Tag: general elections
Ghanaians ready to vote for a woman as President-NCCE
A survey conducted by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has established that a higher proportion of Ghanaians have expressed their willingness to...
Political parties pledge commitment to peaceful elections
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Hohoe Constituency have pledged to ensure peace in the general elections.
The Parties...
2BN launches “Exercise Western Shield” ahead of December 7 polls
The Second Infantry Battalion (2BN) in the Western Region has launched a three-Day Counter Terrorism and Multi-Agencies Inter-operability training exercise dubbed, “Exercise Western Shield...
More than seven million prospective voters authenticate details
A total of 7,969,807 prospective voters were able to verify and authenticate their details during the just-ended 10-day Voters Register exhibition held at the...
NPP targets 60 percent votes in presidential elections
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is targeting 60 per cent of the presidential votes in the December 7, general elections.
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Bibiani NPP inaugurates campaign team for December poll
The Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated a 40-member campaign team for the December 7, general elections.
The team...
Keep to the roadmap against political vigilantism – Professor Asante
Professor Emmanuel Asante, Chairman, National Peace Council, has reminded stakeholders particularly, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to keep...
Last phase of voter registration ends
The last Phase of the voter registration exercise cruises to an end on Thursday with a characteristically low turnout compared to the previous phases,...
Provide copies of vigilantism law to members-Deputy Minister
Reverend Johnson Avuletey, the Deputy Volta Regional Minister, has asked political party leaders to provide copies of the Vigilantism Act to their members to...
Tanzania warns businessmen against financing politicians ahead of general elections
Tanzania's anti-corruption watchdog on Friday warned businessmen in the east African nation against financing politicians seeking elective posts ahead of the October general election.
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Youth of political parties in Central Region pledge to ensure peaceful election
Youth leaders of political parties in the Central Region have pledged their commitment to break the emerging cycle of electoral violence, tension, and apprehension...
Tanzanian PM seeks parliamentary seat re-election
Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Wednesday collected nomination forms seeking approval from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party to enable him to...
Running Up To December 2020 General Elections
Background
We are 5 (five) months away from the next general elections scheduled for 7th December2020 and, as usual, the duopoly in Ghanaian political arena...
Volta EC issues some 139,000 voter cards in six days
A total of 139,943 people in the Volta Region have been issued with the new voter card by the Electoral Commission (EC) to make...
CPP Adentan congratulate NPP
The Adentan constituency of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for a successful and peaceful parliamentary primaries,...
Okaikwei North Youth Parliament Calls On The Youth To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols
The Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly (ONMA) Youth Parliament under the National Youth Authority has held its 2nd Quarter Sitting for the year at the...
Gomoa Central endorses MP to contest Parliamentary elections
The Gomoa Central Constituency delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have reaffirmed the candidature of Mrs Naana Eyiah Quansah, the incumbent MP, to...
Former BOST CEO wallops Regional Minister in NPP primaries in Western North
The former Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Alfred Obeng Boateng has defeated the incumbent Member of Parliament...
Akufo-Addo only came to our homes to seek for mercy votes-Anita Abaidoo
A member of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) communication team, Ms. Harriet Anita Abaidoo has taken a swipe at President Akufo-Addo and his 11th...
Tanzania vows to expose corrupt politicians ahead of general elections
Tanzania's anti-corruption watchdog on Wednesday urged politicians to avoid corrupt practices ahead of the October 2020 general elections.
John Mbungo, the director...
Zambia’s electoral body reschedules voter registration exercise due to COVID-19
Zambia's electoral body said on Friday that it has rescheduled the voter registration exercise to October this year ahead of next year's general...
Tanzanian police assure public of peaceful general elections
Tanzanian police on Monday assured the public of peaceful general elections slated for October 2020.
Addressing a rally in Singida region, Tanzania's...
Tanzania’s political parties urged to submit schedules ahead of general elections
Tanzania's political parties' watchdog on Monday urged the country's 19 registered political parties to submit their schedules on various issues ahead of the 2020...
Burundian human rights commission says general elections held fairly
The Burundian National Independent Human Rights Commission on Saturday evening said the general elections on May 20 were held in a "good and fair"...
Tanzania to dissolve parliament on June 19
Tanzania will dissolve parliament on June 19, the country's Speaker of Parliament Job Ndugai announced in the country's capital Dodoma on Monday.
He said the...
Electoral campaign kicks off in Burundi
Burundi's political parties and groups and independent candidates on Monday deployed nationwide for a three-week campaign ahead of the upcoming general elections.
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Tanzania to hold general elections as planned despite COVID-19 outbreak
Tanzanian President John Magufuli said on Thursday the country's October 2020 general elections will be held as planned despite the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Tanzania’s opposition party to endorse incumbent president for 2020 general elections
In a surprise move, Tanzania Labor Party (TLP), the east African nation's opposition party on Wednesday announced that it will support ruling party's President...
Main parties in Israel’s general elections
by Keren Setton
Israelis will vote on Monday in the third consecutive general election within a year to select the country's 23rd...
“No major incidents” at close of general elections in Cameroon despite threats by separatists
Polling at Cameroon legislative and municipal elections ended at 6 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) on Sunday, with authorities expressing satisfaction with the conduct...