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EC manipulating voter’s register to influence election outcome – NDC alleges
The Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of manipulating the voter’s register, describing it as a covert strategy to influence the outcome of the upcoming elections.
In an interview with Joy News, Dr Tanko-Computer expressed serious concerns over the EC’s recent handling of the electoral roll, claiming that discrepancies and irregularities in the register could pave the way for election malpractice.
“The EC is manipulating the voter’s register, and since observers are not noticing these changes, they assume everything is in order. But by the time they realize what’s happening, it’s too late—the register has already been tampered with. As a result, we could head into the election using a tainted register, allowing illegalities to occur,” Dr Tanko-Computer asserted.
The NDC official further criticised the EC for allegedly bypassing legal procedures for voter transfers.
He explained that while CI 91 governs the overall voter registration process, transfers should be conducted under CI 127, Regulation 22. According to Dr Tanko-Computer, the EC has ignored this provision.
“Voters are required to appear before a returning officer with their voter ID to request a transfer. For instance, if a voter moves from Accra to Kumasi and wishes to vote in Bantama, they must appear in person, provide biometric data, and have their details updated accordingly,” he explained.
However, he accused the EC, under the leadership of Chairperson Jean Mensa, of transferring voters remotely using only voter ID numbers and photographs, without any face-to-face interaction with returning officers. “For the first time, we are seeing voter transfers happening from the EC office, without voters physically appearing before officers,” he added.
Dr Tanko-Computer also raised alarm over what he called the existence of multiple versions of the voter’s register. During a meeting between the NDC and the EC, the party discovered that the register presented to them was different from the one made public.
“We realised the EC was operating with at least three versions of the voter’s register. When we questioned this and requested the corrected version, the EC failed to provide us with any updates. It seems they are working with information we are not privy to,” he stated.
The NDC has called on the Electoral Commission to address these concerns urgently, warning that the credibility of the entire election process could be compromised if the discrepancies are not resolved.
He urged the EC to provide full transparency in their operations and release an accurate and unified version of the voter’s register to all political stakeholders.
The NDC held a nationwide protest on Tuesday, September 17, demanding that the EC must allow an independent audit of the register.
Source:Myjoyonline.com
As part of the launch of its newly announced Microfinance Fund in Ghana, Fearless Fund is hosting a pitch competition for women entrepreneurs operating in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. This will offer one standout founder the opportunity to secure GH¢100,000 in growth capital.
The pitch competition forms part of Fearless Fund’s broader expansion into Africa. It reflects the firm’s commitment to creating practical, accessible pathways for women entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and build long-term wealth.
The competition is targeted at women-led FMCG businesses, including those involved in trading, production, packaging, distribution, and retail sectors that play a critical role in everyday commerce yet remain significantly underfunded despite their economic importance.
“Women across Africa are building resilient, high-impact businesses, yet they continue to receive only a fraction of the capital needed to grow,” HM Queen Wa Arian Simone, CEO and Founding Partner of Fearless Fund, said in a statement issued in Accra yesterday.
“This pitch competition is about visibility, access, and possibility, ensuring women entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete, scale, and lead,” she added.
In addition to the competition, the statement said the Fearless Microfinance Fund would provide microfinance loans ranging from GH¢10,000 to GH¢30,000 to women entrepreneurs in Ghana, offering catalytic capital to support business expansion, inventory growth, improved distribution, and market access.
“Alongside its focus on supporting women entrepreneurs, the Fearless Microfinance Fund also presents an opportunity for social-impact-focused investors to participate in inclusive economic growth. Investors can secure a guaranteed 10 per cent annual rate of return through the fund, aligning financial performance with measurable social impact,” the statement added.
According to Fearless Fund, the pitch competition represents more than a single funding opportunity; it is part of a broader strategy to spotlight women entrepreneurs who are ready to scale and to support the next generation of African wealth creators.
The pitch competition will take place as part of the official launch activities for the Fearless Microfinance Fund in Ghana. Women entrepreneurs who are ready to scale are encouraged to apply and participate. Interested participants can explore access to the Fearless Microfinance Fund by visiting the company’s website.
HOW TO APPLY
Women entrepreneurs who are ready to scale are encouraged to apply for the pitch competition and explore access to the Fearless Microfinance Fund by visiting https://www.fearless.fund/africa
For more information on Fearless Fund, the Fearless Microfinance Fund in Ghana, and ongoing updates, visit https://www.fearless.fund/africa or follow Fearless Fund on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
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fearless fund, the world’s first venture capital firm built by women of colour for women of colour, and a global leader in economic inclusion, has announced its official expansion into africa with the launch of the Fearless Microfinance Fund in ghana.
this launch marks a significant step in advancing Fearless Fund’s mission to close the global wealth gap by improving access to capital for under-resourced women entrepreneurs.
the fund is structured to bridge this gap through microfinance loans ranging from GH¢10,000 to GH¢30,000, targeted at underserved women-owned businesses, while systematically measuring social impact across job creation, geographic reach, digital inclusion, and support for first-time borrowers.
“expanding our mission to africa has always been central to closing the global wealth gap,” her majesty queen wa arian simone, chief executive officer and founding partner of Fearless Fund said in a statement issued by the company in accra on friday. “africa represents the world’s most dynamic economic frontier. our presence in ghana is about ensuring women entrepreneurs across the country have access to the capital they need to build, scale, and sustain successful businesses. fearless fund is a beacon of what’s possible when women of colour lead with vision and power,” she said.
ghana represents a critical entry point for Fearless Fund’s african expansion. while the country ranks first globally with 46.4 per cent of businesses owned by women, women-led enterprises continue to earn an average of 34 per cent less profit than male-owned firms due to persistent financial, social, and structural barriers.
globally, Fearless Fund has delivered measurable impact, having raised multiple eight-figure venture capital funds with average cheque sizes ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, secured a historic $240 million debt facility to expand access to capital for under-resourced entrepreneurs, and awarded more than $5 million in non-dilutive grants to women of colour founders/entrepreneurs across the united states and globally.
its get venture ready (GVR) programme has equipped over 1,000 women with investor-readiness training, mentorship, and tools to scale sustainable businesses.
fearless fund is backed by leading global institutions, including bank of america, jpmorgan chase, paypal, costco, and mastercard, and its work has been recognised by major international media outlets such as CNN, Bloomberg, the wall street journal, and Forbes.
“beyond the united states, Fearless Fund has established a growing global footprint, deploying millions of dollars into startups across africa, australia, and canada, awarding grants through ecosystem partners in countries including côte d’ivoire, ghana, and botswana, and educating over 200,000 entrepreneurs through its partnership with Trace Academia Africa,” the statement said.
the launch of the Fearless Microfinance Fund will be supported by a series of engagement and activation initiatives to empower women entrepreneurs and strengthen ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“to be the first to receive updates on the Fearless Microfinance Fund in ghana, upcoming initiatives, and opportunities for women entrepreneurs, follow Fearless Fund on instagram, facebook, and linkedin,” the statement said.
By Times Reporter
