Politics
Jean Mensah Under Pressure To Justify ‘Suspicious’ 2020 Presidential Polls Result
Pressure is being mounted on Electoral Commission chair, Jean Mensah to provide justification for the Presidential results of the 2020 polls she declared last Wednesday December 9.
A research institution named Research and Grant Institute of Ghana (REGIG) insist the results is suspicious, particularly, after the commission itself admitted to giving out wrong figures during the declaration.
“As researchers and data scientists, we are particular about the validity and reliability of the methodology used to obtain data. As we will be using the data for research purposes, it is extremely important we know the data curation process, as well as steps taken to rectify data anomalies. We call on the EC to take steps to provide answers to the pressing issues contained in this press release as we work together to strengthen our democratic institutions with data and science.”
REGIG further questioned the credibility of the results demanding answers to some questions asked.
a. What accounted for the gross computational error in the results declared by the EC on the 9th of December, 2020?
b. Was the result computed manually or an automated statistical software was used? If statistical software was used, what software was used and what could have contributed to such anomalies? If manual computation was used, how was it done and by who?
c. Did the EC audit or verify the accuracy of the results prior to the declaration? How much due diligence was undertaken and by who?
d. When did the EC notice the anomaly? Was it before, during and after the declaration of the result? How did the anomaly come to the attention to the EC? Was it an internal check or external prompt?
e. What were the reasons behind or factors that contributed to some candidates recording an increase in votes whereas for others, there was a decrease in the number of valid votes obtained in the revised results released by the EC on 10th December 2020?
f. What is the integrity of the supposed revised presidential results for advancing statistical discourses relating to the 2020 presidential election in Ghana published by the EC on 10th December 2020? What processes were adopted in revising the results?
Election 2020
Just In: Mahama Files New Motion At The Supreme Court Asking EC Chair To Admit To Errors In Her Declaration
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer in the 2020 election, John Mahama, has filed a motion at the Supreme Court asking that EC Chairperson admits she made errors during her declaration of election results.
The facts relate to Jean Mensa’s the declaration of results on December 9.
Mr Mahama wants the EC Chairperson to admit that she did declare the results on December 9 which was broadcast live on radio, television and online platforms.
The former President who lost the December 7, polls is at the apex court seeking to set the results aside.
The court is due to hear the matter on Tuesday, January 19, 2020.
Mr Mahama wants the Apex court to direct the EC Chairperson to admit to certain facts.
He also wants the EC Chairperson Jean Mensa to admit that she has since not made any other declaration of results.
He further wants the EC Chairperson to admit that the figures and percentages announced by her during this declaration if collated will come to 100.3% instead of 100%.
He finally wants the EC Chairperson to admit that the subsequent correction of results in statements issued by the EC is different from what candidates obtained as captured in the summary of results sheets published by the EC.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Politics
I Wanted To Force A Rerun – Carlos Brags As He Celebrates His Snatching Of Ballot Papers With His Constituents
Carlos Ahenkorah, the honourable MP for Tema West who came under intense public scrutiny for his ballot paper snatching incident on the floor of parliament during the inauguration of the 8th parliament, has justified it by claiming he wanted to cause a rerun.
He explained his absurd action in the video saying: “We were confident that we had already won because we knew we had 138 votes in the House. I was praying that our votes would be counted first and then when they did, we noticed that we only got 136 votes.
“I realized immediately that this was not good for us because it became evident that the NDC knew what they were about – they had connived with some people from our side to betray us.”
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Politics
We’ll Counter Any Attempt By The NDC To Frustrate Akufo-Addo – Sam Pyne Warns
Ashanti Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sam Pyne has indicated that the party will resist every attempt by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC to frustrate the second term of President Akufo-Addo.
Sam Pyne, who, like several others suspect that the NDC could use their advantage of having Alban Bagbin as Speaker of Parliament to frustrate Akufo-Addo’s second term in office has warned the NPP will be having none of that.
Meanwhile Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has assured that he’ll be neutral in the house, adding that he’s no speaker for either NPP or NDC.
“Hon Members, I intend to live by the Oath I swore on the occasion of my election to this office, to respect, obey and abide by the will of the House. I am fully committed to being fair and impartial. But I am also fully committed to being firm. Members must also in reciprocity, respect and abide by my rulings and instructions. When in disagreement, the Standing Orders of the House, has the answer. I will apply the authority of the House as symbolized by the Mace, to protect and defend the prerogatives, privileges and immunities of Parliament, members and staff as provided under the laws of the country”, Bagbin said.
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