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November 19, 2024November 18, 2024

Alan Kyerematen Condemns Kufuor’s Support for Bawumia Ahead of 2024 Elections

Alan Kyerematen, the presidential candidate for the Movement for Change, has expressed his disapproval of former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the upcoming 2024 elections. In an interview on November

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Mahama Urges Ghanaians to Avoid Past Mistakes and Vote for NDC in 2024

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged Ghanaians to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 2016 and 2020 elections by supporting the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking at a mini rally at the Nsawam Adoagyiri

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Former President Kufuor Urges Respect for Supreme Court Decisions Amid Controversy Over Parliamentary Rulings

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has emphasized the importance of respecting the Supreme Court's decisions, noting that the Ghanaian Constitution grants the court interpretative authority. He urged citizens to accept the court's interpretations and to engage in constructive discourse rather than

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