The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the filing fees for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will remain the same as in 2020. This means that presidential candidates will be required to pay GH¢100,000, while parliamentary candidates will pay GH¢10,000. The decision to maintain the fees follows a …
Read More »Military Officer Dies During Independence Day Parade in Koforidua
Tragedy struck during the 67th Independence anniversary celebrations in Koforidua, Eastern Region, as a military officer from the Ghana Air Force collapsed and passed away. The officer was among 66 others who collapsed during the parade and received immediate medical attention from stationed doctors at the venue. Despite efforts to …
Read More »EC Reverses Decision to Use Only Ghana Card for Voter Registration
The Electoral Commission (EC) has decided to retain the guarantor system for the upcoming limited voter registration exercise, abandoning its earlier plan to eliminate it. This decision was communicated to political parties during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting convened to discuss the electoral calendar. During the meeting, it was …
Read More »Parliament Suspends Sitting Following the Passing of John Kumah
Parliament was thrown into mourning today following the passing of Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, Member of Parliament for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister. Dr. Kumah reportedly passed away in the early hours of Thursday, March 7, after a brief illness. His sudden demise led to the suspension of the afternoon’s …
Read More »Biography of John Ampontuah Kumah – Age/Cause of Death
Early Life and Education Hon. Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, born on August 4, 1978, in Ejisu Odaho, Ashanti Region, Ghana, was a distinguished Ghanaian politician, entrepreneur, preacher, and lawyer. He received his secondary education at Opoku Ware School in Kumasi. Continuing his academic journey, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts …
Read More »Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah Dies at 45
The sudden demise of Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, has left the nation mourning. Sources close to the family confirmed to Citi News that the 45-year-old MP passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a wife and six children. John Ampontuah Kumah, affectionately …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Allegedly Delaying Signing Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Claims MP Ahmed Ibrahim
Ahmed Ibrahim, the First Deputy Minority Whip, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of employing delaying tactics to avoid signing the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. The bill, which was approved by Parliament on February 28, 2024, criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, promotion, advocacy, and funding. According to Ibrahim, President Akufo-Addo has …
Read More »EC Convenes IPAC Meeting to Address Concerns on Electoral Calendar
The Electoral Commission (EC) has called for an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting today to deliberate on issues surrounding the electoral calendar for the upcoming December 7 elections. The purpose of the meeting is to address concerns raised by various political parties regarding the scheduling of the polls. However, both …
Read More »Safo Newman Releases Independence Day Song: “March Past”
Ghana’s music scene is abuzz with the latest release from Safo Newman, a rising star whose Independence Day anthem, “March Past,” is making waves. The official lyrics video, released on YouTube, has garnered significant attention, amassing views at a rapid pace within just 12 hours of its launch. In his …
Read More »Ivory Coast President Ouattara Applauds President Akufo-Addo’s Leadership Amid Global Challenges
During the ceremony held at the newly inaugurated Koforidua Youth Resource Center, which boasts a seating capacity of 5,000, President Ouattara highlighted the strong diplomatic ties between Ivory Coast and Ghana. He described President Akufo-Addo’s governance as effective and underscored the recognition as a reflection of their close relationship. President …
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