CODEO Preliminary Report On The 2023 District-Level Elections And Unit Committee Elections
This is a preliminary report in the aftermath of the District Level and Unit Committee Elections in Ghana on December 19, which was captured by the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO). Were the elections free, fair, and peaceful? Dive into the findings now. [embeddoc url=”https://cddgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CODEO-Preliminary-Report-on-the-DLE-2023_fnl-.pdf”]
CODEO deploys 420 observers for the District Level Elections
CODEO has mobilized some of its member organizations, previous CODEO election observers and selected civil society organizations to voluntarily observe the 2023 DLE. On Friday, 15 December 2023, CODEO trained selected observers on the legal framework for elections, the code of conduct for observers, and key procedures to observe at the polling stations. In addition, […]
The 2023 District-Level Elections
Analyzing variations in voter turnout in District-Level Elections in Ghana, we examine the intricacies of satisfaction with local government performance, perceptions of corruption in local governments, and more in our most recent blog post. There is still much that our local governments can do to alter the perceptions we have developed of them. We, the […]
CDD-Ghana forms a Media for Electoral Reform Forum (MERF) to advocate for transparent, credible, inclusive, and peaceful elections in Ghana
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), with funding from the European Union, have formed a media forum to champion electoral reforms that will improve integrity, transparency, and peaceful elections in Ghana. The MERF seeks to build the capacity of journalists and create platforms for media practitioners […]
Democracy In West Africa: Worrying signs, hopeful signals
On September 29, 2023, Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo said this “As all of us know, despite the considerable progress made by the community, in the areas of democracy, good governance and the rule of law since the early 1990s, which meant that, four (4) years ago, all fifteen (15) leaders of ECOWAS States were democratically elected, […]
The Rising Cost of Politics in Ghana: Are the Revelations from the NPP Flagbearer Race Worth Reflecting on, or It’s Politicking as Usual?
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates will be going to the polls to elect a flagbearer for the 2024 general elections. Many have analyzed the NPP candidates’ dynamics and chances. This blog, however, focuses on the interesting and sometimes wild revelations about vote buying and monetization of the process that have […]
How Is the Government Doing? It depends on how I voted and intend to vote
Elections, ideally, are about policy preferences. Electing a particular political party over another is assumed to mean that the winning party’s policies and programs are preferred. Once elected, voters expect successful delivery of those policies and programs. Even those who did not vote for the winning party have this expectation. What happens after elections, when […]
CDD-Ghana Embarks on Regional Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement as part of Silver Jubilee Celebration
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) turned 25 years on April 1, 2023. As part of its Silver Jubilee Anniversary, the Center is embarking on a Regional Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement activity to interact with its numerous stakeholders, and solicit their views on the Center’s work over the 25 years. [embeddoc url=”https://cddgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CDD-Ghana-Press-Release_-Regional-Outreach_25th-Anniversary-.pdf”]
Data for Governance Alliance confronts unconstitutional changes of government, calls for efforts to sustain democracy
The Afrobarometer-led EU project, Data For Governance Alliance (D4GA) held its second stakeholder convening in Accra to discuss democracy, governance, and human rights with West African civil society organizations and the African Union organs. The participants tackled unconstitutional change of government confronting Africa and proposed solutions. Participants also were given hands-on training on how to […]
CDD-Ghana urges EC to address outstanding issues surrounding electoral process
The Center for Democratic Development Ghana (CDD-Ghana) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to address long-standing issues surrounding the electoral process ahead of the 2024 elections, to safeguard its credibility. The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the CDD, Kojo Asante, explained that there is always tension when an incumbent political party seeks to […]
