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President Mahama makes IEA evening encounter October 9
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed October 9 as the tentative date for President John Dramani Mahama to participate in the “Election 2012 Evening Encounter,” with…
PPP seeking to create balance of power in Parliament
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is seeking to create a balance of power in parliament by breaking the monopoly of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Legislature.
Consequently, it has…
Ghana’s ruling party to launch manifesto October 4
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will outdoor its manifesto for the December 2012 elections on Thursday, a statement from the John Mahama 2012 Campaign Office said on Thursday.
The statement signed by the Campaign Coordinator, Mr…
Video: US diplomat Johnnie Carson on Ghana’s 2012 elections
A top US envoy is predicting a close contest in the upcoming elections in Ghana. The country goes to the polls December 7, 2012 to elect a President and Members of Parliament.
PNC reschedules National Campaign launch
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has rescheduled the launch of its national campaign and outdooring of its manifesto and running mate for the 2012 general elections.
Instead of the event taking place this Saturday, September 29, it…
Ghana’s 2012 elections will be ‘very close’ just like the US – Carson
A top US envoy is predicting a close contest in the upcoming elections in Ghana. The country goes to the polls December 7, 2012 to elect a President and Members of Parliament.
Ambassador Johnnie Carson, US Assistant Secretary of State for…
Cocoa farmers in eight communities threaten to boycott elections
Cocoa farmers in eight communities of Assin North District, have threatened to boycott the December 7 elections if roads and electricity are not provided in the area.
The communities are Armah camp, Ahuntem, Abaase No 2, Mahama, Krofofori,…
Electoral Commission sets October 26 deadline for proxy vote request
The Electoral Commission (EC) is making the provision for proxy voting and transfer of votes in the December 2012 general elections, the first national elections to be conducted with a Biometric Voters’ Register.
Proxy voting is a process…
Fierce quest for power by politicians creating uncertainty in Ghana – IEA Fellow
Brigadier-General Francis Agyemfra (Rtd), Visiting Senior Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has observed that the fierce quest for power by Ghanaian politicians has created uncertainty and unrest ahead of Election 2012.…
Supreme Court dismisses Chris Akumey’s suit
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by Chris Ackumey, an aspiring candidate for Ablekuma West, one of the yet-to-be-created constituencies, for the court to allow him to join a suit filed by one Ransford France.
Mr…