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September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Democracy Hub Demo: Mahama Slams ‘High-Handed’ Remand Decisions

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the treatment of Democracy Hub protesters who were arrested during a demonstration against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The protest, which was intended to be peaceful, turned

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Address Poverty and Inequality, Not Just Peacekeeping – Akufo-Addo To UN

President Nana Akufo-Addo has said peacekeeping efforts, while valuable, are insufficient to ensure long-term stability in Africa. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, he highlighted the importance of addressing underlying issues such as poverty, inequality,

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024

Don’t Succumb To Inducements From Govt – Opoku Agyemang Warns Trainee Nurses

NDC’s Vice Presidential Candidate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has cautioned trainee nurses and midwives against succumbing to what she describes as temporary government inducements. Speaking to trainee nurses in the Ellembele Constituency as part of phase two of her tour of

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

A/R: Court Orders EC To Reverse 580 Voter Transfers In Manhyia South

Officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) in the Ashanti Region have begun taking steps to reverse about 580 names from the Manhyia South voter register following a court order. This comes after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Constituency identified

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

NDC Demands Response To Petition Submitted To EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to write to the Electoral Commission (EC) today, Wednesday, September 25 to demand a response to their petition. During its 'Enough Is Enough' demonstration, the party presented a petition to the elections management body.

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Protesters Face Court After #OccupyJulorbiHouse Arrests

A group of over 12 protesters, arrested during the weekend's #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration, appeared in an Accra court today. The demonstrators were transported in a bus under heavy security. The arrests occurred during the three-day protest at the 37 Roundabout, where protesters

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Ghana Card Has Eliminated All Ghost Names On Govt’s Payroll – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the issue of ghost names on the government payroll. During his tour in Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya West constituency, he emphasised that the payroll database

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

1992 Constitution Can’t Offer Development, It’s Review Is Long Overdue – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for a transformation of Ghana's 1992 Constitution, highlighting its many flaws. During his address at the University of Ghana (UG) Alumni Lecture on the theme “30 Years of Parliamentary Democracy: The

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Peace Goes Beyond The Absence Of Violence – Dr. Festus Aubyn

The Regional Coordinator of Research and Capacity Building at the West Africa Network for Peace-Building (WANEP), has stated that true peace in a country involves more than just the absence of violence. According to Dr. Festus Aubyn, there are a lot

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

I Have Clear Strategy On How To Curb Rising Food Prices – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has outlined his strategy to curb rising food prices in the country. In a Facebook post, the former president expressed confidence in his approach, stating, “I am clear in my