1. OVERVIEW This statement is offered by a delegation organized jointly by the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). The delegation visited Ghana from August 8 to 12, 2016. The purpose of the mission was to support Ghana\'s efforts to conduct peaceful and credible elections in 2016. The delegation\'s specific goals were to:

The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) deployed an international delegation to Ghana from August 8 - 12, 2016. The purpose of the mission was to assess preparations for the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections and support Ghana\'s efforts to conduct peaceful and credible polls.

A 27-year old man who was set to wed Saturday has crashed to death in a motorbike accident at Prestea in the Western Region.

Washington, DC - The results in Ghana\'s presidential election on December 7 could be very close and President Obama should demonstrate his support for a peaceful and transparent process

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has departed the country on a three-leg foreign tour that ends December 6, an Executive Mansion release has said.

Seven political parties in Ghana have signed a peace accord, pledging to ensure a free, fair and credible ballot.

The Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Madam Dela Sowah, has reiterated government\'s commitment to ensuring that Persons with Disability (PWDs) are given the necessary attention to make them fully integrated into society.

The judgment of Mrs Henrieta Abban, Appeal Court Justice, acting as High Court Judge in the trial of Mr Tsatsu Tsikata in which Mr Tsiakata was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment in June 2008, has been set aside.

A two-day workshop on strategic approaches to evidence for information support staff of parliament has ended in Accra.

Government is committed to direct engagement with development partners on the management of urban development and planning towards a future urban growth that responds to the needs of the urban poor.

Ghanaian goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has promised to help Mainland Premier League giants Simba win laurels after completing switch to the Msimbazi Street side.

Interim coach Desiree Ellis and her national senior women\'s football team have one last chance to come back with a medal from the 2016 CAF African Women\'s Cup of Nations.

It\'s not uncommon in Ghana for presidential aspirants to buy electoral ballots. But as the country heads to the polls next Wednesday some Ghanaians are demanding money for votes despite a campaign to stop the practise.