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 […]

‘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 […]

NDC alleges ‘defective’ voters register; calls for forensic audit and parliamentary probe

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 […]

UTAG objects to Mahama’s wholesale payment of academic fees for Level 100 students

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has raised objections to the NDC’s John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to pay academic facility user fees for all level 100 students if elected into power. With over forty-five thousand eligible students unable to gain university admission each year, primarily due to financial constraints, the NDC aims to boost […]

NDC suspends Central Regional chairman over ‘unlawful’ withdrawal of Assin Central Parliamentary aspirant

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended its Central Regional Chairman from office for a period of one month for an unlawful conduct. Prof Richard Kofi Asiedu has therefore been directed to immediately handover any party property in his custody to the regional Vice Chairman, Ekow Okyere Panyin Eduamoah and to desist from holding […]

Assin Central NDC fined GH¢10k, 10 sheep for invoking curses on EC

Traditional authorities of Efutuakwa Council in the Central Region have summoned Assin Central National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives who invoked curses on the Electoral Commission (EC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate, Godfred Nti Anewu. The NDC in the constituency had accused the NPP of allegedly transporting people from Kasoa to transfer their […]

NDC calls out Ghana Armed Forces over handling of NPP MP aspirant’s incitement remarks

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for its response to the viral video of Ernest Frimpong, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP hopeful’s alleged inciting attacks against officers patrolling illegal mining sites. Despite the GAF’s statement advising the public to refrain from attacking soldiers, the NDC expected a more […]