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December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

EC Breached The Constitution By Canceling Indelible Ink – Minority

The Minority in Parliament is asserting that the Electoral Commission (EC) is acting in breach of the 1992 Constitution with its decision to abandon the use of indelible ink for public elections. During a Parliamentary debate, MP for South Dayi, Rockson

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Low Turnout Marks District Level Elections

Low voter turnout once again characterised yesterday’s district level elections (DLE), an exercise to elect assembly and unit committee members for metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) across the country. Unlike general elections that are characterised by long queues and breath-taking

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

EC Reschedules District Level Elections In Parts Of Ashanti And Eastern Regions

The Electoral Commission has rescheduled the District Level Elections (DLEs) in some areas in the Ashanti and Eastern regions to Thursday, 21st December 2023. The Commission in a statement issued on Tuesday indicated that the rescheduling had been necessitated by several

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

Napo Energizes NPP Ashanti Youth Ahead Of 2024

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has reminded the Ashanti regional youth wing of the NPP of the crucial role they have to play as the youth wing of the party’s strong hold in its quest at ‘breaking the 8’Speaking at

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

Ghana’s Diaspora Engagement Policy Launched At Jubilee House

A Diaspora Engagement Policy has been unveiled at the Office of the President, Jubilee House, to enable Ghana to build a mutually beneficial relationship with its diaspora populations around the world. Presenting the concept, President Akufo Addo explained that the diaspora support is not only

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

2024 Elections: Polls To Close At 3 pm – EC Proposes

The Electoral Commission (EC) is proposing for the 2024 general election polls to end at 3 pm to enhance transparency. EC’s Chairperson, Jean Mensa cited the 2020 Election experience, stating that by 1 pm, approximately 70 per cent of polling centres

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

Digitalisation Eliminates Corruption – AG Tells UN

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has underscored the importance of digitalisation in the fight against corruption in Ghana. According to him, digitised environment ultimately helps to eliminate and prevent corruption in various institutions and agencies. Mr. Dame

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

NPP Sets Filing Fees, Nominations Dates For Parliamentary Aspirants

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the filing fees and nomination dates for parliamentary aspirants ahead of the upcoming 2024 general elections. According to the party, aspiring parliamentary candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of Thirty-Five

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

OSP Calls For Support To Block Corrupt Officials

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is calling for the prevention of corrupt officers from operating with impunity in a statement released to mark World Anti-Corruption Day on December 9th. The OSP calls for individuals to understand that they will

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Monetisation Of Politics Affects Election Outcomes — Prof. Seidu Alidu

The Head of Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Prof. Seidu Alidu, has said the monetisation of politics in the country creates an opportunity for foreign agencies/organisations to interfere and influence the outcome of elections in the country. That,