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EC does not intend to compile a new register – Jean Mensa
• Mrs Jean Mensa
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Adukwei Mensa has stated that the Commission has no intentions of compiling a new electoral register.
According to her, they are only seeking to make the register more credible for subsequent elections with their new policy.
Answering questions in Parliament yesterday, she said, ” There was a question as to whether we are preparing a new register, I would like to assure this honourable house that the Commission does not intend to prepare a new register.”
She said what the EC is seeking to do with the continuous registration is to update the register by bringing on board people who have turned 18 of age or those who are not previously registered.
“Under the new C.I., anyone who turns 18 can simply walk into any of our district offices and register to vote. This is a departure from the previous one. The main advantage of this is that potential voters can register anytime any day. Eligible persons will be at liberty to do it at their leisure because it will be an all-year-round activity.”
Jean Mensa further added that the new policy, through the introduction of a new C.I. is seeking to eliminate the guarantor system by resorting to only Ghana Card will ensure the credibility and integrity of the register.
She said it is public knowledge that many minors and foreigners use the door of the guarantor to come into the system.
This, she said will ultimately ensure the credibility and integrity of Ghana’s Elections.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
