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The Ghana Fact Coalition has verified claims of 1,200 lost presidential ballot papers in the Yendi constituency. The Coalition reported that the absent ballots were found during a regular inspection at the office of the Electoral Commission. Nevertheless, they were declared missing following the distribution procedure to the polling locations. “Multiple social media users claim that 1,200 presidential ballots were lost in Yendi. “The Ghana Fact Coalition spoke with a correspondent from the Yendi Constituency, who confirmed that 1,200 presidential ballots were missing. A West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) observer stationed in Yendi also confirmed via …

Voting in Ghana’s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections officially ended today, December 7, 2024, as the nation transitions to the critical phase of sorting and counting ballots. Polling stations across the country closed at 5:00 PM, after a day marked by high voter turnout and reports of orderly conduct at …

  The Ghana Police Service has arrested a polling station agent for attempting double voting at the Wassa Akropong-Appiahkrom Polling Station A in the Western Region during the ongoing general election on December 7. In a statement, the Police confirmed that the suspect, Stephen Kwofie, is currently in custody and …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has chosen to allow all media outlets entry to the national election results collation centre, overturning a previous decision to restrict media coverage. During a press conference, EC Chairperson Mrs. Jean Mensa highlighted the commission’s commitment to maintaining transparency, responsiveness, and inclusivity during the electoral process. …

  In preparation for Ghana’s general elections on December 7, 2024, the Ministry of the Interior has declared the temporary shutdown of all land borders. This important choice seeks to safeguard the electoral process and maintain the integrity of the elections. In a statement, the Ministry clarified that the shutdown …

In preparation for Ghana’s general elections on December 7, 2024, the Ministry of the Interior has declared the temporary shutdown of all land borders. This important choice seeks to safeguard the electoral process and maintain the integrity of the elections. In a statement, the Ministry clarified that the shutdown would …

Former President and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of aiding the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in a purported plot to rig the December 7, 2024, general elections. In a strongly worded statement, Mr. Mahama claimed the EC’s …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious allegations against Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), accusing it of aiding the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in a bid to rig the December 7 general elections. With less than 24 hours to the polls, Mr. Mahama expressed his concerns in a social …

The Ghana Police Service has lauded the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and their supporters for their cooperation, which ensured the peaceful conclusion of their final rallies held in Accra on December 5, 2024. In a press statement, the Police expressed gratitude to the public, especially …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has refuted Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s assertion that the Ghana Card can be used as an alternative to a passport for international travel. Mahama described the claim as misleading, citing practical examples of the card’s limitations at Ghana’s borders. Speaking during an interaction, Mahama …