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Ghana:
Ghana Elections - a Family Business
DW, 4 December 2020
Political newcomers have it tough in a country where long-established families dominate the polls. The top presidential candidates in the December 7 election are all offspring of… Read more »
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Ghana:
President Akufo-Addo, Former President Mahama Sign Peace Pact
GhanaToday, 4 December 2020
The two main Presidential aspirants contesting this year’s elections, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and former President John Dramami Mahama have signed a Peace Pact… Read more »
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Ghana:
Election 2020 - Checking President Akufo-Addo's Promises
DW, 3 December 2020
Nana Akufo-Addo is running again for president in Ghana's 2020 election. DW, together with GhanaFact, examines if Akufo-Addo kept his previous campaign pledges. Read more »
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Ghana:
Data Remains a Weak Spot for African Elections, but Ghana Can Lead the Way
Atlantic Council, 4 December 2020
Despite the near-universal presence of observers, many African elections continue to be plagued by persistent allegations of fraud. In 2019, for example, claims of irregularities… Read more »
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Ghana:
The North Has Seen Through Mahama's Tribal Politics - Bawumia
Ghana Presidency, 3 December 2020
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says the northern regions have seen through former President Mahama's tribal politics. Read more »
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Ghana:
Group Threatens Electoral Violence ... Police Chase Members
Ghanaian Times, 4 December 2020
The police have launched manhunt for the arrest of a group of men captured on video circulating on social media amidst firing of gunshots and threatening to cause violence during… Read more »
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Ghana:
Let's Sustain the Special Voting Momentum!
Ghanaian Times, 3 December 2020
There was general calm and peaceful atmosphere across the country, and especially at polling stations during the special voting right accorded security personnel, media… Read more »
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Ghana:
Queen Mothers Call for Peaceful Elections
Ghanaian Times, 4 December 2020
The Queen Mothers' Foundation of Ghana has called on political parties to avoid tendencies that can jeopardise peace as the country prepares for the December 7 presidential and… Read more »
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Ghana:
Fault Lines in a Resilient Democracy
Chatham House, 3 December 2020
Despite a positive record as one of Africa's most resilient democracies, electoral violence has threatened every election cycle, and now does so again. Read more »
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Ghana:
Tensions Cloud December Polls
ISS, 26 November 2020
Ghana's 7 December general election will be the country's eighth consecutive poll since returning to democracy nearly 30 years ago. Citizens will elect a president and 275 members… Read more »
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Ghana:
President Akufo-Addo Shocked By Mahama's 'Outright Lie' of Being Orginator of Free SHS
Ghana Presidency, 25 November 2020
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has expressed disbelief over claims being made by the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John… Read more »
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Ghana:
Confusion Over Candidacy of Agyeman-Rawlings in Ghana Presidential Race
RFI, 26 November 2020
Officials of Ghana's National Democratic Party have condemned as "fake news" the announcement of the withdrawal of party flag bearer, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, from next… Read more »
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Ghana:
Mahama - Next NDC Administration Will Pass Affirmative Action Bill Into Law
Ghanaian Times, 25 November 2020
The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), former President John Mahama, has assured civil society groups on women empowerment the Affirmative Action Bill… Read more »
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Ghana:
UFP Supports Akufo-Addo's Candidature
Ghanaian Times, 25 November 2020
The United Front Party (UFP) has declared support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its Presidential Candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo ahead of the December 7, 2020 general election. Read more »
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Ghana:
Proofed Court to Rule On Disqualification of Independent Presidential Candidate
Ghanaian Times, 25 November 2020
The Criminal Division "two" of the Accra high court will on November 30 rule on an application, in which Mr Marricke Kofi Gane is seeking to quash the decision of the Electoral… Read more »
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Ghana:
Publication of Voters Register Details - We Are Mandated By Law - EC
Ghanaian Times, 25 November 2020
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, says the commission is enjoined by law to publish full voters' register hence the decision to publish full details of… Read more »