The Electoral Commission has cleared 13 candidates for the 2024 presidential election. They are nine candidates contesting on the ticket of political parties and four independent candidates in the race. Notable among the 11 aspirants who have been disqualified are the People’s National Convention’s (PNC), Bernard Mornah, Janet Nabla, an independent aspirant and Kofi Asamoah […]
The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized that building a united Ghana with equal opportunities for all Ghanaians remains his top priority if elected President. During a courtesy call on the Chief of the Ashaiman Ewe Community and his elders, as part of his campaign tour […]
A Deputy General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its planned nationwide protest against the Electoral Commission (EC) today, September 17. He labelled the protest the “most useless exercise” he had ever witnessed, questioning its potential to achieve any meaningful change. In an […]
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on political parties, especially the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to show their commitment to combating illegal mining (galamsey) by signing a “binding national anti-Galamsey pact.” He urged religious leaders, particularly the church, to spearhead the process of bringing […]
Ghana’s small watercraft industry is limited to small wooden fishing crafts crafted by local artisans. However, a well-developed and promoted small watercraft industry holds a transformative potential, especially by offering impetus to our cabotage regime when passed into law. With our extensive coastline, lakes, rivers, and growing maritime industries, a well-structured and tailored policy framework […]
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has defended the party’s decision to protest against the Electoral Commission (EC). The protest is in response to concerns raised by the NDC about the accuracy of the voters’ register, which they believe could impact the fairness of the upcoming December 7 elections. Mr Mahama, […]
Twelve presidential aspirants standing on the ticket of political parties and 12 others who are standing as independent entities have filed their nominations with the Electoral Commission (EC) to contest the presidential slot in the December 7 general election. Although 39 people picked up passcodes to enable them to fill and file the presidential nomination […]
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has confirmed the September 17 demonstration by the party to press home their demand for an audit of the voter register by the Electoral Commission. Addressing NDC supporters at Sampa in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region, Mr Mahama urged the supporters […]
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday morning filed his nomination form for the December 7, 2024 presidential election. He was the first aspirant to personally submit his presidential nomination form to the Electoral Commission for this year’s elections. He was accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, and […]
As Ghana approaches the December 7, general elections, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has issued a communique calling for all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and fair electoral process. The Bishops placed particular emphasis on the role of the Electoral Commission (EC), stating, “It is crucial that the Commission ensures that all electoral processes […]
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has implored Ghanaians to reject all forms of violence and divisive rhetoric for a peaceful electoral period. He also urged all to embrace the values of peace, tolerance and respect during this electoral period and admonished all Ghanaians to instead engage in constructive dialogue that celebrated our differences as a […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suggested that some Members of Parliament may be involved in illegal mining or promote it by their actions. The Speaker made this statement during a two-day emergency sitting of Parliament, during which MPs discussed the illegal mining problem as the devastation on water bodies has intensified. The MPs […]
