Ghana Politics

Today, the Electoral Commission (EC) is set to organize elections in district assemblies where polls were previously postponed. Approximately 40 districts in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions experienced delays due to ballot paper errors, distribution issues, and malfunctioning Biometric Verification Devices (BVD). Stakeholders are urging the Commission to ensure smooth …

During discussions on the 2024 budget approval for the Electoral Commission (EC), the Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, emphasized the importance of preserving the 5 pm end of polls schedule during general elections. Expressing concerns over potential disenfranchisement of voters, he highlighted his apprehension regarding the proposed adjustment of …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a significant change affecting ride hailing vehicle owners, including those associated with services like Uber, Yango, and Bolt. Effective from January 1, 2024, owners of commercial vehicles operating under ride hailing platforms are mandated to pay Vehicle Income Tax (VIT) in accordance with …

In a remarkable and unexpected turn of events, the late Manasseh Addison Sackey, a 34-year-old headteacher and incumbent assemblyman, has posthumously won the Teberebie electoral area election in Tarkwa, Western Region. Despite the tragic incident of his drowning in a river connecting Aklika on Monday, December 4, Teacher Obour, as …

In a controversial turn of events, Shalimar Abbiusi, the spokesperson for the political movement New Force, has been deported to her native Belgium. The decision to deport her has sparked allegations of unfair treatment and human rights violations. Abbiusi was deported subsequent to the state dropping charges of obtaining a …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, standing as the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has committed to elevating the District Assemblies Common Fund from its current 5% to 7% should he secure victory in the upcoming 2024 elections. Emphasizing the necessity of empowering district assemblies for more effective …

Shalimar Abbiusi, a spokesperson for the New Force political movement, has been thrust into a whirlwind of legal challenges, including an unexpected re-arrest by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). Abbiusi, a Belgian national, recently faced charges for allegedly using false documents claiming enrollment at the Ghana Christian University College to …

At Nyamekrom’s Nana Oware Agyapong M/A Basic School, the anticipated electoral process took an unexpected turn, leaving residents in disbelief. Electoral officers clad in EC-branded blue jackets swiftly disassembled electoral items, including removing cordon tapes, at polling centers A, B, and C. This abrupt action caught residents off guard, as …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is advocating for robust participation from Ghanaians in the imminent District Assembly Elections slated for December 19, 2023. Highlighting concerns over previous low turnout, the NDC is urging citizens to engage actively in electing new Assembly and Unit Committee members who will shape the various …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has countered assertions made by Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, stating that he remains Ghana’s active President until January 7, 2025, as prescribed by the country’s 1992 Constitution. Addressing a gathering in Nima, Accra, President Akufo-Addo refuted claims of being a “lame-duck” leader, emphasizing his …