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Election: (CSD-Ghana) Backs The NDC’s “Enough is Enough” Protest In Demand For A Credible Voters’Register

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The CSD-Ghana believes strongly that the foundation of any free and fair election is a credible register and as such, any effort towards having a credible Voters’ Register must be supported by all democracy lovers. The Electoral Commission has admitted to many errors in the Electoral Roll, as pointed out by the NDC, but has failed to allow for an independent forensic audit into the same. The EC, for example, has admitted that there were illegal vote transfers in Sagnerigu, Pusiga and Tamale South by an Electoral Commission Official in Tamale South. According to the EC, these illegal transfers went through because there was no “liveness check” mechanism in place to prevent such situations.  The NDC says the situation is widespread so there must be an audit. This is a fair and reasonable call to make, but the EC has remained intransigent. CSD-Ghana stands ready to fully participate in this protest and asks other democracy lovers to join us to mount enough pressure on the Electoral Commis

Hon. Patrick Kumor, Former Weija-Gbawe MCE Passes On

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The former Municipal Chief Executive Officer of Weija-Gbawe, Patrick Kumor, has reportedly passed away. His death followed a brief illness. He was among the 25 MCEs whose appointments were recently rescinded by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr. Michael Danquah succeeded Mr. Kumor in his position. During his tenure, Mr. Kumor initiated numerous projects within the Municipality. In December 2022, Mr Kumor was awarded the UCIA 2022 Dynamic Achievers Award for Excellence in Leadership. The award was presented to Hon. Kumor (MCE) at the British Council Hall by the Global Executive College (GEC). The news of Kumor’s passing has been met with a deep sense of loss within the community. He was known for his dedication to the development of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality and his efforts to improve the lives of its residents. The details surrounding Kumor’s death are unknown as friends and loved ones take to social media to send condolence messages to the family he left behind. The communi