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Ibraheem Sanusi
Is Gambia Africa’s game changer?
2016 was punctuated by intriguing electoral outcomes in Africa. From the controversial in Uganda to near misses and credible electoral processes in Gabon and Benin respectively. The Gambia joined the cohort of credible elections with the concession of defeat by H.E Prof. Dr. Sheikh Yahya Jammeh; one of the longest serving Presidents in Africa, who […]
The Election Network
Four Asian elections to watch out for this year
1. Indonesia When: February 15, 2017 Indonesia has emerged as a model for democracy in the region, but its transition has not been without setbacks. The country continues to be saddled with issues of corruption and sectarian violence. Despite daunting challenges, the Asian nation has succeeded in its strides to create a constitutional court […]
The Election Network
Yahya Jammeh rejects Gambia Election Results “in totality”, shortly after promoting Army Officials
The Gambia is in for another shock tonight. President Yahya Jammeh who shocked observers all over the world after conceding defeat to opposition candidate, Adamma Barrow has just reversed himself according to reports out of the country. Jammeh appearing in a broadcast to the nation televised on the state run GRTS announced his rejection of the […]
The Election Network
Nana Akufo-Addo is the President Elect of Ghana; Incumbent Concedes
Ghana’s main opposition Leader, Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has won the 2016 presidential elections defeating incumbent John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Electoral Commission officially declared Akufo-Addo, 74, the winner of the presidential elections with 53.85% of the votes, while Mr Mahama took 44.40%. This follows a grueling two […]
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Here’s what you need to know about Ghana’s election
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Ghanaians head to the polls in country’s symbolic elections
15.8 million Ghanaian voters will head to the polls to vote in 28,992 polling stations across the country. The 2016 polls is shaping up to be one of the country’s most competitive elections in recent years. It’s only the third time opposition candidate, Nana-Akufo Addo is running for president, but the elections this year is […]
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Ghana’s Electoral Commission launches mobile app for real-time results
The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched an app for voters to have real-time access to officially certified results of the 7 December polls. In addition to broadcasting the results collation process live on television, and publishing the results on the commission’s website, the EC will give the public real-time access to the officially declared results. […]