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We saved Ghana $19m in 2020 elections – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a significant milestone in its procurement procedures, resulting in substantial cost savings for election operations. Chairperson, Jean Mensa revealed...

We’re not aware of IMANI’s petition to CHRAJ against us – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is does not know about any petition from the policy think-tank, IMANI Africa to the Commission on Human...

Credible voter register crucial for transparent elections in 2024 – Jean Mensa

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has underscored the critical significance of compiling a trustworthy voter register as the 2024 election...

EC didn’t receive names of returning officers from MMDCEs – Jean Mensa

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Jean Mensa has stated that, individuals recruited to help the Commission organize the upcoming registration were selected...

Elections 2024: I’m ready to serve Ghana with my heart and energies – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his preparedness to lead Ghana if elected in the upcoming 2024...

EC sets a 623,000 target for limited voter registration

The Electoral Commission (EC) has said that it expects to register 623,000 Ghanaians in the upcoming Limited Voter Registration exercise. The Limited Voter Registration exercise...

2024 polls: Cheddar pledges to combat unemployment

Founder of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has revealed his commitment to reducing Ghana’s unemployment rate to boost...

Voter registration: NDC cautions NPP over alleged deployment of ‘macho men’ to Savelugu

The members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Savelugu constituency in the Northern region have cautioned the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Voter Registration: EC deploys logistics

The Electoral Commission (EC) has deployed Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits and other logistics to its regional and district offices ahead of the voter...

IMANI petitions CHRAJ over EC’s equipment disposal

The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has lodged a formal petition with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), urging an...

Stop whining and do your work – Sammy Gyamfi tells OSP

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has expressed disappointment in Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng regarding the handling of...

EC excludes over 50,000 2023 registrants from voters’ register – Suhuyini reveals

Tamale North Member of Parliament, Alhassan Suhuyini, has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of attempting to suppress votes as part of a grand but...

Voter registration: Participate to bring the desired change – NDC urges Ghanaians

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged all eligible Ghanaians to take part in the voter registration exercise when the Electoral Commission (EC) begins. The...

Only Mahama solved ‘dumsor’ – Minority

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has asserted that, the intermittent power outage, commonly known as ‘dumsor,’ was effectively tackled by former President John Dramani...

Farouk Aliu Mahama commends Akufo-Addo government for achieving 88% electricity coverage

Chairman of the Government Assurances Committee, Farouk Aliu Mahama has called on the government to take further action to address the recent challenges in...

Ghana will not derail into political turmoil under my watch – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians of his determination to maintain the country’s enviable democratic credentials and territorial integrity before, during and...

Bawumia takes campaign tour to Bono, Ahafo regions

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to continue his campaign tour in the Ahafo, Bono and Bono...

NPP didn’t struggle to win Ejisu by-election – Former MP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has dismissed assertions that the party struggled to retain the Ejisu seat...

 Asiedu Nketia sends strong warning to NPP appointees

In a solemn address to supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu-Nketia has issued a stern call...

Media’s failure to hold government accountable for ‘galamsey’ alarming – Mahama

Former President John says that Ghana must recognize the vital role of journalism in addressing the severe environmental challenges facing the nation. He expressed disappointment...

2024 election: Former NPP MP goes independent in La Dadekotopon

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for La DadeKotopon, Vincent Sowah Odotei popularly known as Obama, has declared his intention to...

Majority defends GRA-SML deal, insists no wrong was done

The Majority in Parliament has jumped to the defense of the Ghana Revenue Authority-Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) deal. The caucus insists that no wrong was...

Hopeson Adorye to form ‘Jail Them’ advocacy group

A former member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Director of Special Duties for Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye, has...

Appiatse: Support Bawumia to do more – Richard Ahiagbah to Ghanaians

The reconstruction of Appiatse, a community in the Prestea-Huni Valley District of the Western Region, is an indication of the care that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia...

Unless EC has rules against officials receiving lunch money, nothing can be done in ‘envelope scandal’ – Prof Agyeman Duah

Governance expert, Prof Baffour Agyeman Duah has dismissed calls for the prosecution of Kwadaso MP over his alleged electoral misconduct during the Ejisu by-election...

OSP begins investigation into alleged bribery of EC staff by Kwadaso MP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has begun investigations into alleged corruption in respect of public election involving the Kwadaso MP and some...

Mahama was an angel; I will one day kneel and beg him – Hopeson Adorye [Watch]

A former member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hopeson Adorye has described former President John Dramani Mahama as an “angel”. He is ready to...

Cecilia Dapaah’s Case: Fatimatu Abubakar tells Mahama to find convicted Sedina Tamakloe and jail her instead

Information Minister-designate, Fatimatu Abubakar has hit hard at the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, for his future government would reopen...

2024 polls: NPP national leaders urged to adequately resource campaign team to unseat Eric Opoku

The campaign manager for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asunafo South Constituency of the Ahafo Region, Alhaji Ziblim Alhassan, has urged the...

Unite or perish – Ameyaw-Akumfi cautions NPP

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Council of Elders, Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has warned that the party's existence could be at stake if...

Mahama will punish Ghanaians if… – Omane Acheampong [Video]

Gospel singer, Nicholas Omane Acheampong has reiterated his belief that, former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama is not suited...

Vomit your loot now or hold onto it and face the consequences – Asiedu Nketiah to Akufo-Addo, NPP

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has said there would be no hiding place for officials of...

Akufo-Addo’s disrespect of chiefs won’t be tolerated – Haruna Iddrisu

Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, has criticized President Akufo-Addo, accusing him of showing disrespect towards traditional leaders in the country. Mr. Iddrisu claimed that President...

I will make you millionaires – Bawumia assures small scale miners

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has promise to make small scale miners in the country "millionaires". He explained that, the policy...

Cecilia Dapaah’s case incomplete without FBI’s finding – Edudzie Tamakloe

The Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress, Godwin Edudzie Tamakloe, has raised concerns about the adequacy of the investigation into the...

We will empower coastal communities – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has outlined a comprehensive vision for the coastal communities, particularly focusing on the fisheries...

Dr Bawumia outlines plans for a robust fisheries industry

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has outlined his vision for the fisheries industry, promising to support the efficient implementation of a robust fisheries plan that...

A mate is a mate, Bawumia can’t be in the driver’s seat – NDC Communicator

Lawyer and communication team member of the National Democratic Congress Philemon Laar says Vice President Dr Mahamud Bawumia does not qualify to be in...

A vote for Mahama is a vote for Ghana’s doom – Boako to Ghanaians

An economic adviser and spokesperson for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Gideon Boako, has advised the people of Ghana to...

I am focused on fighting corruption through digitization – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has reiterated his commitment to fight corruption through the digitization if elected as...