Elections

By: Naa Anyema Collison The Institute of Economic Affair (IEA) on Thursday 22nd August 2024 inaugurated its 2024 Presidential Debates Committee, as part of its preparations to organize the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debates and Evening Encounters. The nine-member Presidential Debates Committee carefully selected by the IEA, is made up of …

The Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance, Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, has praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, for the demands the party is making before it signs the peace accord for the pending 2024 polls. He said that the position taken by the …

By: Daniel Obeng Acquah In 2008, a bold promise was made on the campaign trail in Ghana – to revolutionize the country’s education system by introducing free senior high school education. Despite the skeptics and naysayers, this visionary leader remained steadfast in his commitment, driven by an unwavering belief in …

The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed a strong desire to improve prison infrastructure and the welfare of prisoners if elected as president. Speaking during his campaign tour of Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, following the launch of the 2024 …

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has shared his guiding principles regarding political debates, emphasizing that he refuses to engage with individuals he deems either dishonest or lacking in intellect. Speaking on JoyNews, Asiedu Nketia stated that throughout his political career, he has adhered …

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has revealed that recent events in the past few years have led him to revisit his earlier skepticism regarding the legitimacy of the ‘Agyapadie’ document. Speaking at a durbar held to welcome former President Mahama and his campaign team, Togbe Afede shared experiences …

Ghana will experience the Golden Age of business when Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia is elected as the next president of Ghana. The running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), made this statement during the inauguration of working committees of NPP in Ashanti Region ahead …

Movement for Change leader, Alan Kyerematen, has promised to review Article 78 of the constitution if elected president in the December 7, 2024 general elections. This, according to him, will promote accountability. Currently, the constitutional provision grants the head of state powers to select ministers with the majority from Parliament, …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has said that the ‘no academic fees for level 100 students’ initiative will cost between 270 million and 290 million Cedis. He assured Ghanaians that his administration would raise money to fund this project. Addressing a gathering in Juapong on …

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has openly admitted his apprehension leading up to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential Primaries. His concern was rooted in the potential for significant internal divisions if unresolved issues were not addressed, which is why he had previously advocated for a consensus to avoid …