s controversial decision has ignited a heated discussion, with stakeholders expressing both support and skepticism. During a […]
Social Commentator Accuses Electoral Commission of Bias, Urges NDC MPs to Oppose Proposed 3:00pm Poll Closure
Allegations of Favoritism Surface as Jean Mensah’s Suggestion Sparks Controversy A prominent social commentator has accused the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensah, of proposing the closure of election polls at 3:00 pm to allegedly favor President Nana Akufo-Addo and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The commentator has called on National Democratic […]