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Letter from the NPP
September 15, 2013
THE CHAIRMAN
COUNCIL OF STATE
ACCRA
Rt. Hon. Chairman,
Re: THE ELECTORAL
COMMISSION AS A NEUTRAL REFEREE.
A bad referee spoils a good match and in a high stakes
political contest can cause bloodshed. The majority of
the Judges in the recent Presidential Election Petition
at the Supreme Court found in one area or another,
misrepresentations, omissions and malpractices. We thank
God for the good sense of the Ghanaian that our country
did not follow the example of other countries and seek
to rectify grievances through violence.
The 1992 constitution gives to His Excellency the
President, acting on the advice of the Council of State,
the power to appoint the Chairman, Deputy Chairmen and
members of the Electoral Commission.
In the past these powers have been exercised without any
consultation with the political parties.
Given that the Council of State is unfortunately
perceived by members of the opposition and many other
citizens, as being an adjunct of the executive, Ghana
would be helped if the Council were to formalize and
institutionalize a process to act upon the advice of
amongst others, IPAC when advising H.E. the President on
who should serve on the E.C.
This decision and action would not need an amendment to
the constitution and would be very much in line with the
spirit of article 144(3) on the appointment of Appeal
and High Court Judges on the advice of the Judicial
Council, who are those most knowledgeable about their
colleagues, as the political parties may be presumed to
be knowledgeable on political players.
This matter is urgent in view of the expected retirement
in the near future of the Chairman of the E.C.
We therefore urge you and the Council to please give
this matter your most careful consideration and bring
the issue into the realm of light, transparency and
shared ownership.
With all assurances etc etc.
I am, yours faithfully,
Jake Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
cc:
H.E. The President of Ghana
H.E. The Vice-President of Ghana
Rt. Hon. Speaker
Her Ladyship, The Chief Justice
H.E. President J.J. Rawlings
H.E. President J.A.Kufuor
Chairpersons IPAC member parties.
Chairman and Deputy Chairpersons E.C.
Peace Council
Centre for Democratic Development, Ghana
Institute of Democratic Governance, Ghana
The Media
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THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION AS A
NEUTRAL REFEREE.
Release, Sept 16, Ghadot - A bad referee spoils a
good match and in a high stakes political contest can cause
bloodshed. The majority of the Judges in the recent
Presidential Election Petition at the Supreme Court found in
one area or another, misrepresentations, omissions and
malpractices. We thank God for the good sense of the
Ghanaian that our country did not follow the example of
other countries and seek to rectify grievances through
violence.......More, |
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Protect Ghana’s
rare monuments for
tourism –
Archaeologists
GBN, Sept 16,
Ghanadot -
Participants at the
end of a two-day
conference on
Management of
Ghana’s Archaeology
and Heritage Sites,
have called for a
comprehensive data
base to guide the
management and
preservation of
those important
historical events. ...
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Gov't to
restructure GYEEDA –
President Mahama
CitiFM, Sept 16,
Ghanadot -
President John
Mahama has indicated
that government has
begun the process of
restructuring the
Ghana Youth
Employment and
Entrepreneurial
Development Agency (GYEEDA).
.This follows an
investigative report
that revealed gross
financial
malfeasance at
GYEEDA. .....
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CAMFED announces scholarship scheme
GBN, Sept 16, Ghanadot - The Campaign for
Female Education (CAMFED-Ghana), a non-governmental organisation
(NGO), has announced a scholarship package for needy but
brilliant students. Mr Charles Atia, Head of Operations of
CAMFED-Ghana, therefore advised female students not to give up
their academic pursue.....More
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