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December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

President Akufo-Addo Casts His Vote in Kyebi Hometown

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo voted today at a polling station in his hometown of Kyebi, located in the Eastern Region, as part of the ongoing Presidential and Parliamentary elections. Accompanied by his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the President cast his ballot

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

Election: Bus Shortages and Security Checks Disrupt Travelers Before Polls

Many travelers are making their way to their constituencies to cast their ballots but not without transportation hindrance. The holiday rush has compounded the issue, leading to overcrowded bus terminals nationwide. However, the situation has been particularly difficult at certain stations.

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

Voters Angrily Sack Ursula’s Alleged Food Truck from Polling Centre

Chaos erupted at the Assemblies of God Church polling station in the Ablekuma West Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, following the distribution of breakfast allegedly linked to the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Ursula Owusu-Ekuful. A pickup truck carrying food

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

EC Clarifies Role In Military Deployment

Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has clarified that the Commission is not responsible for the deployment of military personnel to polling stations or any security arrangements related to the elections. Her statement comes after the Ghana Armed Forces

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

Bawumia Casts His Vote in Walewale

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, has cast his vote in the Walewale constituency in the North East Region. Dr. Bawumia, who is vying to become Ghana’s next president,

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Election 2024: Kufuor Urges Ghanaians To Vote For Bawumia To Drive Transformation

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghanaians to vote for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, in the upcoming elections to help transform the country. Kufuor appealed to the youth to make a wise choice by

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Three Climbers Presumed Dead on New Zealand’s Highest Mountain

New Zealand police have confirmed they believe three climbers, missing on Aoraki Mt Cook—the country’s tallest peak—are dead. The missing climbers include two Americans, Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, as well as an unnamed Canadian. They were last seen

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Emmanuel Macron Pledges To Appoint New Prime Minister Soon

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will appoint a new prime minister "in the coming days" following the resignation of Michel Barnier after a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a 10-minute address to the nation on Thursday, Macron rejected

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Hopeson Adorye Urges Ghanaians: ‘Don’t Repeat This NPP Government

Hopeson Adorye, Director of Operations for Movement for Change, has made a passionate plea to Ghanaians to change the current NPP government, urging them not to repeat the same administration. With the presidential and parliamentary elections just around the corner on

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Politicians Must Accept 2024 Election Results – Goodluck Jonathan

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has urged candidates in Ghana’s upcoming December 7 general elections to accept the results in the spirit of peace and democracy. Jonathan, who heads the West African Elders Forum and is leading the ECOWAS mission to