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The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is taking steps to address overcrowding which characterised most registration centres across the country on the first day of the voters registration exercise on Tuesday. Although the Commission said it is “pleased with” the events of the first day, there were some “teething issues” with the registration process which it said, are being addressed. “All in all reports reaching the Commission depict a positive turnout at all the registration centres. The Commission is aware that some centres recorded high numbers leading to some overcrowding. We are taking steps to worth with the security agencies…

The Electoral Commission on Tuesday, June 30 commenced a nationwide exercise to register eligible Ghanaians for the compilation of a new voters’ register for the conduct of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. The exercise started in 6,788 clusters across the country, with each cluster having 5 registration centres. Delays, disregard for covid-19 protocols and few scuffles characterised the first day of the exercise that is expected to continue until August 6. Voter registration yet to start in all centres in Odododiodio, applicants agitated Below are some pictures from our reporters. By 3news.com|Ghana

Adolescent and youth advocacy group, Curious Minds, with sponsorship from UNESCO has commenced a two-week training programme for youth volunteers in a bid to educate them on teenage pregnancy and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The training, dubbed “Our rights, Our lives, Our future” saw 30 youth volunteers from across the Central and Upper East regions, specifically Talensi-Nabdam and the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa districts, attending to be educated on the importance of adolescent reproductive health. This programme, the organisers said, is necessary because it seeks  to prevent the increasing number of teenage pregnancies, prevent HIV aids among the youth, stop gender…

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed worry about the continuous increase in community spread of of the deadly novel coronavirus cases in Ghana. In a statement issued Monday, the Association recommended strictly enforcement of all Covid-19 preventive measures by the law enforcement agencies including the Courts. Ghana’s Covid-19 case count currently stands at 17, 741 of which 390 were recorded on Monday, June 29. This, the Association described as worrying, emphasizing the need for intensified education on Covid -19 as well as on stigma. The statement also called on government to as a matter of urgency, make personal protective…

President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Anthony Forson, says it is imperative for all national stakeholders to work in concert towards addressing every source of tension as the country approaches the 2020 General Election. “We call upon all the actors, especially those in the political space, to conduct their activities with the view of ensuring smooth and peaceful elections,” he said.“All actors must constantly remind themselves of their duty to be responsible citizens and be each other’s keeper and ensure that the vulnerable in society are helped and covered”.Mr. Forson made the call when he read the: “Lest We…

Northern Regional Minister Salifu Saeed has admonished political party representatives at the ongoing voter registration centres to support the Electoral Commission to deliver a good job. According to him, the new voters’ register being compiled will not only serve the political interest of the applicants but also support them tap into several opportunities. Mr. Saeed made the call when he toured some registration centres in the Tamale metropolis and Sagnarigu municipality. Speaking to the media, the Minister also called on the people to keep the peace in the region. Covid-19 protocols On COVID-19 protocols at the various registration centres, the…

The Confederation of African football (CAF) has made some major changes to African football due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Leading the changes, and which formed a critical core of today’s meeting is the Africa Cup of Nations, which has its original date changed. The Africa Cup of Nations will now take place in January/February AFCON 2022, one year from its initial date of January 2021. The shift is coming at a time that some four more qualifying matches are left to be played. The decision also means Algeria will have to hold on to the trophy for one more…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has agreed to a proposed Africa Women’s Champions League. The decision was taken at an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday The maiden edition will take place in 2021. CAF says the introduction is a confirmation of its development agenda for the women’s game in Africa. The governing football says the decision is as a result of wide stakeholder engagement, and that the endorsement paves the way for sponsorship, formats, and modalities for the competition to be discussed. Before the meeting, women’s football stakeholders during a recent virtual summit had thrown their weight behind the…

National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has asked political actors in the country not to allow their diversity in opinion, particularly in this election year, derail Ghana’s peace and security. Although it acknowledged that differences in opinions and divergent views are core pillars in a democratic dispensation, it should not in any way threaten the peace. “Our divergence and differing opinions should also not lead the country into conflict, abuse and misuse of small arms and light weapons,” it said in a statement Tuesday. The consequences of that, especially in communities known to be election hotspots where armed…

Labour expert, Seth Ablosor, has said the Auditor-General, is insulated from all forms of interference in his line of duty and as such, cannot be subjected to the control of any authority. His comments come on the back of a directive from the President to the Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo, to hand over to his deputy and proceed on an accumulated leave of 123 days. The president premised his decision on Sections 20(1) and 31 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). A statement from the presidency Monday explained Mr. Domelevo took only nine days of leave since his appointment in…