EC begins mop-up registration
The Electoral Commission’s (EC) mop-up voter registration exercise begins on Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 3, 2024. The three-day exercise is to give opportunity to persons who turned 18 years old after the recent limited voter registration and those who could not register previously to have their names captured in the voters register. The […]
Ahiagbah denies allegation of impropriety in relation to voter registration
By Doreen Ampofo Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has refuted claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), that he attempted to register in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise at Ketu South, despite evidence that he voted in the 2020 elections. In a video on social media, Mr […]
Ketu South residents urge EC to extend mobile registration
Some eligible registrants at Ketu South in the Volta Region have appealed to the Municipal Office of the Electoral Commission (EC) to extend the registration days at the Lotakor registration centre to make up for the lost time due to the technical glitches encountered on the first day. The area is one of the five […]
EC Limited Registration: 23 applications challenged in week one at Hohoe
Some 23 persons who have registered in the ongoing Electoral Commission (EC) limited voter registration in the Hohoe Municipality, have been challenged on the grounds of citizenship and as minors, below the age of 18 years. The challenged cases were recorded between Tuesday, September 12; the start of the registration and Monday, September 18, 2023. […]
More than 1,000 applicants registered in Anloga District after first week
About 1,098 applicants were registered by the Electoral Commission during the first week of the ongoing limited voter registration at the Anloga District office in the Volta Region. This data was confirmed to Ghana News Agency by the Registration Officer in charge of the center, Mr Felix Hommey after the first week of the ongoing […]
Krowor District EC ensures inclusivity in Voter Registration; access for Persons with Disability, Pregnant Women
By Abigail Asiamah The Electoral Commissioner for Krowor District has outlined the steps and measures to ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals with disabilities and pregnant women during the voters’ registration process. Koranteng emphasised that persons with disabilities are given special attention and are not required to stand in long queues, even in instances of […]
Volta Region registers 716 with 10 challenged cases in Limited Voter Registration
By Jones Anlimah A total of 716 registrants were captured on the first day of the ongoing Limited Voter Registration in the Volta Region. The region also recorded 10 challenged cases. These were figures from the Volta Regional Office of the Electoral Commission when our Volta Regional Correspondent, Jones Anlimah, visited the premises of the […]
NIA opens all district offices for free Ghana Card registration
Effective Monday, September 4, 2023, Phase II of the Ghana Card Registration exercise will commence, and all Ghanaians aged 15 years and above are eligible to register for the Ghana Card free of charge as first-time applicants at any of the National Identification Authority (NIA) 276 District Offices across the country. ”Thus, Phase II of […]
Lands Ministry begins registration of all excavators across Ghana
By Felix Cofie The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR), has begun the registration of all excavators with Metropolitan, municipal and District assemblies across the country. A statement signed by the sector Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, said on Monday, October 24, 2022. “Whereas illegal mining activities, popularly known as Galamsey, continue to pose a […]
SIM Card registration deadline extended to July 31
By Augustus Acquaye & Doreen Ampofo The Ministry of Communications has announced an extension of the SIM registration by three months. The new deadline is now 31st July 2022. The decision, according to the Ministry, is due to the fact that over Seven-point-five million people are yet to obtain the Ghana Card and it would […]
