Election 2012 Live
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20.50 According to the Citi FM report, the police sped off in a police pick up upon noticing the NPP crowd. 20.45 according to Jake Lamptey of the NPP, police entered the NPP offices under the ‘pretext’ of search for guns. We must emphasize that this was a statement from the NPP Chairman and has not been independently confirmed by Ghana Decides. 20.38 News coming in from radio stations in Accra suggest that Police just ‘raided’ the offices of the New Patriotic Party, NPP. Citi FM reports that National Chairman of the NPP, a Jake Obetsebi Lamptey, has ordered that all electronic facilities be moved to the residence of the Flagbearer Nana Addo. 23.29 We thank you all for following our live updates. Ghana Decides. 22.50 I think that Ghana has come out as the winner” President Mahama 22.43 President Mahama to address the nation very soon. 20.59 EC has released certified results on their Facebook Page. 19.22 We still await EC to address nation on election results. 18.54 Media organisations allowed into EC conference room to film: Metro TV, TV3 and GTV. Other journalists have been ushered into a different room 18.44 Media still setting up for the EC Press Conference; starts at 7pm. 18.32 Supporters of the NPP have also been spotted at areas near the EC, where we previously reported that NDC supporters had gathered. 18.16 Still unclear who will be addressing the EC Press Conference. 18.02 We urge peace from party supporters in front of the EC – Rose Atinga – Commissioner of Police 17.56 Members of the Peace Council are at the EC for the EC’s press conference which will begin shortly. 17.53 Our team is on the ground and we will be updating you on any further development. 17.52 We are receiving updates that the National Peace Council has made it to the Electoral Commission. A potential press conference may be in the offing. 17.48 Heavy security persists around EC office. 17.47 Police Commissioner states the gathering outside of EC is unlawful. 17.45 Police Commissioner on supporters of opposition party at the EC, encourages peace. 17.44 Police take positions infront of EC office. while press in doubt when EC will hold briefing on results. 17.44 “We’ve strategised. We will be around. We have not slept for 24 hours.” Commissioner of Police, Rose Atinga. 17.43 Our observers reported 137 incident reports from all over the country at the opening of and during voting. – CODEO
17.41 PVT observers confirmed voters information was verified prior to voting,yet 19% polling stations failed. -CODEO
17.39 Police addressing media: ” We are everywhere…Ghanaians are safe. Let us remain calm and focused.” 17.26 The NDC holds a press conference to announce that it will ensure peace in Ghana 16.40 “We can no longer say that we are operating strictly with the 72 hours we gave ourselves.” – EC Director of Public Affairs. 16.39 CODEO states, in spite of logistical and technical challenges we are of the view that the elections have been well-conducted 16.38 Police increasing enforcement within the precints of the Electoral Commission to foil demonstration by opposition supporters. 15.59 NDC General Secretary calls on all to remain calm, says party expects Electoral Commission to announce results soon. 15.37 NDC General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia holds press conference. 15.24 Around 60 supporters of NPP have gathered around the AU Liberation Circle. – Radio XYZ 15.10 CODEO says that observers did not witness any cheating at collation centers. 15.09 We commend security services for the good work done so far. CODEO 15.06 According to Reporter at Radio XYZ some supporters of the NPP are be heading to the EC. Leaders of the NPP are trying to avoid supporters from doing so. 14.37 General Secretary of NPP concluded addressing the press. 14.32 Nana Akufo Addo does not have any wish to lead anybody into any situation…” NPP National Chairman 14.29 If we have taken two days for an election, we can take a few more days to count…” NPP National Chairman 14.26 “The evidence that we have is extensive and are based on the blue sheets” NPP National Chairman, Jake O. Lamptey 14.25 NPP Chairman says many polling centres went against the EC rule of “no biometric verification, no vote” 14.22 The NPP Chairman calls on EC to verify all results 14.19 NPP Chairman Jake Obetsebi Lamptey addresses media. 14.18 Receiving updates that Metro TV vans are being attacked by an unidentified group. Appearantly for putting out information against the NPP. 12.53 NDC supporters have gathered at the party’s Headquarters waiting for the EC to declare the results. 11.22 Ambrose Derry lost the Nandom seat to Foreign Affairs Minister, Benjamin Kumbour. 11.19 Hassan Ayariga is addressing the press. 11.18 In Nabdam, NDC’s Moses Asaga lost to the NPP’s Boniface Agambila. 11.18 Lands & Natural Resources Minister, Mike Hammah lost the Effutu seat, a seat he lost in 1996 and regained in 2004. 11.17 Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Works & Housing, Hanna Louisa Bisiw won the Tano South seat. 11.12 I am going to prepare for 2016 – Akwasi Addai Odike. 10.47 Parties have abided to not declare elections before the EC. 10.22 The rest of Africa has a lot to learn from Ghanaians concerning the 2012 elections – COG 10.19 The elections were keenly contested but Ghanaians remained calm & peaceful – COG 10.09 We urge all political parties to remain calm as the EC declares the final results – COG 10.09 Ghana has a burgeoning democracy to uphold, environment for polls can still be improved further – Mosisli of COG 10.07 The biometric register represents a great improvement to the otherwise criticised register in 2008 – COG 10.06 The biometric register represents a great improvement to the otherwise criticised register in 2008 – COG 10.05 Ghana has provided freedom of association – COG 10.04 Ghana has provided freedom of association – COG Press Briefing 10.01 Commonwealth Observer Group press briefing begins. 09.58 “I, Hassan Ayariga of the PNC at this hour concede defeat.” 09.50 According tonJoy FM, Mahama (50.6%) in the lead with 267 Constituencies reporting. 09.33 Hassan Ayariga about to concede on Metro TV. 09.32 Dr. Henry Lartey concludes interview. Says he will support whoever is winner of presidential election. 09.25 President Olusegun Obasanjo said Ghana has had a peaceful, fair and free election 09.24 ECOWAS has held a press conference with President Mahama at the President’s residence. 09.04 As it stands, Nana Addo needs over 800,000 votes from the remaining constituencies to win this election 09.03 UFP Presidential Candidate, Akwasi Addai Odike just called into Metro TV to concede. 07.44 Please note, there’s a difference between “projection” and “declaration”. We expect the EC to declare winner by close of day. 07.39 Joy News projects that John Dramani Mahama is most likely to win the election. 07.37 Provisional Results: John Mahama – 50.35% | Akufo-Addo – 48.05% (261 / 275 constituencies) – Joy News. 03.28 Provisional Results: John Mahama – 50.24% | Akufo-Addo – 48.20% (248 / 275 constituencies) – Joy News. 01.18 Provisional Results from 222 out of 275 constituencies puts John Mahama at 50.10 percent and Akufo-Addo – 48.33 percent. 01.00 Presidential results from 218 Constituencies: President Mahama – 49.97 percent; Nana Addo – 48.45 percent 00.59 NPP candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Emmanuel Agyarko, has just be declared winner of the constituency. 00.38 We must repeat that all results at this point are provisional. 00.37 Results from 218 Constituencies out of 275: President Mahama – 49.7; Nana Addo – 48.45 00.30 Results from 190 constituencies received. 97 seats won by the NDC; 90 by NPP; 1 by PNC; and 2 Independent candidates. 23.59 National Peace Council urges media not to allow their platforms to be used for declarations apart from the EC Chairman. 23.55 National Peace Council press conference stress that the EC Chairman is the only person by law to declare a winner @Abumubarik: The cpp has won the ASSIN SOUTH constituency. #ghanadecides 23.51 The CPP has won the ASSIN SOUTH constituency. 23.14 Tatale
Provisional Results: John Mahama – 49.85% | Akufo-Addo – 48.61% (201 / 275 constituencies) – Joy News.
21.05 Results from 181 constituencies: Mahama 49.36%, Nana Addo 49.19% 20.24 Tatale
Parliamentary
NDC: 16,967
NDC: 6,744
20.24 Ablekuma Central
Presidential
NPP: 45,265
NDC: 49,438
Parliamentary
NDC :46,866
NPP: 45,255
20.00 The Independent candidate contesting the December general elections,Jacob Osei Yeboah has conceded defeat. 19.48 Latest figures coming in: NDC – 50.17%, NPP – 48.67% out of 155 constituencies 19.32 Kpone Katamanso Constituency special voting: NDC – 275; NPP – 106 19.13 AYAWASO NORTH
19.12 All in all, voting day 2 had fewer technical challenges than day 1. Key issue with biometric machines was battery charge. 19.02 AMASAMAN
18.59 EC Official announcing results at Christian Centre Polling Station, Accra. 18.59 G.Accra: Adenta Constituency- John Dramani Mahama 53.4% 36,180. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo 45.9% 31,141 18.58 Results from 160 constituencies: Mahama 50.63%, Nana Addo 47.85% 18.46 Obuasi East (Certified) 18.38 Ballot being counted for the third time in Ablekuma Central 18.36 “We wish to assure the nation that we will continue to use the transparent and verifiable approach of transmitting results and further assure that no results can be manipulated” EC Statement 18.36 “The Commission wishes to reiterate that election results are signed and sent by fax and no company has been engaged for any such undertaking” EC statement 18.35 “The public is informed that currently there are representatives of the parties in the Commission’s operations room who are receiving and checking the results before endorsing them by signing. Indeed, copies of the results are made for them before a copy is sent to the Chairman of the Commission for his signature” EC Statement 18.35 “The signed copies of the polling station results are sent physically to the constituency collation centres, where collation of results is done in the presence of agents of the parties,” 18.34 The Electoral Commission has denied contracting any private organisation to collate transmit results 18.33 In the Central Region, the incumbent and Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Dr. J. S. Annan lost the seat to the NPP’s Dr. Nana Ato Dadzie in the Komenda Edina Eguafo-Abbriem (KEEA) constituency. 18.32 ECOWAS has concluded their press conference. 18.31 The ECOWAS Observer Mission has ended its address. 18.31 The mission congratulates Ghanaian electorate for their courage, patience, determination & commitment in view of challenges. 18.30 The election was free, fair and transparent, and should continue as such. - ECOWAS Observer Mission 18.30 Inter-party Advisory Committee: ECOWAS recommends that the body should be made into a statutory body. 18.30 EC provided necessary conditions for free and fair elections to transpire, despite logistical issues – ECOWAS Observer Mission 18.29 The ECOWAS Observer says the alphabetical order in voting created problem. The Electoral Commission to better the system 18.29 Many field personnel didn’t know/act on fact that biometric machine batteries needed changing every 5 hours. – Obasanjo 18.28 Many field personnel didn’t know/act on fact that biometric machine batteries needed changing every 5 hours. – Obasanjo 18.27 “Obviously, issue of breakdown of biometric verification machines is now known. EC made efforts to resolve it.” – Obasanjo 18.27 “Despite the challenges the ECOWAS recognises the advantages of the Biometric system” 18.26 ” Yes there were hiccups, but these hiccups were not such that they will grossly undermine the results of the mission” – Obasanjo 18.26 No sense of foul play concerning decision to adjourn voting to 2nd day – ECOWAS Observer Mission 18.26 ECOWAS Observer Mission notes delays caused by delivery/non-delivery of electoral materials & biometric machine malfunction. 18.26 “Elections are human operations. Some things might not go according to plan. This election was no exception.” – Obasanjo 18.25 Deputy head of Observer Mission reading recommendations and conclusion of ECOWAS Observer Mission 18.24 Obasanjo, head of ECOWAS Observer Mission addressing press. 18.15 Achiase
Presidential
NDC: 8,068
NPP: 14,536
Parliamentary
NDC: 8,503
NPP: 14,395
18.12 Parliamentary Elections : NDC 59 | NPP 55 | PNC 1 | Independent 1 – Joy News (122 /275 constituencies) 18.00 Counting ongoing at the Christian Centre Polling Station, East Legon. 17.41 Counting ongoing at various polling stations. 17.37 Round 2 of voting ended about 30 mins ago. Voters in queue by 5pm still allowed to cast their ballot. Counting ongoing. 17.29 Provisional Results: John Mahama – 50.31% | Akufo-Addo – 48.27% (140 / 275 constituencies) – Joy News 17.23 From a total of 151 constituencies, Citi FM can confirm that NDC – 50.48%, NPP – 48.34%, Others – 1.18% 17.19 Mr. Boakye Agyarko says the NPP is confident of the “numbers [we] are seeing.” He claims Nana Addo will win the elections 17.17 Mr. Boakye Agyarko is addressing a press conference, calls on supporters to be vigilant. 17.15 NPP holding a press conference live now 17.00 Provisional Results: John Mahama – 51.25% | Akufo-Addo – 47.29% (120 / 275 constituencies) – Joy News. 16.57 Yapei-Kusawgu Presidential: NDC 21,022 | GCPP 346 | NPP 13345 | PPP 139 | UFP 88 | PNC 110 | CPP 174 | IND 82 – Provisional #GhanaDecides 16.54 Yapei-Kusawgu Presidential: NDC 21,022 | GCPP 346 | NPP 13345 | PPP 139 | UFP 88 | PNC 110 | CPP 174 | IND 82 – Provisional #GhanaDecides 16.48 Atiwa West (Certified) 16.47 Bosome Freho (Certified) JM – 6,179 Nana – 18,182 Nduom - 66 Ayariga – 21 Sakara – 151 Lartey - 144 Odike -0 JOY – 45.
@GhanaDecides: Bosome Freho (Certified)JM – 6,179Nana – 18,182Nduom - 66Ayariga – 21Sakara – 151Lartey - 144 Odike -0JOY – 45.#GhanaDecides 16.41 Bosome Freho (Certified) 16.40 Banda (Certified) 16.40 Ketu-South (Certified) 16.39 Ketu-South (Certified) JM – 81,880 Nana – 5,165 Nduom – 227 Ayariga – 111 Sakara – 145 Lartey – 233 Odike – 66 JOY -87 16.38 Nhyiaeso (Certified) 16.31 Samia Nkrumah has lost the Jomoro seat. 16.30 Jomoro
Presidential
NDC: 29,392
NPP: 17,978
Parliamentary
NDC: 21,651
NPP: 9,630
CPP: 18,110
16.29 Elembele
Presidential
NDC: 26,262
NPP: 18,307
Parliamentary
NDC: 26,344
NPP: 18,057
16.29 Atwima Mponua
Presidential
NDC: 24,193
NPP: 34,468
Parliamentary
NDC: 23,640
NPP: 33,140
16.29 Essikado
Presidential
NDC: 17,598
NPP: 23,269
Parliamentary
NDC: 16,767
NPP: 24,442
16.28 Prestea Huni Valley Presidential NDC: 40,904 NPP: 30,175 Parliamentary NDC: 39,808 NPP: 31,209 16.22 Wa Central (Certified) 16.21 Nkoranza North (Certified) 16.20 @GhanaDecides: Berekum West (Certified) 16.12 Berekum West (Certified) 16.07 Yilo Krobo (Certified) 16.06 Sene West (Certified) 16.02 Fomena (Certified) 16.02 Abetifi (Certified) 15.53 Akan Presidential NDC: 21,501 NPP: 6,926 Parliamentary NDC: 8,396 NPP: 6,293 15.40 Heavy military deployment all over Takoradi. Air Force, Navy, Military, and Police been armed from the Elubo border all the way to Cape Coast. (Verified) 15.38 Ketu North
Presidential
NDC: 37,757
NPP: 5,226
Parliamentary
NDC: 33,825
NPP: 8,153
15.24 North Tongu
Presidential
NDC: 34,162
NPP: 2,246
Parliamentary
NDC: 33,422
NPP: 2,523
15.16 Effiduase -Asokore
Presidential
NDC: 6,479
NPP: 23,388
Parliamentary
NDC: 6,503
NPP: 22,900
15.14 NPP holding press conference on Election 2012 15.09 Assin South
Presidential
NDC: 17,059
NPP: 21,386
Parliamentary
NDC: 17,903
NPP: 19834
14.58 Mfansteman
Presidential
NDC: 33,752
NPP: 26,446
Parliamentary
NDC: 31,837
NPP: 29,476
14.55 Okaikoi South
Presidential
NDC: 30,269
NPP: 39,690
Parliamentary
NDC: 28,568
NPP: 38,399
14.51 NDC winning in Volta, Central, G. Accra, Northern and Upper West. NPP winning Western , B.A, Ashanti Region and Eastern. 14.47 Lower West Akim
Presidential
NDC: 18,433
NPP: 26,677
14.46 Kade
Presidential
NDC: 17,040
NPP: 33,536
14.45 Hohoe
Presidential
NDC: 43,301
NPP: 5,584
14.26 Madina constituency, people are still voting peacefully. No incident has been occured so far. Will keep you informed. 13.27 Results from 100 constituencies: Mahama 49.45%, Nana Addo 49.06% 13.05 Minors Seen in Voting Queue at Watania Primary. 12.46 Results of 85 constituencies: Mahama 51%, Nana Addo 47.46% 12.14 Results via votekast africa.com Mahama 1,131,244 Akufo-Addo 903,250 Ndoum 12,902 Lartey 7,433 Ayariga 5,847 Sakara 3,348 Yeboah 2652 Addai 1,243
11.50 Results from 76 constituencies. Mahama 51.04%, Nana Addo 47.47% (Verified) 11.48 Angry youth besiege property in Dzorwulu. (Verified) 11.47 Provisional Results: 11.20 : Kwabre East (Certified) 11.14 KEEA (Certified) 11.12 Ejisu constituency: NDC 12,889 (19.04%) , NPP 52,253 (80.30%) ( Not Verified) 10.53 Tema Central (Certified) 10.49 NPP leading with 37 constituencies certified. (Source: Metro TV). 10.47 Agona East (Certified) 10.44 Voting is underway in Madina constituency. 10.19 Voting is taking place in the following areas now: Kasoa Weija/Gbawe – New Vision Asasaman Old Fadima Police Station Ledzokuku Tesano Ashaiman East Legon -Christian Village East Legon A&C 10.08 President Olusegun Obasanjo and the ECOWAS Observer Mission were spotted at the EC facility. Many NPP officials, including Dan Botwe have been spotted around the venue. This is in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, near the Galaxy School. 10.04 We are receiving reports of a minor protest at an EC facility where election results are transmitted to before it gets to the EC. ECOWAS Observers were spotted at the facility after they allegedly spent about 30 minute trying to enter the facility. 09.51 Voting ongoing at Ablekuma West. Updates on polling station coming up. 09.23 We will continue to cover the constituencies which have not yet voted. 07.57
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04.32 Certified Results
04.28 Provisional Results Kumawu Constituency: NDC: 5665 PPP: 55 NPP: 21482 PPP: 52 PNC: 12 CPP: 35 03.23 Certified Presidential Result
certified Parliamentary Result
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02.46 Certified Presidential Results
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23.29 CODEO has deployed about 4,500 trained, accredited, non-partisan rapid response observers. Of this figure, 1,500 are Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) Observers. 23.28 Available statistics show that sitting MP and Chairman of the Convention People’s Party in the Jomoro District, Samia Nkrumah, may have lost her seat to the NDC. NDC – 4412; CPP – 3930 23.26 While these critical incidents reported by CODEO observers may have impeded the rights of some Ghanaians to vote, these did not fundamentally undermine the credibility of the overall process. 23.22 CODEO reports that a total of 79 critical incidents reports were received at the opening of polls and during voting across the country. The largest number of incidents reported came from Ashanti, Greater Accra and Northern Regions. The most frequently reported critical incidents were the suspension of voting, intimidation/harassment, and violation of voting procedures. 23.21 CODEO reports that at 99% of polling stations, only those whose names appeared on the voters’ register were allowed to vote. At 98% of polling stations, only those whose biometric details could be verified were allowed to vote. At 98% of polling stations, only those whose biometric details could be verified were allowed to vote. 23.18 CODEO reports that at 12% of polling stations CODEO PVT Observers witnessed, people voted without voter ID cards. At the same time, at 5% of polling stations, people with voter ID cards were seen being turned away. This may have been for other reasons CODEO is yet to ascertain. 23.18 Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has appealed to all Ghanaians to remain calm and be law abiding as voting is extended to a second day at some polling stations. The statement stated that “the announcement by the Electoral Commission to extend voting provides an opportunity for those who could not vote to exercise their right to vote. That is essential to ensuring these critical incidents do not undermine the integrity of the process.” 23.17 CODEO reports that Unauthorized persons were present during voting at 8% of polling stations. Incidents of harassment and intimidation were witnessed at 6% of polling stations. 23.15 Mfantsiman West- Hammond Hall 1 Presidential NDC-124 , NPP-191 ,PPP-4 CPP-1 Parliamentary (provisional result) 23.02 Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, the Inspector General of Police, have directed security personnel to deal with anybody who attempts to snatch ballots boxes. He ordered security personnel to consider such persons as “enemies of the state” and deal with them ruthlessly. 22.58 Reports say areas in Keta will be voting in Saturday’s polls. 22.56 The General Secretary Johnson of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Asiedu Nketia says civil society organizations should be blamed for the challenges the voter verification system has faced. He said the NDC’s suggestion of piloting the verification through some voting process until an improved quality of the register while allowing manual verification was not considered. 22.50 AFLAO-E.P(A AND B) NPP-97 , NDC-1047 22.38 Counting still going on at Hajia Ladi polling station. 22.37 PROVISIONAL RESULT FROM SOME POLLING STATIONS IN KOMENDA EDINA ELMINA COLD STORE PRESIDENTIAL NDC 257 NPP 203… PPP 25…. CPP 15…. REJECTED 12…. OBJECTED 4… PARLIAMENTARY 22.21 Legon commonwealth hall NDC- 330 NPP-459 22.15 Soldiers with no accreditation are being asked to leave the Nima Police Station coalition centre in Ayawaso East, our volunteers report 22.13 Bortianor- Church of Pentecost Presidential, NDC-462, NPP-133, PNC-1 22.03 ET Mensah didn’t loose anything, neither has Muntaka. 22.00 Upper Denkyira West (Provisional) 21.53 Bolgatanga Experimental (Provisional) 21.48 Interesting Ashanti results. NPP captures Asawase and Ejura seats from NDC whilst the NDC captures Offinso North seat from NPP. (Provisional) 21.44 : Still more ballot boxes are coming in Ayawaso East. 21.40 : Still more ballot boxes are coming in Ayawaso East. 21.27 Fomena- Asare Bediako SHS Presidential Parliamentary (Provisional) 21.26 Old Tafo Tankrono-Old Tafo Post office Presidential NPP-108 NDC-245 Parliamentary NPP-121 NDC-225 (Provisional) 21.24 Fomena – Chief Palace Presidential (Provisional) 21.10 Juaso Presby Primary: NDC 199, GCPP 4, NPP 527, PPP 1, CPP 1, Rejected 13 (Provisional) 20.53 Former member of parliament, Stephen Asamoah Boateng may have won the seat back. Other news indicate that Collins Dauda may have lost his seat. (Provisional) 20.49 Achimota (St John Prep Sch) NDC-447 NPP-455 GCPP-1 CPP-0 PPP-2 REJECTED -13″ (Provisional) 20.46 unconfirmed reports says E.T. Mensah has lost his seat to NPPs Sylvester. 20.42 Presby Primary Polling Station (Provisional) 20.37 @GhanaDecides: Provisional Results: NIB, Cape Coast South Constituency: (Provisional) 20.28 Bethel Assemblies of God (Cape 20.27 Ablekuma South (Provisional) 20.25 Domeabra North (Ayigbe Town) -Nkawkaw Pal. NDC 290, NPP-543, PPP- 9, rejected-3 (Provisional) 20.23 Ablekuma south mamprobi poly clinic polling station CPP 2 (Provisional) 20.21 Manhyia South – NPP; 1072 NDC; 70 >HO poly – NPP 5 NDC 1060 (Provisional) 20.20 Candidate for Ablekuma West Constituency may have won the seat. Ameley Tagoe came in second. (Provisional) 20.18 Pokuasi is included in the list of areas scheduled to vote tomorrow 19.44 Gomoa east central: dominase junction- Parliament NPP 92 NDC 164, Presidential 171 NPP 89 (Provisional) 19.43 Presidential results frm St Josephs Prim B-Tam Central 19.41 Suhum ahembrom post office : NDC 153 NPP 378. Parliament NDC 178 NP 331 (Provisional) 19.39 ABLEKUMA West: EC officials & police held hostage by vigilante group who are against adjourning voting –via TV3 19.37 Suhum ahembrom post office : NDC 153 NPP 378. Parliament NDC 178 NP 331. (Provisional) 19.35 Baaba Terri Asawase : President NDC 223 19.33 Madina “maye hot junction” polling st -voters indicate lack of confidence in ballot box security w/ police after EC directive. (Verified) 19.28 Baaba Terri Asawase: Parliament ND 281, NPP 106. President NDC 223, NPP 103, GCPP 1 (Provisional) 19.25 Juaso Presby Primary: NDC 199, GCPP 4, NPP 527, PPP 1, CPP 1, Rejected 13 – (Provisional) 19.16 La Dade Kotopong, 19.13 Ayawaso Central Former West Africa Secondary school Pres. NDC 256, NPP 254, CPP, PNC 0, PPP 6 (Provisional) 19.08 Konongo R/C Primary : NDC 47 NPP 301 Parliament : NDC 38 NPP 288 CPP 13 (Provisional) 19.05 Asante Akyem Central – COUNCIL HALL: NDC 99 NPP 432 CPP 1 PPP 5 …PARLIAMENT: NDC 105 NPP 392 CPP 30 (Provisional) 18.56 Bushein market NDC 338, NPP 1912 PPP 4, CPP 2. ( Not Verified) 18.55 America Hse polling station. NPP 5437, NDC 1089, PPP 306, other parties 0 (Not Verified) 18.51 Nkwatia Polling station Presidential results: NPP 678 18.50 Counted votes from Central Mosque Bla polling station B in Hohoe: NDC – 487; NPP – 83; PPP – 1; spoilt ballots – 16. 18.45 Counting going on at the State Housing Company polling area in Takoradi. (Verified) 18.43 We have just received counted ballots from the Airforce Experimental Polling Station. PPP – 10; NPP – 565; NDC – 990 18.40 Asawase constituency. Presidential: NDC -319, NPP-97, CPP -1, PNC-3 and the rest zero. (Not Verified) 18.37 NPP -1307 NDC-494 at KNUST Commercial Area (Not Verified) 18.36 NDC -254 NPP-504 PPP-6 Inde-1 at Dome/Kwabenya Baptist Polling Station (Not Verified) 18.33 Voting adjourned to tomorrow (Dec.8) for polling centers with verification machine problems. – Dir. Public Affairs, EC (Verified) 18.32 Asuogyaman Akrade polling station south senchi presidential, 18.16 Electoral Commission has just announced that voting will continue tomorrow in areas where people could not vote. 18.15 Rain has begun falling. Electricity has been cut while counting has been suspended for a while at the Hohoe Central Mosque polling centre. (Verified) 18.14 Ghana Electoral Commission says election results will be available in 72 hours. 18.12 Counting continues at Akumaje Mantse Palace polling station,Ashiedu Keteke Constituency. (Verified) 18.08 PNC -2 NPP – 91 NDC – 252 PPP – O. Provisional results from Nima Alaska station (Verified) 18.07 Accra Ridge Church – Verification machines finally arrive. (Verified) 18.01 Accra Art Center polling station presidential results – NPP – 279, NDC – 262, CPP – 2, PNC – 1, PPP – 1. (Not Verified) 17.59 Accra Ridge Church, Spintex Road still sitting in queues.
17.59 At Accra Ridge Church on Spintex road, still no verification machine as of 17:42. (Not Verified) 17.56 Voting continues at Polling station C100201. Omega Dr. Adabraka. 17.54 NDC 271 NPP 221 in Nyaniba Estates a part of Dadekotopon constituency.(Not Verified) 17.52 Over 400 people still waiting to vote in Regimanuel Gray, Golden Gate. (Not Verified) 17.51 Results from Arts Centre in Korley Klottey Constituency has been collated and counted. 17.50 Counting continues in Korley Klottey Constituency. (Not Verified) 17.44 Ballots being sorted for counting at Nima Alaska polling station. (Not Verified) 17.42 Ebenezer Methodist Church polling station Center – 479 people have voted out of 593. Konkyikope in Kpone Katamanso- 456 people have voted out 591. 17.41 Accra Ridge Church Polling Centre on Spintex Road: Verification machine broke down at 2PM. EC officials who took the machine for repairs are yet to return. 17.37 Trobu COnstituency, Agender 2K polling Station: reports indicate that machines have broken down for about an hour. Our reporters say many voters are worried. 17.36 Verification machines have been broken down in Community 19 and 20 for roughly 3 hours now. Approximately 300 people haven’t voted. These voters are pleading with the EC to ensure they won’t be disenfranchised. (Verified) 17.31 Akuffo-Addo has passed Mahama’s 159 votes at Regimmanuel Estate, Essipon, Sekondi. (Not Verified) 17.29 Akuffo-Addo has passed Mahama’s 159 votes at Regimmanuel Estate, Essipon, Sekondi. (Not Verified) 17.26 Counting begins at scared heart school in the Odododiodio contituency. (Not Verified) 17.25 NDC (Mahama) has 159 votes here at Regimmanuel Estates, Essipon. (Not Verified) 17.24 Ho Hoe Polling Station has been divided into two voting centers. (Verified) 17.22 EC will be holding a press conference in some few minutes to address the issue of broken verification machines. (Not Verified) 17.19 Counting about to begin at the Sacred Heart School, Jamestown. (Not Verified) 17.15 Counting of paper ballots are set to begin. 17.14 Polling stations are now closed. Voters on line before 5Pm can still vote. 17.12 The NDC is holding a press conference on the elections. Live on radio. 16.51 Voting halted at A&C Polling Centre, Ayawaso Wuogon for about three hours because biometric verification machine out of order. (Not Verified) 16.43 The election process in Takoradi (Airport Ridge, kwesimintsim and apremdo) electoral area have been peaceful with high turn-out. There is no queue in most places during the afternoon but people are beginning to gather at the polling station after 3:30pm for the counting. 16.34 Ebenezer Methodist Church Polling Centre A Konkyikope in Kpone Katamanso: 458 out of 593 have voted. Ebenezer Methodist Church Polling Centre B Konkyikope in Kpone Katamanso: 442 out of 591 have voted. 16.31 St. Martins DePorress: As at 9:05, 80 people and 84 people had been registered at the polling stations A and B respectively. The number of registered voters is 1167. The general atmosphere was calm. However, a woman, who identified herself as Gladys Ofori, had been in the queue form 5am, were not allowed to cast their ballot because the verification machine could not capture their biometric data. The Polling Officer, Daniel Adu explained that they had been asked not to allow such persons to cast their vote. Christian Home: At Christian home where the number expected to vote is 1138, 143 had voted as at 9:40. The atmosphere was also calm. Voting has progressed with no hitches. 16.31 Correction on name- Tessano School Polling Station still experiencing malfunctioning voting machines. 16.30 Burma Hall 2B Polling Station La-Dadekotopon Constituency 250 voted out of 594 registered voters as at 12:45pm. Presiding officer, John Duah Boateng says they have experienced no problems. 16.27 Tesamo School Polling Station – Voting machines still not functioning. (Verified) 16.25 New polling maching brought to Tesamo School polling station. Machine still doesn’t work. (Verified) 16.22 Osu Salem polling station still experiencing long lines. 16.21 Tesamo Polling Station experiencing broken machines (Verified) 16.20 Hohoezongo VR polling station described as calm with a long queue (Not Verified) 16.01 Voting material for a section of the Krowor Constituency just arrived 25 minutes ago. 16.00 Long queue at PS C100201, Omega street, Adabraka, Accra. 15.58 Extremely long lines at polling station number C10020 Church of the Lord. Omega Dr. Adabraka in Korle Klottey constituency. (Not Verified) 15.52 Lones moving quickly at UCC Science Workshop. Environment described as calm. (Not Verified) 15.50 Chiefs in Tamale are asking for a review of the verification machine which has rejected a number of voters. 15.48 Angry voters yelling at one another about biometric delays at Jamestown polling station. Quieted down once the Navy arrived (Not Verified) 15.43 Polling station station at Mampong Chief’s Palace forecourt have long queues; many have not voted. (Not Verified) 15.37 A young man was arrested by police after being identified as a double registrant at Nkwanta in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency (Not Verified) 15.35 NADMO HQ besieged by irate young men claiming the presence of pre-stuffed ballot boxes (Not Verified) 15.22 Radio Emashie’s Doris Kotey reports that voters are now casting their ballots. This was after delay in getting materials to the polling station as at almost midday. The delay prompted voters to call Radio Emashie to send an sos though the station Electoral officials. The caller said yesterday’s rainfall caused the delay. Electoral officials were quoted as saying that some of the ballot papers for Tabora Number Seven were soaked by the rain and they had to be dried this morning.. Voting is however going on smoothly. 15.16 Updates from Sandama Secondary Technical: Conduct of Elections have been very peaceful 14.29 We are updating reports sent to us live from the field and those monitored from radio and tv at our Election Centre here at AITI-KACE 14.28 President Mahama has voted in his Constituency at Bole 13.39 We are receiving reports that an under-aged voter has been arrested at the La Bethany Apostolic polling station. He was wearing the accreditation jacket used by the EC polling officials. (Verified) 12.52 Ashanti West Constituency in the Western region: voting has been smooth at several of the polling stations observed, including Akatakyie and Ahona. 12.49 Kingdom Hall, Essikado K Constituency: 683 have voted out 1081 registered voters. Voting within the constituency has been very smooth so far, with no hitches with the verification machine. 12.43 Star Clinic Polling Station in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency: reports indicate that organisation was poor. Voters are still been arranged in alphabetical order, as they refused to comply with earlier directives. 150 phage voted so far. 12.06 At noon on Election Day, the voting process appeared to have moved smoothly across the country. The reports received so far indicate that the verification system has led to a few voters being turned away because they could not be verified. Other issues included late arrival of voting materials and late EC officials. 11.23 110 people have voted at the Teach Odarley Park, in the Osu Korley Klottey Constituency. Voting is moving on smoothly. Huge queues early in the morning, but there are no queues Ay longer. 10.51 Former President Rawlings has just cast his vote In the Osu Korley Klottey Constituency. 10.47 Ho Central Constituency: voting is underway. 10.42 La Joshua Polling Centre in the La Dadekotopon Constituency: reports indicate that Verification machine has broken down. (Not verified) 10.40 At Manhyia, voting is ongoing. Joy FM reports that the expected number of EC officials have not arrived. Three are on scene instead of five officials. Reports indicate that the first 200 votes cast were not stamped with EC seal. (Not verified) 10.37 More updates from Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency. Voting materials are yet to arrive. Voters are getting impatient. EC officialspare yet to arrive at polling stations. 10.32 Reports indicate that voting is yet to commence at Anyaa in the Greater Accra region. 10.16 The First Lady Lordina Mahama is just casting her ballot in Cantonments. 10.15 Voting is ongoing smoothly at the ICGC Klagon Polling Centre in the Tema West Constituency. Polling started at 7.15. 10.00 Voting is progressing peacefully in Tema East and Tema Central. 09.59 Joy FM reports that PPP Presidential Candidate, Dr. Papa Kwasi Nduom just voted at the Elmina SSNIT. 09.52 Voting materials have finally arrived at Camp Two in Tema. 09.50 Voting is underway at Ablekuma Central Constituency. At the Lartebiokorshie polling station, there is a long queue, but voting is peaceful. 09.46 We are receiving reports of minor problems with the verification machine picking prints of voters. These are minor albeit. 09.44 Voting is moving smoothly at Apapa 1 A and B. voted started late. 09.42 Reports from our team in Takoradi indicate that polling stations around the Harbour Area and Lagos Town is peaceful. More coming soon. (Verified) 09.31 Reports from Chorkor indicate that four polling centres have been placed at an enclosed area, causing congestion. Police and EC polling officials are attempting sort out the queues. Long queues have formed. It appears the alphabetical order voting is affecting voter temperament and patience. 09.26 Joy FM reports someone dead, resulting from a motorbike driving into a pick-up vehicle in the Karaga Constituency. Voting is however calm. (Not verified) 09.18 There are reports of a little agitation at the Power Chapel area in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency. (Not verified) 09.15 Voting has been delayed at Sakumono. 09.14 Voting is underway at the Omanjor polling station in the Trobu Constituency. Everything is peaceful and process is moving on smoothly. (Verified) 09.12 Voting is underway at the Odarley Park in the Osu Klottey Constituency. Voters have been segmented in alphabetical order 09.11 Voting is underway at the Osu Mantse Palace in the Osu Klottey Constituency. There are two polling stations within the palace. 09.06 Voting at Abeadze Kyeakor MA polling station is underway. The polling a station 578 registered voters. 09.01 At the Ajumako Campus polling station in the Central Region, voting is underway. Everything appears normal. (Verified) 08.57 At Mount Zion Basic Community Three, voting is orderly and normal. 08.34 Voting has been delayed at the Kwabenya Bethel School in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency, one of the races to watch. We cannot confirm why the delay yet. 08.32 At the University of Ghana Commonwealth polling station, voting is proceeding peacefully. 08.30 Voting is underway at Mamprobi Bamboi. Reports indicate that there is a lot of police presence in the area. 08.25 At the Buako Centre 2B in Tema, ballot papers arrived late. The centre has 551 registered voters. Voting is however underway 08.23 Voting is underway at Etsi-fawomaye in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam constituency. 672 registered voters. EC polling officials expect voting to end by 12 noon. 08.19 Fire Service at Ashaiman Mandela park are stranded as a bus to convey them to their respective locations of voting has still trot made it. 08.17 Voting is underway at the Ridge exp school in Sunyani.
08.13 At La Dadekotopon, Holy House polling centre, 38 have voted. At the Neighbourhood Centre which has two stations, ballot papers arrived late. But opting is now underway. 08.10 At Teshie Camp Two, A and B, EC officials are not present although party representatives and voters are at the centre. (Verified) 08.09 In the Teshie Ledzokuku Constituency, at the Anglican JHS, EC officials have not turned up. (Verified) 08.07 Voting is underway at Kwaeikrom Mfantsiman. Aboutwentieth people in the queue so far. Voting is peaceful. The register has 298 voters. Turn out is expected to be high. 08.00 Voting is underway in New Dawhenya. Very peaceful so far 07.59 Ghana Decides can report that EC officials at polling centres are grouping voters in alphabetical. We still cannot tell for what reason exactly. It appears this is causing an upset in the the queue formation. Those early are finding themselves behind. Whatever it is, please follow instructions from EC officials. 07.56 ABURA DUNKWA : Adjumaku – Enyam Essiam District close to Mankesim – everything is calm and people are waiting their turn in queues. 07.51 In Ekwamamese in the Ajumako-Enyam-Essiam Constituency in the Central Region, voting has commenced. There are 30 people in the queue. Voting is peaceful. 07.46 Ghana Decides can report that the Electoral Officers may prohibit voters who were involved in double or multiple registrations. 07.43 A voter, Isaac Toku, has been put on a special list because he did a double registration at Prampram and Adiam. (Verified) 07.42 Our volunteers report that voting materials have arrived at the Madina A and B Primary School. (Verified) 07.41 Reports across the country suggest queues, including the use of objects such as gallons, were formed from around midnight and at dawn this morning. 07.39 A new polling station in Oforikrom reportedly has no security officer at post. Long queues have formed, but Voting has started. Oforikrom is the largest voting area in Ashanti region, with 157 polling stations. 07.37 Voting has delayed at kpong Sikamore Polling station because of increases in polling station from four to eight. 07.27 Voting at Bank in Abeadze Domenase has commenced. Three people have voted. Reports indicate twenty people are in the queue. 07.24 The polling station at the Madina Primary School A and B have not received ballot boxes, verification machines and voting paper. 07.22 Reports from Tema West indicate that none of the polling centres have voting materials 20.47 This year more people registered to vote than in 2008. Will the voter turn out be more? 20.41 Hello! Welcome to our live coverage of Ghana’s election.
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