The Interior Minister, Henry Quartey says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government was ready to hand over power peacefully to whoever wins the December 2024 presidential election. “The President has given me a marching order, and the order is to ensure that this year’s elections, before, during and after goes on peacefully, and that, by […]
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Bawumia outlines proposals to build robust mining sub-sector -It’s to bring reforms in industry
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined some proposals to build a robust small-scale mining sub-sector by bringing major reforms in the mining industry. He said his overall objective was to make the country a leading player in gold in Africa across several value chains. “Our overall goal is to build a robust small-scale mining […]
Jobs, youth empowerment my focus – Bawumia pledges as he kick-starts Election 2024 campaign
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has given an assurance that he will create the right environment for the private sector to create lots of jobs for the youth. He said by resolving fundamental challenges such as providing a unique national identification system, which had already begun, it would build the confidence of entrepreneurs to know […]
Election 2024: ‘Bawumia in pole position to take over from me as President’ – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed his confidence in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s potential to succeed him as president. Speaking at the national Eid celebration on Thursday, April 11, President Akufo-Addo emphasised Dr. Bawumia’s dedication and hard work, stating that he has earned his position and will be supported in his presidential aspirations after his […]
Voters’ registration May 7 to 27 – SALL included in exercise
All is set for this year’s voters’ registration exercise to be conducted across the country from May 7 to May 27, 2024. The exercise, slated for all 268 offices of the Electoral Commission (EC), including Santrofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, Likpe, (SALL) in the Guan Constituency in the Oti Region, ranks high among some pertinent issues to […]
Internet disruptions won’t endanger December polls – Joe Anokye
The Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye has provided assurance to the public that potential internet disruptions will not compromise the integrity of the December 7 elections. He attributed the disruptions to natural causes rather than any individual actions. Dr. Anokye emphasised that the government has no intentions of interfering with […]
Disruption in Internet services will not affect 2024 elections — EC
The process for declaration of both presidential and parliamentary elections results is done manually and, therefore, any disruption in internet services will not affect the 2024 general election, the Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Serebour Quaicoe has said. Dr Quaicoe has therefore allayed the fears and concerns expressed by some […]
Electoral Commission raises concerns over NDC’s drone deployment plans for elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised concerns over reports suggesting that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra region plans to employ drones during the forthcoming general election. The EC underscored that such actions would violate voters’ electoral privacy and breach established security protocols, and as such, they will not be permitted. […]
2024 Elections: Guarantor system back – Indelible ink remains
The Electoral Commission (EC) will now use the guarantor system as part of the voter registration process after abandoning the attempt to introduce a new Constitutional Instrument (CI) for the December 7, 2024 Elections. This means that the Ghana Card will not be the only document for establishing the eligibility of prospective voters who qualify […]
It’s John and Jane again
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has kept faith with Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Although Mr Mahama has scheduled to officially submit the name of the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast to the NDC’s Council of Elders […]
Mahama proposes exporting nurses to address unemployment
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has proposed a solution to address the issue of unemployment among health workers, particularly nurses, by exploring opportunities for their employment abroad. During his recent visit to the Savannah Region, Mahama discussed strategies to tackle unemployment among healthcare professionals, highlighting the importance of finding […]
I’ll keep my promises — Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured the public of his commitment to keep all the promises he has made to Ghanaians on the campaign trail when given the mandate to be President in the 2024 general election. Mr Mahama, who is the flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 […]