Politics and Governance

Electoral Commission of Ghana 20-day voter registration exercise Introduction The Electoral Commission of Ghana recently conducted a 20-day voter registration exercise across the country's 16 regions. The data reveals fascinating insights into regional voter participation and the effectiveness of the registration process. This article dives deep into these numbers to provide a comprehensive understanding of voter registration trends in Ghana. Key Takeaways Ashanti Region lead

A Historical Look at Ghana's Supreme Court Appointments since 1993 Ghana, as a democratic nation, has seen various presidents make significant decisions, one of which includes appointing Supreme Court Judges. In this article, we delve into the historical data of these appointments since 1993, focusing on the presidents involved, their political affiliations, and the gender distribution of the appointed judges. Presidential Appointments Over the Years Since 1993, Ghana has see

Analyzing 66 years of Ghana's Post-Independence Governance Ghana, a beacon of hope in West Africa, stands out for its intriguing political journey post-independence. The landscape, shaped initially by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's CPP and later by military regimes and the rise of two major political entities, offers profound insights. This article delves deep into Ghana's governance over 66 years, exploring key takeaways and their implications for the nation's political and economic fa

In the vast and diverse political landscape of Africa, the leadership styles and durations vary significantly. But a select few leaders have managed to hold onto power for an impressive number of decades. Let's explore the top 5 longest-serving presidents in Africa, their impacts, and the broader implications of their extended tenures. 1. Teodoro Obiang, Equatorial Guinea: 44 Years As the longest-serving current president in Africa, Teodoro Obiang has overseen significant oil

The world has seen its fair share of political unrest and power struggles. From 1950 to 2022, the number of coup attempts across different regions paints a vivid picture of this turbulence. But is there a deeper link between a region's development and its susceptibility to coups? Let's dive into a detailed analysis based on a recently surfaced map that showcases these statistics. Global Coups 1950 - 2022 The Tale of the Tumultuous Continents Africa: Leading the Count With a s

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), the ruling party of Ghana, recently held its much-anticipated Super Delegates Conference across 17 centers in the country. The results are in, and Dr. Bawumia has emerged as the leading candidate . Top four candidates of NPP Super Delegates conference Bawumia's Regional Dominance Bawumia's performance across the Norther regions in Ghana is noteworthy: North East: Dominating with a whopping 100% Northern: Securing 94% of the votes Upper East: An

The regional breakdown of parliamentary seats in Ghana provides some interesting insights into the country's political landscape. The NDC in the previous 2020 elections won at least two seats in each of the 16 regions in Ghana while the NPP maintained its dominance in the Ashanti region but did not win any seat in the Oti Region. The Oti Region is one of the six newly created regions of Ghana in December 2018. The region was carved out of the northern part of the Volta Region