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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana says the exhibition of the provisional voters register (PVR) is a crucial step in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the electoral process. In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, the EC explained that the primary purpose of the exhibition exercise was to correct any errors or […]
Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused former President John Mahama of avoiding a presidential debate ahead of December’s elections, claiming that Mr. Mahama fears having his record exposed. Dr Bawumia, who is set to face Mahama as one of the main candidates in December, has issued […]
The Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised concerns about the credibility of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) voters’ register ahead of the upcoming December 7 elections. Dr Edward Omane Boamah in a Facebook post claims that the current register is “unfit for purpose” and calls for a forensic audit or thorough […]
A man in possession of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) Biometric Verification Device (BVD) has been arrested at Nsawam in the Eastern region. The suspect has been identified as 52-year-old Samuel Yaw Koranteng. Mr Koranteng who claims to reside in Tudu, Accra, was spotted with the device, identified by serial number VVD49976. He was apprehended by some residents […]
