Fair polls: Jega challenges Ghana to beat Nigeria

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Omanhene 10 years ago

Prof Jega is my Hero.

Prof Jega is my Hero.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 10 years ago

Author:-Mahmoud...
Ghanaians are visibly yearning for a change to liberate themselves from the corrupt nation wreckers' party which has brought untold hardship on them.

NPP party, on the other hand, has what it takes to ...
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Author:-Mahmoud...
Ghanaians are visibly yearning for a change to liberate themselves from the corrupt nation wreckers' party which has brought untold hardship on them.

NPP party, on the other hand, has what it takes to save the nation from the sinking ship, and fully prepared to take over from the NDC con men democratically through free and fair elections.

Their water-gating tactics will not save them because Ghanaians have seen the light, and their attempt to divert their attention from the real issues confronting the nation will backfire on them
Kwaku 10 years ago

Nonsense

Nonsense
Sam 10 years ago

Ghana is far f ahead of Nigeria in terms of Democracy and electoral issues. We even have a Biometric register which they have not even dreamt of. They should come and learn from us. Mega come learn and improve your corrupt sy ...
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Ghana is far f ahead of Nigeria in terms of Democracy and electoral issues. We even have a Biometric register which they have not even dreamt of. They should come and learn from us. Mega come learn and improve your corrupt system. IEA nonsense!!!
OZA 10 years ago

You still dont get what the professor is saying. He talks about fairness in election! No cheating, No "kalabule" votes. This has nothing to do with biometrics.

You still dont get what the professor is saying. He talks about fairness in election! No cheating, No "kalabule" votes. This has nothing to do with biometrics.
fzuru 10 years ago

Stupidity at highest, who told you Nigeria had a fair election than ghana?.
We read and saw how voters were been manupulated all ovet nigeria. A changes does nt mean it was fair?

Stupidity at highest, who told you Nigeria had a fair election than ghana?.
We read and saw how voters were been manupulated all ovet nigeria. A changes does nt mean it was fair?
k.k. 10 years ago

you are right cos change doesn't mean fair.

you are right cos change doesn't mean fair.
Victor Asiedu-Young 10 years ago

Ghana can do it, except that NDC and John Mahama's incompetent govt have a wicked agenda; they want to remain in power and continue wrecking Ghana's economy through fraud and corruption. Fearing for the consequences after lo ...
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Ghana can do it, except that NDC and John Mahama's incompetent govt have a wicked agenda; they want to remain in power and continue wrecking Ghana's economy through fraud and corruption. Fearing for the consequences after losing the election in 2016 they are using buga-buga tactics and crude means to cheat in the coming elections. But Ghanaians are alert this time and won't allow them to fool around this time.
Kwaku 10 years ago

When Anas release the tape of our paliament then we will see which party is corrupt

When Anas release the tape of our paliament then we will see which party is corrupt
Moses Bachar 10 years ago

I lived in Nigeria for three decades and know that country well. Thr man, Jega tried his best because the country is so big with more difficult terrain. In the North, you have insurgency and semi-arid climate. Indeed the dese ...
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I lived in Nigeria for three decades and know that country well. Thr man, Jega tried his best because the country is so big with more difficult terrain. In the North, you have insurgency and semi-arid climate. Indeed the desert has enveloped parts of Borno, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara States, etc. Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Lagos have mangrooves and water bodies that can only be accessable using speed boats. Security agencies were well prepared to deal with miscreeants yet in few instances there was ballot snatching, gun shots and other related matters. The high point was that in all 36 states Prof Jega used Vice Chancellors as bosses in each (state). The election faced other problems like late arrival of officials and voting materials. Some biometric machines failed to recognize even prominent people who went out to vote. Nigerians were themselves surprised about the successful outcome. Despite all the shortcomings, the election was relatively free and fair due to the remarkable level of patience of Nigerians. They were determined to keep a peaceful and united country so they succeeded. In Ghana some politicians are already talking voilence and with a pre-determined mind. That election was not better than what happened in Ghana in 2012 but it was certainly the best of all other previous elections in Africa's most populous country of over 170 million. I salute Nigerians for the remarkable feat. In 2016, Ghana can do what Nigeria did if only the citizens are willing to because there is no perfect elections anywhere in the world.

ajass anas 10 years ago

I EXPECT THIS WOMAN OSEI AT EC WHO THINKS SHE IS A TEENAGER TO SIT UP FOR TASK AHEAD SINCE SHE CAN PUT THE NATION IN WAR YES WAR FOR HER OPEN LEANINGS TO NDC.SHE STOOD FOR MP AT EVALUE GWIRA ON NDC TICKET AND LOST .OSEI CAN ...
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I EXPECT THIS WOMAN OSEI AT EC WHO THINKS SHE IS A TEENAGER TO SIT UP FOR TASK AHEAD SINCE SHE CAN PUT THE NATION IN WAR YES WAR FOR HER OPEN LEANINGS TO NDC.SHE STOOD FOR MP AT EVALUE GWIRA ON NDC TICKET AND LOST .OSEI CAN PLUNGE GHANA TO WAR SHE TOO BIASE
Gyato 10 years ago

This woman thinks she can beat Afari Gyan in arrogant rankings to please Mahama, but lets wait and see what will happen to her ...

This woman thinks she can beat Afari Gyan in arrogant rankings to please Mahama, but lets wait and see what will happen to her ...
Kwaku 10 years ago

My friend therr is nothing wrong with the voters register fuck off

My friend therr is nothing wrong with the voters register fuck off
Suleimana Alhaji 10 years ago

Learn sense. There is all bad things with EC. It credibility is at risk.

Learn sense. There is all bad things with EC. It credibility is at risk.
Franics Kofi Essuman 10 years ago

Eh! The EC must adhere to the call of the ACE professor of Nigeria to conduct this coming election in Ghana fair, transparency and free for all to avoid any mishaps

Eh! The EC must adhere to the call of the ACE professor of Nigeria to conduct this coming election in Ghana fair, transparency and free for all to avoid any mishaps
Kwam Wayo 10 years ago

What Prof. Jega said is food for thought for our honorable Electoral Commissioner, Mad. Charlotte Osei.

What Prof. Jega said is food for thought for our honorable Electoral Commissioner, Mad. Charlotte Osei.
maonyo kobla 10 years ago

Ghanaians are more awake and will not continue to allow those political sycophants to deceive them.

Ghanaians are more awake and will not continue to allow those political sycophants to deceive them.
Sam 10 years ago

will dey listen, one day dey will pay for it before God if dey do not change

will dey listen, one day dey will pay for it before God if dey do not change
Moussa Abba 10 years ago

Government, like Nigeria must use a well resourced police, army and other security services to deal with troubble makers as Nigeria did. That is key because some criminal minded Ghanaian will never want the Electoral Commissi ...
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Government, like Nigeria must use a well resourced police, army and other security services to deal with troubble makers as Nigeria did. That is key because some criminal minded Ghanaian will never want the Electoral Commission to deliver. Elections are free and fair ONLY when their preffered candidates win even when they witness how each and everyone voted. They should be dealt with by the security agents for peace to reign. Results must be certified and declared at every polling station. Proper orientation for electoral officers should preceed the election.
Moses 10 years ago

I couldn't agree with you the more.

I couldn't agree with you the more.

Sam 10 years ago

pls let's turn a bit to de camp of " pastor" obinim. infact he is joking dese souls into death oo.

pls let's turn a bit to de camp of " pastor" obinim. infact he is joking dese souls into death oo.
Aba 10 years ago

Prof we have passed this stage 15 years ago ooooooo .... We have been having successful elections since 2000.... Nothing much or useful to learn from you oooooTnx

Prof we have passed this stage 15 years ago ooooooo .... We have been having successful elections since 2000.... Nothing much or useful to learn from you oooooTnx
Kariga 10 years ago

Thank u my bro.

Thank u my bro.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 10 years ago

Ghana has held so many successful elections. In fact, in 2001, power changes hand from NDC to NPP and for NPP won 2 presidential elections from 2001 to 2008. Again on our democratic march, we changed government again from 200 ...
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Ghana has held so many successful elections. In fact, in 2001, power changes hand from NDC to NPP and for NPP won 2 presidential elections from 2001 to 2008. Again on our democratic march, we changed government again from 2009 to 2015.

If Nigerians have not the chance to change government, we must tell them that this is what we have been known for since 2001.

Nigerian must be told in no uncertain terms and they themselves know this that Ghana is a pacesetter for them.

Ghana has scored many electoral goals, Nigeria has scored only one (1) goal and there they are trying to score cheap propaganda point. How many governments have the Nigeria Electoral Commission changed since 2001 to date, just 1. Ghana has done it 4 times.
koohia 10 years ago

so far you are the only one insulting someone here. think about it

so far you are the only one insulting someone here. think about it
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 10 years ago

Where is the insult that you are talking of? You are sniffing cocaine where you are? If yes, then stop cocaine sniffing and reread my statement on what Jega is reported to have said and show me where I insulted your NPP.

Where is the insult that you are talking of? You are sniffing cocaine where you are? If yes, then stop cocaine sniffing and reread my statement on what Jega is reported to have said and show me where I insulted your NPP.
Bobby 10 years ago

Ghana has got nothing to learn from Nigeria. DR. Afari Gyan did a great job at th EC. Don't discredit him. The NPP has to face reality. The hunger for power should not blindfold you.

Ghana has got nothing to learn from Nigeria. DR. Afari Gyan did a great job at th EC. Don't discredit him. The NPP has to face reality. The hunger for power should not blindfold you.
BRIGHT 10 years ago

AFARI GYAN AND THE NDC HAVE TARNISHED THAT IMAGE

AFARI GYAN AND THE NDC HAVE TARNISHED THAT IMAGE
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 10 years ago

From 2001 to date, Ghana's EC have conducted credible elections that have seen power transfer for NDC to NPP and back to the NDC.

NPP rule Ghana for 8 years, won 2 elections under our EC. Under this same EC, the NDC too h ...
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From 2001 to date, Ghana's EC have conducted credible elections that have seen power transfer for NDC to NPP and back to the NDC.

NPP rule Ghana for 8 years, won 2 elections under our EC. Under this same EC, the NDC too has rule for 8 years, won 2 elections under this same EC.

When NPP wins then they agree that the election was free and fair. When this same NPP loses, then there in lies the problem; the election was unfair.

From 2001 to date Ghana has conducted 4 credible elections, Nigeria can only boast of 1. Ghana will forever remain a shining star for Nigeria. Ghana is the pacesetter for them to follow.
Charles Agbenu 10 years ago

NDC have been the stumbling bloc in Ghanas electoral process. They just have opposed credible NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION. from time immemorial. They thrive in the identification disorderliness. Posterity will be unkind to MAhama ...
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NDC have been the stumbling bloc in Ghanas electoral process. They just have opposed credible NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION. from time immemorial. They thrive in the identification disorderliness. Posterity will be unkind to MAhama and his tribal crooks.

Sappey-Agboh, Tsiame-Lagbohkope 10 years ago

to learn from Nigeria. The EC of Ghana had overseen many transparent, free and fair elections over a decade. This learned man is being disingenuous, unless he is trying to please IEA. Was it not this very man who went on air ...
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to learn from Nigeria. The EC of Ghana had overseen many transparent, free and fair elections over a decade. This learned man is being disingenuous, unless he is trying to please IEA. Was it not this very man who went on air to shower praises on Dr Afari Gyan and commended him for assisting Nigeria in organising a peaceful election for the first time in years? Ghana has nothing and I repeat Nothing to learn from Nigeria's EC
Kariga 10 years ago

The Prophet is without honour in his own land. Nearly 15 years ago our EC supervised elections and achieved what the so called Jega has helped Nigera to achieve 15 years late. Thx to those who never accept electoral results u ...
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The Prophet is without honour in his own land. Nearly 15 years ago our EC supervised elections and achieved what the so called Jega has helped Nigera to achieve 15 years late. Thx to those who never accept electoral results unless it's in their favour, we are being made to look like
Nigeria has something useful to offer us. Go away sir.
Farouk 10 years ago

Well said. Mrs Charlotte Osei, please pay heed to this advice because your hostility towards NPP and Let My Vote Count Alliance clearly shows you have been planted at the Electoral Commission with one mission: to ensure that ...
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Well said. Mrs Charlotte Osei, please pay heed to this advice because your hostility towards NPP and Let My Vote Count Alliance clearly shows you have been planted at the Electoral Commission with one mission: to ensure that NDC retains power in 2016.Your objective to see this through, madam, will be fiercely resisted by all well-meaning Ghanaians.
Mbanyi 10 years ago

Farouk I will advise you to learn to accept defeat. Be a polling agent for your party and report any anormally. EC in Ghana does not vote, people vote.

Farouk I will advise you to learn to accept defeat. Be a polling agent for your party and report any anormally. EC in Ghana does not vote, people vote.
VOICE OF REASON 10 years ago

Ghanaians should brace themselves for the mother of all riggings under the watch of lazy and dubious half-nigerian Charlotte Osei.....her actions so far leaves much to be desired

Ghanaians should brace themselves for the mother of all riggings under the watch of lazy and dubious half-nigerian Charlotte Osei.....her actions so far leaves much to be desired
Nyamekye. 10 years ago

Nigeria is learning from Ghana and let no one be fooled. The EC of Ghana only needs competent and credible Returning Officers.

Nigeria is learning from Ghana and let no one be fooled. The EC of Ghana only needs competent and credible Returning Officers.
VOICE OF REASON 10 years ago

The problem with this half-nigerian turned ghana's ec boss is that she sees her appointment as a favour done her by the buffoon president and therefore feels obliged to do the buffoon's bidding....everything points to it

The problem with this half-nigerian turned ghana's ec boss is that she sees her appointment as a favour done her by the buffoon president and therefore feels obliged to do the buffoon's bidding....everything points to it
Kwaku 10 years ago

Pamwine has distorted your way of thinking more over you are kotibortor so you can not think properly

Pamwine has distorted your way of thinking more over you are kotibortor so you can not think properly
Kariga 10 years ago

U call the first gentleman a buffoon? Shame on u.

U call the first gentleman a buffoon? Shame on u.
senyo 10 years ago

I learnt this EC woman is nigerian. She'll run first if her agenda backfires because there'll be no supreme court. I'll wear my war regalia like asiedu nketia wore some years back straight to EC. I know her security will aban ...
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I learnt this EC woman is nigerian. She'll run first if her agenda backfires because there'll be no supreme court. I'll wear my war regalia like asiedu nketia wore some years back straight to EC. I know her security will abandon because he's not a fool
BRIGHT 10 years ago

LET THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE BE HEARD. IF YOU RIG THE ELECTION, WE GO CHASE YOU

LET THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE BE HEARD. IF YOU RIG THE ELECTION, WE GO CHASE YOU
GhanaSon 10 years ago

Very silly. It'll be free and fair if npp wins right? But when mahama is retained there's rigging. Hmmm npp and silly politics.

Very silly. It'll be free and fair if npp wins right? But when mahama is retained there's rigging. Hmmm npp and silly politics.
Ekow Samuel. 10 years ago

We wish to be in the possition of good conduct, and may God bless oman Ghana.

We wish to be in the possition of good conduct, and may God bless oman Ghana.
chief k 10 years ago

we wish to beat Nigeria ,but this incompetent government will not allow the innocent woman to do that .come what may NDC Will lose 2016 election ,GOD IS WATCHING THEM.

we wish to beat Nigeria ,but this incompetent government will not allow the innocent woman to do that .come what may NDC Will lose 2016 election ,GOD IS WATCHING THEM.
sikdko 10 years ago

Good. talking. and.Good. advice. John mahama and.the. ndc.vampires. did you. here. Charlotte. osei. the criminal. Nigeria. Ec.woman. did you. here. the. advice u.Nigeria. said. don't. come and. kill Ghanaians than. u run to.N ...
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Good. talking. and.Good. advice. John mahama and.the. ndc.vampires. did you. here. Charlotte. osei. the criminal. Nigeria. Ec.woman. did you. here. the. advice u.Nigeria. said. don't. come and. kill Ghanaians than. u run to.Nigeria. for. me.i am. telling.u are. not. a.Ghanaian.John mahama. the criminal. he.won't. problems.that. why.he.put your.at.Ec.u are. Nigeria.u.not. a ghanaian.
Freddie 10 years ago

Comparing Ghana's elections to that of fucken Nigeria is wrong. We have always done far better than that fucken country.

Comparing Ghana's elections to that of fucken Nigeria is wrong. We have always done far better than that fucken country.
obour germany 10 years ago

Yoo tell her please tell her

Yoo tell her please tell her
KING LOMOTEY 10 years ago

Dr. Jega's analysis is dubious at best : it is not a contest between Nigeria & Ghana; the soccer metaphor is inappropriate.

What about the very successful elections in Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso?

Dr. Jega's analysis is dubious at best : it is not a contest between Nigeria & Ghana; the soccer metaphor is inappropriate.

What about the very successful elections in Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso?
Akwasi Dias3mpa 10 years ago

A word to the wise is enough

A word to the wise is enough
Amofa 10 years ago

How about the heightening level of corruption in Nigeria or Ghana? Why npt mentioning that subject? These two nations cannot brag about nigeria heading in the right direction without getting raid of corruption in all institut ...
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How about the heightening level of corruption in Nigeria or Ghana? Why npt mentioning that subject? These two nations cannot brag about nigeria heading in the right direction without getting raid of corruption in all institutions and at all levels of govts.
fzuru 10 years ago

What made you feel Nigeria election was fair?, because the was a change?
Let me tell you, we can the best electoral system to come and no matter how it will go if NDC happens to win. Ghanaian or to be precise NPP will say i ...
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What made you feel Nigeria election was fair?, because the was a change?
Let me tell you, we can the best electoral system to come and no matter how it will go if NDC happens to win. Ghanaian or to be precise NPP will say it was,nt fair election. Ghana elections even 2004 beats Nigerias just ended election
Justice 10 years ago

fuck Nigeria wat is Nigeria lol..go and solve issues with bokoharam....whom did u learn democracy from...

fuck Nigeria wat is Nigeria lol..go and solve issues with bokoharam....whom did u learn democracy from...
Justice 10 years ago

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Polls: Nigeria owes Afari-Gyan a lot – Jega
Attahiru Jega
Prof Attahiru Jega

Former chair of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has said Nigeria owes Ghana’s former Electoral Commission chair, Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, a lot, as far as restoring electoral stability in Africa’s most populous country is concerned.

“We in Nigeria have a lot that we owe to Dr Afari Gyan. No doubt he was the longest-serving electoral commissioner on the continent of Africa and no doubt – regardless of what may have happened in the last elections – he’s done a lot to restore stability in the electoral system in your country,” Prof Jega said at a lecture organised in Accra by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) to mark its 25th anniversary.

Most importantly, he noted, “we [Nigerians] have learnt a lot from listening to him, understanding the challenges he faced, how he addressed them and how we could do better than he had done because it was very important for us to be able to do that.”
k.k. 10 years ago

you are right.am npp man but I don't understand them.Why is fair only if they wins? Even over voting was everywhere i n Ghana including Ashanti region but they talk about only Volta.I have lost confidence in Ghanaian politic ...
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you are right.am npp man but I don't understand them.Why is fair only if they wins? Even over voting was everywhere i n Ghana including Ashanti region but they talk about only Volta.I have lost confidence in Ghanaian politicians cos of lies and will not vote again.both our major parties been lying to us always are draining Ghana.Look at what's going on in parliament.
Bozango 10 years ago

Bro,this is ya question:-.Why is fair only if they wins?.....

My little brain answer is:- So that they can also create,loot and share just like what is going on now and have been going since the implementation of this WINN ...
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Bro,this is ya question:-.Why is fair only if they wins?.....

My little brain answer is:- So that they can also create,loot and share just like what is going on now and have been going since the implementation of this WINNER TAKES IT ALL one party state style of governing.

Our parliament is one big pirate ship(which can turn any angel into a captain Blackbeard when they come face to face with the wealth involve) where people are jostling each other to sign on so that they can land some booty on the winner´s side.

Read the lips of the Prof and you can conclude he is rather talking about a system which does not allow any electoral fraud or agitations.Trust me, without federation,that great nation Naija would´ve seize to exit.

All eyes are open since the said-man said:- WE NO GO SIT DOWN MAKE DEM CHEAT US.
k.k. 10 years ago

I Nigeria using a biometric machine? is absolutely no then should we put ours aside and vote like that? in fact we are far ahead of them so they should stop polluting like they are ahead of us.

I Nigeria using a biometric machine? is absolutely no then should we put ours aside and vote like that? in fact we are far ahead of them so they should stop polluting like they are ahead of us.
solo1 10 years ago

Ghana has nothing to prove to any other African country in terms of elections because we are the pave setters. Nigerian elections has never been mentored by any serious nation. We should rather be learnt from by the Nigerians ...
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Ghana has nothing to prove to any other African country in terms of elections because we are the pave setters. Nigerian elections has never been mentored by any serious nation. We should rather be learnt from by the Nigerians.
Yussif 10 years ago

It was the vigilance of those media houses that Bad luck Johnathan couldn't fly with all the powers he had and we need same here in Ghana,president Mahama is still seen as an allied of your former president,in fact there part ...
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It was the vigilance of those media houses that Bad luck Johnathan couldn't fly with all the powers he had and we need same here in Ghana,president Mahama is still seen as an allied of your former president,in fact there partners in crime said obasanjo.This advise should go to the EC of Ghana who ve turned a blind eye to all concerns raised by our Supreme Court who decided on the electoral desputes and know so much,their recommendations re being ignored thinking that what happened in 2012 ll happen again because the NDC thinks they ve the judges.
Kill me slowly 10 years ago

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Okofo Sakyi 9 years ago

Advise a wise ones they would continue to be wise but the foolish ones would hate you if you advise them as Bible said. A word to the wise ones is enough.

Advise a wise ones they would continue to be wise but the foolish ones would hate you if you advise them as Bible said. A word to the wise ones is enough.

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