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The Electoral Commission (EC) has disclosed that a total of 15,000 voters have been expunged from its voter register. The Chairperson of the Commission, Jean Mensa, noted that these individuals were found to be ineligible voters, i.e., minors or foreigners. She made this known during a press briefing on Monday, September 18, to update the public on the status of the Limited Voter …

The CEO of defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, has been granted bail to the tune of GH¢500 million with four sureties, none to be justified. He has also been directed to deposit his passport at the court registry as part of the bail conditions. This follows his plea of not guilty to 39 counts of fraud and money …

National Communication team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Fahd Osman has reacted to alleged news of Former Trades and Industry minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen’s decision to join forces with other political parties come 2024, asking him to consider the role he can play in salvaging votes for the NPP. He emphasised that it is their desire for Alan to be …

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder of an 18-year-old apprentice in Anwiankwanta, located within the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region. After presiding over a municipal security meeting over the incident, Bekwai’s Municipal Chief Executive, Kwaku Kyei Baffour, revealed that these two individuals had reportedly interacted with the victim shortly before her tragic demise. He …

The office of the Electoral Commission (EC) in the Tamale Metropolis is expressing grave concern over what it says are attempts by political parties to include unqualified voters in the register. The Tamale Metro Director of the Commission, Bismark Nteh, bemoaned that despite multiple discussions with political parties to discourage this illegal activity, it has proven to be unsuccessful. Mr. Nteh is …

Residents and business owners affected by the CMB fire incident have refused the National Disaster Management Organisation’s (NADMO) proposal to relocate to an alternative site to receive assistance. NADMO reports that approximately 800 people have been impacted by the incident. However, attempts to persuade them to move from the area have been unsuccessful, as they are apprehensive about being forcefully …

Leader of the Believers Worship Center, Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah has issued a statement to Christians to ignore political candidates who engage in insults during the upcoming 2024 general elections. The clergyman emphasized that candidates who resort to insulting language have no divine backing, declaring his intent to play a significant role in announcing the election results. He stated, …

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong, has disclosed not having received a government contract since 2021. Agyapong has been severely accused by party insiders of benefitting from government contracts but that he blasts the government when he is unhappy. He, however, stated that he came close to getting only one contract with the Energy Ministry, which process was cancelled at …

Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has predicted a tough contest for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections. The former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation said it will be difficult for the NPP to retain political power based on the party’s performance in the last seven years. The NPP “over-promised and under-delivered” on its promises to Ghanaians …

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP for Korle Klottey, has expressed concerns about the ongoing limited voter registration exercise by the Electoral Commission (EC), saying it is draining MPs financially. She also described the process as chaotic due to the large number of districts being served by a single location. Agyeman-Rawlings made the remarks during a visit to the EC head office …