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November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

GJA President: Fact-Checking Is Crucial For Credible 2024 Elections

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has emphasized that fact-checking is an essential, non-negotiable aspect of the 2024 general elections. Dwumfuor’s comments came in response to the rising tide of disinformation and fake news spreading across social

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Special Prosecutor’s Office Calls for Stronger Anti-Corruption Laws to Combat Ghana’s Legal Gaps

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has highlighted the inadequacy of Ghana's current legal framework in effectively tackling corruption. Samuel Appiah Darko, the Director of Strategy, Evaluation, and Communication at the OSP, stressed that the country needs stronger and more

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Electoral Commission Dismisses Trust Concerns, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has firmly dismissed claims suggesting a decline in public trust ahead of Ghana's December 7 general elections. In response to concerns raised in an Afrobarometer report from the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which highlighted growing

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

LPG’s Kofi Akpaloo Calls For Reprinting Of Ballot Papers Due To Late GFP Candidate’s Inclusion

Kofi Akpaloo, the flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to reprint the presidential ballot papers for the 2024 elections due to concerns about the inclusion of the late Ghana Freedom Party (GFP)

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Bawumia Denies Claims of Farmland Damage by Fulani Herdsmen, Calls NDC Allegations Propaganda

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has dismissed allegations that his presidency would lead to Fulani herdsmen damaging farmlands, calling these claims propaganda from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). While campaigning in Ejura Sekyedumase on November

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Mahama Blasts NPP for Mismanagement, Cites PBC Crisis and Unpaid Workers

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for its alleged role in the decline of the Produce Buying Company (PBC), Ghana's largest indigenous cocoa-buying firm. Mahama pointed to PBC

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Amid Growing Criticism, Ruto Promises Commitment To Kenyans Following Deputy’s Impeachment

Under increasing scrutiny for unfulfilled promises, President William Ruto assured Kenyans that his administration is now focused and ready to deliver on its campaign commitments in the three years remaining before the end of his term in 2027. Speaking at a

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Mogtari Calls for Skepticism Towards NPP’s Healthcare Promises in Election Campaign

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Campaign Spokesperson and Special Aide to National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate John Dramani Mahama, has urged voters to critically evaluate recent healthcare promises made by New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Mogtari's comments come in

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Key Highlights Of IPAC Meeting On November 12

EC to Resume Printing of Presidential Ballot Papers The Electoral Commission informed the Political Parties that the Commission will resume printing of Presidential Ballot Papers which was suspended following the death of the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP),

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