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September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

‘Trust EC To Deliver Robust and Credible Voter’s Register Ahead Of Election 2024’

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has stated that the request of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for a forensic audit of the voter's register for election 2024 is premature. For several weeks now, the NDC has raised concerns about

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Alan Kyerematen Picks Kwame Owusu Danso As His Running Mate

Founder and Leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kyerematen, has officially nominated Kwame Owusu Danso as his running mate for the upcoming elections. This announcement comes shortly after Kyerematen submitted his nomination at the Electoral Commission on Wednesday. Kwame

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Galamsey: All Seized Excavators Will Be Returned If NPP Wins Election 2024 – NAPO

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has pledged that a future NPP government would return all seized excavators confiscated during the crackdown on illegal mining. Speaking to the chiefs and residents of Prestea Huni Valley and

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Fact-Checking the Trump-Harris Debate: Claims and Verdicts

The first televised debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the US election campaign featured discussions on key issues like the economy, immigration, and abortion. BBC Verify examined several claims made during the debate. Claim: Trump stated that migrants in

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

Dr Afari-Gyan Calls For Judicial Action Against Frivolous Election Petitions

A former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan says the judiciary must sift through election petitions and introduce punitive actions against persons who bring frivolous cases. Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan described some election petitions as improbable, and the courts

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

DRIP Was Poorly And Hastily Implemented – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the government’s District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), claiming it was not well thought through. The DRIP is designed to empower Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) with the necessary resources

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

2024 Elections: Electoral Commission Begins Nomination Form Review Process

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has begun reviewing nomination forms for presidential candidates in the 2024 elections. Chairperson Jean Mensa has stated that the review process will be conducted thoroughly and fairly, with sufficient time allowed for corrections if needed. Two

September 10, 2024September 9, 2024

NDC Chairman Submits Mahama’s Nomination Forms At EC Headquarters

Former President John Dramani Mahama officially submitted his nomination forms for the 2024 presidential election on Monday, September 9, 2024. The submission took place at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Accra. Mahama’s forms were presented by a prominent delegation from

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

ANNOH-DOMPREH SHOULD BE ARRESTED FOR GALAMSEY COMMENTS – ECO-CONSCIOUS CITIZENS

Eco-conscious citizens are calling for the arrest of Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri who doubles as the Majority Chief Whip in Ghana’s Parliament, following his alleged admission of involvement in illegal mining activities, commonly known as “galamsey” which

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

MAHAMA CLEARS THE AIR ON ISSUES WITH DROMANKESE CHIEFS

The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has rejected claims his campaign disrespected chiefs of Dromankese, insisting that the changes had been communicated in advance. In a video on social media, some chiefs in the area