Ghana Politics

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched Ghana’s new Digital Border Control System and e-gates at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra. The groundbreaking system, introduced on December 3, 2024, was developed locally, marking a significant leap in modernizing the nation’s border management. The system incorporates artificial intelligence, biometrics, …

John Dumelo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has filed a criminal complaint against incumbent MP Lydia Seyram Alhassan with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The complaint follows allegations that Lydia Alhassan distributed food to voters during the special voting exercise on December …

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has addressed criticisms following a video showing her and her constituency women’s organizer distributing food to voters during the Special Voting exercise on Monday, December 2, 2024. The incident, which occurred at the Legon Police Station polling centre, sparked …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the government of mismanaging $11.5 billion in loans acquired over the past eight years. Speaking at a special prayer service held for the Muslim community at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced that Parliament will reconvene on Monday, December 16, 2024, for the seventh meeting of the fourth session of the eighth Parliament. In a notice issued on December 2, Speaker Bagbin informed Members of Parliament (MPs) that the venue for the …

The National Service Authority (NSA) has obtained a 10-day injunction from the High Court to halt the publication of a series of investigative stories by The Fourth Estate, originally scheduled to be released on December 3, 2024. A court bailiff served the Media Foundation for West Africa, which oversees The …

Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has refuted allegations of distributing food to voters during the special voting exercise at the Legon Police Station polling centre. The allegations emerged after videos and reports claimed the MP handed out bags of food and water to individuals …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $360 million disbursement to Ghana following the successful completion of the third review of its $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The announcement, made on December 2, 2024, brings Ghana’s total receipts under the program to $1.92 billion. The funds are expected …

Louisa Buabeng, an independent candidate contesting in the Effutu parliamentary elections, and her campaign coordinator, Dauda Murtalib Monkaizil, have been granted bail by the Winneba District Court. Presided over by Her Worship Josephine Abigail Fosuaa Appiah, the bail amount was set at GHC50,000, with additional conditions requiring three sureties, one …

As Ghanaians head to the polls on December 7, 2024, it’s vital to be informed about the voting process to ensure a smooth experience. Here are ten key points to guide you before and after casting your ballot: Before Voting Confirm Your Polling Station Verify your polling station details by …