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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

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