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The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared its intention to unveil the 2024 electoral calendar before February concludes. This decision reflects the Commission’s commitment to maintaining the original December 7 date for the 2024 general elections, despite prior suggestions for a change. Controversy arose recently over the possibility of altering the …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, leader of the minority group, has firmly opposed the Electoral Commission’s suggestion to alter the timing of elections from December to November. Expressing staunch disapproval, Dr. Forson emphasized that the minority faction in Parliament would not endorse such a change at present. As the forthcoming …

Today, the Electoral Commission (EC) is set to organize elections in district assemblies where polls were previously postponed. Approximately 40 districts in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions experienced delays due to ballot paper errors, distribution issues, and malfunctioning Biometric Verification Devices (BVD). Stakeholders are urging the Commission to ensure smooth …

During discussions on the 2024 budget approval for the Electoral Commission (EC), the Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, emphasized the importance of preserving the 5 pm end of polls schedule during general elections. Expressing concerns over potential disenfranchisement of voters, he highlighted his apprehension regarding the proposed adjustment of …

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, is set to make an appearance before Parliament on November 8, 2023, to provide a comprehensive report on the recently concluded limited voter registration process. This announcement was made by the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who emphasized the significance of hearing …

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has rejected rumors of its intention to create 25 additional constituencies in preparation for the 2024 general elections. According to Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, the Deputy Commissioner responsible for Corporate Services at the EC, the commission’s only plan is to establish the Guan Constituency. He …

The Electoral Commission (EC) in Ghana has conducted a limited voter registration exercise, which began on September 12, 2023, and will conclude on October 2, 2023. During the first six days of this exercise, a total of 182,831 voters were registered across the country. The distribution of registered voters by …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a stern warning, vowing to do everything in its power to prevent any manipulation of the current limited voter registration process led by Jean Mensah and the Electoral Management Body. The NDC’s National Chairman, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, emphasized their determination to thwart …

The 2023 Voters Registration Exercise, set to begin on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, has been officially announced by the Electoral Commission. This registration initiative will take place across all 268 district offices. The primary purpose of this registration drive is to enroll individuals who have reached the age of 18 …