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Electoral Commission announces toll-free number for complaints

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Madam Jean Mensah - EC Chairperson

In a historic move, the Electoral Commission (EC) has introduced a toll-free number, 0800-324-324, for citizens to report any voting-related issues.

The commission assured the public that dedicated officials are on standby to address concerns promptly.

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Earlier this morning, during its first election press conference, the EC confirmed that all election materials had been deployed to polling stations ahead of the election, with all officials present. They also revealed that all BVD machines at polling stations are functioning properly.

The 2024 general elections are currently underway across 276 constituencies in the country, with 18.8 million people expected to vote.

This year’s election features thirteen presidential candidates, nine of whom represent political parties and four are independent candidates.

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Of the 18.8 million voters, 459,291 (4%) represent the voter population. The electorate is evenly split, with 48% male voters and 52% female voters. Youth participation is 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 utilised for the Special Voting exercises on December 2 and 5, 2024.

According to data from CODEO, the largest CSO monitoring the elections, 801 parliamentary candidates are vying for 276 seats, with 111 of them running as independents.

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Written by: Maame Adwoa A. Mensah

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Ghana’s Most Powerful CEO Is Also Its Quietest, Operating In Silence

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Africa’s next generation of business leaders may not all be household names. Some are choosing to build influence through innovation, disciplined execution, and long-term vision rather than public attention. Among them is Josiah Otoo-Mensah, the young CEO and co-founder of Luminex Logistics Ltd., a Ghana-based company working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, secure logistics, and enterprise data integration.

While many technology founders embrace the spotlight, He has deliberately remained a low-profile executive. His focus has been on building systems, developing technology, and creating an organization designed to solve some of the most complex logistical and information management challenges facing institutions.

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That philosophy is reflected in Luminex Logistics’ business model.

The company combines secure document logistics with AI-powered data solutions, positioning itself beyond the traditional definition of a courier service. Its logistics division focuses on handling sensitive deliveries that require exceptional accountability and confidentiality. These include passports, passport application documents, corporate records, legal documents, and other confidential materials for private organizations and public institutions. The company also coordinates the collection and distribution of packages arriving through Tema Harbour, streamlining last-mile delivery to verified recipients.

Security is not simply a feature of the business—it is central to its identity.

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As governments and businesses continue digitizing operations, the movement of sensitive information has become as critical as the movement of physical goods. Luminex Logistics aims to build trust by combining operational discipline with intelligent technology, creating delivery systems designed around traceability, accountability, and efficiency.

But logistics is only one side of the company’s broader ambition.

Its second pillar is an AI-driven data integration platform designed to address one of the biggest operational challenges facing modern organizations: fragmented information.

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Businesses, healthcare providers, and security organizations often store valuable data across disconnected systems. This fragmentation slows decision-making and reduces operational visibility.

Luminex Logistics is developing software intended to consolidate these data sources into a unified platform, enabling organizations to access information more efficiently and support informed strategic decisions.

The vision extends beyond software.

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It represents a broader belief that Africa’s future competitiveness will depend on intelligent infrastructure—systems capable of transforming information into actionable insight while maintaining security and operational reliability.

Those familiar with Josiah’s leadership describe an executive who prioritizes preparation over publicity. His management philosophy emphasizes building durable institutions, investing in technology, and focusing on long-term value creation rather than short-term recognition.

That approach has become increasingly rare in an entrepreneurial ecosystem often driven by visibility.

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Instead of building a personal brand first, he has concentrated on building a company.

For Ghana, where digital transformation continues to accelerate across public and private sectors, companies capable of integrating artificial intelligence with trusted operational execution could play an increasingly important role in the country’s economic development.

Whether through secure logistics or intelligent data infrastructure, Luminex Logistics reflects an ambition that reaches beyond transportation.

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It is an ambition to become part of the digital backbone supporting how organizations move information, make decisions, and operate in a data-driven future.

If successful, Josiah Otoo-Mensah’s legacy may not be defined by media appearances or conference stages. It may instead be measured by the infrastructure he helped build—systems that quietly power institutions, strengthen trust, and demonstrate how African innovation can solve African challenges while competing on a global stage.

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