Heads must roll at EC – IEA fellow

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John,Tema 8 years ago

These IEA officials don't have ears?Are they aware of Kokou Anyidoho & NDC statement that they won't have anything to do with them again?

These IEA officials don't have ears?Are they aware of Kokou Anyidoho & NDC statement that they won't have anything to do with them again?
Mahmoud 8 years ago

The proposals put forward by IEA for constitutional reforms are the best possible ways of strengthening our democracy, and democracy starts with free, fair, and credible elections. Anybody criticizing or unwilling to accept t ...
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The proposals put forward by IEA for constitutional reforms are the best possible ways of strengthening our democracy, and democracy starts with free, fair, and credible elections. Anybody criticizing or unwilling to accept them must have a self-serving agenda that is not in the interest of Ghana and its development. Our weak institutions can easily produce a "constitutional dictatorship" difficult to get rid of.

Those who have genuine and pertinent alternative views and ideas must come out and tell Ghanaians what they have, and should not hide behind to sabotage their adoption and implementation. The proposals, in our view, could reduce partisan politics and strengthen democracy and the rule of law in our country if adopted. On the other hand, if we dare reject their implementation or drag our feet, we will continue to grope in darkness with disastrous consequences.
omanba pa, london-lslington 8 years ago

The EC office must close down and find a new body to deal with our electoral system. Now, every Ghanaian has seen that EC is not there to help Ghanaians to choose their own president to rule the nation but they themselves wi ...
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The EC office must close down and find a new body to deal with our electoral system. Now, every Ghanaian has seen that EC is not there to help Ghanaians to choose their own president to rule the nation but they themselves will rather choose for the Ghanaians which is very bad and dangerous to our dear country Ghana.
Adinkra a proud Akan 8 years ago

President John Mahama should investigate.

President John Mahama should investigate.
USMAN 8 years ago

If you want to know the brains behind the killing of the two American citizens in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by t ...
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If you want to know the brains behind the killing of the two American citizens in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by the Chieftaincy Minister, Dr. Seidu Danaa, of illegally acting as chiefs."
"Private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini late last year brought a suit on behalf of the leaders and against the Chieftaincy Minister whom they alleged had supported one Osofo to mistreat them using national security.

The Osofo was named in the suit as claiming right to the symbolic stool and skin created by the national house of chiefs to reintegrate disaporians.

Samson says that suit was withdrawn earlier this year after the Attorney-General (A-G) called for an amicable settlement."
The question is if the government has declared the status of the US citizens as an illegality, why did the Attorney General beg that the issue should be withdrawn from court. The answer is simple. Withdraw the case, kill the Afro Americans and case die.
I promise, The blood of these Afro Americans shall not be in vain. I will fight till the end.
Douglas. Bristol-UK` 8 years ago

you are a moron

you are a moron
USMAN 8 years ago

Moronic Mahama must hear this. Mahama is always in the last position in class says Lydia Foresight.

Moronic Mahama must hear this. Mahama is always in the last position in class says Lydia Foresight.
Adinkra a proud Akan 8 years ago

I'm with you too many conspiracies going under these Ewes and northerners Mafia organization.Ghanaians should be aware of these GANGSTERS.

I'm with you too many conspiracies going under these Ewes and northerners Mafia organization.Ghanaians should be aware of these GANGSTERS.
bismark zumah from north 8 years ago

Bravo! I Suport your determination to expose the killers.National security must come out clear on this case, they know what the us can do.I am strongly behind you for justice. God will surely establish the facts. I ASURE YO ...
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Bravo! I Suport your determination to expose the killers.National security must come out clear on this case, they know what the us can do.I am strongly behind you for justice. God will surely establish the facts. I ASURE YOU ,THEY CAN NOT HIDE
JOY DADDY 8 years ago

GHANA IS NOT FOR NANA ADDO OR THE ASHANTI,S.

GHANA IS NOT FOR NANA ADDO OR THE ASHANTI,S.
N. Kofi 8 years ago

Neither is for Mahama and his corrupt thieves!

Neither is for Mahama and his corrupt thieves!
TOGBE BOBOVAVA XVI 8 years ago

BEAST THIS NOT ABOUT NANA ADDO,IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO COMMENT JUST LEAVE IT FOR PEOPLE WITH WISDOM TO HAVE THEIR SAY.THIS IS NOT ABOUT NPP,NDC OR ANY OTHER PARTY BUT IT IS THE DOING OF THE EC.SO JUST KEEP YOUR STINKING MOUTH ...
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BEAST THIS NOT ABOUT NANA ADDO,IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO COMMENT JUST LEAVE IT FOR PEOPLE WITH WISDOM TO HAVE THEIR SAY.THIS IS NOT ABOUT NPP,NDC OR ANY OTHER PARTY BUT IT IS THE DOING OF THE EC.SO JUST KEEP YOUR STINKING MOUTH IN YOUR ROTTEN HOUSE.
Mama Tula 8 years ago

Rubbish, the NPP by their crude and wicked propaganda and pure hatred for the Chairman of the Electoral Commissioner has already polluted the minds of the public that the EC is a useless one. Politics the Ghanaian way. This i ...
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Rubbish, the NPP by their crude and wicked propaganda and pure hatred for the Chairman of the Electoral Commissioner has already polluted the minds of the public that the EC is a useless one. Politics the Ghanaian way. This is killing the country and we are getting nowhere with it.
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Agya 8 years ago

Go back home babe. This bus getting out if hand here. Too many morons making inflammatory statements

Go back home babe. This bus getting out if hand here. Too many morons making inflammatory statements
Mama Tula 8 years ago

My good friend Bolga is better than your village. We are talking real national issues here and not ethnic matters as you the ashantis have always done.

My good friend Bolga is better than your village. We are talking real national issues here and not ethnic matters as you the ashantis have always done.
Adus 8 years ago

You appear too sensitive. By talking 'ashantis' do you see where you have taken the conversation? Do you have inferiority complex? Mere mention of Bolga makes you nervous? Get life, man.

You appear too sensitive. By talking 'ashantis' do you see where you have taken the conversation? Do you have inferiority complex? Mere mention of Bolga makes you nervous? Get life, man.
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Jay London 8 years ago

There are those in the NDC who think they own the institution. EC was established to serve Ghanaians not the other way round. And if the EC is to serve its purpose it must be rid of any party-affiliating group or individuals. ...
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There are those in the NDC who think they own the institution. EC was established to serve Ghanaians not the other way round. And if the EC is to serve its purpose it must be rid of any party-affiliating group or individuals.

There are those in the EC who think they would decide who rules Ghana and not Ghanaians, well those people must be exposed and weeded out immediately.

One joke about Mahama is that he keeps creating the impression that he is fostering peace in other West African countries while at home there is at least an undercurrent disquiet about the way the EC operates and he seems to not care at all.

Mahama is a man who keeps deceiving even himself so how can Ghanaians possibly believe him?
zee 8 years ago

ipac?

ipac?
kofi Adjei 8 years ago

Afari Gyan is animal

Afari Gyan is animal
Mama Tula 8 years ago

May Almighty God have mercy on you and forgive you your sins by calling some one, who could be your father's age 'animal'. I don't blame you for it but the break down of moral fibre in our Ghanaian society.

May Almighty God have mercy on you and forgive you your sins by calling some one, who could be your father's age 'animal'. I don't blame you for it but the break down of moral fibre in our Ghanaian society.
wuhasan 8 years ago

pls be decourous in your comments. How will u feel if your is insulted.

pls be decourous in your comments. How will u feel if your is insulted.
Papa Yaw 8 years ago

So

So
Victor A. Young 8 years ago

Many of the EC staff were appointed by NDC so it will be difficult for them to be honest and neutral managing the commission. There should be total overhaul at EC to bring back sanity else nothing will ever change

Many of the EC staff were appointed by NDC so it will be difficult for them to be honest and neutral managing the commission. There should be total overhaul at EC to bring back sanity else nothing will ever change
Kwasi Boateng 8 years ago

How would you want it done?

How would you want it done?
Chris Allem 8 years ago

IEA is a wing of NPP and is doing the work of NPP.Because Sulley is a Northerner, heads must be cut in EC.IEA is not the only group of intellectuals and have NO MANDATE to speak for all Ghanaians.They should shut up.

IEA is a wing of NPP and is doing the work of NPP.Because Sulley is a Northerner, heads must be cut in EC.IEA is not the only group of intellectuals and have NO MANDATE to speak for all Ghanaians.They should shut up.
Efo 8 years ago

A northerner and so what? why are people like you are so backward and in ward looking like that. I am sorry for you guys no wonder you lot are driven in poverty.

A northerner and so what? why are people like you are so backward and in ward looking like that. I am sorry for you guys no wonder you lot are driven in poverty.
Nii Armah Turgo 8 years ago

u are a big fool.I E A security man is better than your fathet.u lak morals

u are a big fool.I E A security man is better than your fathet.u lak morals
VOICE OF REASON 8 years ago

There is no doubt that dumb and disgraced Mahama is the one orchestrating all this.....the man is so desperate but he will go down in disgrace and ignominy !

There is no doubt that dumb and disgraced Mahama is the one orchestrating all this.....the man is so desperate but he will go down in disgrace and ignominy !
VOICE OF REASON 8 years ago

The desperate president has now resorted to commitees to salvage his sunk presidency.....so now we have economic committee,social committee,political committee,cultural committee,rigging committee....oh mine ,

The desperate president has now resorted to commitees to salvage his sunk presidency.....so now we have economic committee,social committee,political committee,cultural committee,rigging committee....oh mine ,
Paul oduro a k a Justice,Bosomtwi sta 8 years ago

The soo called President mahama should appoint the EC chairman, what is he waiting for.

The soo called President mahama should appoint the EC chairman, what is he waiting for.
ohene nana 8 years ago

More than 1000 committee why and they are all been paying oh ghana

More than 1000 committee why and they are all been paying oh ghana
Yussif Fuseini 8 years ago

What the parties must realize is that NDC and the EC needed just the few days they got to compile the names for whatever reason and suspend same as they knew so well that other political parties ll not agree. What John Mahama ...
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What the parties must realize is that NDC and the EC needed just the few days they got to compile the names for whatever reason and suspend same as they knew so well that other political parties ll not agree. What John Mahama should know is that, when the gods want to destroy you, they strick you with madness,where's Lauren Gbagboh? Those who interviewed him including our hood for nothing Kwesi Pratt said he had 11,000 Army and that he was in control, all advice from fellow African leaders went an heeded till he's finally where he fines himself now. So John Mahama should be careful because he work with humans and it's this same people who ll give him out.
K QWUSU-MENSAH, GERMANY 8 years ago

NDC AND ASIEDU NKETIA ARE IN BED WITH THIS AMADU SULLEY !! THEY ARE 100% AWARE OF THE EXECISE! INFACT NO NDC PERSON VOICE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON UNTIL CAUGHT RED HANDED!! IT IS THE SAME AMADU SULLEY WHO WAS GIVING NDC WAYS AND ...
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NDC AND ASIEDU NKETIA ARE IN BED WITH THIS AMADU SULLEY !! THEY ARE 100% AWARE OF THE EXECISE! INFACT NO NDC PERSON VOICE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON UNTIL CAUGHT RED HANDED!! IT IS THE SAME AMADU SULLEY WHO WAS GIVING NDC WAYS AND MEANS ABOUT THE BIOMETRIC REGISTER IN 2012 AT DODOWA !!!
adako 8 years ago

WHAT AT ALL IS WRONG WITH THE EC WITH OR WITHOUT AFARI GYAN. ? HOW CAN THEY BE INCURRING SUCH FOOLISH DEBTS ON THE POOR TAX PAYER? CAN THEY SAVE US THE TROUBLE OF ANOTHER SUPREME COURT TRIAL?

WHAT AT ALL IS WRONG WITH THE EC WITH OR WITHOUT AFARI GYAN. ? HOW CAN THEY BE INCURRING SUCH FOOLISH DEBTS ON THE POOR TAX PAYER? CAN THEY SAVE US THE TROUBLE OF ANOTHER SUPREME COURT TRIAL?
PUSS 8 years ago

IT IS THE BROTHER, NEPHEW,TRIBESMAN,COUNTRYMAN AND PARTYMAN ATTITUDE OF THE GOVT WETHER QUALIFIED OR NOT THAT IS KILLIN GOUR INSTITUTIONS

IT IS THE BROTHER, NEPHEW,TRIBESMAN,COUNTRYMAN AND PARTYMAN ATTITUDE OF THE GOVT WETHER QUALIFIED OR NOT THAT IS KILLIN GOUR INSTITUTIONS
Efo Kwaku Canada 8 years ago

NDC will expose if New voters register is to enforce before 2016 elections because we are not going to have 14 million people that will register, so NDC will pull heaven and earth down to protect it and now they are losing po ...
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NDC will expose if New voters register is to enforce before 2016 elections because we are not going to have 14 million people that will register, so NDC will pull heaven and earth down to protect it and now they are losing popularity they want to add more ghost names so that they can use PNDC /NDC returning officers to rig again, if gov't don't have money for new register some country is ready to help
NEric Kobbina 8 years ago

Care must be taken not to leave EC to any Mahama appointee. Mahama appointee are useless like him . See asaga

Care must be taken not to leave EC to any Mahama appointee. Mahama appointee are useless like him . See asaga
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ. 8 years ago

FROM: BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ.

EBAA LAW CONSULT

ACCRA.

TO: CHAIRMAN OR AG. CHAIRMAN OF GHANA ELECTORAL COMMISSION

INFO TO:

H.E.PRESIDENT OF GHANA JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA

H.E ...
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FROM: BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ.

EBAA LAW CONSULT

ACCRA.

TO: CHAIRMAN OR AG. CHAIRMAN OF GHANA ELECTORAL COMMISSION

INFO TO:

H.E.PRESIDENT OF GHANA JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA

H.E. VICE PRESIDENT OF GHANA KWESI AMISSAH ARTHUR

HON. MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF GHANA

HON. MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & REGIONAL INTEGRATION HANNAH TETTEY

SPECIAL INFO ALERT TO:

H.E.DR.MR.PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BARACK OBAMA

HON. SECRETARY OF STATE OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JOHN KERRY

DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015

SUBJECT: GHANA ELECTORAL COMMISSION DULY PERFORMING AND PERFORMED ITS CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATED AUTHORIZED DUTY AND THAT OFFICIALS OF GHANA ELECTORAL COMMISSION HAVE DULY PERFORMED THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORIZED DUTY AND THEREFORE THOSE SHOUTING "FOUL PLAY AS RESULT OF IGNORANCE TO REVISIT THE ARTICLE OF 1992 CONSTITUTION THAT ESTABLISHED THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION AND THE ACT OF PARLIAMENT BELOW AND TO KEEP SILENT, THERETO.

THIS IS BECAUSE SILENCE A TIMES IS GOLDEN.

PLEASE, REFER TO THE ARTICLE AND THE ACT ESTABLISHING THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:

Act Establishing The EC

Articles 43, 44 and 45 (1992 Constitution)

Article 43. (1992 Constitution)
(1) There shall be an Electoral Commission which shall consist of -
(a) A Chairman;
(b) Two Deputy Chairmen; and
(c) Four other members.
(2) The members of the Commission shall be appointed by President under article 70 of this Constitution.
Article 44. (1992 Constitution)

(1) A person is not qualified to be appointed a member of the Electoral Commission unless he is qualified to be elected a member of Parliament.
(2) The Chairman of the Electoral Commission shall have the same terms and conditions of service as a Justice of the Court of Appeal.
(3) The two Deputy Chairmen of the Commission shall have the same terms and conditions of service as are applicable to a Justice of the High Court.
(4) The Chairman and the two Deputy Chairmen of the Commission shall not, while they hold office on the Commission,hold any other public office.
(5) The other four members of the Commission shall be paid such allowances as Parliament may determine.
(6) If a member is absent or dies, the Commission shall continue its work until the President, acting on the advice of the Council of State, appoints a qualified person to fill the vacancy.
Article 45. (1992 Constitution)
The Electoral Commission shall have the following functions.
(a) To compile the register of voters and revise it at such periods as may be determined by law;
(b) To demarcate the electoral boundaries for national and local government elections;
(c) To conduct and supervise all public elections and referenda;
(d) To educate the people on the electoral process an its purpose;
(e) To undertake programmes for the expansion of the registration of voters; and
(f) To perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law.

Article 46. (1992 Constitution)

Except as provided in this Constitution or in any other law not inconsistent with this Constitution, in the performance of its functions, the Electoral Commission, shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority."

THAT ARTICLE 46 OF GHANA 1992 CONSTITUTION AS PROVIDED ABOVE CLEARLY SHOWS THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION "---- shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority."

THEREFORE, IF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION IN ITS CONTINUES PERFORMANCE OF ITS CONSTITUTIONAL DUTIES AND HAS THE RESOURCES NEED NOT TO SEEK PERMISSION OR AUTHORITY FROM ANY PERSON'S" OR ORGANIZATIONS BEFORE DISCHARGING ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATIONS UNLESS THE COMMISSION NEEDS RESOURCES OR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO PERFORM ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATIONS THEN THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION NEEDS TO SEEK THE PERMISSION AND AUTHORITY OF APPROVAL FROM THE PRESIDENT, OTHERWISE, THE EXECUTIVE AND PARLIAMENT, THERETO.

THAT THE RIGHT TO VOTE IS A RIGHT OF AND FOR ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS AND IT IS THE CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION TO REGISTER ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS AND TO COMPILE THE REGISTER, THERETO.

THAT THE ISSUE THEN IS "WHO THINKS HE OR SHE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN OTHER ELIGIBLE VOTERS AND TO BE REGISTERED AND OTHERS TO BE DISENFRANCHISED?"

THAT IT IS ONLY THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION GIVEN SUCH CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS AND AUTHORITY TO REGISTER ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS AND THEREFORE THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION AS "INDEPENDENT COMMISSION" TO BE GIVEN THE "FREE HAND" TO DISCHARGE ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATIONS, THERETO.

THAT AT THIS JUNCTURE, I AM RESPECTFULLY OBLIGED TO REST MY CASE AND ALSO TO WAIT FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS, IF THERE IS ANY, THERETO.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

GOD BLESS GHANA AND AMERICA.

VERY TRULY YOURS,

BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ.

INTERNATIONAL LAWYER/LEGAL CONSULTANT

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Efo Kwaku Canada 8 years ago

You're really an idiot educated illiterates and a fool without little wisdom, 1 they should educate the people about electoral process 2 They should perform as prescribed by law or constitution, my question is do the EC fo ...
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You're really an idiot educated illiterates and a fool without little wisdom, 1 they should educate the people about electoral process 2 They should perform as prescribed by law or constitution, my question is do the EC follow their procedures ?by informing the people about that exercise? Do they gave 14 days to the parties? You're a big fool lawyer knowledge without wisdom is sickness buddy
Ugly akufo addo 8 years ago

He just doesnt hv sense

He just doesnt hv sense
kofi 8 years ago

Rather your idiotic heads at IEA must roll

Rather your idiotic heads at IEA must roll
kofi 8 years ago

Political parties are supposed to submit yearly audited accounts to the EC which they don't. And the so called IEA wouldn't talk about that. That's where corruption starts.

Political parties are supposed to submit yearly audited accounts to the EC which they don't. And the so called IEA wouldn't talk about that. That's where corruption starts.
MAHAMA AKONFEM SHAME 8 years ago

FOOLISH MAN MAHAMA IS A BIG THIEF IN GHANA HISTORY,NDC DOGS ARE MAFIAS,AS WELL AS EC CRIMINALS,EVILS,GOD WILL DEAL WITH THEM ONE BY ONE,MAHAMA KILLED MILLS FOR POWER,FOOOOOLS

FOOLISH MAN MAHAMA IS A BIG THIEF IN GHANA HISTORY,NDC DOGS ARE MAFIAS,AS WELL AS EC CRIMINALS,EVILS,GOD WILL DEAL WITH THEM ONE BY ONE,MAHAMA KILLED MILLS FOR POWER,FOOOOOLS

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