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Supporting the Electoral Process in Ghana, Results of the 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections , 7 December 1996
This report begins with an announcement from The Great Alliance, a political grouping formed by the New Patriotic Party and the People’s Convention party. The announcement critiques the 1996 general elections in Ghana and discusses the successes and problems with the election. The report details 19 reasons why the elections were flawed and rigged, most stemming from the relationship between the NDC (ruling party) and the Central Election Committee. The report finishes by displaying the parliamentary election winners by region and party.
December 31, 1996
Election Material
Ballot
Ghana Presidential Ballot 1996
Ballot used in the 7 December 1996 Presidential election held in Ghana. Main candidates in the election were Jerry RAWLINGS, John KUFUOR, and Edward MAHAMA.
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Report/Paper
Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, 7th December 1996: STEP Project Election Briefing Papers
This paper provides a brief overview of the run-up to the December 1996 elections in Ghana. This document provides background information about the political developments that took place in the year prior to the election and their effect on election administration. The report serves as an educational tool for observers and workers in Ghana for the election.
October 31, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote 96 (banner)
Funded by USAID and IFES, this 1996 Ghanaian political campaign banner reads “VOTE 96” and includes Ghanaian slogans in preparation for the upcoming December 7th, 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Ghana Needs Your Vote (banner)
Funded by USAID and IFES, this 1996 Ghanaian political campaign banner reads “Ghana Needs Your Vote” with the date of the presidential and parliamentary elections, December 7th, 1996.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Guyana
The Constitution of the Republic of Guyana to include the first twelve constitutional amendments (1996).
Publication
Report/Paper
Report on the First Advisory Board Meeting of the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA), July 29-30 1999
July 31, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
A Guide to the Voter
In preparation for the December 7th, 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana, the Electoral Commission of Ghana published “A Guide to the Voter.” This guide provided Ghanaian citizens with complete voter registration information, further information on the election process and an overview of election workers. The purpose of this guide is to educate the public and contribute towards a peaceful, free, and fair election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote 96 (poster)
Funded by USAID and IFES, this 1996 Ghanaian political campaign banner reads “VOTE 96” and includes Ghanaian slogans in preparation for the upcoming December 7th, 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections. Also provided are the hours in which Ghanaians may vote on that day.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voter Awareness Guide
The 1996 “Voter Awareness Guide” is written to inform voter educators on procedures they will have to undertake before the upcoming 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December. Instructions include details on the Voter Educator Outreach Programme, timelines and requirements of presentations on the importance of voting and the meaning of political posters. Also included is a question and brief answer section on general facts regarding the December elections.