Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East and a candidate in the upcoming elections, took on the role of a party agent for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the ongoing special voting exercise. Arriving early at the polling station before the Electoral Commission officially commenced …
Read More »Tensions Flare in Ayawaso West Wuogon as NPP MP Lydia Alhassan Distributes Food to Special Voters
Tensions have escalated in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency as Lydia Alhassan, the incumbent Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, distributed food packs to voters during the Special Voting exercise. The distribution occurred at the Legon Police Station, a designated polling station for the exercise. Alhassan …
Read More »NHIA Releases GH₵200 Million in Claims Payment as Free Dialysis Service Begins
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH₵200 million to health facilities across the country as part of its claims payment process, coinciding with the launch of the free dialysis treatment program, which began on December 1, 2024. This payment is part of the NHIA’s new payment regime introduced …
Read More »“We made some mistakes in 2020, but we have corrected them and we Will win Ayawaso West Parliamentary Seat” – John Dumelo
John Setor Dumelo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has expressed strong optimism about winning the constituency seat in the upcoming December 7 elections. His comments came as the Special Voting exercise began on Monday, December 2, at the Legon Police Station in the constituency. …
Read More »Mobile Money Transactions Surge in October, Reaching GHS 298.6 Billion – Bank of Ghana
Data from the Bank of Ghana reveals a significant uptick in mobile money transactions, indicating the growing adoption of digital financial services across the nation. The total volume of mobile money transactions saw an increase from 705 million in September 2024 to 728 million in October 2024, reflecting a notable …
Read More »Special Voting in Eastern and Western Regions Postponed to December 5
The Electoral Commission (EC) has postponed the Special Voting exercise for the Eastern and Western Regions, initially scheduled for December 2, to Thursday, December 5. The decision was announced by EC Chairperson Jean Mensa during an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on December 1. The delay follows the discovery …
Read More »Ghana Armed Forces Assures No Military Presence at Polling Stations
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reiterated its role in maintaining peace during the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, emphasizing that no military personnel will be stationed at polling stations. Instead, the Ghana Police Service (GPS) will lead election security efforts, with the military providing standby support only when requested …
Read More »Special Voting Underway in 14 Regions Ahead of December 7 Polls
Special Voting is ongoing today, December 2, at designated polling stations across 14 of Ghana’s 16 regions, in preparation for the December 7 general elections. This exercise enables key personnel, including electoral officials, security personnel, and media practitioners, to vote early, ensuring their availability for election-day duties. Approximately 131,478 voters, …
Read More »EC Conducts Special Voting in 14 Regions Today
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana is conducting Special Voting today, Monday, December 2, across 14 regions, excluding the Eastern and Western Regions. This exercise allows security personnel, media practitioners, and election officials assigned to work during the December 7 general elections to cast their votes early. Approximately 131,478 voters, …
Read More »Wanderlust Ghana Halts Accra-Cape Town Expedition After Stolen Cars Flagged by Interpol
Wanderlust Ghana has temporarily suspended its ambitious 30,000-kilometre Accra-to-Cape Town expedition after two of its vehicles were flagged as stolen by Interpol. The vehicles in question, a 2016 Lexus RX 350 and a 2018 Toyota Tacoma, were reported stolen in Canada in 2019 and 2022, respectively. The issue was discovered …
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