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October 18, 2024October 17, 2024

“I Understand the Struggles of Ghanaians—I’m From the Streets,” Says Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed empathy for the hardships many Ghanaians, especially those in the informal sector, are currently facing. Speaking during an engagement with stakeholders in the creative arts industry on

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

BREAKING NEWS…Speaker Bagbin Declares 4 Parliamentary Seats Vacant

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin has officially declared four parliamentary seats vacant with barely two months to the election in December. This ruling means that Ghana's hung parliament which gave the governing New Patriotic Party a slight upper hand

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Bagbin To Decide On Petition For The Removal Of Four MPs

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin is set to deliver a ruling today, Thursday, October 17, on a petition seeking to remove four sitting MPs from the House. The Minority is requesting the removal of Agona West MP Cynthia Morrison, Suhum MP

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

NDC Seeks Court Injunction to Prevent EC from Printing Amenfi Central Ballots

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an injunction application seeking to halt the Electoral Commission (EC) from proceeding with the printing of parliamentary ballot papers and notice of poll for the Amenfi Central constituency. This legal action follows the recent

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

Akufo-Addo Unveils Origins of Agenda 111 Hospital

President Akufo-Addo recently made a shocking revelation about Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure. Speaking in the North East Region on his Thank You Tour, he said during one of his meetings, his research department dropped a bombshell: “Out of 260 districts in Ghana,

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

Bernard Mornah’s Disqualification Case: Court Sets New Date for Ruling

The High Court in Accra has adjourned to October 21 to deliver a ruling on a motion filed by Bernard Mornah, the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), challenging the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify him from contesting in

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Akufo-Addo Urges Voters To Support Dr. Bawumia To Secure Ghana’s Future

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to give Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the mandate in the upcoming elections to consolidate the significant gains made by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) administration over the past years. He highlighted the progress achieved

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Barker-Vormawor Secures ¢20k Bail After Three Failed Attempts in Anti-Galamsey Protest Case

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convenor of the anti-galamsey protest organised by the Democracy Hub, has been granted bail in the sum of ¢20,000 on Wednesday, October 16, after three unsuccessful attempts. His previous bail applications had been denied by both the Accra High

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024

Election 2024: EC Urges Public to Stop Spreading Fake News

Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has issued a strong warning against the spread of misinformation and disinformation as Ghana moves closer to the 2024 general elections. Speaking after a significant Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday,

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024

Election 2024: “Voters Decide the Presidency, Not the EC” – Jean Mensa

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has reaffirmed that it does not have the authority to determine or appoint the country’s president. During a live broadcast of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, EC Chairperson Jean