The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has denied reports of registering a new political party ahead of the 2016 November polls.
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EC denies registering any new political party
The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the general public that, contrary to reports in the media, the Commission has not registered any political parties this year.
Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Charlotte Osei
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Media reports suggested that the EC had issued licence to newly formed political party, All People's Party (APC) which belongs to the defeated presidential candidate of the People's National Convention (PNC), Hassan Ayariga.
Mr Ayariga after suffering a defeat to his predecessor, Dr. Edward Mahama in the PNC presidential race formed the All People’s Congress (APC) because he was unfairly treated during their national congress, hence, his decision to contest the November polls on the ticket of his own party.
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But the EC in a statement said "persons who apply for registration of political parties have several requirements which must be met under the Political Parties Act 2000 (Act 574). Until these requirements have been met and a party has been issued with a final registration certificate, the party seeking registration cannot conduct its activities as a political party."
Below is the full statement:
The Commission further wishes to clarify that persons who apply for registration of political parties have several requirements which must be met under the Political Parties Act 2000 (Act 574).
Until these requirements have been met and a party has been issued with a final registration certificate, the party seeking registration cannot conduct its activities as a political party.
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The Commission is accordingly advising and reminding applicants that it is against the provisions of Act 574 to canvass for votes until the party has been issued with a final registration certificate.
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We trust that political actors and the general public will be guided accordingly.
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