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Ghana Decides: Residents of Anomabo Ready to Cast their vote

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The long-awaited day is finally here—7th December 2024. Thousands of Ghanaians from all walks of life across the country are eager to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the presidential and parliamentary elections. This year’s elections hold great significance for various reasons and marks a pivotal moment in our democracy.

Characteristic of Ghana’s elections, queues started forming quite early with voters hoping to be able to cast their votes. As early as 5:00 AM, the town of Anomabo in the Mfantseman constituency was alive with energy. Some Electoral Commission (EC) officials, party agents, and eager voters were already present. The EC officials and party agents were busy at their posts, ensuring everything was in place for a smooth and credible voting process while the voters had already started forming queues, eager to cast their votes.

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As this critical exercise unfolds, all Ghanaians are urged to vote responsibly and maintain the nation’s well-earned reputation for peaceful elections. Visit your polling station, join the queue, and cast your vote with calm and confidence.

Background information
The 2024 general elections are ongoing across 276 constituencies in the country, with 18.8 million people expected to vote.
The 2024 election has thirteen presidential candidates, with nine of them representing political parties and four being independent candidates.
Of the 18.8 million voters, 459,291 represent 4% of the voter population. 48% of the voters are male, while the female population makes up 52%. The role of the youth in the elections will be significant as they make up 55% of the voter population.
A total of 40,976 polling centres will be used for the 2024 elections, with 328 already used for the Special Voting exercises that took place on Monday, December 2, and Thursday, December 5, 2024.
According to data published by CODEO, the largest CSO in elections, the 2024 elections will feature 801 parliamentary candidates vying for the 276 seats.
Of the 13 presidential candidates, four are independent, while nine represent political parties. This means that the elections will have nine political parties contesting.
In the parliamentary elections, there are 111 candidates contesting as independents.

Written by: Maame Adwoa A. Mensah

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Elkanah Frederick Ayittey Embarks on Constituency-Wide Religious Engagement Tour Ahead of 2028 Assin North Bid

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Assin North stands at a critical point in its development journey, and the time has come for a leadership approach that prioritizes unity, inclusion, and the needs of the people. It is with this vision that Elkanah Frederick Ayittey, an aspiring Independent Parliamentary Candidate for the Assin North Constituency in the 2028 general elections, is stepping forward to engage directly with the people and work collectively towards a brighter future for the constituency.

As part of his commitment to grassroots leadership and community engagement, Mr. Ayittey is embarking on a constituency-wide tour of churches and Muslim communities beginning on 6th June 2026. The tour is designed to create meaningful conversations with religious leaders and their congregations, providing a platform for residents to share their concerns, aspirations, and ideas for the development of Assin North. The exercise will continue until every religious body within the constituency has been visited, reinforcing his belief that every voice matters and every community deserves to be heard.

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Elkanah Frederick Ayittey believes that true leadership begins with listening. His campaign is built on the principles of respect, service, transparency, accountability, and inclusive development. By engaging religious institutions, community leaders, youth groups, women, farmers, traders, and other stakeholders, he seeks to foster a spirit of cooperation and collective responsibility in addressing the challenges facing the constituency.

His vision for Assin North is centered on creating quality employment opportunities for young people, improving educational and healthcare infrastructure, enhancing road networks, supporting agricultural growth, and promoting peace and social cohesion. He is committed to pursuing practical solutions that will improve living standards and create opportunities for every resident to thrive.

More than a political ambition, this movement represents a shared commitment to the future of Assin North. It is a call for unity among all citizens regardless of political affiliation, religious background, or social status. Through dialogue, collaboration, and people-centered leadership, Frederick Ayittey aims to help build a constituency where development is inclusive, opportunities are accessible, and every resident has a stake in progress.

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With the conviction that Assin North’s greatest strength lies in its people, Mr. Ayittey invites all residents to join him on this journey of transformation. Together, through mutual respect, collective effort, and a shared vision, Assin North can become a stronger, more united, and more prosperous constituency for present and future generations.

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