EC Chair explains disqualification of 13 presidential aspirants

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 9 years ago

DR BAWUMIA: _____-----International rating agency Moody’s has not upgraded Ghana’s sovereign credit rating contrary to assertions by the Mahama administration to that effect, the vice-presidential nominee of the main oppo ...
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DR BAWUMIA: _____-----International rating agency Moody’s has not upgraded Ghana’s sovereign credit rating contrary to assertions by the Mahama administration to that effect, the vice-presidential nominee of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said. Speaking at the launch of the NPP’s 2016 manifesto at the International Trade Fair Centre in Accra on Sunday, 9 October, Dr Bawumia said Ghana’s sovereign credit rating got downgraded to (B-) under President Mahama despite having oil revenue at its disposal, from (B ) positive (without oil under the NPP). Moody's Investors Service recently affirmed the Government of Ghana's issuer and senior unsecured rating at B3 and changed the outlook to stable from negative. Dr Bawumia, however, noted that nothing had changed except the revised outlook. He said, in fact, international rating agencies like Moody’s, Fitch and Standard & Poor’s now have basically the same credit rating for Ghana. “The recent revision of Ghana’s outlook from B- negative to B- stable; that is the equivalent of B3” with the revision of the outlook from negative to stable, “has resulted in a misinterpretation by this NDC government and President Mahama that Ghana’s credit rating has been upgraded.” “This is in fact not the case. Moody’s did not upgrade Ghana. Ghana’s rating under Moody’s is still B-. It is only the outlook that has been revised and that is not equivalent to a change in rating or a rating upgrade. “Sometimes one wonders whether they don’t read or they don’t understand. So, let me give Mr President a free piece of advice: ‘Mr President, please desist from embarrassing yourself by stating that Moody’s has upgraded Ghana.’ Your economic management team should explain that difference to you. “The Mo Ibrahim 2016 report on governance shows that on virtually all key development indicators such as safety, rule of law, human rights, economic opportunities, infrastructure, business environment, human development, health and public management, Ghana is worse off today than it was 10 years ago,” Dr Bawumia said.
insight to the bone 9 years ago

It is said religion and science must go together for the welfare of mankind and i say simple plain common sense , justice and science must always walk hand in hand. Not so long ago scientist using DNA analysis were able to pr ...
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It is said religion and science must go together for the welfare of mankind and i say simple plain common sense , justice and science must always walk hand in hand. Not so long ago scientist using DNA analysis were able to prove the DNA of the Pharaohs of Egypt was identical to that of the sub Saharan people of Akan and also they practiced the culture and tradition of Matriarchy which plainly proves Akan are the true chosen people which we all already knew. The blue print for nation building as designed by God for every nation is in the Bible and recommends we dont mix with the philistines or other wicked people such as pepeni/ayigbe Sodom / Gomorrah least we suffer the fire and brimstone of retrogression , nor should we worship their golden calf of islam that can only bring bad-luck to our efforts of modernization and development. We all know the true reason why Acheampong and others were killed because knowing this they had begun the process of separating our blessed people from the menace of the ayigbe and later on the pepeni criminals. Seeing that they would loose their bread basket of free money they decided kill and brainwah the minds of our people with a FAKE revolution as the best way to hide a crime is to do it in the open . Corruption is now in the open and fools ignore this wickedness saying everyone is corrupt yet they piss in their pants at the thought the outsider Nana coming in. We have the law of the country hijacked by constitution written by minorities to ensure justice and freedom for the Akans can never be regained except by war. We have a govt which effectively denies the majority Akan true participation in the processes of a govt by the people and of the people since 70% of all appointees are pepeni northerners who hide behind their incompetence to ensure their true agenda of the devastation of the Akan economy. We have had Pharaohs, kings , paramount chiefs and all kinds system of state organizations through the millennia and now its time to get rid of all these useless Judas Iscariot traitor chiefs and their 30 pieces of V8 treachery that burden us and create a true modern state based on the positive experiences of progressive nations , so its now time for true democracy born in the blood of war as has been the case of all prosperous nations. Nobody can hide the true light and destiny of God's chosen people the Akan no matter the skinpain envy of the useless wicked idiots around and within us .We charge you to investigate the truth for yourselves and not be swayed by the noise , lies of the brainwashing propaganda as they only lead to doom and disgrace. Rather enter the light of wisdom , justice and freedom if not for yourselves but for future generations .We recognize the truth only because God put it in our hearts even before we are born . Do not allow fear to be your guide but rather have God in your heart and be courageous to fight even in the bloodiest of wars as no matter what we shall be victorious. Do not turn away or be blinded by the darkness of the evil , God has ordain we be a nation so arise with the clarion call for battle and do not allow them to finish the process of making us slaves in our own promised land of milk and honey. Many of you here are witnesses to the threats of their juju men and their national security forces who promised to destroy , kill or arrest me for speaking the truth but this whispering voice in the wilderness of pepeni/ayigbe corruption , wickedness and evil can not be silenced but rather grows louder . Yes we shall fight them in the hills and valleys but will never surrender as thousands will see the truth and join the battle for true freedom . we are all witnesses to thew fact that for over 50 years starting with Kotoka and followed by JJ's revolution we see there is not a single prosperous or wise Akan family of intelligentsia that has not suffered , or been persecuted leading to the dispensation or exodus of our most talented or blessed sons serving other nations in exile . The spawn of Satan following this ndc have secured the theft and think they will succeed in denying the will of God through the people in a peaceful ballot but we know they do not know God is with us and they will be booted out no matter what , we prepare not for elections but for the freedom fight of war. Their games of divide and rule by pitting the Ashantis/Twi speakers against the other Fanti speakers has failed and will never triumph again as we are now one , long live the republic of Akan. Yes the battle for freedom does not end with npp gaining power but rather the total freedom of all Akan people both here and in the ivory coast together with the return of our refugees from the diaspora.
Butch Tomgirl 9 years ago

Bravo EC for streamlining the number of Presidential Candidates for the pending elections.

Now, if the C.I. 91 is a just a mere suggestions; let's know. Otherwise, if you are going to play by it, update your own websi ...
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Bravo EC for streamlining the number of Presidential Candidates for the pending elections.

Now, if the C.I. 91 is a just a mere suggestions; let's know. Otherwise, if you are going to play by it, update your own website and clear all the defunct parties out of there.

What're United Renaissance Party and United Ghana Movement doing on the EC's website?

Otherwise, I 'm with you on today's ruling like white on rice.

How often does the EC updates it website?
yaw 9 years ago

charlotte osei you said you have deleted those have double registerd. woye ashawo paa kwasea baa

charlotte osei you said you have deleted those have double registerd. woye ashawo paa kwasea baa
ka na wu 9 years ago

She used her tw3 for the job

She used her tw3 for the job
Bbbra 9 years ago

Your mother is the big ashawo paaaaaaa

Your mother is the big ashawo paaaaaaa
BOY KOFI 9 years ago

They cannot follow simple instructions.Next time,they should call me to do it right for them.Thank you.

They cannot follow simple instructions.Next time,they should call me to do it right for them.Thank you.
Adjeiwaa 9 years ago

When NPP was fighting you were given them shit, now look at what has happened. "You are disqualified what do you have to say". Fight back please!!!

When NPP was fighting you were given them shit, now look at what has happened. "You are disqualified what do you have to say". Fight back please!!!
josh 9 years ago

At least there is one official bold enough to stand out and do the right thing. There is too much lawlessness and crass stupidity around.

At least there is one official bold enough to stand out and do the right thing. There is too much lawlessness and crass stupidity around.
Jason DeMyers 9 years ago

The disqualified candidates have themselves to be blamed. It is evidence of lack of discipline in this soceity. Can't follow simple instructions or don't even care to do so.

The disqualified candidates have themselves to be blamed. It is evidence of lack of discipline in this soceity. Can't follow simple instructions or don't even care to do so.

Bolla B 9 years ago

Charlotte, should resign effective Immediately! She is incompetent and has no idea what she is doing.
Everything she is doing points to the fact that there will not be a free and fair election. We are less than 60 days from ...
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Charlotte, should resign effective Immediately! She is incompetent and has no idea what she is doing.
Everything she is doing points to the fact that there will not be a free and fair election. We are less than 60 days from the elections and she is still at the stage of disqualifying candidates. Charlotte, I would like to see your credentials and how you got this job. Truly, the ignorant is tearing our dear nation apart and nothing works in Ghana. No law, no order!
peeeeee 9 years ago

U and your mother are the stupid ignorant ones,law is law,rules are rules!! You think they are selling tomatoes??idiot

U and your mother are the stupid ignorant ones,law is law,rules are rules!! You think they are selling tomatoes??idiot
Torgbui Ganyaglo 9 years ago

That means you don't understand anything you are just saying something. Sorry we the good people of this country appreciate her good job.

That means you don't understand anything you are just saying something. Sorry we the good people of this country appreciate her good job.
juju 9 years ago

Traditional Satanism is not simply an inversion, but a complete rejection of the images of a
0244908520particular culture, religion, or philosophy. From there a Satanist uses those images against the ethos itself, that was ...
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Traditional Satanism is not simply an inversion, but a complete rejection of the images of a
0244908520particular culture, religion, or philosophy. From there a Satanist uses those images against the ethos itself, that was once his own conditioning. Persons who participate in traditional Satanic masses sometimes experience a king of 'sartori', a sudden enlightenment, to an increase in their own consciousness, and feeling stronger and satisfied because they had broken with the constraining opposites. In other words, at its highest level Satanism uncovers what the ethos of a particular community or society has covered up through images, dogma, words and ideas, returning the individual to the primal chaos out of which 'opposites' were created." ~ Magister Hagur, Temple of Atazoth Office
Nana Forbi 9 years ago

Ghana is only NPP and Ndc

Ghana is only NPP and Ndc
Patrice Afrikka 9 years ago

I don't get it. How can they check if the person has endorsed another candidate. This is wrong.

I don't get it. How can they check if the person has endorsed another candidate. This is wrong.
Kofi K 9 years ago

Mr Ayariga was disqualified because 2 of his subscribers also subscribed for another candidate. If these 2 people are disqualified, doesn't this reduce the number of subscribers for the other candidate hence his disqualificat ...
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Mr Ayariga was disqualified because 2 of his subscribers also subscribed for another candidate. If these 2 people are disqualified, doesn't this reduce the number of subscribers for the other candidate hence his disqualification like Ayariga and Papa Nduom? The big question is: WHO IS THE OTHER CANDIDATE? Why the EC failed to tie him to the crime? Why only Ayariga?
AGBEVIADE 9 years ago

from first of july up till date our children who were trained as community police assistants are still at home without starting work

from first of july up till date our children who were trained as community police assistants are still at home without starting work
Kofi 9 years ago

Ghanaians have things for granted. This will bring sanity in Ghanaian politics and all areas of the country. Everybody will be careful. Go charlotte
We needed a new register

Ghanaians have things for granted. This will bring sanity in Ghanaian politics and all areas of the country. Everybody will be careful. Go charlotte
We needed a new register
Kweku 9 years ago

Yes, bring in some sanity! We salute and are solidly behind you, like the LAW! Go ahead sis!

Yes, bring in some sanity! We salute and are solidly behind you, like the LAW! Go ahead sis!

Torgbui Ganyaglo 9 years ago

Madam! You are one of the people we need in Ghana now, God will richly bless you and your family he will protect you and your family, those who are taking Ghana for granted will now wake up, I salute you continue the good job ...
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Madam! You are one of the people we need in Ghana now, God will richly bless you and your family he will protect you and your family, those who are taking Ghana for granted will now wake up, I salute you continue the good job, the evil one's will stand against you but the good citizens of Ghana will always appreciate you good job.
Thank you madam chair.
ROGUE LAWYER 9 years ago

SINCE it is you the EC who had set the standards, it is a warning to you that on all the polling station declaration forms every provided space must be correctly filled before the results can be overall accepted

SINCE it is you the EC who had set the standards, it is a warning to you that on all the polling station declaration forms every provided space must be correctly filled before the results can be overall accepted
Kofi K 9 years ago

Mr Ayariga was disqualified because 2 of his subscribers also subscribed for another candidate. If these 2 people are disqualified, doesn't this reduce the number of subscribers for the other candidate hence his disqualificat ...
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Mr Ayariga was disqualified because 2 of his subscribers also subscribed for another candidate. If these 2 people are disqualified, doesn't this reduce the number of subscribers for the other candidate hence his disqualification like Ayariga and Papa Nduom? The big question is: WHO IS THE OTHER CANDIDATE? Why the EC failed to tie him to the crime? Why only Ayariga?
kotb 9 years ago

We need to be taken serious. Even in well developed country to massive population , you never 20 parties contesting election for the presidency.well done charlotte. Praise is given where it is due.

We need to be taken serious. Even in well developed country to massive population , you never 20 parties contesting election for the presidency.well done charlotte. Praise is given where it is due.
de one 9 years ago

yaw or whatsoever u call urself,are u goat and covered with human skin

yaw or whatsoever u call urself,are u goat and covered with human skin
TnI 9 years ago

The writing in on the wall. The former EC did the same and the elections are headed the same.

The writing in on the wall. The former EC did the same and the elections are headed the same.
ex-cpl atia Tongo 9 years ago

This one alone... You do very well. Na hw ayariga nd akua donkor with 18yr old girl stan for presiden. Make yu don worry sey ayariga de insult yu,he fit chop 8bags of gari make u dont chang yu mind. ayariga cough ibi idiot

This one alone... You do very well. Na hw ayariga nd akua donkor with 18yr old girl stan for presiden. Make yu don worry sey ayariga de insult yu,he fit chop 8bags of gari make u dont chang yu mind. ayariga cough ibi idiot
AGYIN KWAME 9 years ago

Good job. Madam. Nobody can touch you because you backed your action with the law. Lets see same at the general elections.

Good job. Madam. Nobody can touch you because you backed your action with the law. Lets see same at the general elections.
abdulai mohammed 9 years ago

mohammed from bole says ec you should have call all the political partys for an work shop so that to educate them but if not wy discolify?

mohammed from bole says ec you should have call all the political partys for an work shop so that to educate them but if not wy discolify?
JUSTICE 9 years ago

You are now working as the Chair of the E.C.
Do not fear or panic in your work,it is good you disqualified these parties because they are not worth to the office. Everyone knows automatically Ghana is two party state the res ...
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You are now working as the Chair of the E.C.
Do not fear or panic in your work,it is good you disqualified these parties because they are not worth to the office. Everyone knows automatically Ghana is two party state the rest are junks and waste of time.

Gina 9 years ago

Keep it up madam.as an aspirant you can't do common mistakes and expect to be president of a country.Ghanaians should stop insulting her.

Keep it up madam.as an aspirant you can't do common mistakes and expect to be president of a country.Ghanaians should stop insulting her.
Odeneho Nana Yaw Owusu Mensah 9 years ago

No time 4 any impersonate,Baam.No bagaa wire,bravo Madam.

No time 4 any impersonate,Baam.No bagaa wire,bravo Madam.
Nana 9 years ago

Why not NPP or NDC?

Why not NPP or NDC?
Kwabena boafo sarkwah 9 years ago

Am jux hoping the EC refunds madam Akua Donkor's 50000 Ghc ,,,cos you guys knew vividly she was not going qualify ..... Justice for madam Akua Donkor...... Am for Akua Donkor 3ny33 no no ....

Am jux hoping the EC refunds madam Akua Donkor's 50000 Ghc ,,,cos you guys knew vividly she was not going qualify ..... Justice for madam Akua Donkor...... Am for Akua Donkor 3ny33 no no ....

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