On the surface, the principles of majority rule and the protection of individual and minority rights would seem contradictory. In fact, however, these principles are twin pillars holding up the very foundation of what we mean by democratic government.
Democracy in Ghana
Ghana is and has been hailed for its stability as a peaceful democracy in a troubled region. In 2008 Ghanaians will go to the polls to exercise their democratic rights, name to cast a vote. Speculations and allegations of vote rigging through voter register tampering are rife.
Maybe it is time that we sit back and [...]
NDC Press Statement On Bloated Voters Register
NDC’S PRESS STATEMENT ON ELECTORAL COMMISSION’S REPORT ON THE BLOATED VOTERS REGISTER
Good Afternoon Ladies and gentlemen of the Press
We have invited you here this afternoon to deliver the NDC’s official response and comments on the “REPORT OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION’S COMMITTEE INTO THE DISCREPANCIES IN VOTERS’ REGISTRATION FIGURES IN ASHANTI REGION” which was [...]
EC Committee admits voter register discrepancies
Accra, June 11, GNA – The Independent Investigate Committee set up by the Electoral Commission (EC) to investigate allegations of bloated voters register has concluded that there were discrepancies on the hard copies of the voter registration figures EC gave out to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP). The Committee [...]
