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, […]
Category: Politics
Presidential quest begins: 24 Vie for highest office
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 […]
Go to EC offices and demonstrate on September 17 – Mahama charges NDC supporters
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 […]
Bawumia files presidential nomination form with Electoral Commission
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 […]
Election 2024: Catholic Bishops’ Conference urges EC to uphold impartiality and adherence to law
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 […]
Let’s reject violence this electoral period — Dr Bawumia
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 […]
Some of you are involved; don’t go to illegal miners for campaign funds – Speaker to MPs
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 […]
Vote for me, NPP parliamentary candidates — Dr Bawumia
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the chiefs and people in the Obom-Domeabra Constituency in the Greater Accra Region to vote massively for the NPP in the December 7, 2024 election. He said the party, together with the NPP parliamentary aspirant Abdul Wahab Mohammed, would work […]
Embrace my vision, fresh ideas – Bawumia tells Ghanaians
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Ghanaians to embrace his vision and fresh ideas for transformation. That, he said, was because former President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lacked modern policies and ideas to improve the lives of the citizens. He said with […]
Former La Dade Kotopon MP Vincent Sowah Odotei goes independent
A former Member of Parliament (MP) for the La Dade Kotopon Constituency, Vincent Sowah Odotei, has declared his intention to contest the seat as an independent candidate. Popularly referred to as Obama, the former Deputy Minister of Communication, who represented the people of La from 2017 to 2020 on the ticket of the New Patriotic […]
NPP MP for Suhum declares intention to go independent after losing primary
Incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region, Kwadwo Asante popularly known as Boafo, has announced his decision to contest as an independent candidate in the December 7th, 2024 general election. Boafo Kwadwo Asante lost the NPP Parliamentary primary in January 2024 to Frank Asiedu Bekoe popularly known […]
‘Mahama is not a drunkard’ – NDC demands retraction and apology from MP Atta Akyea
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned claims by the Abuakwa South MP, Samuel Atta Akyea, labelling its flagbearer, John Mahama, as a “drunkard.” During a mini-rally on August 27, 2024, Atta Akyea made comments suggesting that Mr. Mahama was an alcoholic, sparking outrage from the NDC. In a statement issued on Thursday, August […]