2018 Limited Voter Registration Exercise: CODEO Commends EC, but calls for improvement in I.T. Infrastructure
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) deployed its members to observe the limited registration exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) in preparation towards the creation of six (6) new regions proposed by the government. The exercise, which commenced on Sunday, September 16, 2018 and ends today, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, took place in […]
CODEO Mourns Justice V.C.R.A.C Crabbe
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has learnt, with deep sorrow, the passing of its Co-Chair, Justice V.C.R.A.C. Crabbe, whose death occurred this morning, September 7, 2018 after a short illness. CODEO expresses its deepest condolences to his family on this loss. Indeed, the entire people of Ghana have lost an illustrious son. Click […]
CODEO congratulates newly sworn-in Electoral Commission Members and urges them to work with integrity
The Coalition of the Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) congratulates the newly sworn-in Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa; Deputy Chairpersons, Mr. Samuel Tettey and Dr. Bossman Eric Asare; and Member, Mrs. Adwoa Asuama Abrefa as members of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC). As they assume office, CODEO expects that the Commissioners will provide the needed leadership, […]
Protect the integrity of the EC, ensure broad-based approach in the appointment of new commissioners – CODEO to President and Council of State
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has followed, with keen interest, public reaction following the announcement by the Office of the President on June 28, 2018 that the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Mrs Charlotte Osei, and her two deputies, Mr. Amadu Sulley and Mrs. Georgina Opoku Amankwah, had been removed from office. CODEO notes […]
CODEO Statement on the Sentencing of 13 Accused Delta Force Members
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) is deeply dismayed by the outcome of the investigations and judicial proceedings involving thirteen members of the ‘Delta Force’, a vigilante group associated with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The sentencing follows a case of the group’s assault on the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, and the attendant […]
CODEO Aims to Curb Political Party Vigilantism
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) will wrap up its nationwide engagements on political party vigilantism on August 23, 2017.The Coalition has so far engaged stakeholders in nine regions of the country with the last engagement taking place in Greater Accra Region tomorrow. This series of public engagements are part of CODEO’s post-2016 election […]
CODEOs nationwide confab on political vigilantism to climax in Accra on August 23
CODEOs nationwide engagement on political party vigilantism will climaxed in Accra with the last engagement on Wednesday August 23, 2017. The team have so far been to nine regional capitals where very fruitful engagements and insights shared by our various stakeholders. CODEO have also released nine statements so far, capturing the concerns and solutions to […]
Expression of Interest (EoI): Civil Society Coalition and Election 2016 Support Activities End of Project Evaluation
REQUEST FOR AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION CONSULTANT/EXPERT In the run-up to the 2016 presidential and general election of members of parliament, a coalition of civil society organizations implemented four sets of interventions as part of its contribution to credible and peaceful elections during the 2016 general elections. The interventions had the overall goal of contributing to […]
The Menace of Political Party Vigilantism: Reflections from Sunyani
CODEO today, climaxed its ninth regional engagement in the nationwide confab on political party vigilantism in the Brong-Ahafo region with a formal statement via a press conference. The presser allowed CODEO to relay the reflections of various stakeholders (The Security, the clergy, traditional leaders, political parties, the media, the regional peace council, the regional bar […]
The Menace of Political Party Vigilantism: Reflections from Kumasi
CODEOs nationwide Round Table Discussions on the menace of political party vigilantism made a stop in the Ashanti regional capital of Kumasi. After deliberations with stakeholders, a press confab was held to tease out the issues as expressed. Our stakeholders at the Kumasi confab suggested that 1. The independence of the IGP should be safeguarded […]