The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has attributed the party’s loss in the 2024 general elections to internal divisions that weakened its campaign and compromised unity. The NPP’s attempt to “break the eight” and secure a consecutive term in power ended in disappointment, with the party losing the presidency […]
The spokesperson for the incoming government’s transition team, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has expressed serious concerns following the transition team’s first day of work. Among the key issues raised were last-minute recruitments and a significant payment of GH₵240 million to an entity that conducted business with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Mr. Kwakye Ofosu revealed […]
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has pledged to review and adjust Ghana’s existing agreements with development partners to align with the country’s current needs and aspirations. Speaking during a courtesy call by the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Charles Abani, Mr Mahama emphasised the importance of creating partnerships that reflected the realities of today and the vision […]
In a historic moment for Ghana, President Nana Akufo-Addo has lauded the election of the nation’s first female Vice President as a remarkable achievement. During a meeting with President-elect John Mahama and his team at the seat of government, Akufo-Addo said this is a milestone worth nationwide celebration. “For the first time in our nation’s […]
President Akufo-Addo says he is committed to ensuring that President-elect John Mahama experiences a seamless transition into office. According to him, it is imperative that this process is undertaken in a manner that protects the interests of Ghanaians. He said this ahead of a meeting at the Jubilee House on Wednesday bordering on the inauguration […]
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the special aide to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama, says she expects the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, to resign. Madam Mogtari says the current Commission, which is heavily partisan, needs a complete reset to restore integrity and credibility. Speaking on Channel One Television, Joyce Bawah Mogtari said the violence recorded […]
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has strongly condemned the wave of violence and unrest that has marred the aftermath of the 2024 general elections. In a statement signed by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Conference, the bishops decried the chaos that has disrupted peace, resulted in the loss of lives, and widened […]
The Vice President-elect, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed her commitment to inclusivity and empowerment. Speaking after the party’s presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, was declared the winner in the 2024 elections, she vowed to pave the way for others to succeed in her groundbreaking role. She stated that her historic election as the first female […]
President-elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the outgoing President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has called to congratulate him, and the two have agreed on an early transition. According to Mahama, they have decided to form a joint transition team this week, just two days after his confirmation as the winner of the 2024 polls. […]
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiahas expressed concern over what he described as “lawlessness and thuggery” being perpetrated by some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the announcement of election results. In a statement issued on December 9, Dr Bawumia called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to demonstrate statesmanship by reining in his supporters […]
Some angry youth suspected to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) invaded the office of the Metro Mass Transport yard at Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region on Monday, December 9. One of the drivers, George K. Abu, told Joy News’ Collins Frimpong that the individuals arrived at the yard around 8 am […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders Chair for South Africa, Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has shared his views on the significance of the NDC’s win over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the just-ended 2024 elections. He emphasized that the win puts pressure on the assumed winner, John Mahama, highlighting the need to fulfill […]
