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July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Bagbin Sacks Sefwi-Wiawso MP From Parliament Over ‘Rude’ Comment

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has directed the Marshal to walk the Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr Kwaku Afriyie out of the house over a comment deemed as disrespectful. Following the nomination of two justices to the Supreme Court

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

NPP’s 85% Target In Ashanti Region Unachievable, Says Muntaka

Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Member of Parliament for Asawase and former Minority Chief Whip, has expressed his doubts about the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) ability to secure 85% of the votes in the Ashanti Region during the upcoming December elections ¹

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Joe Biden Quits 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris

Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump – and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. He steps down amid pressure from within the Democratic Party amid concerns over his health. Mr Biden in a statement issued

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

EC To Brief Parliament Today On 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) is scheduled to appear before Parliament on Friday, July 19, 2024, to brief the House on preparations towards the 2024 General Elections. The meeting, which is expected to take place in the chamber, is in response to

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Ambulance Case: Military Secretary Confirms Dishonorable Discharge Of Jakpa From GAF

Military Secretary of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Air Commodore Nana Adu Gyamfi, has supported claims that Richard Jakpa was dishonourably discharged from the GAF. Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, during the cross-examination of Jakpa, presented documents indicating that the third

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Focus On Reviving Economy, Not Empty Campaign Promises – Mahama Tells NPP

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has slammed the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing them of prioritising campaigning for votes and making empty promises over revitalising the economy. He suggested that claims by

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Agenda 111 To Boost Employment With 67,000 New Jobs – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has announced that the government’s Agenda 111 Hospital Projects will create approximately 67,000 jobs upon completion. Highlighting the significance of the project, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that each hospital, capable of employing over 100 people, marks Agenda 111 as a

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Opposition NDC Most Likely To Win December Elections – Fitch Solutions

Research and data firm, Fitch Solutions, says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be defeated by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7 general elections. The London-based firm which has been consistent with its forecast since last

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Bawumia: Police Must Uphold Democratic Gains In Upcoming Elections

Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the Ghana Police Service to ensure a violent-free election in the upcoming December polls. According to the Vice President, Ghana’s democratic gains must be consolidated. Speaking at an

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Accept 2024 Election Results – Jean Mensa Tells Political Leaders

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has urged political parties to accept the outcome of the 2024 general elections. During the presentation of the Democracy Cup to the EC by the leadership of Parliament in Accra on Wednesday, the