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18.7 Million Eligible Voters Set for Ghana’s Dec. 7 Elections

As Ghana prepares for its upcoming December 7 elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that a whopping 18,774,159 eligible voters are set to cast their ballots. Apexnewsgh reports This significant number comprises individuals on the biometric register, special voters, and those without biometric data.¹ According to a summary report of the certified 2024 voters’ register, signed by Deputy Chairman of Operations Samuel Tettey, a staggering 18,640,811 voters have biometric data. Additionally, 131,478 individuals are designated as special voters, while 1,870 people are registered without biometric data. What’s more, this figure represents a notable increase of 1,746,518 voters from the 2020 election, which recorded 17,027,641 registered voters. This surge in voter registration is a testament to the growing enthusiasm and participation of Ghanaian citizens in the democratic process. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Opinion, Politics

EC releases provisional figures of 18,772,795 valid voters are expected to cast their ballots

In preparation for the upcoming December general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has released provisional figures indicating that a total of 18,772,795 valid voters are expected to cast their ballots. Among these voters, 9,690,173 are female and 9,082,622 are male. Apexnewsgh reports The EC also reported that there are 708,282 new voters added to the electoral roll for this year’s elections, along with 332,110 transferred voters, 2,167 proxy voters, 32,974 individuals on the exceptions list, and 26,798 on the multiples list. During an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held in Accra, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa assured stakeholders that the Commission has largely resolved the errors found in the provisional list. She acknowledged concerns raised by political parties and other stakeholders regarding the accuracy of the voter roll but emphasized that the register is still provisional and not yet finalized. Mrs. Mensa also emphasized that the EC is taking steps to address the errors before the election, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process as Ghana prepares for the December polls. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Opinion, Politics

Bossman Asare Uses Ci to Defends Voter Register Audit Stance

Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has clarified why the commission cannot allow a forensic audit of the voter register. Apexnewsgh reports According to Dr. Asare, the commission’s decision is rooted in the existing legal framework provided by Constitutional Instrument (CI) 91, amended by CI 126. Dr. Asare explained that regulations 23 and 24 within these instruments offer a comprehensive framework for auditing the voter register. He emphasized that these processes have not been exhausted, and therefore, the commission must adhere to the law. “The law is very clear that after registration, we must display the register for exhibition, which is a cleaning process,” Dr. Asare stated. This process allows for corrections, inclusion of eligible voters, and objection of unqualified registrants. By relying on these regulations, the EC aims to ensure a clean, robust, and credible voter register for the 2024 general election, just as it did in 2020. Dr. Asare assured that the register is authentic and credible, with auditing being conducted through the exhibition process as mandated by law. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com

Opinion

Electoral Commission Denies Allegations of Bias Towards NPP

The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims that it is acting in the interest of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the December 7 general elections. Apexnewsgh reports The commission’s decision to restrict political party agents from observing the voter transfer exercise due to violent clashes at some centers sparked accusations of collusion with the NPP from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. However, after reconsideration, the EC reversed its directive, allowing political party agents to observe the vote transfer exercise. In a statement, the EC clarified that its initial decision was made to ensure national peace and security, not to shield its work from scrutiny or promote a particular political party’s interest. The commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and fairness, stating that its decisions are made without partisan considerations and apply equally to all political parties and stakeholders. The EC urged the public to disregard statements suggesting bias, emphasizing that “this is not true.” The commission’s assurance aims to maintain public trust and ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.

Politics

EC Ready to Conduct By-Election for Ejisu Constituency Following MP’s Demise

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has announced its readiness to conduct a by-election for the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti region following the passing of Member of Parliament, John Kumah. The news of Dr. Kumah’s death has deeply affected Parliament, with Deputy Finance Minister and MP for Atiwa East, Mrs. Abena Osei-Asare, mourning uncontrollably upon hearing the news. Dr. John Kumah had been battling an undisclosed illness for some time, prompting him to seek treatment in Germany. Despite his health challenges, he returned to Ghana to ensure the passage of critical revenue measures in the 2024 budget, following threats of rejection from the minority. In an interview on Morning Starr with Francis Abban monitored by Apexnewsgh, the Director for Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, explained that the Commission always prepares for such situations. According to Article 112 of the Constitution, when a vacancy occurs, the Clerk of Parliament must inform the Electoral Commission within seven days. The Commission has thirty days to conduct a by-election in ordinary circumstances, but in the case of a death, they have sixty days. Mr. Quaicoe assured the public that the EC is ever ready to conduct the by-election, as provisions are always made in the budget for such occurrences. Once officially informed, the Commission will kick-start the process to ensure a smooth election process for the Ejisu Constituency. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com

Opinion

Electoral Commission Reverses Decision on Indelible Ink Use in Ghana Elections

In response to widespread objections from Ghanaians and various political parties, the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has reversed its decision to eliminate the use of indelible ink in the upcoming elections. Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, the Deputy Electoral Commissioner in charge of Corporate Services, highlighted the importance of building trust and consensus ahead of the December polls. He expressed the EC’s commitment to addressing concerns raised by the public and political stakeholders. Speaking at the launch of the Multimedia Group’s 2024 Election Coverage, Dr. Bossman acknowledged the feedback received from the general public, parliamentarians, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), and civil society members. He emphasized the need to prioritize trust in the electoral process. The decision to maintain the use of indelible ink comes after the EC faced criticism from the Minority caucus in Parliament, who accused the commission of violating the constitution by considering the elimination of indelible ink. The reversal aims to address concerns and uphold the integrity of the electoral process in the upcoming elections. By listening to feedback and engaging with stakeholders, the EC is working towards ensuring transparency and credibility in the electoral process, reflecting a commitment to fair and democratic elections in Ghana. Source: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

Opinion

Electoral Commission Proposes Postponing General Elections to November

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has recently announced that its proposal to change the date of general elections from December 7 to November may not be implemented this year. Deputy EC Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, Mr Eric Asare Bossman, revealed that the necessary legislation for this change will be presented to Parliament soon. Dr Bossman clarified that the proposed change is not expected to impact the upcoming polls, and the Commission plans to implement it in 2028. The proposal to change the election date and designate election days as national holidays was put forth during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held in January. The Commission argued that making election days national holidays could boost civic engagement and foster a more robust democratic culture. While the majority of political parties supported the idea, some Ghanaians, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC), opposed it, suggesting that major electoral reforms be implemented starting in November 2028. Dr Asare Bossman stressed that when the change in the election date is eventually put into effect, it will be a selected day in November, not necessarily November 7, allowing for flexibility in scheduling. The EC remains committed to working on this proposal with all stakeholders to enhance the electoral process in Ghana. Source: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

Opinion

Ltd Voter Reg: There’ll be another round after district elections–EC focusing on 268 district offices

The Electoral Commission (EC) has affirmed its commitment to proceeding with the planned limited voter registration exercise across its 268 district offices. The exercise is scheduled to take place from September 12, 2023, to October 2, 2023. Apexnewsgh.com reported Dr Bossman Eric Asare, the Deputy Chair in charge of Corporate Services at the EC, stated that the commission is unable to make any revisions to the current plan due to time constraints. He acknowledged the potential inconvenience for some individuals residing far from the district offices but assured them that there would be another opportunity for registration in the future. “We recognise the challenges. We know there are some places in Nkwanta South, Afram Plains and in almost all the regions of our country, some of the places are so far away from the districts”, he said. “In the unlikely event that people are not able to register, we will still be able to do it again after the District Assembly Elections”. According to him, the proposed Constitutional Instrument by the EC aims to designate the Ghana Card as the only valid identification document for registration. This would allow new voters to be registered on the electoral roll for a longer period of time. Certain political parties, such as the National Democratic Congress, have expressed reservations regarding the EC’s choice to conduct the limited voter registration exercise at the district offices instead of within electoral areas, as it had been done in previous exercises. There was concern expressed by the parties that new voters in remote communities may not be able to access the district offices and could be disenfranchised. Mr John Mahama, the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress, also voiced this concern and urged the EC to ensure that the process is open to all electoral areas. However, Dr Asare stated to the GNA that the EC is sticking to its original plan. He assured that they are fully prepared for Tuesday, with the training of personnel being finalized and some materials already distributed. They do not anticipate any challenges and believe that everything is set for the start of the registration exercise in all 268 registration centers on Tuesday. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com

Opinion, Politics

One way of addressing the issue of minors and foreigners on the voters register is to use the Ghana Card–EC

The Ghana Electoral Commission (EC) has said one way of addressing the issue of voter register of minors and foreigners is to use Ghana cards. According to the Director of Electoral Services Dr. Serebour Quaicoe despite the opposition’s stance on the said issue, the EC is convinced the use of Ghana Cards will drastically reduce the number of minors and foreigners on the current voters register. The Director of Electoral Services at the EC made the pronouncement during a roundtable discussion with the Department of Political Science of the College of Humanities of the University of Ghana, Legon. Dr. Quaicoe said, the issues of impersonation, multiple registration, and multiple voting are worrying development they are very interested in resolving. “The Electoral Commission thinks that one way of addressing the issue is to use the Ghana Card,” he stressed. “There have been a lot of arguments and we are still battling it out and we are still insistent that let us use the Ghana Card so that it will address the issue of minors – because your date of birth is on the Card – and the citizenship, which is also on the Card,” he noted. “That is also a way to reduce drastically the registration of minors and foreigners.” The discussion was on the theme: ‘Electronic Technology and the Future of Election in Ghana’. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

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The law is not mandatory for the EC to supervise the parliamentary and presidential primaries–EC

Dr Serebour Quaicoe, Director of Electoral Services for the Electoral Commission (EC) has said, the law does not make it mandatory for the Electoral Commission to Supervise the Parliamentary and Presidential primaries. According to him, Is not good to go ahead to supervise election when people are contesting the register, because the foundation of any good election is the register. “So, before the court injection they have written to us and we have invited to meet. But before we could meet the injunction came”. He said Asking whether is Mandatory for the EC to supervise the primaries? The EC Director says, “This one, the law is not mandatory for us to supervise the primaries but the executive ones are mandatory. Meanwhile, Abraham Amaliba leader of the NDC legal team said, they are very aware that is not mandatory for the EC to supervise the upcoming primaries. According to Mr. Amaliba, they only decides to engage the Electoral Commission for transparency sake. It is not clear what the party decision we be. The injunction will be heard on Friday. Dr. Duffour filed an injunction application at the Accra High Court seeking to stop the elections over concerns about the electoral album. Among the reliefs he is seeking are declaration that the photo album register issued by the party is incomplete and inaccurate and that the party be ordered to prepare and deliver a complete and accurate photo album register to all the presidential aspirants at least five weeks ahead of the elections to enable the aspirants carry out the needed verification of the photo album register. However, Mr. Kojo Bonsu who also expressed dissatisfaction shared the same sentiments as Dr. Duffuor. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com

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18.7 Million Eligible Voters Set for Ghana’s Dec. 7 Elections

EC releases provisional figures of 18,772,795 valid voters are expected to cast their ballots

Bossman Asare Uses Ci to Defends Voter Register Audit Stance

Electoral Commission Denies Allegations of Bias Towards NPP

EC Ready to Conduct By-Election for Ejisu Constituency Following MP’s Demise

Electoral Commission Reverses Decision on Indelible Ink Use in Ghana Elections

Electoral Commission Proposes Postponing General Elections to November

Ltd Voter Reg: There’ll be another round after district elections–EC focusing on 268 district offices

One way of addressing the issue of minors and foreigners on the voters register is to use the Ghana Card–EC

The law is not mandatory for the EC to supervise the parliamentary and presidential primaries–EC