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The special voting exercise on Monday, December 2, 2024, provided a preview of the high-stakes atmosphere surrounding Ghana’s general elections, set for December 7. Conducted across 14 out of 16 regions, the exercise catered to security personnel, electoral officials, media representatives, and others who will play pivotal roles during the main election. While the majority of the process unfolded peacefully, several incidents of controversy and tension highlighted the challenges that could shape the broader election environment. Among those who participated in the early voting were prominent figures such as Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. Mensa cast her vote in the La-Dadekotopon constituency, while Dr. Dampare voted at the Tema Community 2 polling station. Their involvement underscored the significance of the exercise and set a tone of calm for much of the proceedings, which largely ran smoothly across numerous constituencies. However, Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency became the center of controversy after a heated incident involving incumbent MP Lydia Seyram Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and her National Democratic Congress (NDC) rival, John Dumelo. Alhassan was seen distributing food to prison officers waiting in line to vote at the Legon Police Station, an act Dumelo quickly condemned as an attempt at vote-buying. The incident sparked widespread public outrage and has since been referred to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, further raising concerns about vote-buying allegations and electoral integrity in the country. This was not the only incident of controversy. In the Odododiodio constituency, NDC candidate Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie accused NPP’s Abdul Manaf Sowah of distributing money to voters, a claim Sowah denied, explaining that the funds were intended for transportation purposes. In the Cape Coast North constituency, tensions also flared when NDC candidate Dr. Kwabena Mintah Nyarko accused NPP’s Ekow Ewusi of wearing party colors to a polling station, an accusation Ewusi dismissed, stating that his attire was not meant to signify party affiliation. Further complications arose as multiple reports emerged of voters attempting to photograph their ballots, raising concerns about ballot secrecy and the potential for electoral malpractice. Notably, in Walewale, a Ghana National Fire Service officer was arrested for attempting to take a photo of their ballot. These incidents prompted the Electoral Commission to take extra precautions to ensure that such practices do not disrupt the integrity of the election process. While there were tensions, some constituencies saw more peaceful proceedings. In Ledzokuku, both NPP and NDC supporters celebrated post-voting, showing optimism despite the absence of official results. In contrast, the Bawku constituency, which has faced unrest in previous elections, experienced a relatively calm special voting exercise, providing some hope for a peaceful process in traditionally volatile areas. Due to logistical issues, special voting for the Eastern and Western regions has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 5. The Electoral Commission’s decision to recall and verify ballot papers in these regions underscores its commitment to transparency and accuracy, key factors in maintaining public trust. The December 2 special voting exercise has offered valuable lessons for the Electoral Commission, security agencies, and other stakeholders involved in the upcoming election. The incidents underscore the need for strict adherence to electoral laws, enhanced security, and rigorous monitoring to ensure that the December 7 elections are fair and credible. With tensions running high, the Electoral Commission, security forces, and political candidates have all pledged to uphold the integrity of the electoral process, reinforcing the democratic resilience of Ghana as it heads toward its crucial general elections.New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Aaron Rodgers “absolutely” will remain the team's starting quarterback and start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Rodgers, who turns 41 next Monday, has been hampered at times during the Jets' 3-8 start by various injuries to his left leg, including a sore knee, sprained ankle and balky hamstring. Ulbrich said Monday the quarterback came back from the team's bye-week break ready to go. “All I can say, and you'd have to ask Aaron if he's fully healthy, but he's better off today than he's been as of late,” Ulbrich said. "So he's definitely feeling healthier than he has probably for the past month. A healthy Aaron Rodgers is the Aaron Rodgers we all love. “So, I'm excited about what that looks like.” NFL Network reported on Sunday that Rodgers, who missed all but four snaps last season with a torn left Achilles tendon, has declined having medical scans on his injured leg so he can continue to play. GM: The New York Jets are turning to one of their former general managers to help them find their next GM and head coach. The franchise announced Monday that The 33rd Team, a football media, analytics and consulting group founded by former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, will assist team owner Woody Johnson in the searches. Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman, former GM of the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings, will be The 33rd Team's primary representatives in helping find replacements for former coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The NFL removed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to participate in practice and play in the team’s games. Peppers missed seven games since being placed on the list on Oct. 9 after he was arrested and charged with shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her. The league said its review is ongoing and is not affected by the change in Peppers’ roster status. Braintree, Massachusetts, police said they were called to a home for an altercation between two people on Oct. 7, and a woman told them Peppers choked her. Police said they found at the home a clear plastic bag containing a white powder, which later tested positive for cocaine. Peppers, 29, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a Class “B” substance believed to be cocaine. At a court appearance last week a trial date was set for Jan. 22. HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the rest of the season with a broken collarbone, coach Antonio Pierce said Monday. Minshew was injured with 3:12 left in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. Pierce will have to decide whether Aidan O'Connell or Desmond Ridder will start Friday's game at Kansas City. The Raiders, who have lost seven consecutive games to fall to 2-9, could use a spark. Minshew's grip on the starting job was tenuous even before he was injured. He threw 10 interceptions to just nine touchdown passes this season and Minshew also lost four fumbles. 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ZAGREB (Reuters) -Borussia Dortmund eased past hosts Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday to stay firmly on course for a top-eight finish and automatic qualification to the knockout stage. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens fired last year’s finalists into a deserved lead in the 41st minute before the unmarked Ramy Bensebaini headed in their second goal in the 56th. Forward Serhou Guirassy, back after a short illness, also got on the scoresheet in the 90th, slotting in after coming on as a substitute. The Ruhr valley club, who also hit the woodwork twice, have now won four of their five matches in the competition despite struggling on the road in the Bundesliga this season with no away wins. They are now on 12 points in fourth place of the new-format Champions League with three games left. Dinamo are on seven points in 23rd. The top eight teams automatically qualify for the knockout stage while the next 16 teams go into qualification playoffs. It was one-way traffic from the start with Dortmund controlling possession and hitting the woodwork through Bensebaini’s looping header and Donyell Malen’s effort a little later. The Dutch forward then saw Dinamo keeper Danijel Zagorac spectacularly stop his point-blank header in the 41st, seconds before the ball landed with Bynoe-Gittens who shook off two defenders and unleashed an unstoppable shot past the keeper. Bensebaini then did it better himself, heading in a corner after being left with far too much space in the box. Dinamo’s Zagorac had to come to the rescue again in the 65th, palming a deflected Malen shot wide. Zagorac could do nothing in the final minute of the game when Guirassy broke clear and pounced on a deflected pass to slot in through the keeper’s legs. (Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; editing by Clare Fallon) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibilty for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Russia shares lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 2.00%