John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been urged by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to make clear his position on the battle against galamsey, or illicit mining. Mahama was criticized by Akufo-Addo for making what he called confusing and conflicting remarks on the …
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All identified anomalies have been corrected – Jean Mensa assures Ghanaians
In order to ensure a legitimate and accurate roll ahead of the next general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has declared that all anomalies in the 2024 Provisional Voter Register have been successfully resolved. This promise comes after the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the major opposition party, expressed concerns about …
Read More »Afenyo-Markin files injunction at Supreme Court over seat declaration brouhaha
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the leader of the majority, declared that he had petitioned the Supreme Court for an injunction against the minority’s attempts to declare the seats of independent candidates vacant. This comes after former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu declared that his party would use Article 97(1)(g) of the Constitution, which …
Read More »A/R: Mentally-challenged man kills brother
According to reports, a sibling in Kwamo, Ashanti, Ghana, murdered a seven-year-old kid. The catastrophe happened on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in the afternoon. It is believed that the accused is mentally ill. The accused, Samuel, was arrested for trying to kill someone but was subsequently freed because of his …
Read More »Former Minority Leader petitions Speaker of Parliament to declare 4 seats vacant
Haruna Iddrisu, the Tamale South MP, has petitioned Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of the House, to declare four seats in the House vacant. Agona West, Suhum, Amenfi Central, and Fomena are the constituencies that are impacted. On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and Effutu MP, …
Read More »EC to begin re-exhibition of Provisional Voters Register online from October 15 to 19
The online re-exhibition of the 2024 Provisional Voter Register has begun, according to the Electoral Commission (EC), giving registered voters the opportunity to confirm their information in advance of the general elections. The re-exhibition exercise is scheduled to occur between Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and Sunday, October 19, 2024. As …
Read More »EC releases ballot statistics for 2024 election
The ballot statistics for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections have been released by the Electoral Commission (EC). The EC said in a statement on Monday, October 14, 2024, that the ballot statistics will direct the ballot printing process before to the general elections. The Commission emphasized that in order …
Read More »FUSSAG and SSA-UoG suspend strike
The strike action has been suspended by the National Executive Councils (NEC) of the Federation of University Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG) and the Senior Staff Association, Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) from Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This is what came out of an emergency meeting that was convened on …
Read More »Galamsey Fight: “We need to develop alternative industries to support the youth”- Cardinal Turkson
His Eminence Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences, Vatican, Rome, has stated that poverty is the reason why many individuals engage in illicit small-scale mining (Galamsey). Therefore, he has tasked the Ghanaian government with finding alternative employment for those involved in illicit …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu challenges MPs contesting 2024 elections as Independent candidates
Haruna Iddrisu, the former minority leader, has declared that his party plans to utilize Article 97 (1)(g) of the constitution to force members of the majority party to vacate from their positions. This follows the announcement by these four members that they will run as independents for reelection. In accordance …
Read More »Over 1 million basic school children have no furniture – Mahama
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been criticized by former President John Dramani Mahama for failing to address the severe lack of tables and equipment in Upper West Region schools. In his comments, Mahama makes the case that the Vice President is ignoring a significant problem, highlighting the sharp difference …
Read More »Akufo-Addo begins two-day campaign tour of Savannah, Northern and North East regions
President Akufo-Addo begins a tour to the Savannah, Northern, and North-East regions to commission projects and rally support for the National Patriotic Party. Monday, October 14, 2024, marked the start of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s two-day tour of the Savannah, Northern, and North-East regions. This tour is intended to …
Read More »Ghana need an experienced hand not a trial and error – Mahama jabs Bawumia
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, stated that the youth of Ghana do not have the luxury of what he called “trial and error” in the next elections on December 7. The former president said the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) hasn’t done well in …
Read More »NDC launches “Operation looking for the Umbrella” campaign to avoid ‘skirt and blouse’
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), the main opposition, today launched “Operation Looking For The Umbrella,” a voter education program designed to make sure that voters who support John Dramani Mahama and all NDC parliamentary candidates have an easy time casting ballots on December 7. The exhortation for voters to abstain …
Read More »Moody’s upgrades Ghana’s rating to “Caa2”
Ghana’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings have been improved by international credit rating agency Moody’s to “Caa2” from “Caa3” and “Ca,” respectively. The upgrading is attributed to comprehensive debt treatment that has greatly reduced the government’s financial responsibilities. Ghana was upgraded by Moody’s on Friday, October 11. Additionally, …
Read More »“Any person who votes for NPP in this election is voting for impunity” – Mahama
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has urged Ghanaians to cast a large number of ballots against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the next general election on December 7 in opposition to what he claims is the reckless waste of public funds. During his three-day campaign …
Read More »Galamsey Fight: Government withdraws controversial L.I 2462
Parliament has been presented with a revocation instrument by the government on the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) (Revocation) Instrument. L. I. 2462, which set rules for mining in areas of preservation. When Organized Labour announced that it was going to go on strike over the detrimental effects of …
Read More »DRIP machines show Bawumia’s dedication to improving the lives of Ghanaians – Napo
Dr. Opoku Prempeh (Napo) inaugurated the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) in Afram Plains North as part of the campaign tour, demonstrating the NPP’s dedication to economic development and infrastructure. He urged people to support NPP presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in order to sustain the country’s and the region’s …
Read More »EC meets diplomatic community on revised provisional voter register for election 2024
A cross-section of the diplomatic community met with the Electoral Commission (EC) to discuss the updated provisional voter register in advance of the polls on December 7. The EC used the conference as a chance to brief participants on a range of election-related issues, such as materials, EC’s redress processes, …
Read More »Election Watch Ghana’s convener petitions OSP over alleged bribery during IPAC meeting
Election Watch Ghana’s convenor, Mark Ewusi, has asked the Office of the Special Prosecutor to look into claims of bribery from the Election Commission’s October 1 Inter Party Advisory Committee meeting with political parties. Mark, who is also the People’s National Convention (PNC) National Youth Organizer, claims that just minutes …
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