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September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

NDC Demands Response To Petition Submitted To EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to write to the Electoral Commission (EC) today, Wednesday, September 25 to demand a response to their petition. During its 'Enough Is Enough' demonstration, the party presented a petition to the elections management body.

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Protesters Face Court After #OccupyJulorbiHouse Arrests

A group of over 12 protesters, arrested during the weekend's #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration, appeared in an Accra court today. The demonstrators were transported in a bus under heavy security. The arrests occurred during the three-day protest at the 37 Roundabout, where protesters

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Ghana Card Has Eliminated All Ghost Names On Govt’s Payroll – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the issue of ghost names on the government payroll. During his tour in Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya West constituency, he emphasised that the payroll database

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

1992 Constitution Can’t Offer Development, It’s Review Is Long Overdue – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for a transformation of Ghana's 1992 Constitution, highlighting its many flaws. During his address at the University of Ghana (UG) Alumni Lecture on the theme “30 Years of Parliamentary Democracy: The

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Peace Goes Beyond The Absence Of Violence – Dr. Festus Aubyn

The Regional Coordinator of Research and Capacity Building at the West Africa Network for Peace-Building (WANEP), has stated that true peace in a country involves more than just the absence of violence. According to Dr. Festus Aubyn, there are a lot

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

I Have Clear Strategy On How To Curb Rising Food Prices – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has outlined his strategy to curb rising food prices in the country. In a Facebook post, the former president expressed confidence in his approach, stating, “I am clear in my

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

EC Okays 13 Persons For Presidential Election

The Electoral Commission has officially cleared 13 candidates to contest in the 2024 presidential election, following a thorough examination of nomination forms submitted between September 9 and 13, 2024. The successful candidates are: – Mahamudu Bawumia – New Patriotic Party– John

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

EC Disqualifies Bernard Mornah From Presidential Race

In a surprise move, the Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Bernard Mornah, a presidential hopeful, from contesting in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. This decision comes after a thorough examination of nomination forms submitted between September 9 and 13, 2024. The

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Rebecca Akufo-Addo: NPP Government Champions Education For Every Ghanaian

First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo emphasized that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has made education a key priority for all Ghanaian students across various levels. She highlighted the significant rise in school enrollment as a testament to this commitment. During the

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Sege: I’ll Construct Mini Harbour, Sea Defense If Elected President – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to construct a sea defence system and a mini harbour for the people of Sege if he is elected as the next President of Ghana. Bawumia said his