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September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Fact-Checking the Trump-Harris Debate: Claims and Verdicts

The first televised debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the US election campaign featured discussions on key issues like the economy, immigration, and abortion. BBC Verify examined several claims made during the debate. Claim: Trump stated that migrants in

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

Dr Afari-Gyan Calls For Judicial Action Against Frivolous Election Petitions

A former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan says the judiciary must sift through election petitions and introduce punitive actions against persons who bring frivolous cases. Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan described some election petitions as improbable, and the courts

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

DRIP Was Poorly And Hastily Implemented – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the government’s District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), claiming it was not well thought through. The DRIP is designed to empower Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) with the necessary resources

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

2024 Elections: Electoral Commission Begins Nomination Form Review Process

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has begun reviewing nomination forms for presidential candidates in the 2024 elections. Chairperson Jean Mensa has stated that the review process will be conducted thoroughly and fairly, with sufficient time allowed for corrections if needed. Two

September 10, 2024September 9, 2024

NDC Chairman Submits Mahama’s Nomination Forms At EC Headquarters

Former President John Dramani Mahama officially submitted his nomination forms for the 2024 presidential election on Monday, September 9, 2024. The submission took place at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Accra. Mahama’s forms were presented by a prominent delegation from

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

ANNOH-DOMPREH SHOULD BE ARRESTED FOR GALAMSEY COMMENTS – ECO-CONSCIOUS CITIZENS

Eco-conscious citizens are calling for the arrest of Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri who doubles as the Majority Chief Whip in Ghana’s Parliament, following his alleged admission of involvement in illegal mining activities, commonly known as “galamsey” which

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

MAHAMA CLEARS THE AIR ON ISSUES WITH DROMANKESE CHIEFS

The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has rejected claims his campaign disrespected chiefs of Dromankese, insisting that the changes had been communicated in advance. In a video on social media, some chiefs in the area

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

NPP’s Dr. Bawumia Submits Nomination Forms, Sets Stage for Presidential Bid

In a significant milestone, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) presidential candidate, has officially filed his nomination forms at the Electoral Commission headquarters. Accompanied by his wife Samira Bawumia, running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and his spouse Alma

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Get Ready for “Election Spotlight” – Your Guide to Informed Voting!

As Ghana gears up for another election year, AP Media GH is proud to introduce "Election Spotlight", a groundbreaking program designed to empower citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions at the polls. The Programs Manager of AP

September 8, 2024September 6, 2024

My Father’s Death Inspired Medical Drone Delivery Initiative – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has revealed that the circumstances surrounding his father’s death inspired the launch of the medical drone delivery initiative. He explained that his father passed away in 2002 after undergoing surgery