Elections

The president of the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB) has raised questions on the financial viability of contesting for parliamentary seats in Ghana. John Awuah in a thought-provoking post shared on his LinkedIn page on Tuesday, September 17, expressed his concerns regarding the high costs associated with running for parliamentary elections. He noted that the expenses incurred during party primaries and the …

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for a more inclusive society for persons living with disabilities. According to him, disability can affect anyone, regardless of wealth or education. Speaking at the inaugural Disability Conversation hosted by the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation, Kufuor reflected on his experience, stating that he could never have imagined a decade ago that he would one day …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, with immediate effect, according to Joy Sports. The dismissal follows the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to revoke the Baba Yara Sports Stadium’s license for hosting international matches. Reports suggest that the move was triggered by the decision to rent the …

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has expressed disappointment in the recent comements made by former President, John Dramani Mahama. Mr Kodua criticized Mahama for making comments that he considers “unbecoming of a statesman”. The National Democratic Congress (NDC)  flagbearer, during his campaign tour in the Greater Accra region on September 17, warned that …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called off its Presidential Evening Encounter with Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, the founder and leader of the New Force Movement. This decision follows Cheddar’s withdrawal from the event, where he was expected to appear on Wednesday, September 18. Despite being scheduled to speak at 6 p.m., he pulled out without …

The National Democratic Congress(NDC) in the Yilo Krobo constituency has accused the Electoral Commission(EC) of conspiring with the area’s NPP parliamentary candidate to transfer 866 voters onto the register illegally. According to the party, after analyzing the provisional register during the just-ended exhibition, the total number of voters transferred exceeds the total number recorded at the end of the transfer exercise. The …

Former Minority Leader and Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed claims that some individuals are attempting to hold former President John Mahama responsible for the country’s galamsey (illegal mining) crisis. According to Mr Iddrisu, all mineral resources in Ghana are constitutionally vested in the sitting president, making it surprising that some would try to shift the blame to a …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, September 17, to determine the fate of both presidential and parliamentary candidates who have filed to contest in the 2024 General Elections. At the start of the filing process, the EC established two committees to scrutinise the nomination forms of the various aspirants. As the filing of nominations closes today, the EC has revealed that …

In a significant political shift, over 100 branch executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Krachi East constituency of the Oti Region have reportedly defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This mass defection has sent ripples through the political landscape, raising questions about the NDC’s hold on the area as the 2024 elections approach. Speaking with Adom News, the …

The Tamale High Court has ordered a re-run of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Walewale constituency in the North East region. This was when the court on Monday, September 2, 2024, ruled on a petition brought before it by incumbent MP, Zuweira Lariba. On January 28, 2024, Dr Mahama Tia Kabiru, a 35-year-old PhD holder and Vice Presidential …