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. […]
Category: Politics
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 […]
Stop politicising National Cathedral project; find a better campaign message – Ahiagbah to NDC
The Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has asked the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to refrain from politicising the National Cathedral project. Rather than engaging in political rhetoric, he urged the NDC to focus on crafting a campaign message that resonates with the Ghanaian populace in preparation for the […]
I’m committed to partner Mahama; ready to serve Ghana with integrity – Naana Opoku-Agyemang
Former Minister of Education, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed her readiness and commitment to collaborate with the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Party (NDC), John Mahama in the upcoming general elections. Prof Opoku-Agyemang stated that she considers the confidence placed in her with utmost seriousness and is dedicated to serving the people of […]
John Kumah was a Ghanaian patriot par excellence – President Akufo-Addo mourns
President Akufo-Addo has described the late Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, as a Ghanaian patriot par excellence. For him, Dr Kumah’s “unwavering dedication to service, his tireless commitment to the betterment of our nation, and his profound passion for uplifting the lives of the people of Ejisu and Ghana were evident to all […]
“We should be looking forward to better times” – Prez. Akufo-Addo in 67th Independence Day speech
In his address commemorating Ghana’s 67th Independence Day today in Koforidua, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo stated Ghana’s resilience in navigating through challenging economic circumstances. Reflecting on the nation’s journey, President Akufo-Addo stressed the significance of upholding and transmitting cherished national values across generations. He underscored the necessity of collective pride in Ghanaian identity and […]
Parliament yet to send LGBTQ+ bill to President for assent – Majority Leader reveals
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says Parliament has not yet completed the process of “tidying up” the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021 before sending it to the Presidency for assent. He said the bill went through several amendments and it had to be tidied up before being transmitted to the President. Soon […]
Election 2024:EC releases calendar
The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season. This will be followed by the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper on September 23, 2024, and the parliamentary balloting on […]
Mahama promises to include Private Schools in Free SHS
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has emphasised the importance of private schools as partners with the government in providing quality education for Ghanaian children. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 annual week celebration of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools, Mr Mahama applauded the significant contributions of […]
ECG re-connects Parliament after settling part of GH₵23m debt
Parliament has been reconnected to the national grid after the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) task force disconnected the Legislature. The development was over the House’s GH₵23 million debt owed the distribution company. The chamber of Parliament was plunged into darkness, as well as the MPs’ offices, resulting in staff and members being stuck in […]
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 […]
SONA reflects country’s condition — Experts
The Executive Director of the Democracy Project, a political think tank, Dr John Osae-Kwapong, has described President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s message in the State of the Nation Address as a true reflection of things in the country. “For example, he duly acknowledged the difficult decision to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for […]