Yendi has been gripped by a shortage of ballot papers, causing tensions among political parties. Suhuyini Saharan, a Joy News reporter, disclosed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) alleged discrepancies in the distribution process, claiming some ballot papers went missing after being collected from the Electoral Commission (EC) and transported …
Read More »PWDs, aged commend EC for assisting them to vote in Hohoe
Some Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the aged in the Hohoe Constituency, have applauded measures put in place by the Electoral Commission (EC) to give them priority during the exercise. Peter Dornyame, a 67-year-old Person with Disability (PWD), speaking with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) after voting said he was …
Read More »Election 2024: Prof Agyeman-Duah ‘prays’ against a hung parliament
Former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has expressed the desire that the winner of Saturday’s presidential election should ideally secure a majority in parliament to ensure smoother governance, rather than a hung parliament. Professor Agyeman-Duah explained that while he is all for a parliament able to hold …
Read More »Police commend NPP, NDC after peaceful rallies in Accra
The Ghana Police Service have commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their peaceful final rallies ahead of the December 7 election. The two major political parties on Thursday held rallies to climax their 2024 election campaign activities. The NDC’s event took place at …
Read More »Presidential candidates to sign national pact against illegal mining – GCAG
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has invited all presidential candidates contesting the 2024 elections to sign a National Pledge Against Illegal and Irresponsible Mining. The pact, initiated in partnership with the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and other civic organizations, aims to demonstrate political commitment to ending galamsey …
Read More »I could’ve transformed Ghana to Dubai with the borrowed $11.5bn – Mahama to Ofori-Atta
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has strongly criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government and former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s handling of loans. According to him, they mismanaged the $11.5 billion in borrowed funds within five years but failed to deliver on their promises to …
Read More »Mahama denies involvement in attack on Asantehene’s convoy, labels claims as “fake news”
Former President John Mahama has refuted claims linking him to an attack on the convoy of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in Techiman. His remarks follow an incident on Monday, 2 December, where some unidentified youth hurled stones at the Asantehene’s convoy in Techiman. According to police reports, the …
Read More »Dumelo files OSP complaint against Lydia Alhassan for distributing food to voters
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has lodged a formal complaint with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) against the incumbent Member of Parliament, Lydia Seyram Alhassan. This follows allegations that Ms Alhassan was seen distributing food to voters in a queue …
Read More »I have not been evicted from my home – Tema Central MP dismisses claims
Tema Central Member of Parliament (MP), Yves Niinoi Hanson-Nortey, has debunked reports suggesting that he has been evicted from his home over allegations of insurance fraud. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislator described the publications as unfounded and factually incorrect. In a statement, Mr. Hanson-Nortey asserted that the reports were …
Read More »National Cathedral: CHARJ recommends possible prosecution of Board of Trustees
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is considering prosecuting the Board of Trustees for the National Cathedral project. This proposed prosecution concerns their role in awarding the contract, which CHRAJ has determined violated procurement laws. The proposed prosecution aligns with their role in awarding the contract which …
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