History must be repeating itself, for in 2008, the final year of NPP’s H.E. J.A. Kufuor’s administration, some state institutions started doing negative things that brought the NPP, down. For example, commercial drivers were arrested and taken to court, with most of them doing absolutely nothing wrong. And in such traffic courts, the defendant was […] The post The Politics of ECG appeared first on The
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has assured that the ongoing erratic power supply, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor’, will soon be resolved. Speaking to the Clergy and Imams in Akropong on Monday, April 29, during his campaign tour of the Eastern Region, Dr. Bawumia expressed confidence in the government’s […] The post ‘Dumsor’
The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed allegations of collusion with a political party to manipulate the outcome of Tuesday’s by-election in Ejisu. The claims were made by the campaign team of Independent Candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, who accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of engaging in ballot stuffing. In response to these accusations, the Ashanti […] The post Ejisu
One of the four accused persons standing trial for the theft of biometric voter registration kits from the premises of the Electoral Commission (EC) has been granted bail. Lawyer of Joseph Blankson Adumadzie who is a database administrator of the commission and the third accused person, revealed at the circuit court where the trial is […] The post EC’s BVR theft: One accused
The Circuit Court at Dansoman has been informed that one of the four persons remanded in connection with the stolen Biometric devices and laptops belonging to the Electoral Commission (EC) has been granted bail. Joseph Blackson Adumadze, a database administrator was said to have been granted bail by the High Court after the Circuit Court […] The post EC theft case : One granted bail,
The High Court in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, has dismissed the injunction application against the by-election in Ejisu. This follows the withdrawal of the case by the plaintiff, Emmanuel Gallo. On April 23, the Convention People’s Party (CPP) filed for an interlocutory injunction application against the Electoral Commission (EC) in an attempt to halt […] The post Ejisu
IMANI Africa, a Ghanaian policy think tank, has strongly disputed the Electoral Commission’s (EC) recent statement regarding the discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) at a recycling company in Madina. The EC had explained that these devices were legally auctioned and had been acquired before the 2012 elections. However, IMANI Africa has called […] The post EC’s
An advocacy group known as United Voices for Change is calling for the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officers of major state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Ghana Water Company Limited, and Ghana Airport Company, citing mismanagement of resources as they continue […] The post Group
In response to allegations made by former President John Mahama accusing the Electoral Commission of favoring the New Patriotic Party (NPP) by appointing its members as returning officers for Read More... The post EC
IMANI Africa, a policy Think Tank has questioned the Electoral Commission (EC) on the alleged discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) that were discovered at a recycling plant. The EC, in a statement on Friday, April 26, 2024, explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina […] The post Who were auctioneers
Some of the broken down pylons Nine communities in the Shama District of the Western Region have been without power since Tuesday, April 23, 2024, following the breaking down of Read More... The post Broken ECG Pylons Affect Power Supply In Shama appeared
The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to disregard any publication claiming that it spent $150 million to acquire Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and Biometric Voter Registration Kits (BVRs) in 2020. EC’s response comes after Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, published some articles alleging that the election management body spent $150 million […] The post We
The Ashanti regional minister Simon Osei Mensah has threatened to sue the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) management in the Ashanti region over what he described as false publication against him. He also accused the Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of acting without wisdom by threatening to withdraw their […] The post Ashanti
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to probe the Electoral Commission’s (EC) unaccounted Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and parts of Biometric Verification Registration Kits to ensure that the December polls are free and fair. In a statement from the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, […] The post Election
Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […] The post Your fines to
The Ashanti regional Senior and Junior Staff Unions of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have threatened to demonstrate against the Ashanti regional minister, Mr Simon Osei-Mensah, over the arrest of the General Manager of ECG Ashanti East, Ing. Mark Wiafe. The minister ordered the arrest, following the disconnection of power supply to the Kumasi […] The post ECG staff threaten demo against A/R
Samuel Dubik Mahama Accusations have been made against the Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for their failure to Read More... The post ECG Board Members Reject GHC5. 8m FinevImposed
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to diversify companies it cannot maintain and run efficiently. According to him, there are a number of government companies and entities that are struggling that can do well with private partnerships. He disclosed this during the commissioning of a 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline by Genser Energy […] The post Don’t
Electricity is a fundamental aspect of modern society, powering homes, businesses, and industries around the world. In Ghana, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plays a crucial role in providing reliable and affordable electricity to the people. However, in recent years, ECG has faced challenges in meeting the growing demand for electricity and ensuring a […] The post Feature: Measures To Address Dumsor
Five officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) have been interdicted following the alleged theft of several Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). The suspects have been handed over to the police Read More... The post EC
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