Following reports of violence and disorder in various regions of the country, President-elect John Dramani Mahama made a nationwide appeal for calm and tolerance. Mahama asked residents to maintain composure and refrain from acts that could jeopardize Ghana’s institutions and democracy during a live broadcast on Tuesday night, December 10, …
Read More »President-elect John Mahama names transition team
In order to ensure a seamless transition of power from the outgoing government to his incoming administration, President-elect John Dramani Mahama has formally announced his Transition Team. The Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), which requires the formation of such a team to guarantee a smooth political transition, is in …
Read More »Police fire warning shots to disperse irate NDC youth at Ghana Gas head office
Police and soldiers have been sent to the Ghana Gas Company’s offices in Accra after a heated altercation amongst angry young people. The deployment coincides with claims that fights with security forces occurred when the supposed supporters tried to storm the premises. In an attempt to keep things under control …
Read More »NDC numbers didn’t change from 2020, ours dropped by 40%- Bawumia to NPP supporters
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate in the recently concluded election, has informed party supporters that their party was the one that handed the election to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking to party officials and supporters from the Korle Klottey constituency who had contacted him, …
Read More »EC directs Ablekuma North collation to resume
The Greater Accra Regional Collation Center will resume collation of the Ablekuma North results as directed by the Electoral Commission (EC). This ruling comes as emotions escalated after members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) gathered outside the building to protest alleged attempts to tamper with the election process. Candidates …
Read More »2024 Election: Transition begins tomorrow December 11
The outgoing president, Nana Akufo-Addo, called to congratulate Ghana’s president-elect, John Dramani Mahama, and the two agreed on an early transition, according to Mahama. Two days after he was confirmed as the 2024 election winner, Mahama claims that they have decided to assemble a joint transition team this week. “I …
Read More »We now have the numbers to remove the e-levy, betting tax, Covid levy – Ablakwa
The member of parliament for North Tongu in the Volta Region, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, expressed confidence in the vast majority of his party and promised to work toward removing high taxes and changing problematic parts of the constitution to better serve the people. “We have told Ghanaians what we are …
Read More »Alban Bagbin congratulates President elect John Mahama
President-elect John Dramani Mahama received heartfelt congratulations from Speaker of the House of Parliament Alban S. K. Bagbin for his resounding win in the election last Saturday. This comes after the announcement made by Mrs. Jean Mensah, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission and the returning officer for the presidential …
Read More »Irate NDC youth storm Forestry Commission office, loots many valuables
The Accra Forestry Commission storehouse in Achimota has reportedly been broken into by some persons, who took various important items with them. The National Democratic Congress (NDC)-branded shirts were worn by the attackers, who stormed the building early this morning while shouting, “Our government is now in power,” according to …
Read More »Transition process begins, Akufo-Addo invites President elect Mahama to Jubilee House
The transition process has begun with President-elect John Mahama receiving an official invitation from President Nana Akufo-Addo to meet with him at Jubilee House on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This comes after Electoral Commission Chair Jean Mensa announced the results of the 2024 presidential election. President Akufo-Addo congratulated the president-elect …
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