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December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Akosua Frema Osei-Opare to Lead Government Transition Team

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed the members of the Government's Transition Team, as stipulated by the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), to facilitate a smooth handover of power following the 2024 general elections. A statement issued on Tuesday, December 10,

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Burkina Faso Appoints New Prime Minister Amidst Political Turmoil

Burkina Faso's military junta has appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the country's new Prime Minister. Ouedraogo, a former journalist and communications minister, was named by junta leader Ibrahim Traore. This sudden change in leadership follows the unexpected dissolution of the

December 10, 2024

“A Table Prepared Before My Foes” – Mahama Celebrates Landslide Victory with Gratitude

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has expressed heartfelt gratitude to God and the Ghanaian people for his resounding victory in the 2024 presidential election, attributing his success to divine guidance and unwavering public support. In his statement following the official declaration of

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Former NPP MP Edward Ennin Calls for Leadership Overhaul After Electoral Defeat

Former Obuasi East MP Edward Ennin has blamed President Akufo-Addo’s leadership for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) electoral defeat, urging a complete overhaul of the party’s leadership and a focus on grassroots unity. Ennin criticized the President for poor decision-making, arrogance,

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Akufo-Addo and Mahama Set to Inaugurate Joint Transition Team on December 11

President Akufo-Addo and President-elect John Mahama have agreed to inaugurate a joint transition team on December 11, 2024, as both leaders work together to ensure a smooth transfer of power. In a statement after the Electoral Commission declared Mahama the winner

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Numerologist Atta Agyemang Claims Spiritual Sabotage Behind Bawumia’s Loss, Predicts Repercussions for Critics

Ghanaian numerologist Atta Agyemang, who accurately predicted John Dramani Mahama's victory in the 2024 elections, has weighed in on Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's concession speech, attributing his loss to negative spiritual forces and deceptive allies within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Mahama Wins 2024 Presidential Election, Returns to Power

Former President John Dramani Mahama has emerged victorious in Ghana's 2024 presidential election, marking a remarkable return to the nation's highest office. According to the Electoral Commission's announcement on Monday, December 9, Mahama secured 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of the valid

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

CODEO Urges Calm and Patience as EC Prepares to Officially Declare Election Results

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has urged Ghanaians to stay calm and allow the Electoral Commission (EC) to fulfill its constitutional responsibility of officially announcing the results of the December 7 general elections. In light of growing tensions and

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Key Ministers Who Lost Their Parliamentary Seats in the 2024 Elections

The parliamentary elections held on December 7, 2024, across all 276 constituencies delivered unexpected results, particularly for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Several prominent NPP ministers lost their seats, marking significant setbacks for the party and highlighting its struggles to

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Bawumia Inspires NPP Supporters: “We’ll Regroup and Return Stronger”

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has delivered an inspiring message to his supporters following the party’s defeat in the 2024 presidential election. Addressing NPP members, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the deep disappointment many party faithful are feeling but