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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

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Akufo-Addo Rejects Calls For Manifestos To Be Abandoned

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has vehemently opposed calls for political party manifestos to be abandoned for a national development plan. According to President Akufo-Addo, political parties play significant roles in the development of countries through their manifestos and so giving

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Govt Withdraws L.I Allowing MPs, Judges Use Sirens, Speed Limit Exemptions

The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has officially withdrawn the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) on behalf of the Minister for Transport. This L.I. sought to grant Members of Parliament (MPs), Judges, and Ministers the privilege

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

I’m Unaware Of L.I. Granting MPs Use Of Sirens, Speed Limit Exemptions – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has denied knowledge of a Legislative Instrument before the House seeking to amend the Road Traffic Regulations. The L.I on Road Traffic Regulations Amendment offers lawmakers, among other state officials, the opportunity to use sirens