Elections

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has told his counterpart in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that the media encounter held by the latter on Sunday, August 25, just a day after the NDC launched their manifesto was with a devious …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that originally commissioned in 1965 by Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, the Accra-Tema Motorway has been a vital artery for nearly six decades, carrying an average of 45,000 vehicles daily. Now, the time has come to renew this legacy, and ensure it continues to serve …

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has expressed outrage over the government’s prolonged failure to assist individuals affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Despite the disaster occurring almost a year ago, many affected persons remain in camps without receiving compensation or necessary support to resume their lives. …

Vice President, Dr. Bawumia has voiced his confusion over the former president’s pledge to reinstate the licenses of defunct banks to enable their reopening. During a media briefing in Accra, Dr. Bawumia explained that restoring these licenses involves a complex legal procedure and cannot be resolved by simply overturning previous decisions. His …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed concerns about the excessive powers granted to Ghana’s presidents. Ablakwa criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for enacting what he described as unclear and non-transparent policies. He argued that the presidency often bypasses the appropriate procedures and fails to seek legislative approval before …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written to the Electoral Commission, demanding an emergency meeting to discuss the voters’ exhibition exercise. A letter signed by the NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, noted that the meeting is to discuss “very serious discrepancies discovered during the ongoing 2024 voter exhibition exercise.” The party …

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has strongly indicated that the next NDC government will actively seek accountability from current government appointees and officials of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Reinforcing the commitment made by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama during the party’s manifesto …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused the government of mismanaging public funds, alleging that over GHC160 million was withdrawn from state coffers months after the conclusion of the 2023 African Games. The games, held in Accra from March 8th to 23rd under the theme “Experience the …

The Chairman of the Planning Committee for the  National Democratic (NDC) manifesto launch, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor is of the view that the party’s youth manifesto launch was better organized than the manifesto launch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Citi FM, an Accra-based radio station, Otokunor observed that the NDC Youth …

The National Peace Council remains optimistic that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will eventually agree to sign the peace pact ahead of the December elections, despite the party’s current reservations. The NDC has laid out specific conditions that they insist must be addressed before considering the signing of the …