Election

Minority ‘fights’ EC over its ‘No guarantor’ announcement

The Minority in Parliament has warned Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) not to make arbitrary decisions and to operate as if it were a sole proprietorship. “The Commission should operate in accordance with the law,” said South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, who also serves on the House’s Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Committee. This warning, delivered in an interview on TV3’s Midday Live on Friday, September 9, follows the Commissio...[Read More]

Mahama congratulates Ruto – President of Kenya

Former President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Kenyan President Dr. William Samoei Ruto on his election. Mr Mahama urged him to unite the people in order to achieve growth and prosperity. “As the bearer of the Kenyan people’s trust, as affirmed in a clear, transparent manner by the Supreme Court, now is the time to unite Kenya’s good people for continued growth and prosperity.” “I am confident that you will fulfill your mandate to the people.” “W...[Read More]

Odinga: We would respect the verdict but I believe I won

After the August 9 Kenya election where William Ruto won against Opposition leader Odinga – there were follow-up controversies from the Odinga camp. Raila Odinga, Kenya’s opposition leader who has been contesting his loss in August’s presidential election in the Supreme Court, said he will respect the court’s decision but believes he won. This is Odinga’s fifth presidential bid, and he has blamed previous defeats on rigging, claims that have sparked deadly protests ...[Read More]