I can’t rig the polls – EC boss

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Fo Koku - Tanyigbe 9 years ago

NPP SEES DEFEAT STIRRING THEM IN THE FACE

NPP SEES DEFEAT STIRRING THEM IN THE FACE
AGBESI KWESI 9 years ago

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Afram Plains South, Joseph Appiah Boateng, has threatened to sue the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana if it does not come out to clear the controversy surrounding the filing of nomination o ...
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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Afram Plains South, Joseph Appiah Boateng, has threatened to sue the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana if it does not come out to clear the controversy surrounding the filing of nomination of two NDC candidates for the area.

On the deadline of submission of nomination forms for parliamentary candidates, two stalwarts from the NDC filed to contest the Afram Plains South seat following the resignation of Mr. Boateng, to contest for a second time.

The two, Mark-Oliver Kevor, the Eastern Regional Secretary of the NDC and Eric Osei-Owusu are all said to have filed their nomination at the same time but the Returning Officer for the area announced the former as the candidate for the Akatamansonians after scrutinizing his forms.

Kevor, according to inside sources, was given the mandate to file on the ticket of the Akatamansonians by the National Chairman of the NDC, Kofi Portuphy.

However, Eric Osei-Owusu who contested the incumbent MP but lost, according to party officials, was also given the mandate to file by the party’s Chief Scribe, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as General Mosquito.

The two candidates have been campaigning simultaneously as the NDC parliamentary candidate for the area.

Party officials in the Afram Plains South have for the past three weeks, been putting pressure on the National Executives of the party to settle matter as soon as possible or risk losing the seat to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The MP on Thursday, October 13, 2016 gave the EC a 48-hour ultimatum to publicly announce the candidate who filed to contest on the ticket of the NDC. Failure to do so, he added, will see the EC being dragged to court.

But Mr. Nketiah commenting on the issue in an interaction with sit-in host, Kwaku Owusu Agyei, on Anopa Kasapa on Kasapa 102.5 FM, Monday, said Eric Osei-Owusu is the candidate the party has sanctioned to represent the Afram Plains South.

“If you go to the records of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, the one who has filed in the name of the NDC and who has been given the power to represent the party is Eric Osei-Owusu,” he announced.

Asked whether he is aware that Mr. Portuphy has also sanctioned the candidacy of Mark-Oliver Kevor, he retorted “We don’t have such in the records of the NDC.”

Mr. Boateng reacting to the comments of his party’s Chief Scribe on the problem said the EC has more questions to answer regarding the eligibility of Eric Osei-Owusu to contest the Afram Plains South parliamentary seat.

He told Owusu Adjei that as at the time of close of nomination, the CEO of Ghana Buffer Stock had not filed his nomination and therefore wondered how Mr. Osei-Owusu got that opportunity to represent the party.

“As at the close of nomination on the deadline date, September 30, 2016, Osei-Owusu had not filed his nomination. The EC closed at 5:00pm. And at 5:30pm, the EC announced that three candidates including Mark-Oliver Kevor had filed their nominations. So, I am wondering how Osei-Owusu filed his nomination.”

“The EC must tell us the date it opened their offices for Osei-Owusu to file his nomination. Again, as at the close of nomination, Osei-Owusu had not transferred his vote to the constituency. So, the EC must tell us when it transferred the vote of Osei-Owusu to the constituency. I want the EC to come out to explain itself on the matter or face court action,” he noted.
True Talk 9 years ago

She resisted every effort to clean the register, frustrated all efforts to register in NPP strong holds, etc,etc. She already knew she could not use the old pink sheet strategy, because every Ghanaian knew how that was done.

She resisted every effort to clean the register, frustrated all efforts to register in NPP strong holds, etc,etc. She already knew she could not use the old pink sheet strategy, because every Ghanaian knew how that was done.
True Talk 9 years ago

The suffering in Ghana is so bad that if a fair election were to be held, Mahama and his NDC will lose by a landslide. The only reason they will even appear competitive, is simply down to tribal voting and rigging.

The suffering in Ghana is so bad that if a fair election were to be held, Mahama and his NDC will lose by a landslide. The only reason they will even appear competitive, is simply down to tribal voting and rigging.
Salifu 9 years ago

Please be careful.

Please be careful.
#ChangeIsComing# 9 years ago

I agree with you perfectly well, your beauty alone tells it all. But it can be deceptive at times. Eyes are watching.

I agree with you perfectly well, your beauty alone tells it all. But it can be deceptive at times. Eyes are watching.
kofi 9 years ago

U are a foolish woman, EC has been rigging election for the previous elections. do not deceive us with ur sweet mouth. We will meet u at the pooling stations, do not ever think that u can rig the election God is on our side t ...
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U are a foolish woman, EC has been rigging election for the previous elections. do not deceive us with ur sweet mouth. We will meet u at the pooling stations, do not ever think that u can rig the election God is on our side this time
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Kwame 9 years ago

This is not totally true. Yes, the rigging will be done before figures get to the EC. It is a designed rigging at the presidential level. Why is the presidential solely sent to the EC and not that collation is done at the col ...
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This is not totally true. Yes, the rigging will be done before figures get to the EC. It is a designed rigging at the presidential level. Why is the presidential solely sent to the EC and not that collation is done at the collation center? Collation must be done at the collation center and party agents must assign to it, be given copies before it is sent to the EC. Madam, what you are telling us is not true. You are throwing dust into our eyes. Thank God Dr. Amoako Tuffuor has also seen this and taken you to court. We shall see.
Nana Nketiah 9 years ago

But she is probably betting on the dishonesty of our Judges who will allow that diabolic plan in the CI94 to go through, thus preventing the collation to be transparent.
She really sounds very convinced that the appropriate ...
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But she is probably betting on the dishonesty of our Judges who will allow that diabolic plan in the CI94 to go through, thus preventing the collation to be transparent.
She really sounds very convinced that the appropriate Judges have already been serviced, and everything is gunning smoothly

lrn 9 years ago

everything seems to be going downhill. all of a sudden there are no more patriots governing the nation but some strange foreign elements have creeped in to the political landscape and trying to subvert the fortunes of this na ...
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everything seems to be going downhill. all of a sudden there are no more patriots governing the nation but some strange foreign elements have creeped in to the political landscape and trying to subvert the fortunes of this nation especially with their anti-Akan policies. Ghana is no more a country but a playground being toyed with by unpatriotic aliens!
Anna 9 years ago

u lie where is the hid voters register liar

u lie where is the hid voters register liar
KULUS BOY 9 years ago

It is surprising to see people easily use such words as 'foolish' on another person for now reason. What is your motivation for refering to the EC chair as a foolish woman? Please inculcate some decorum into your write ups.

It is surprising to see people easily use such words as 'foolish' on another person for now reason. What is your motivation for refering to the EC chair as a foolish woman? Please inculcate some decorum into your write ups.
Kwaku kyeretwie 9 years ago

We want the EC to continue to educate all Ghanaians including Chiefs and the Asantehene himself to campaign and vote for their party orientation. Ghana is collapsing with the people suffering greatly through an economic and ...
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We want the EC to continue to educate all Ghanaians including Chiefs and the Asantehene himself to campaign and vote for their party orientation. Ghana is collapsing with the people suffering greatly through an economic and infrastructural mess, vis-vis with bad agricultural practices , weak education and worst health care if it's kind after President Kuffour's pragmatic approach towards healthcare. We need a change in governance to bring hope to Ghanaiabs .
Naa Yaa 9 years ago

The EC boss Charlotte may have convince me,and I am willing to repent. What she failed to clear my mind on is can any party member rig the election which is under her conrol? We want to be sure of no fraud in this years elect ...
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The EC boss Charlotte may have convince me,and I am willing to repent. What she failed to clear my mind on is can any party member rig the election which is under her conrol? We want to be sure of no fraud in this years election.
I can change my mind and accept the EC's explanation. Nobody in Ghana who loves Ghana will want war and blood shed in Ghana,but cheating is the start of war. If the Army,the Police,the EC,the Peace Council and all institutions who will be called for help does their work without biased,there will peace before,during,and after the election,and there will be peace.
Nana Nketiah 9 years ago

The big QUESTION is: How will you know whether the votes that are collated by her are the TRUE votes from the districts?
No Party agent is entitled to a copy of the figures which will be transmitted to her for collation, th ...
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The big QUESTION is: How will you know whether the votes that are collated by her are the TRUE votes from the districts?
No Party agent is entitled to a copy of the figures which will be transmitted to her for collation, therefore NOBODY can cross-check the figures.
Frauddy B 9 years ago

I now know why the NPP is obsessed with CO. She is indeed a charming lady. The NPP's first three "love" letters did not receive any positive response and there after it has been harassment all the time.

I now know why the NPP is obsessed with CO. She is indeed a charming lady. The NPP's first three "love" letters did not receive any positive response and there after it has been harassment all the time.
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Johnson Tunu 9 years ago

Ghana should enjoy clean balloting this December! This spirit should remain permanent in all future elections, too! That is a guarantee of continued peace in Ghana.

Ghana should enjoy clean balloting this December! This spirit should remain permanent in all future elections, too! That is a guarantee of continued peace in Ghana.
Paa Nii 9 years ago

Fuck Off Charlote the harlot! you think Ghanaians are stupid!

Fuck Off Charlote the harlot! you think Ghanaians are stupid!

Kofi, K. K. 9 years ago

Rigging elections is a continuous process. It does not momentarily occur on the day of elections. You have a bloated voters' register and now planning to conduct the Special Voting 5 clear days before elections instead of jus ...
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Rigging elections is a continuous process. It does not momentarily occur on the day of elections. You have a bloated voters' register and now planning to conduct the Special Voting 5 clear days before elections instead of just a day before and you think we are fools.

All of a sudden, Auntie Charlotte is speaking and looking nice to Ghanaians because she knows what she has done under the carpet. God has seen you O madam Charlotte!
True Talk 9 years ago

Mahama and the NDC with all the looted money from the poor citizens of Ghana are seeing their power evaporate before their eyes. They cannot buy all our votes, not even ones of their supposed base.

Mahama and the NDC with all the looted money from the poor citizens of Ghana are seeing their power evaporate before their eyes. They cannot buy all our votes, not even ones of their supposed base.
BUGUM 9 years ago

The Supreme Court has ordered you to furnish all the political party agents with the collation sheets which is the statement of poll on December 7th, which was egregiously absent in your CI 94 guiding the 2016 elections. And ...
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The Supreme Court has ordered you to furnish all the political party agents with the collation sheets which is the statement of poll on December 7th, which was egregiously absent in your CI 94 guiding the 2016 elections. And you said you can't rig the polls?
CHIEF 9 years ago

YOU'RE VERY BEAUTIFUL

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