Electoral Commission

EC Clears Air On Ballot Printing, Slams NDC’s “False Claims”
28 Oct

EC Clears Air On Ballot Printing, Slams NDC’s “False Claims”

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In a press release dated October 27, the Electoral Commission (EC) addressed public speculation sparked by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the capacity of one of its ballot paper printing contractors, Yasarko Press. The EC clarified that Yasarko Press, initially assigned to print ballots for the Oti and Western North regions, experienced a technical fault in critical equipment, leading to its replacement by other contractors. Emphasizing the credibility of Yasarko Press, which has been serving the Commission since 1998, the EC stated that the NDC’s claims of engaging a “printing house with questionable capacity” were entirely “NOT TRUE.” The decision…
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EC Responds To NDC’s Petition, Promises Robust Final Register For 2024 Elections
18 Sep

EC Responds To NDC’s Petition, Promises Robust Final Register For 2024 Elections

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The Electoral Commission (EC) has formally acknowledged receipt of the petition submitted by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the 'Enough is Enough' demonstration on Tuesday. The NDC has been calling for a forensic audit of the electoral roll ahead of the December 7 elections, raising concerns about the credibility of the voters’ register. In a statement signed by the Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey, the EC assured the public and the NDC that it is committed to delivering a credible and robust final voters’ register. “The process of producing the Final Register is in its early stages,” the…
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We’ll Not Shield Any Official Who Will Engage In Electoral Malpractice – Electoral Commission
03 Sep

We’ll Not Shield Any Official Who Will Engage In Electoral Malpractice – Electoral Commission

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The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will not shield any officer involved in electoral malpractices in the upcoming December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. The electoral body says it remains committed to organising free, fair, and transparent elections. Speaking at a press conference, the Deputy Chairperson of the EC, Dr. Bossman Asare, said the electoral body will ensure that those who engage in such practices are punished in accordance with the law. “The commission would like to assure the public that it will not shield any of its officers, both permanent and temporarily found complacent in any electoral malpractices, and…
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EC To Replace Voter ID Cards For Akosombo Dam Spillage Victims Free Of Charge
17 May

EC To Replace Voter ID Cards For Akosombo Dam Spillage Victims Free Of Charge

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The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that individuals affected by the recent Akosombo Dam spillage will not have to pay any charges for the replacement of their voter identification (ID) cards. In an official statement issued on Thursday, May 16, the EC reaffirmed its commitment to assisting all eligible voters, including those affected by the spillage, to participate in the upcoming general election. The EC acknowledged the significant challenges faced by the spillage victims and expressed its readiness to facilitate their participation in the forthcoming election by providing free replacement ID cards. The process of replacing ID cards for those impacted by…
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EC Apologizes To Teen Arrested For Alleged Double Registration In New Juaben South
14 May

EC Apologizes To Teen Arrested For Alleged Double Registration In New Juaben South

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The New Juaben South Municipal Electoral Commission (EC) has issued an official apology to an 18-year-old boy who was wrongfully arrested over allegations of double registration during the ongoing voter registration exercise. The incident occurred on Saturday when the teenager, Martin Kwakye Martin, visited the registration center to obtain his voter ID card. Martin's father, Martin Yaw Boateng, revealed that both his son and 12-year-old daughter were unlawfully registered by unknown political actors when Martin was just 14 years old in 2020. Despite the family's efforts to rectify the situation by notifying the EC through a letter dated July 23,…
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More Than 55,000 New Voters Registered In Western Region
06 Oct

More Than 55,000 New Voters Registered In Western Region

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A total of 55,770 first time voters have been registered by the Electoral Commission (EC) at the end of the limited voters registration exercise across 16 districts in the Western Region. Out of the figure, 5,106 were registered at the Jomoro District, 4,765 at Ellembelle, 2,031 at Nzema East, and 3,297 at Ahanta West. The Takoradi Sub-Metro District registered 2,476, while Sekondi and Essikado-Ketan recorded 2,317 and 4,341, respectively. Effia-Kwesimintsim also registered 4,430. Other areas were Shama; 2,728, Wassa East; 3,040, Mpohor; 2,057, and Tarkwa-Nsuaem; 4,576. The rest were Prestea Huni Valley; 4,532, Wassa Amenfi East; 3,831, Wassa Amenfi Central;…
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EC Introduces Online Payment For Lost Voter ID Card Replacement
03 Oct

EC Introduces Online Payment For Lost Voter ID Card Replacement

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The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency of the lost Voter ID card replacement process by introducing a convenient online payment portal. According to a statement by the commission, this development is to offer a hassle-free way for individuals seeking to obtain replacement cards to make the necessary payments. The introduction of the online payment portal by the Commission is expected to streamline the payment and replacement process, making it more efficient and convenient for all involved parties. To facilitate this process, applicants are encouraged to follow these straightforward steps for online payment: 1. Dial *222*1067#…
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Stop The Interference And Allow Electoral Commission To Do Their Job-Ismael Adams Tells NDC (VIDEO)
08 Aug

Stop The Interference And Allow Electoral Commission To Do Their Job-Ismael Adams Tells NDC (VIDEO)

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A commutator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ismael Adams, has advised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to leave the Electoral Commission (EC) to do their job.  His comment comes after the deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Asare Bossman, said the Ghana card will be used to register for the 2024 elections.   Following this, the NDC issued a statement on 6th August 2022, saying they have no knowledge on the decision of EC and that they were not part of the decision making process after they failed to appear at the Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings. …
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The NDC’s Press Conference Is A Moment Of Lies And Propaganda- Ishmael Adams
08 Aug

The NDC’s Press Conference Is A Moment Of Lies And Propaganda- Ishmael Adams

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A communications team member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ishmael Adams, has stated that the NDC's press conference is always about lies and propaganda. This comes after the opposition NDC had held a press conference to speak against the Electoral Commission's (EC) decision to use the Ghana card as the document for voting. Speaking on Movement In The Morning Show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV, Mr. Adams stated that "the 17 million people who have been captured by the EC as eligible voters to cast ballot in Ghana are not the only people going to vote because the EC…
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Video: You Went To Supreme Court With “Bare Sheet” Instead Of “Pink Sheets” – DCE Jabs Asiedu Nketia
25 Apr

Video: You Went To Supreme Court With “Bare Sheet” Instead Of “Pink Sheets” – DCE Jabs Asiedu Nketia

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Instead of taking a hard stance on the current leadership of the Electoral Commission, the District Chief Executive for Sekyere Kumawu, has challenged the General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to tell Ghanaians why he was unable to provide a single pink sheet when he acted as witness during the 2020 election petition hearing. Hon Samuel Addai Agyekum stated on the Agenda 2024 show which was monitored by Wontumionline.com that it was wrong for the NDC to boycott the recent IPAC meeting with the EC when the party couldn't even collate their own independent results during the 2020…
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