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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Ghana shall be divided into as many constituencies for the purpose of election of members of Parliament as the Electoral Commission may prescribe, and each constituency shall be represented by one member of Parliament. Constitution, art. 47
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 47 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/19
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
e. Geographic size of district
f. Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Comments: No constituency shall fall within more than one region. The boundaries of each constituency shall be such that the number of inhabitants in the constituency is, as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota. The number of inhabitants of a constituency may be greater or less than the population quota in order to take account of means of communication, geographical features, density of population and area and boundaries of the regions and other administrative or traditional areas. Constitution, art. 47
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 47: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/19
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Electoral Commission shall review the division of Ghana into constituencies at intervals of not less than seven years, or within twelve months after the publication of the enumeration figures after the holding of a census of the population of Ghana, whichever is earlier, and many, as a result, alter the constituencies.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 47 (5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/19
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): a. Head of State is the Head of Government
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: There shall be a President of the Republic of Ghana who shall be the Head of State and Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ghana.Constitution, art. 57
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 57, 63. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/19
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is the head of State and Head of Government, elected by absolute majority of votes.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 57, 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/19
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: There shall be a President of the Republic of Ghana who shall be the Head of State and Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ghana.Constitution, art.57
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 57: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/19
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber and is known as the Parliament of Ghana.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 93: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Ghana: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2123_E.htm
Verified: 2016/09/19
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: The candidate who receives the highest valid votes cast shall be declared elected in case of parliamentary elections.
Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2123_B.htm
Verified: 2016/09/19
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): b. Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Regulations, 2016: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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LF003

Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Comments:
Source: -Public Elections Regulations (2016): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/view; - Electoral laws: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-electoral-laws/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 42: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): a. Judiciary
Comments: The validity of the election of the President may be challenged only by a citizen of Ghana who may present a petition for the purpose to the Supreme Court within twenty-one days after the declaration of the result of the election in respect of which the petition is presented.Constitution, art. 64
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 64: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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Electoral Management

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB


Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The Electoral Commission of Ghana shall conduct and supervise all public elections and referenda. The Electoral Commission also conducts or supervises elections for various bodies in the country, such as the National and the Regional Houses of Chiefs, the election of the executive officers of the Ghana Medical and Dental Association, the Veterans Association of Ghana (VAG), and the Trades Union Congress.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 45: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM004

EMB budget determined by


Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): d. A national government department
Comments: The administrative expenses of the Electoral Commission including salaries, allowances and pensions payable to, or in respect of persons serving with the Commission, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund.Constitution, art.54
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 54: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by


Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): e. Another organ within the national government
Comments: The Commission shall keep proper books of account and proper records in relation to them and the account books and records of the Commission shall be in a form approved by the Auditor-General. The books and accounts of the Commission shall be audited annually by the Auditor-General or by an auditor appointed by him. (The Electoral Commission Act, art. 11)
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 187: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM006

Term of EMB members


Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: c. For an unspecified period
Comments: The three Chairmen have permanent tenure of office and the same conditions of service as judges of the Superior Courts; i.e. the Chairman has conditions of service of Appeals Court Judges while the two Deputy Chairmen have conditions of service of High Court judges.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 44: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM012

Electoral Management model


Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments: In the performance of its functions, the Electoral Commission, shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 46: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM013

Number of EMB members


Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 7 members: The Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman, two Deputy Chairmen and four other members.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 43 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM014

Membership based on


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments: A person is not qualified to be appointed a member of the Electoral Commission unless he is qualified to be elected as a member of Parliament.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 44 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-provisions-on-the-establishment-of-the/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
Comments: The President shall, acting on the advice of the Council of State, appoint the Chairman, Deputy Chairmen and the other members of the Commission.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 43 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Electoral Commission Act, 1993 (Act 451), art. 4 (2): http://ec.gov.gh/assets/file/establishment_of_electoral_commision.pdf (2012);
Verified: 2016/09/21
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by


Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): a. National Electoral Management Body
Comments: The Electoral Commission of Ghana.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 45 (d): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - Official website of the Electoral Commission of Ghana: http://www.ec.gov.gh/about/what-we-do.html
Verified: 2016/09/21
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs


Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: a. Continuously
Comments: The National Commission for Civic Education organizes on an ongoing basis voter education programme.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 45 (d), 231, 233: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - Official website of the National Commission for Civic Education: http://nccegh.org/
Verified: 2016/09/21
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VE003

National civic education


Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
l. Other
Comments: The National Commission for Civic Education organizes on an ongoing basis civic education programme.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 45 (d), 231, 233: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - Official website of the National Commission for Civic Education: http://nccegh.org/
Verified: 2016/09/21
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age


Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments: Every citizen of Ghana of eighteen years of age or above and of sound mind has the right to vote and is entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 42: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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VR002

Other voting requirements


Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: Every citizen of Ghana of eighteen years of age or above and of sound mind has the right to vote and is entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 42: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration


Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission shall compile the register of voters and revise it periodically.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 45 (a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?


Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 42 (a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
h. Not applicable
Comments: Registration for parliamentary elections is needed for candidates rather than political parties. The nomination form for each candidate in a parliamentary election shall be witnessed by the signature or mark of 2 registered voters as proposer and seconder and supported by 18 other registered voters in the constituency as assenting tot he nomination. In addition, a candidate for parliamentary elections shall deposit or cause to be deposited an amount of money determined by the Commission and deliver to the returning officer a statutory declaration.
Source: The Public Elections Regulations, 2016, art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
j. Other
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 94: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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PC008

Independent candidates


Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Regulations (2016), art. 6, 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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PC012

Public funding of parties


Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): c. Indirect
Comments: Only indirect public funding is available in the form of free access to the media.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 55 (11, 12): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 55 (11, 12): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Only a citizen of Ghana may make a contribution or donation to a political party registered in Ghana.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 55 (15): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view - The Political parties Law, 2000 (Act 574), art. 23: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-the-political-parties-law-act-574-of-2000/view
Verified: 2016/09/21
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Vote Counting

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at


Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: a. The polling stations
Comments: Immediately after the close of the poll, the presiding officer shall, in the presence of such of the candidates or their representatives and their polling agents as are present, proceed to count, at that polling station, the ballot papers of that station and record the votes cast in favour of each candidate or question. Constitution, art. 49
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 49 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/ The Public Elections Regulations (2016), art. 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?


Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): d. By request
Comments: A candidate or a representative of a candidate or a counting agent may, if present when the counting of the ballots is completed, request the presiding officer to (a) recount the ballots; and (b) again recount the ballots for a second time. Public Elections Regulations
Source: The Public Elections Regulations (2016), art. 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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Media and Elections

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: The state shall provide fair opportunity to all political parties to present their programmes to the public by ensuring equal access to the state-​owned media. Constitution, art.55
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 55 (11): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the 7th December 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana, p.5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-interim-statement-presidential-and-1/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2016/10/05
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There is no regulatory mechanism for campaign expenditure in Ghana.
Source: EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the 7th December 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana, p.5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-interim-statement-presidential-and-1/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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Direct Democracy

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 5, 249: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art.5, 290: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments: Recalls are only applicable at the district level.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 249: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: b. Sometimes binding
Comments: The President shall, under clause (1) of this article, and acting in accordance with the results of the referendum held under clauses (4) and (5) of this article, issue a constitutional instrument giving effect, or enabling effect to be given, to the results. Constitution, art. 5
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/10/05
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DD130


Question:Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer: c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments: Constitutional changes and creation, alteration or merger of regions.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 5 and 290: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
Verified: 2016/10/05
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DD131


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Subject to any procedure established by law, the mandate of a member of a District Assembly may be revoked by the electorate or the appointing body. Constitution, art. 249
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1996), art. 249: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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Voting Operations

VO003

Electors vote at


Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
d. At specially designated polling stations
h. By proxy
Comments: Where two or more polling stations are established for an electoral area, the returning officer shall (a) assign to each of the stations a number of voters registered in the electoral area subject to the approval of the Commission; and (b) publish a notice in the electoral area to inform voters of the stations to which they have been assigned.The Public Elections Regulations, art.18
Source: The Public Elections Regulations (2016), art. 18, 23, 25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for


Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
e. Students
f. Diplomatic staff
Comments: A registered voter who is absent from the constituency and will be unable to vote on polling day may not less than forty-two days before the poll in the constituency apply to the returning officer of the constituency or to the Commission for the name of the registered voter to be entered on the proxy list.The Public Elections Regulations, art. 25
Source: The Public Elections Regulations (2016), art. 25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country


Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): d. By proxy
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Regulations (2016), art.25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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Voting method


Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: The Public Elections Regulations (2016), art. 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/
Verified: 2016/10/05
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