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

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has confidently declared that the 2024 Voters’ Register is both robust and credible, urging citizens to disregard claims suggesting otherwise. In an X post on Wednesday, the Commission emphasised the integrity and reliability of the Voters’ Register, assuring the public that it is fully prepared for the upcoming 2024 Elections. This follows claims by the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the register has discrepancies that must be corrected ahead of the elections. NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has also asked the EC to sit up and do its work properly. Speaking at a gathering in Adjen Kotoku within the Amasaman constituency as part of his Greater Accra regional campaign on Wednesday, Mahama emphasised the need for the EC to intervene immediately to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. “A lot of people cannot find their names. Other people’s names have been transferred without their knowledge. Peopl

Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician Ras Kuuku shared his thoughts on the much-discussed 24-hour economy during a studio discussion on Onua TV.  With the 2024 elections drawing closer, the topic has gained traction as John Mahama, the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), campaigns on the promise of implementing a 24-hour economy. Ras Kuuku expressed his curiosity and interest in the concept, stating, "For digitalisation, we have already been experiencing it. Ghana is gradually being digitized. But we haven’t seen the 24-hour economy before." His remarks highlight the gradual shift towards a more digital society but also underline the novelty and potential impact of a 24-hour economy in Ghana. He further added, "It is something I want to see, so I would like for him [Mahama] to come and implement it so I can witness it." Ras Kuuku's statement reflects a desire to see the practical application of this economic model in the country,

Businessman and Co-Founder of now defunct UT Bank Prince Kofi Amoabeng has endorsed the opposition National Democratic Congress as the only viable option to take over government after 2024 elections. The rerir military officer said though he voted for the governing New Patriotic Party in previous elections, he has resolved to vote for the NDC in the next election. According to him, though he has a strong affiliation with the NPP with his sister being an NPP Member of Parliament, the country needs a change. “I won’t vote for the NPP, I will tell you. I said I won’t vote for NPP. I will vote for NDC. We need a change and the only viable option is NDC”, he responded to a texter during an interview on Ghana Television. Prince Amoabeng recounted his ordeals after the collapse of his Bank in a banking sector clean up exercise in 2017. Though a section of Ghanaians have accused Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta of masterminding the collapse of UT Bank, the CEO of the defunct Bank argued that go

Haruna Iddrisu  Tamale South seat is open, but no challenger will get 2% – Haruna Iddrisu declares Whiles giving hope to would-be aspirants, the Tamale South Member of Parliament assured that he would win re-election by a landslide touting his prowess and growing influence over the years. “The Tamale South seat is free, it is open. When nominations open, you can come in. The only thing I can assure you is that you won’t get more than 5% of the votes or probably 2%. You won’t make more than five percent,” he told Evans Mensah on a Joy News programme. Haruna has been in Parliament since 2008 when he joined the Fourth Parliament, he has since served in the 5th, 6th, 7th and in the current 8th Parliament. He has also held a number of ministerial portfolios over the period, among others Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations and the Ministry of Communications. ‘Powerful’ Haruna Iddrisu may go unopposed in primaries – Asiedu Nketiah NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah all but e

Koku Anyidoho, Director of Atta Mills Institute  The Executive Director of the Atta Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has said the recent change in leadership of the Minority caucus in Parliament, will bring about tribal, religious and ethnic divisions among the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to the Atta Mills’ Institute Executive Director, changing the Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu and Minority Chief Whip, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, who are both Muslims without replacing them with Muslims but rather non-Muslims, sends a certain signal to Muslims that the party does not want them. Speaking on CTV’s Dwabre Mu, Friday, 27 January 2023, Mr Anyidoho indicated that the NDC party will now become a laughing stock for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). He told co-host of the show, Hajia Bintu Saana that: “We have two Muslims, Haruna and Muntaka, two practicing Muslims. NDC has been mocking NPP, all the time that they don’t like Muslims. “Now you remove the t