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For all public elections, the Electoral Commission of Ghana is the official body in Ghana responsible. It constituent seven members, it had its independence guaranteed by the 1992 Ghana constitution. The current commission was initiated by the Electoral Commission Act (Act 451) of 1993. Dr.Kwadwo Afari-Gyan was the first ever Chairman of the Electoral CommissionContinue reading “KNOW YOUR EC HEADS(Past and the Present)”

The Electoral Commission has stated that, the new voter registration is supposed to confirm capable and significant use of technology to safeguard the validity of the ballot count and also the acceptance of results. According to the Commission, the standard of the current voters’ register opposes an essential role within the electoral method obsolete andContinue reading “THE NEW VOTERS REGISTER BROUHAHA(EC explains)”

Democratic elections in Ghana are held every four years. Ghanaians go to the polls to elect a president who is supposed to win by having more than 50% of valid votes cast. Parliamentary elections are also part of the exercise. Two hundred and seventy five members of parliament are also voted for and to becomeContinue reading “PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN GHANA”

But as youth, we should reason before we vote anyone to power. We should not just vote anyone to power just because we have an affiliation to their party but rather listen to the manifestos and choose wisely which Party’s policies would best benefit our nation. Over the years, majority of the youth have alwaysContinue reading “VOTING TIT BIT”

Most African countries have been affected by several conflicts due to elections. This has led to various civil wars which has dented and tarnished the image of the continent. Before and after the elections. We must organize peaceful movements during and after the elections. Organizing such peaceful movements within the country greatly helps to promoteContinue reading “2020 ELECTIONS, MY ADVICE TO THE YOUTH OF GHANA”

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Ghana is an ongoing viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome. In Ghana, presidential and parliamentary elections takes place every four years and the year 2020 marks one of such which grants Ghanaians the opportunity to exercise their franchise. One mayContinue reading “CORONAVIRUS A THREAT TO 2020 ELECTIONS”

Twenty twenty started with tragic situations from the previous year. This year hasn’t been the best year comparing to the previous years. Smokes from Australia’s Bush fires. At least 27 million acres of Australia has been burnt. The fire killed at least 29 people, destroyed some 2,500 homes and an estimated 1.25billion animals have beenContinue reading “TWENTY TWENTY DESERVES A PEACEFUL ELECTION.”

For the past years ,Youth participation in politics and elections has played an important role in the Ghana’s politics. Youths active engagement in politics has in the past caused some changes in Ghana’s political history such as the young being innovative and having the power to be positive-change agents . Some of the youth suchContinue reading “TOGETHER WE CAN”

Who would have ever thought with all the NDC and NPP drama, where they get to insult themselves on radio and television stations. There was ever going to be a marriage reunion between this two opposition party? Well National Democratic Congress(NDC) Deputy national organizer, Chief Hamilton Biney marries New patriotic party ( NPP) Maame AfiaContinue reading “NDC MARRIES NPP”

Media is the channelof information by which we communicate through newspapers, television or social media. The purpose of this communication is to provide information to public and to create awareness regarding a particular issue. Through this media, journalist can convey their messages or news to a layman and it has also the capability to changeContinue reading “USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL ELECTION”

When it comes to democracy and elections in Ghana, the media has played a very essential and important role. I can boldly say that democratic elections without the media will be impossible especially in this 21st century. When we talk of media many people limit it to print, radio and television. Over the years, newContinue reading “PEACEFUL ELECTIONS; WHAT THE MEDIA MUST DO”

The Peace Pipers are a group of university students who have come together to promote peace and non violence ahead of the 2020 elections in December. They embarked on this project some weeks ago and have been able to reach a wider audience. The main objective of the project was to educate students, workers andContinue reading “THE PEACE PIPERS COMMUNICATE PEACE ON CAMPUSES”

All over the world, the wide spread of social media is impacting elections either positively or negatively. These social media platforms have the capacity to highly increase political participation and can also be used to silence agreement, spread false information and even fuel electoral tension.                    Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp and others have aContinue reading “HOW WE CAN USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE PEACE IN 2020”

Vigilantism is any law enforcement undertaken without legal authority by a self-appointed group of people. This is not a new feature in Ghana politics as research shows that, it has its roots in the country`s independence movement from British rule where The CPP and NLM had vigilante groups.              Vigilante groups like the Azorka boys,Continue reading “NO VIGILANTISM IN 2020 ELECTIONS”

War is always a choice and it is always a bad choice. It is a choice that always leads to more war. It is not mandated in our genes or our human nature. It is not the only possible response to conflicts. Nonviolent action and resistance is a better choice because it defuses and helps […]

Ghana has a very good history and record when it comes to peaceful elections and democracy. It has been 28 years now ever since the first democratic elections were held in November 1992. The 2020 elections will be the country`s 8th time of voting to elect a president to see to the affairs of theContinue reading “A PEACEFUL ELECTION A PEACEFUL GHANA”

In Ghana, women constitute about 49.33% of the total population (Ghana Statistical Service, 2018). In spite of the large proportion, women are not well represented when it comes to the issue of governance and that is because of the assumption that a woman’s place is in the kitchen or household chores.The National Council on WomenContinue reading “WOMEN IN CHARGE!”

Politics and democracy in Ghana has come of age but i am not sure it has ever experienced what it about to in the 2020 general elections. For the first time in our country`s history a man of God (pastor) is contesting for the seat of president. It has become obvious that in recent years,Continue reading “A PASTOR FOR PRESIDENT IN 2020”

In Ghana, the youth make up more than 50% of the population and play a significant role in both local and national politics since the dawn of the Fourth Republic. They play different roles to contribute to peaceful elections in Ghana. Political parties have youth organizers who are used to promote peace. They are roleContinue reading “THE ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN GHANA POLITICS”

Nana Addo and Mahama are household names when it comes to politics in Ghana. They are both very deep-rooted politicians who have occupied the presidential seat before . They have both set good leadership examples by conceding defeat and calling to congratulate each other. They both have quite different styles and come from different educationalContinue reading “THE NANA ADDO MAHAMA FEVER”