We detected errors in Ahafo, Volta ballot printing ourselves, not NDC – EC

Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Bossman Asare, has refuted claims that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) drew the Commission’s attention to anomalies in the Ahafo and Volta ballot printing. According to him, the errors were identified by the Commission’s own internal auditors. This follows remarks by the NDC’s Deputy Director of Elections […]

EC hands over certified final register to parties

The Electoral Commission (EC) has presented soft copies of the final certified voters register for the December 7, 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections to political parties and independent candidates participating in the polls. The register contains the Name Reference List, which is a photo register with eligible voters’ information; the Exceptions List of individuals with […]

EC hires over 200 experts to assist in election results collation

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring an error-free electoral process, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and upholding public trust. This assurance is part of the EC’s efforts to maintain democratic values as Ghana heads toward the 2024 election. In a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency, the EC has recruited over […]

EC to re-exhibit Provisional Voter’s Register online from October 15 to 19

The Electoral Commission (EC) will re-exhibit the Provisional Voter’s Register (PVR) from October 14 to 19, 2024. This decision follows a meeting held with political parties and other stakeholders on October 1, 2024, under the auspices of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). The EC emphasised that this exercise is part of its commitment to ensuring […]

Printing of Notices of Poll starts today, not Ballot Papers – EC to NDC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has responded to claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 general elections. The EC clarified that it has not yet begun the printing process, countering the NDC’s concerns. However, the Commission noted that preparations are underway. In a statement issued […]

EC to address 2024 voters register issues at IPAC meeting on Tuesday

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana will meet all political parties, civil society organisations (CSOs), and donor partners on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, under the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) framework.  The meeting aims to address concerns over the 2024 voters register, following repeated calls from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), for a forensic audit […]

NDC alleges ‘defective’ voters register; calls for forensic audit and parliamentary probe

The Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised concerns about the credibility of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) voters’ register ahead of the upcoming December 7 elections. Dr Edward Omane Boamah in a Facebook post claims that the current register is “unfit for purpose” and calls for a forensic audit or thorough […]

Election 2024: EC to publish guidelines on irregularities

The Electoral Commission (EC) will, for the first time, publish on its website the guidelines for the conduct of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections for the resolution of any irregularities that may occur during the counting and collation process. They include the handling of over-voting, mismatched reconciliation and incomplete or incorrectly filled-in results forms. […]