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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

Just In: Yemi Alade has been named Spotify Equal Africa

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Yemi Alade Nigerian Singer Yemi Alade is this month's equal Africa Ambassador for the global music streaming platform Spotify. The program provides female artists with support and resources to grow their craft through multiple playlists. With four albums and EP and multiple hit songs under her belt, Yemi Alade is no stranger to the spotlight and is part of the Afropop Elite. It's a great time to be alive. Female artists have quadrupled in number compared to a decade. Well, the only thing we ask now in this male dominated industry is for equal opportunities, equal opportunities to be seen, for our talents to be showcased, because in the universe of music there is no gender, only potential creativity and pure magic, Singer Yemi Alade said after being named Ambassador. She is the first African female Afro pop star to hit over 100 million views on YouTube and BEVO with her smash hit single Johnny, which is now, the most viewed video from an African female pop star ever. The checke