Voter frustration grows as missing names and verification problems disrupt 2024 elections
By Ashiadey Dotse Reports of missing names and verification challenges have created frustration and delays in the ongoing 2024 elections across the country. In some polling stations, voters arrived only to find their names missing from the electoral roll. At the Old Library polling station at the Ledzokuku Constituency, confusion erupted as voters questioned why […]
Voters queue early amid delays at Begoro polling station, Fanteakwa North
By; Joyce Adjei Tawiah In the Fanteakwa North constituency, voters demonstrated exceptional dedication as they arrived early at the Begoro polling station, specifically at Apebooso, to cast their votes in the 2024 elections. By 6:20 am, a significant number of people had already formed orderly queues, eagerly waiting to participate in the democratic process. Despite […]
President Akufo-Addo votes in his Kyebi hometown
By: Vivian Akua Amoah President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cast his ballot at a polling station in his hometown of Kyebi, Eastern Region, as part of the ongoing Presidential and Parliamentary elections. Accompanied by his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the president voted early in the day, underscoring his continued commitment to Ghana’s democratic process. President Akufo-Addo […]
Election 2024: EC officially opens National Collation centers to all media
By: Henrietta Afful The Electoral Commission (EC) has decided to grant all media houses access to the national election results collation centre, reversing an earlier decision to limit media coverage. At a press conference, EC Chairperson Mrs. Jean Mensa emphasized the commission’s dedication to ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and inclusiveness throughout the electoral process. She reassured […]
Mahama casts ballot in Bole
By: Henrietta Afful The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, cast his ballot at the Bole D/A Polling Station in the Savannah Region. Accompanied by his daughter, Mahama voted around midday, marking his participation in the ongoing election process. Speaking to the media shortly after casting his ballot, the National Democratic Congress […]
Tema: Tensions rise at Homowo polling station over hidden camera claims
By: Ashiadey Dotse Voting at the Homowo polling station in Tema East Constituency was disrupted after claims surfaced about a hidden camera in a nearby streetlight. The allegations led to heated arguments among voters and polling officials, creating chaos at the station. A video shared online showed the tense situation as a crowd of onlookers […]
EC denies involvement in deployment of military personnel
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa has denied any involvement in the deployment of soldiers in uniform moving around some regions or constituencies across the country. According to her, the Commission is not responsible for the deployment of military personnel or any security arrangements related to the elections. […]
ESR of WANEP and National Peace Council describe as misleading alleged reports of resistance to security manipulation at Aflao border
By Rachel Kakraba The Election Situation Room, ESR of the National Peace Council and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, WANEP, says reports of a viral video, shared by an X user, which alleges people resisting security manipulation at the Aflao border in the Volta Region, are misleading. It says though the closure of the […]
Military leader dissolves Burkina Faso’s government
Burkina Faso‘s military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. The dismissal of the head of government and his cabinet was announced in a decree signed by the junta leader on Friday. The decree did not specify why the prime minister was sacked, […]
National Peace Council entreats EC to maintain frequent election updates for transparency
By Rachel Kakraba The National Peace Council has reiterated the need for the Electoral Commission (EC) to maintain frequent communication with stakeholders in the general election and the general public throughout the election process. This, it believes, is critical to maintaining transparency in the polls, which goes a long way in promoting credible and peaceful […]
