The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has strongly condemned the wave of violence and unrest that has marred the aftermath of the 2024 general elections. In a statement signed by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Conference, the bishops decried the chaos that has disrupted peace, resulted in the loss of lives, and widened […]
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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 […]
Court orders GH¢150K compensation for 6 victims of Techiman election violence
The Wenchi High Court has ordered the government to pay a total compensation of GH¢150,000 to six persons who suffered various degrees of injuries during the violence that characterised the 2020 parliamentary election in the Techiman South Constituency of the Bono East Region. The court presided over by Justice Frederick Nawurah, held that the compensation […]