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Africa’s electoral process faulty - Rawlings (ghananewsonline)
The former President, Jerry Rawlings, has said that culture of democracy is being undermined in Africa, saying that electoral processes are fast losing their integrity in the continent.
President Kufuor’s younger brother vies to succeed him as Ghanaian leader (APA)
The younger brother of Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor, Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor on Wednesday filed his nomination to participate in the race to succeed his elder brother.
Government in Ghana accused of Willfully Targeting former Kufuor Officials, Newstime Africa (2010)
The present government in Ghana have initiated graft charges against top officials of the previous governments.
Ghana: More Women Must Participate In Assembly Elections - Chigabatia, Graphic Ghana (2010)
This article discusses statements from Agnes Asangalisah Chigabatia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) encouraging more political participation by women.
Ghana:Rawlings urged to stop vicious campaign against Mills Administration, Ghana News Agency (2010)
This article discusses the campaign for the 2012 general election. Former President Rawlings has been campaigning against his former Vice-president John Evans Atta Mills.
Ghana:President Mills meets with NDC Executives, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (2010)
This article discusses the confirmation from all ten regional chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that they will support President Mills candidacy in the 2012 general elections. There was speculation that former first lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings would challenge for leadership of the party.
Ghana:Nana Akufo-Addo woos Wa NPP delegates, Ghana News Agency (2010)
This article discusses the prospects of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming elections in 2012.
Ghana:Presidents must command six regions to win election, Modern Ghana (2010)
Professor Kwame Ninsin has called for a review of electoral law that would require the president to win the majority of seats in at least six regions to ensure better representation.
Ghana:NPP cannot win Elections 2012 without me - Frimpong-Boateng, Ghana News Agency (2010)
Professor Frimpong-Boateng has said the the New Patriotic Party (NPP) cannot win the election without him. He is vying for the position of party leader ahead of the elections and is emphasizing the role of floating voters in the parties success.
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Ghana:We Know Politics II Launched, Ghana Government News (2010)
The Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) has launched a programme to encourage and facilitate the participation of women in politics and raise women's issues at a national level. The project also aims to ensure 40% representation in party positions and elections for women.
Ghana:Tema EC Office ready for NPP's election on August 7 , Ghana News Agency (2010)
The Electoral Commission has indicated that it has made all necessary preparations to ensure that the election of a new flag bearer for the National Patriotic Party (NPP) will run smoothly. Five candidates will compete for the spot and representatives for each have been invited to observe the polling.
Ghana: Preparations towards 2012 election not satisfactory, The Statesman (2011)
The articles touches on several promised changes to Ghana's electoral system, namely those coming in the form of upgrades in voter registration technology. The article notes that, with only 18 months to the 2012 elections, many of these promises have yet to be met. It follows by providing an analysis of what this may mean for Ghanese citizens.
Ghanaians prefer election of rulers to other methods, Ghana News Agency (2011)
The article reports that a survey "from the Afro barometer indicates that 73 per cent of Ghanaians now prefer elections to any other method of selecting their rulers."
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Ghana: Les détenus vont voter en 2012 Afrique en Ligne (2011)
Au Ghana, pour les prochaines élections législatives et présidentielles de 2012, les détenus auront le droit de voter selon la constitution. Cette décision a été prise par le Président de la République M. John Evans Atta Mills lors de l’inauguration de la nouvelle prison à Cape Coast.
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