The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that the replacement of Voter ID Cards will begin on Thursday, May 30, and run until Friday, June 14, 2024. This service is intended for those who have misplaced their Voter ID Cards in readiness for the upcoming December 7 general elections. In a …
Read More »EC Announces Guidelines For Replacement Of Voter ID Cards
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the replacement of Voter ID Cards will commence on Thursday, May 30, and run through Friday, June 14, 2024. This replacement service is intended for individuals who have lost their Voter ID Cards for the upcoming December 7, general elections. In a statement …
Read More »EC Announces Special Voting Date For 2024 Elections
The special election for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on December 2, 2024, according to a statement made by Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The announcement was made during a meeting with the national executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on …
Read More »EC Says It Has No Plan To Extend Deadline For Limited Voter Registration; See The Regional Breakdown After 13th Day
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is “not feasible” to extend the deadline for the ongoing limited voters’ registration exercise. The Commission said despite the technical challenges encountered in the first two days of the exercise, the process has since been smooth across the country without any hindrance. The Commission …
Read More »Audio: It Is Not Feasible To Rig An Election In Ghana – EC Replies NDC’s Accusation
The Deputy Chairman of Operations of the Electoral Commission (EC), Samuel Tettey has stated the Electoral Commission of Ghana is in no position to rig elections for any political party or candidate. He explained that the electoral process is transparent and involves all stakeholders, particularly political parties, making it difficult …
Read More »NDC Cautions EC Again Over 2024 Elections
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned the Electoral Commission (EC), against attempts to manipulate the 2024 general elections. The NDC vowed to scrutinise and reveal any endeavours by the EC to subvert the integrity of the electoral process. These remarks from the NDC come in response to the EC’s …
Read More »EC Pays Temporary Officials For 2023 District Level Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has settled its indebtedness to almost all temporary officials who worked in the December 2023 District Level Elections. The EC says a total of 116,211 temporary officials who worked in the District Level Elections have been paid the sum of GH₵69,164,842.11 for their services. …
Read More »NPP Sends Strong Message To EC Over Voter Registration Exercise
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to promptly address the challenges encountered during the first day of the limited voter registration exercise. The NPP expressed concern that unresolved issues could lead to voter disenfranchisement if left unattended. On the inaugural day of the 21-day voter …
Read More »EC Begins Limited Voter Registration Exercise Today; Targets 623,000 New Entrants
The Electoral Commission will today, Tuesday, May 7, begin the limited voter registration exercise for first-time voters and persons who wish to own a voter card. The 21-day exercise will end on May 27, 2024. Chairperson of the EC, Madam Jean Mensa, says the exercise aims at registering approximately 623,000 …
Read More »EC Denies Viral Video Alleging Ballot Box Staffing
Ghana’s Electoral Commission is asking the public to ignore a video showing a man stuffing a ballot box. Reports on social media indicate that the incident was recorded during the recent by-election at Ejisu. Watch the video below According to the Commission, the video is not emanating from …
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