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The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has cautioned persons spreading disinformation regarding the election date schedule, stating that they could face prosecution if the NDC wins the 2024 general election. This warning comes in response to the arrest of Kumasi-based radio and television presenter, Oheneba Nana …

The Electoral Commission says that it is not against holding another physical exhibition of the corrected Provisional Voter’s Register (PVR) at over 40,000 centres. According to the Commission, the three to four weeks needed for printing and distribution makes this impractical given the short time remaining before the general election. …

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the communications director for the Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Campaign team, has expressed confidence that the Vice President could win 15 out of 16 regions if elections are held today. Aboagye’s optimism stems from Bawumia’s track record in fulfilling promises to the electorates, a factor he believes will …

A former senior government minister in South Africa has left the governing African National Congress (ANC), with a blistering attack on the party. Nathi Nhleko said it was “painful” to see the ANC turn into a party he no longer recognised, accusing it of introducing austerity measures and dismantling state-owned …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that its proposal to move the date for general elections from December 7 to November may not take effect this year. According to the Deputy EC Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, Eric Asare Bossman, the legislation required for this change to be implemented …

The Electoral Commission has taken action by interdicting five officers involved in supervising the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primaries in Yendi on Saturday, January 27. Last week’s parliamentary elections in Yendi were marked by controversy, particularly allegations against an Electoral Commission official accused of tampering with the ballots of one …

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that in the upcoming district-level election and subsequent polls, there would be no need for indelible ink. Indelible Ink is a semi-permanent dye applied to voters’ fingerprints to indicate who has exercised their franchise and prevents double voting. Speaking at a press …

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has said the country’s long-delayed elections will be held next year as planned. President Kiir said he would run for re-election in the polls, the first since the country gained independence. No other candidate has declared their candidacy but First Vice-President Riek Machar is also …

An aspirant for the position of National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Brogya Genfi has filed a suit against Tolon MP, Habib Iddrisu. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) activist wants the Supreme Court to annul Mr. Iddrisu’s election as a legislator in the 2020 parliamentary polls. According …

The Police have arrested two suspects at Anyinam in the Eastern Region. The suspects are; Patrick Anyimadu and Millicent Pennin. The Police in a release stated that the suspects were arrested “in connection with disturbances and damage caused to properties during the Atiwa East NDC Constituency Elections on October 23, …