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November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Ghana Among Top Countries for Politician Education, Ranking Seventh Worldwide

Ghana has been ranked seventh in a recent analysis of countries with the most educated politicians, as reported by The Economist. This assessment examines the educational qualifications of elected officials based on studies from global universities, utilizing data from 2015, 2017,

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Former President Kufuor Backs Dr. Bawumia As Key To Ghana’s Economic Transformation

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed strong confidence in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that he has the ability to transform Ghana’s economy if elected in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Kufuor praised Dr.

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

NCCE Chair Kathleen Addy Calls on Ghanaians to Hold Political Leaders Accountable After Elections

Ms. Kathleen Addy, Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged Ghanaians to actively demand accountability from their political leaders following elections. “After elections, do not go to bed; hold the elected officials accountable,” she stated. Ms. Addy

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Ghana’s Electoral Commission Destroys Defective Ballot Papers Ahead of 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced the destruction of excess and defective electoral materials for the Ahafo and Volta Regions in preparation for the upcoming 2024 general elections. During a press briefing on November 15, the commission revealed that

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Special Prosecutor Critiques Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Laws as Inadequate

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has criticized Ghana's current legal framework, deeming it insufficient for effectively addressing corruption. Samuel Appiah Darko, the OSP's Director of Strategy, Evaluation, and Communication, stressed the urgent need for stronger and more effective anti-corruption

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

IGP Issues Strong Warning Against Electoral Misconduct Ahead of December Elections

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has issued a strong warning to the public, urging against any form of electoral misconduct ahead of the December elections. He made it clear that anyone found guilty of such actions

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

DEC POLLS: NDC To Experience a Major Shock, Says Amma Bempomaa

Amma Bempomaa Mensah, Press Aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Running Mate, has predicted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will face a significant shock following the upcoming general elections. In an appearance on AP Radio’s Election Spotlight with Kwabena

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

GJA President: Fact-Checking Is Crucial For Credible 2024 Elections

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has emphasized that fact-checking is an essential, non-negotiable aspect of the 2024 general elections. Dwumfuor’s comments came in response to the rising tide of disinformation and fake news spreading across social

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Special Prosecutor’s Office Calls for Stronger Anti-Corruption Laws to Combat Ghana’s Legal Gaps

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has highlighted the inadequacy of Ghana's current legal framework in effectively tackling corruption. Samuel Appiah Darko, the Director of Strategy, Evaluation, and Communication at the OSP, stressed that the country needs stronger and more

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Electoral Commission Dismisses Trust Concerns, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has firmly dismissed claims suggesting a decline in public trust ahead of Ghana's December 7 general elections. In response to concerns raised in an Afrobarometer report from the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which highlighted growing