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November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Electoral Commission Releases Final Voter Register for December 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the final certified voter register in advance of the general elections set for December 7, 2024. The EC confirms that a total of 18,774,159 voters are eligible to participate in the upcoming elections. This total

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

EC Disqualifies GFP’s New Flagbearer Over illegalities

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has disqualified Philip Appiah Kubi, the Ghana Freedom Party’s (GFP) replacement flagbearer, after uncovering errors and illegalities on his nomination form. This announcement was made by EC Chair Jean Mensa at a press conference held

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Supreme Court Overturns Speaker Bagbin’s Declaration of Vacant Parliamentary Seats

The Supreme Court has ruled against Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, siding with a challenge presented by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. In a decision issued on Tuesday, the seven-member panel, led by Chief Justice

November 12, 2024November 11, 2024

Mahama Commits To Uphold and Enhance Free SHS Policy With Guaranteed Funding If Elected

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has assured Ghanaians that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy will continue under his administration, with dedicated funding to ensure its sustainability. Addressing concerns over the policy during

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Afenyo-Markin Declares Majority Will Not Occupy Minority Seats Amid Supreme Court Ruling on Vacant Parliamentary Seats

Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asserted that the Majority caucus will never occupy seats designated for the Minority in Parliament, following a crucial Supreme Court ruling that stayed Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. Speaking on Monday,

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Supreme Court to Deliver Key Ruling on Speaker Bagbin’s Vacant Seats Decision on November 12

The Supreme Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, regarding the controversial decision by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. Counsel for the Speaker, Thaddeus Sory, did not appear in

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Daily Searchlight Editor Petitions President Akufo-Addo to Remove Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng

Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight newspaper, has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Kissi Agyebeng from his role as Special Prosecutor. Mr. Kuranchie’s request is based on alleged misconduct by Mr. Agyebeng, including accusations of

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Education Minister Dr. Adutwum Endorses Vice President Bawumia as Key to Continuing Akufo-Addo’s Legacy

Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has expressed strong support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the ideal candidate to continue advancing the initiatives and successes of President Akufo-Addo’s administration. Dr. Adutwum commended Dr. Bawumia’s commitment to education and economic

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

President Akufo-Addo Thanks Ghanaians for Their Support as He Approaches End of Second Term

As President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo approaches the conclusion of his second term, he has extended his sincere gratitude to the people of Ghana for allowing him to serve in the nation’s highest office for two terms. In reflecting on his

November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

NPP’s Chairman Wontumi Confident Of Victory In December Elections

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed strong confidence in the party's success in the upcoming December elections. At a campaign rally for NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia