The forthcoming elections in December should be held with integrity, fairness, and transparency, according to Ghana Bar Association (GBA) President Efua Ghartey. During her swearing-in ceremony with the newly appointed GBA executives, Mrs. Ghartey emphasized the vital role that lawyers play in maintaining democratic values during election seasons. “This election …

Dennis Owusu Ansah, 16, a recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduate who was scheduled to start school on Thursday, November 7, 2024, is allegedly killed by three teenage girls who are currently being held by the police. Witnesses report that the incident happened in Anloga, Ashanti Region, on Monday …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized his rival, John Dramani Mahama, for what he calls an antiquated strategy for economic expansion. He suggests that the NDC flagbearer’s resistance to digitalization renders him unsuited to lead in a technologically advanced world. On Sunday, …

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has declared intentions to implement a “Buy Ghana First” program to encourage regional economic development. He pointed out that if this strategy is implemented effectively, it will give young Ghanaians job prospects. He claims that the policy will guarantee …

A nationwide strike has been declared by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to begin on November 7 in response to the government’s tardiness in establishing a new pay scale. Assuming the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) would miss the deadline of October 31 to …

Claims that excessive ballots are being printed for the next general elections have been rejected by the Electoral Commission (EC). Samuel Tettey, the EC’s Deputy Chairman of Operations, stated that the commission has taken notice of the claim that more ballots were being printed. His comments come after the National …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo may be preparing for an NPP defeat in the December 7 elections, according to John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), indicating a growing acceptance of the ruling party’s deteriorating chances. Speaking to supporters on Monday, November 4, 2024, …

Former President John Mahama has demanded a halt to what he refers to as “the militarization of our elections,” in which security personnel and armed military personnel are stationed at collation centers and polling stations. He claimed that in order to keep the nation’s election process sane, the practice needed …

At Ntobroso in the Atwima Mponua Constituency, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the presidential candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), had a warm reception to start his 15-day tour of the Ashanti Region. To show their steadfast support for the NPP, thousands of fervent party members flocked to see Dr. …

The High Court in Accra convicted 47-year-old Burkinabe Boigouna Aloys guilty of murdering his German wife and their daughter in Kokrobitey, Accra, and sentenced him to life in prison. Following a lengthy trial, a seven-member jury unanimously found him guilty on two counts of murder, leading to his conviction. Sensing …