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October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

Dr. Kennedy Criticizes Political Parties For Lack Of Action On Galamsey

Renowned physician and political activist Dr. Arthur Kennedy has sharply criticized Ghana's major political parties for their lack of commitment to addressing the pressing issue of illegal mining, or galamsey. Kennedy argued that the reluctance to combat galamsey stems from the

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024

ELECTION 2024: Ghana To Host Peace Goal Event Ahead Of Dec Polls

Ghana is set to host a high-profile football event aimed at promoting peace and unity ahead of the 2024 general elections. The initiative, dubbed OAD PEACEGOALS 2024, will feature a match between Barcelona Legends, led by Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho, and

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Supreme Court Issues Stay on Speaker Bagbin’s Ruling Declaring Four MPs’ Seats Vacant

In a notable legal development, the Supreme Court of Ghana has granted a stay of execution on the ruling made by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, which declared the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant. The MPs affected by

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Election 2024: EC To Announce Presidential Results By Region

Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, has confirmed that the Commission will announce the presidential results from all 16 regions before revealing the national results in the upcoming elections on December 7. This approach is aimed

October 18, 2024October 17, 2024

“I Understand the Struggles of Ghanaians—I’m From the Streets,” Says Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed empathy for the hardships many Ghanaians, especially those in the informal sector, are currently facing. Speaking during an engagement with stakeholders in the creative arts industry on

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

BREAKING NEWS…Speaker Bagbin Declares 4 Parliamentary Seats Vacant

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin has officially declared four parliamentary seats vacant with barely two months to the election in December. This ruling means that Ghana's hung parliament which gave the governing New Patriotic Party a slight upper hand

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Bagbin To Decide On Petition For The Removal Of Four MPs

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin is set to deliver a ruling today, Thursday, October 17, on a petition seeking to remove four sitting MPs from the House. The Minority is requesting the removal of Agona West MP Cynthia Morrison, Suhum MP

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

NDC Seeks Court Injunction to Prevent EC from Printing Amenfi Central Ballots

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an injunction application seeking to halt the Electoral Commission (EC) from proceeding with the printing of parliamentary ballot papers and notice of poll for the Amenfi Central constituency. This legal action follows the recent

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

Akufo-Addo Unveils Origins of Agenda 111 Hospital

President Akufo-Addo recently made a shocking revelation about Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure. Speaking in the North East Region on his Thank You Tour, he said during one of his meetings, his research department dropped a bombshell: “Out of 260 districts in Ghana,

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

Bernard Mornah’s Disqualification Case: Court Sets New Date for Ruling

The High Court in Accra has adjourned to October 21 to deliver a ruling on a motion filed by Bernard Mornah, the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), challenging the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify him from contesting in