Ghana's Electoral Commission faces legal challenge over including deceased candidate on ballot.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor and Percival Kofi Akpaloo argue the Electoral Commission's (EC) decision to include late candidate Akua Donkor on Ghana's 2024 presidential ballot is unconstitutional, saying it could mislead voters. The EC, facing cost and logistical issues, decided to leave Donkor's name on the ballot but will annul any votes cast for her. The commission aims to educate the public to prevent invalid votes.

November 16, 2024
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