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November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

EC Addresses Ballot Paper Shortage in Five Constituencies in Volta Region

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reported a shortage of Presidential and Parliamentary ballot papers in five constituencies within the Volta Region. The affected constituencies are Keta, Ketu North, Ho Central, Hohoe, and Ho West. To resolve the issue, the EC has

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Partisan Appointments Trump Meritocracy in Ghana – Professor Ransford Gyampo

Professor Ransford Gyampo, a renowned political scientist at the University of Ghana, has sounded a warning bell about the negative impact of partisan appointments on the productivity of Ghana's civil service. According to Professor Gyampo, the practice of appointing party sympathizers

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Political Parties Sign Peace Pact Ahead Of December Elections

Political parties and their presidential candidates contesting the upcoming December 7 elections have signed a peace pact to ensure a peaceful electoral process. The pact commits all parties to maintaining peace before, during, and after the polls. The Electoral Commission (EC)

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

‘I Stand By My Endorsement Of Bawumia’ – Kufuor Amid Criticism

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has firmly dismissed calls to refrain from expressing his views on the 2024 general elections, following backlash over his endorsement of NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Critics, including Movement for Change flagbearer Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, have

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Political Parties Set To Sign Peace Pact Ahead Of Election 2024 Today

The National Peace Council will convene today, Thursday, November 28, with representatives from all political parties and their presidential candidates in the upcoming December 7 elections, to sign a peace pact aimed at ensuring a peaceful electoral process. The peace agreement

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Election 2024: EC to Limit Media Access To Regional Collation Centres

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced new guidelines for media and observer access to collation centres during the 2024 general elections, aiming to ensure a secure and efficient process. Under the updated rules, only eight media houses will be permitted at

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Election 2024: Alan Kyerematen Unveils “Fa Dada Begye Fofro” Policy to Revolutionize Transport Sector

Alan Kyerematen, the founder and leader of the Movement for Change, has introduced a groundbreaking policy called "Fa Dada Begye Fofro" — meaning "Exchange the old for a new one" — aimed at transforming the transport industry in Ghana if he

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Akufo-Addo: Without Ashanti Region, I Wouldn’t Be President

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep gratitude to the Ashanti Region, attributing his successful presidential journey to the overwhelming support from the region. During a visit to the Manhyia Palace on November 26 as part of his “Thank You”

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Mahama: I’ll Attract Petroleum Investors Despite 35% Decline Due To Corruption

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has attributed Ghana’s 35% decline in petroleum production to government corruption, which he says has driven away major investors like ExxonMobil to countries such as Ivory Coast. Tourism packages Speaking

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

EC Empowers Visually Impaired Voters in Ashanti Region With Tactile Jacket Training

Ahead of the December 7 general elections, visually impaired voters in the Ashanti region have participated in training on the Tactile Jacket voting method. The ability to vote privately and independently is crucial for all voters, yet individuals with visual impairments