Tag Archives: Electoral commission

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a final registration exercise from August 1 to August 3, 2024. This will take place at all 268 district offices, 41 prison centers, and 26 public universities. The EC has guaranteed that network issues and other logistical problems will be resolved before the registration …

The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to commence a 21-day limited voter registration exercise today, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The exercise targets first-time voters and individuals seeking to obtain a voter card. According to the Chairperson of the EC, Madam Jean Mensa, the aim of the exercise is to register …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has responded swiftly to a video that surfaced allegedly showing two of its temporary staff members receiving what appears to be a bribe during the Ejisu by-election. In the video, an unidentified individual is seen placing a white envelope on the table in front of the …

Five officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) have been interdicted following the reported theft of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, confirmed this development, stating that the suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigations. Dr. Quaicoe emphasized …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted allegations of the theft of seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVRs) from its storage facilities. During a press conference in Accra, Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, stated that no BVDs had been stolen, responding to claims made by Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has voiced apprehensions regarding reports indicating the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra region’s intention to utilize drones during the upcoming general election. The EC emphasized that such actions would breach voters’ electoral privacy and violate established security protocols, thus will not be …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the filing fees for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will remain the same as in 2020. This means that presidential candidates will be required to pay GH¢100,000, while parliamentary candidates will pay GH¢10,000. The decision to maintain the fees follows a …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has decided to retain the guarantor system for the upcoming limited voter registration exercise, abandoning its earlier plan to eliminate it. This decision was communicated to political parties during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting convened to discuss the electoral calendar. During the meeting, it was …

As the nation prepares for the 2024 elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has unveiled its comprehensive calendar, outlining crucial milestones in the electoral process. The EC has announced that nominations for presidential and parliamentary candidates will be accepted from September 9 to 13, 2024, setting the stage for the highly …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised concerns about the readiness of the Electoral Commission (EC) for the upcoming December 07 elections, citing perceived delays in preparations. Dr. Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the NDC, expressed these concerns in an interview on Eyewitness News on …