Validation exercise back door to having fresh register – Ephson

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vigour 8 years ago

The EC has been doing a good job for the of Ghana and should continue with that.

The EC has been doing a good job for the of Ghana and should continue with that.
Bobby, Denmark 8 years ago

Ec in only doing a good job for Mahama and his Ndc.Don't try to fool us.

Ec in only doing a good job for Mahama and his Ndc.Don't try to fool us.
Egya Atta 8 years ago

My big worry is that a handful of my people (Ghanaians) cannot read and understand to join me in selcting the BIG GENERAL Mosquito "THE MAN OF THE WEEK". Those who could read, understand and analyse will agree with me that AS ...
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My big worry is that a handful of my people (Ghanaians) cannot read and understand to join me in selcting the BIG GENERAL Mosquito "THE MAN OF THE WEEK". Those who could read, understand and analyse will agree with me that ASIEDU Nketia deserves the "man of the week" award than any other person in Ghana. WHY MAN OF THE WEEK? The General made two speeches this week which are fantastic, "NPP PLOTTING TO RIG ELECTIONS and SACKING FULANIS WOULD MEAN SACKING BAWUMIA"S WIFE" Any body who can read, understand, and analyse things well would conclude that Asiedu Nketia doesn't understand the politics he plays. Judging from these two speeches, one would wonder how this baby mind guy managed to become the chairman General of such a great and ruling party like the NDC. No wonder NDC is INCOMPETENT. No wonder NDC is not perfoming, no wonder NDC is declining no wonder NDC is loosing and will be voted out. WHAT A CHAIRMAN!!
OSEI TUTU TAWIAH 8 years ago

Nonsense from a Mosquito, nobody has asked all Fulanis to be sacked in Ghana. They are only asking the hired criminals from Niger and Mali to be sent back. The fact that there are Ewes in Ghana does not mean all Ewes in this ...
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Nonsense from a Mosquito, nobody has asked all Fulanis to be sacked in Ghana. They are only asking the hired criminals from Niger and Mali to be sent back. The fact that there are Ewes in Ghana does not mean all Ewes in this world should be allowed to live in Ghana. There are Fulanis in every country in West Africa so not all Fulanis are Ghanaians. That's the most retarded argument I've ever heard in my life from a General Secretary of a ruling party.
citizen 8 years ago

sorry he is not the chairman. u just goofed. npp is killing your god giving talent of speaking the truth

sorry he is not the chairman. u just goofed. npp is killing your god giving talent of speaking the truth
APONKYE 8 years ago

If Nana is a man with balls and principles, he should lead NPP to boycott the forthcoming elections, just as they did in 1992.

If Nana is a man with balls and principles, he should lead NPP to boycott the forthcoming elections, just as they did in 1992.
NANA ASAMOAH (Italy) 8 years ago

Point of correction Npp didn't boycott 3rd November 1992 presidential election but 28th December 1992 parliamentary elections by all the opposition parties.

Point of correction Npp didn't boycott 3rd November 1992 presidential election but 28th December 1992 parliamentary elections by all the opposition parties.
Boris Bukar 8 years ago

Why would they boycott it. Mr Goat, to ur chagrin they will contest and win like it or not by the Grace of Allah.

Why would they boycott it. Mr Goat, to ur chagrin they will contest and win like it or not by the Grace of Allah.
King Soul 8 years ago

When the war start let EC protect you...

When the war start let EC protect you...
They Say They Say 8 years ago

Funny guy.

Funny guy.
Professor Doctor 8 years ago

MR BEN EPHSON, SO YOU ARE STILL FOLLOWING THESE NDC PEOPLE. THINK OF YOURSELF SMALL WAI. HOW CAN YOU ALWAYS WASTE YOUR STRENGTH FOLLOWING THESE IDIOTIC CRIMINALS, DEFENDING THE INDEFENSIBLE. A WORD TO THE WISE ...

MR BEN EPHSON, SO YOU ARE STILL FOLLOWING THESE NDC PEOPLE. THINK OF YOURSELF SMALL WAI. HOW CAN YOU ALWAYS WASTE YOUR STRENGTH FOLLOWING THESE IDIOTIC CRIMINALS, DEFENDING THE INDEFENSIBLE. A WORD TO THE WISE ...
Agbee@Agbee 8 years ago

Since a voter can go and object to the inclusion of another person’s name by reason of being a dead person, FOREIGNER, MINO,HAVING DONE DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE REGISTRATION and not being of sound mind as provided for by the Cons ...
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Since a voter can go and object to the inclusion of another person’s name by reason of being a dead person, FOREIGNER, MINO,HAVING DONE DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE REGISTRATION and not being of sound mind as provided for by the Constitution, GHANAIANS ARE WAITING FOR THE NPP TO POINT OUT AND OBJECT TO THE INCLUSION OF THEIR SO CALLED FOREIGNERS IN OUR REGISTER.
EC 8 years ago

The validation is a sin qua non for the upcoming elections. Indeed, after the register is thoroughly cleaned of Asiedu Nketia's mess which bloated the register into crassness, validation then ensues to farther fortify the reg ...
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The validation is a sin qua non for the upcoming elections. Indeed, after the register is thoroughly cleaned of Asiedu Nketia's mess which bloated the register into crassness, validation then ensues to farther fortify the register and make it approach credibility for the 2016 elections. Validation is an integral part of getting a credible voters register and also opening the doors very, very wide for Ghanaians to vote, to cast their ballot in a free, fair and transparent manner. Contrary to it disenfranchising any voter, it indeed, empowers the voter to do justice in the polling booth excellently on voting day and has nothing to do with a fresh register. So it is on course to be done firmly and definitely to protect the sanctity of the ballot as John Mahama is sent packing neatly and cleanly.
It should be done like already.
APONKO BODAM 8 years ago

The best option for NPP is to boycott the elections.

The best option for NPP is to boycott the elections.
simple truth 8 years ago

NDC SHOULD USE THEIR BRAINS to HELP GHANA TO ADVANCE.

NDC SHOULD USE THEIR BRAINS to HELP GHANA TO ADVANCE.
EC 8 years ago

No NPP is not boycotting the elections since Akufo Addo is being sworn in by the CJ in the first week of January 2017. The register is however being cleaned thoroughly and the implementation of the validation exercise is alre ...
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No NPP is not boycotting the elections since Akufo Addo is being sworn in by the CJ in the first week of January 2017. The register is however being cleaned thoroughly and the implementation of the validation exercise is already settled as one of the main features of the 2016 elections. John Mahama is losing neatly and cleanly and it would be painless.
kooko 8 years ago

Ei Ben Ephson are you now an election lawyer? One of the first to comment negatively on anything that opposition parties agitate for. God is watching you and Kwesi Pratt for your double standards

Ei Ben Ephson are you now an election lawyer? One of the first to comment negatively on anything that opposition parties agitate for. God is watching you and Kwesi Pratt for your double standards
Carol 8 years ago

Ben Ephson you are not making sense once again. How on earth can the register be up to date and cleaned if there is no validation. And in any case what is wrong with having a new up to date register. That's not a bad thing is ...
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Ben Ephson you are not making sense once again. How on earth can the register be up to date and cleaned if there is no validation. And in any case what is wrong with having a new up to date register. That's not a bad thing is it?
In other countries, they send you letters every year to confirm whether one lives at the same address and sign to confirm you are on the register. The are checks throughout the year on the voters register. What is wrong with validation?? There should be an alloted time for checking the people on the register. It's done everywhere.
There should be jail time for people who double register and minors. That's is where the law should come in.
DONBOLI 8 years ago

Ghana is having a new electoral Register whether Ghanaians like it or not. After adding new voters to the Register, the Register will not be like the old one. Even a single registry makes it New.
We want every to register, y ...
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Ghana is having a new electoral Register whether Ghanaians like it or not. After adding new voters to the Register, the Register will not be like the old one. Even a single registry makes it New.
We want every to register, you can register twice or add ghost names. That should not matter to any party because we will know who ever is voting in your locality. Political Polling Agents should be honest and Ghana will never have vote rigging.
SAY IT LOUD 8 years ago

VALIDATION SEEKS TO CONFIRM NAMES ALREADY ON THE VOTERS' REGISTER IRRESPECTIVE OF THEY BEING MINORS OR FEREIGNERS.
INFORMATION IS GOING ROUND THAT OUR EMBASSIES IN WEST AFRICA ARE ALLEGEDLY ISSUING PASSPORTS AND OTHER IDS T ...
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VALIDATION SEEKS TO CONFIRM NAMES ALREADY ON THE VOTERS' REGISTER IRRESPECTIVE OF THEY BEING MINORS OR FEREIGNERS.
INFORMATION IS GOING ROUND THAT OUR EMBASSIES IN WEST AFRICA ARE ALLEGEDLY ISSUING PASSPORTS AND OTHER IDS TO FOREIGN NATIONALS TO ENABLE THEM REGISTER TO VOTE.
Kwame Osei Prempeh 8 years ago

Has Ben read the report of the Ec committee. The committee compared having a new register and cleaning the existing one in a way that amount to validation so if you accept the committee 's disagreement with new register why ...
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Has Ben read the report of the Ec committee. The committee compared having a new register and cleaning the existing one in a way that amount to validation so if you accept the committee 's disagreement with new register why oppose what the committee believes will make the register credible
zak 8 years ago

uncle ben should stop these cheap publications and publish serious issues facing ordinary Ghanaians. or is it becouse u are on mahama "s ghost pay roll u don't care about us,?

uncle ben should stop these cheap publications and publish serious issues facing ordinary Ghanaians. or is it becouse u are on mahama "s ghost pay roll u don't care about us,?
togbe 8 years ago

THE TRUE COLOURS OF THIS WICKED UNPROGRESSIVE MAN IS BARE TO SEE'

SEE HIS WICKED AGENDA TO KEEP A CORRUPT GOVERMENT IN PLACE AGAINST THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE ---ALL THE SATANIC AMBASSADORS ARE KNOWN IN GHANA .. YOU CAN CONTI ...
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THE TRUE COLOURS OF THIS WICKED UNPROGRESSIVE MAN IS BARE TO SEE'

SEE HIS WICKED AGENDA TO KEEP A CORRUPT GOVERMENT IN PLACE AGAINST THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE ---ALL THE SATANIC AMBASSADORS ARE KNOWN IN GHANA .. YOU CAN CONTINUE TO BE TRIBALISTIC AND WICKEDLY AFFILIATED AND THROW AWAY YOUR SO CALLED EDUCATION..WHO CARES ..TIME WILL SOON CATCH UP WITH YOU --LOOK AT YOUR SIZE, YOUR WEICKED TIME ON EARTH WILL BE UP SOON WHEN THE MASTER CALLS .
zak 8 years ago

uncle Ben stop publishing these rubbish and publish serious matters facing ordinary Ghanaians. or is it because u are on mahama 's pay roll u don't care about the rest?

uncle Ben stop publishing these rubbish and publish serious matters facing ordinary Ghanaians. or is it because u are on mahama 's pay roll u don't care about the rest?
Kyerempe 8 years ago

from pink sheet to new voters register to validation to baamu yada. hmmmm these people should concentrate on good campaign, before it's too late. because Ndc is seriously going on with their campaign

from pink sheet to new voters register to validation to baamu yada. hmmmm these people should concentrate on good campaign, before it's too late. because Ndc is seriously going on with their campaign
blueprint 8 years ago

With the finding that the Register is bloated, the 5-member Panel set up by the EC examined ways in which the situation can be remedied. The Panel was unconvinced by the EC’s own plan to use the challenge procedures specifi ...
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With the finding that the Register is bloated, the 5-member Panel set up by the EC examined ways in which the situation can be remedied. The Panel was unconvinced by the EC’s own plan to use the challenge procedures specified in CI 72. The Panel considered this approach as having been ineffective. This is what the report says on it:
“ Judging by the sheer numbers, the Electoral Commission's proposition to display the Register, with Political Party representatives, the Electoral Commission and citizenry to identify and point out invalid names, is not a viable approach. Particularly when the persons who identify these records are expected to expend their time, energy and resources not only to provide the evidence but also to testify before a court of competent jurisdiction. The efficacy of the current provisions may be assessed by the fact that in spite of this system having been in place, there were 8,000 registrants in 2014 who may have been minors on the list since 2012.
The report continued further:
“The signal is that the system is not effective in achieving the set goals of eliminating invalid records from the Register and must be reconsidered. It is said that you cannot do the same thing and expect different results.”
Charlotte Osei should not take the peace of this country for granted. Ghanaians are not morons.
Ebow 8 years ago

Useless Ben Epson

Useless Ben Epson
micheal 8 years ago

Donate for change, when u divert funds into ur own account stupid akufo addo.

Donate for change, when u divert funds into ur own account stupid akufo addo.
kofi, Amasaman 8 years ago

Greedy n lazy Journalists

Greedy n lazy Journalists
micheal 8 years ago

useless akufo addo who divert funds donated to his own account

useless akufo addo who divert funds donated to his own account
Atsu London 8 years ago

What a stupid BAFOON .Because of your big diabetic stomach you don't speak the truth. Validation is done in almost all advanced countries what do you fear.All these are journalists in Ghana. God safe Ghana.

What a stupid BAFOON .Because of your big diabetic stomach you don't speak the truth. Validation is done in almost all advanced countries what do you fear.All these are journalists in Ghana. God safe Ghana.
nokor3 y3 8 years ago

is it rong for as to do new register, wo na wafa back door de akogye NDC sika adi na ama wo di ns3m hunu wo kurom ha ,wo de3 3nwe3ne wafu ne ho 3de wo b3n wamen ano

is it rong for as to do new register, wo na wafa back door de akogye NDC sika adi na ama wo di ns3m hunu wo kurom ha ,wo de3 3nwe3ne wafu ne ho 3de wo b3n wamen ano
NANA ASAMOAH (Italy) 8 years ago

How can we get credible voters register without validation? EC ,NCCE & IDS should educate Ghanaians on validation .EC need 40 Days to do the validation. Uncle Ben what do we do? Please come again.

How can we get credible voters register without validation? EC ,NCCE & IDS should educate Ghanaians on validation .EC need 40 Days to do the validation. Uncle Ben what do we do? Please come again.
NANA ASAMOAH (Italy) 8 years ago

Uncle Ben can you please tell me just one electoral reform NDC has brought to Ghana

Uncle Ben can you please tell me just one electoral reform NDC has brought to Ghana
Pee 8 years ago

Common sense is common but not to people like Ben ephson.Where in the world should somebody be responsible for somebody.

Simply go and show yourself to EC that you are alive and will vote in November Ben Ephson says no but ...
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Common sense is common but not to people like Ben ephson.Where in the world should somebody be responsible for somebody.

Simply go and show yourself to EC that you are alive and will vote in November Ben Ephson says no but rather go tell EC that your neighbour is dead.
People like these and others are the reason ghana is not progressing.Simple validation.
xxx 8 years ago

So what is wrong in having a credible register, you fat fool. If a credible register can be obtained through verifications what is wrong with it. This idiot is truly brainless

So what is wrong in having a credible register, you fat fool. If a credible register can be obtained through verifications what is wrong with it. This idiot is truly brainless
kojo nzo ekangaki 8 years ago

"Akii" you're right,not all people will have time to respond to the validation excercise,hence a lot of people will be disenfranchised.

"Akii" you're right,not all people will have time to respond to the validation excercise,hence a lot of people will be disenfranchised.
JM 8 years ago

EPSON YOU ARE NOT EC. SHUT UP.

EPSON YOU ARE NOT EC. SHUT UP.
Bilal Adams 8 years ago

Who do this bofoon take Ghanaians for? He speaks like someone who has lost his cognitive functions. I advise Ephson to read what he said and see the fool he has made of himself. Why not mount the NDC campaign podium if you th ...
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Who do this bofoon take Ghanaians for? He speaks like someone who has lost his cognitive functions. I advise Ephson to read what he said and see the fool he has made of himself. Why not mount the NDC campaign podium if you think your position is right and good for Ghana. I promise to end your hypocrisy and I'm still on it.
Whatever 8 years ago

Claim of validation is only a Diversion

Claim of validation is only a Diversion

Validation exercise back door to having fresh register – Ephson

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