Politics

The First Deputy Speaker in Parliament and MP for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, popularly known as Joe Wise, has expressed his wish for Ghanaians to be less cynical towards politicians.  Daniel Oduro, Joe Wise indicated that the cynicism from Ghanaians towards politicians hurts and diminishes their desire to contribute to society. “But I think the real instance is that you provide some …

The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has reimbursed a total of GH₵283,000 initially allocated for administrative purposes from the Assembly’s Common Fund. During a Public Accounts Committee hearing in Ho, Sandra Owusu Ahinkorah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ayawaso West Municipality, defended the utilization of GH₵ 751,000 from the Assembly’s Common Fund. It was disclosed that they were supposed to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lawyer Eric Delanyo has stated the supposed reason behind the insistence of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) to hold its limited voter registration exercise at its district offices. According to him, the EC is holding its limited registration at the district offices to ensure that very few people get on the register.  Lawyer Delanyo added that the reason the EC wants …