Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) side have said they are remaining steadfast in the commitment to upholding the constitution and serving the interests of the Ghanaian people. In a statement reacting to the Speaker’s ruling on Thursday that declared the seats of four MPs vacant with 50 days to Election 2024, […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four seats vacant has attracted criticisms from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislators. Effutu MP and now Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has described the ruling as biased. According to him, it is a conspiracy between Speaker Bagbin and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to give the latter […]
Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, has raised concerns over Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s recent decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. According to him, this ruling sets a dangerous precedent that could discourage MPs from planning their political futures due to fears of punitive measures. In a Facebook post on […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to give Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the mandate in the upcoming elections to consolidate the significant gains made by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) administration over the past years. He highlighted the progress achieved under the NPP’s administration, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, education, health care and […]
The certified voters register for the December 2024 elections will be ready in the first week of next month, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced. The EC also plans to commence the printing of the ballot papers for the elections from tomorrow. The Chairperson of the EC, Jean Adukwei Mensa, who announced this at an […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has challenged former President John Dramani Mahama to engage in a debate with Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, questioning why Mahama seems reluctant to do so. During a recent tour of the Northern Region, President Akufo-Addo praised Dr Bawumia as a clear-minded individual who is capable and trustworthy, emphasising that […]
Parliament is set to commence the fifth meeting of its fourth session today, October 15, 2024, at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre. The relocation to this temporary venue is due to ongoing renovation works in Parliament’s main chamber, which has been the traditional site for parliamentary sittings. The change in venue was […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) will start its online exhibition of the provisional voters’ register, beginning today, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and running until Saturday, October 19, 2024. In a statement, the EC encouraged voters to verify their details through the shortcode *711*51#, free of charge. This exercise is part of the Commission’s efforts to clean […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) will re-exhibit the Provisional Voter’s Register (PVR) from October 14 to 19, 2024. This decision follows a meeting held with political parties and other stakeholders on October 1, 2024, under the auspices of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). The EC emphasised that this exercise is part of its commitment to ensuring […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will hold another Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. This was revealed in a press release issued by the commission on Monday, October 14. The meeting is expected to bring together key stakeholders in the electoral process to discuss important matters ahead of […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has responded to claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 general elections. The EC clarified that it has not yet begun the printing process, countering the NDC’s concerns. However, the Commission noted that preparations are underway. In a statement issued […]
Government has expressed surprise at the decision of Organised Labour to go ahead with an industrial action on October 10, 2024, in protest of the ongoing illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the country. This comes after a high-level meeting between President Akufo-Addo and Organised Labour on October 3, 2024, at the Jubilee House, where key […]
