Ghana Post Elections

  Source: Myjoyonline.com The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has highlighted the critical role of journalists in the upcoming 2024 elections. According to her, it behooves media practitioners to be responsible in the discharge of their duties during the period to safeguard the nation's democracy and national security. She made these assertions while delivering the keynote address at the 27th edition of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards which was themed: "Leveraging Media Freedom to Sustain the Democratic and Security Architecture: The Litmus Test of Election 2024." "The exercise of your power and freedom in the lead-up to the 2024 election could potentially make or break our nation’s cohesion. This is a sobering truth. "Therefore, your commitment to ensuring the peace and security of our country as we go to the polls in December 2024, should go beyond mere rhetoric to practicing responsible journalism,” she said on Sunday. Mada

  Photo credit: Myjoyonline.com A former Appeals Court judge, Justice Saeed Kwaku Gyan has expressed his dismay at the Supreme Court's handling of the 2020 Election Petition. Justice Gyan accused the Court of what he sees as shielding of Electoral Commissioner, Jean Mensa from being held accountable for her role in the election process. During a public lecture organized by Solidare Ghana in collaboration with the University of Ghana, Justice Gyan criticized the Court's decision to prevent Jean Mensa from testifying. The event, held under the theme "Protecting Our Democracy: The Role of the Judiciary," provided a platform for the former judge to voice his concerns. In his address to the audience at the University of Ghana, Justice Gyan emphasized the importance of accountability and transparency in the democratic process. He argued that Jean Mensa should have been allowed to testify to provide an account of the electoral process to the people of Ghana. “The Electoral C

                                                                                 Photo credit: Myjoyonline.com The National Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has taken a swipe at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its posture regarding support for victims of the spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong dams. President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday, October 16, stirred controversy when he subtly reminded some victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage at Mepe in the Volta Region about the fact that he had visited to sympathise with them regardless of the fact that the residents there do not vote for his party. Many have criticised the President describing his comment as unpresidential and insensitive. The NDC in particular has not taken it lightly, and has berated him for such comments at such a critical time. Some have demanded an apology from the president, despite his assurance of government’s support to the thousands who have

                                                                                 Photo credit: Myjoyonline.com Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has acknowledged that the individuals who stormed the studios of United Television (UTV) during its popular live entertainment show are indeed members of the NPP. Speaking during an interview on Ghana's prominent current affairs radio show, Ekosiisen, on October 9, Mustapha openly confirmed their party affiliation. He stated, "I can't deny their association with the NPP. All the individuals in the video are known to me. I can confirm that some of them hold positions as constituency youth organizers, and one even serves as a Deputy Greater Accra Youth Organiser. These individuals are part of my team, and I cannot deny their authentic membership within the New Patriotic Party. I must be honest on this platform; they are NPP members, and I am well acquainted with them." When questione

                                                                  Photo credit: citinewsroom.com Afriyie Akoto, a  flagbearer aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed apprehension regarding the party's prospects in the upcoming 2024 election. He believes that the NPP currently faces a substantial risk of losing the election due to a decline in morale among its core supporters. Dr. Afriyie Akoto made these remarks during a media interaction in Kumasi, where he is presently conducting a tour in anticipation of the November 4th delegates' conference. He highlighted the prevailing low morale among NPP activists across the nation, who had expected an improved quality of life. This situation, according to him, suggests that the party may not be well-positioned to secure victory in the upcoming election. "It is evident to me that morale is at a low point. The expectations of our activists nationwide for an improved quality of life have not materialized, so the NP

                                                                             Photo credit: Adomonline.com Asiedu Nketia, the Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has voiced his concerns about the state of democracy in Ghana. During a recent appearance on PM Express on JoyNews, he expressed his belief that the nation's democracy is far from the ideals it should embody, describing it as "a very defective democracy." Nketia pointed out that Ghanaians are increasingly relegated to the role of passive observers rather than active participants in their own governance. He criticized the prevailing sentiment that suggests, "say what you want, we will do what we like," which, in his view, reduces citizens to mere spectators. Additionally, Nketia emphasized the importance of the rule of law in a healthy democracy, where the law should be supreme, and everyone should be subservient to it. However, he argued that what Ghana is experiencing is more akin to &qu

                                                                                 Photo credit: Myjoyonline.com The Electoral Commission (EC) has initiated the process of replacing Voter ID cards for individuals who have lost or damaged their cards in preparation for the 2024 general elections. In a statement released by the Commission, this replacement exercise is scheduled to commence today, Tuesday, 3 October 2023, and conclude on Monday, 9 October 2023. Michael Boadu, Head of Public Relations Affairs, and the signatory of the statement, announced the introduction of an online payment portal to streamline the process. The statement also disclosed that applicants would receive an SMS confirmation upon successful transaction completion, which will serve as proof of payment during the process. Meanwhile, the EC clarified that there will be no extension of the 21-day limited voter registration period, which concluded on Monday, 2 October 2023. Instead, the Electoral Commission will only

Photo Credit: Twitter/Annan Perry The highly-anticipated demonstration, #OccupyBoG spearheaded by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is currently underway in Accra. The protesters took to the streets early this Tuesday morning, October 3 to vent their frustrations and demand to the government. The primary objective of the protest is to demand the immediate removal of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his deputies. This call stems from what they perceive as gross incompetence on the part of these officials, which they believe has directly contributed to the financial troubles faced by the Bank of Ghana. The protest which commenced at Obra Spot and is scheduled to conclude at Independence Square, with a planned U-turn at the National Lottery Authority. Participants in the protest are predominantly dressed in black and red attire, with many sporting red caps on their heads. Throughout the demonstration, they can be heard chanting patriotic songs, expressing their collective voice