President-elect John Dramani Mahama has established a team to gather and receive information from the public regarding suspected acts of corruption. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, December 18, and signed by the Spokesperson of the Mahama Transition Team, the newly formed body will serve as a conduit for citizens to report corruption-related […]
Tag: Election 2024
Election 2024: ‘Bawumia was a crowd-puller, but we failed him’ – NPP MP
The outgoing MP for Asante Akim North has expressed profound regret over what he describes as a collective failure within the NPP to support Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s historic campaign. Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi speaking on Joy News’ Upfront with Raymond Acquah, described Dr Bawumia’s unprecedented efforts on the campaign trail, the internal sabotage he faced, and […]
‘Ken Ofori-Atta grew too pompous and more powerful than Akufo-Addo’ – Andy Appiah-Kubi
The outgoing Asante Akim North MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has delivered a scathing critique of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, accusing him of being “too pompous” and wielding more power than even President Nana Akufo-Addo. Speaking in an interview on TV3, he detailed what he described as the dysfunctional dynamics in the government under Mr Ofori-Atta’s […]
All political parties participated in re-collation at Tesano Training Depot – EC
The Electoral Commission has clarified that agents of all major political parties were present and actively participated in the re-collation exercise held at the Tesano Training Depot for some outstanding constituencies. This exercise was necessary due to security concerns that had disrupted the collation process in certain constituencies, making it impossible for officials to complete […]
My administration won’t be a walk in the park – Mahama to people lobbying for positions
President-elect John Mahama has sent a strong message to those lobbying for positions in his incoming administration. Mr Mahama cautioned them to prepare for the challenges ahead. He said this during a Thanksgiving Service held in his honour at the Ringway Gospel Church in Accra on Sunday, December 15, 2024. “I have been receiving calls […]
Re-collating parliamentary results requires court order – Omane Boamah to EC
Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has issued a warning to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, emphasising that any re-collation of election results after the declaration of the results is illegal without a court order. He pointed out that according to C.I. 127, the only […]
Nullify Tema Central declaration, I was forced to declare Ebi Bright the winner – EC official tells Jean Mensa
The Tema Metropolitan Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission (EC), Ofusehene Asante Manasseh, has alleged that he was coerced by prominent members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to declare Ebi Bright as the MP-elect for the Tema Central constituency following Saturday’s polls. According to Mr Asante, both his life and the lives of his […]
Ahiagbah cites internal rifts as a factor in NPP’s 2024 election loss
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 […]
Having Ghana’s 1st female vice president deserves nationwide celebration – Akufo-Addo
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 […]
You have my full support in transitional process – Akufo-Addo to Mahama
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 […]
Jean Mensa must respect herself and leave EC – Joyce Bawah Mogtari
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 […]
“I’ll hold the door open” – Ghana’s 1st female Vice President-elect assures
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 […]