Ghana Politics

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

Christian leaders in the Ashanti Region have gathered to offer prayers for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate for the upcoming December 7 general elections. At a special engagement held on November 29, 2024, in Kumasi, over 200 clergy members from all 47 constituencies in …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has scheduled its final rally for the 2024 elections on Thursday, December 5, at Zurak Park in Madina, Accra, starting at noon. Themed “Resetting Ghana – Let’s Finish Strong!”, the event marks the culmination of the party’s nationwide campaign efforts. In an official statement, Sammy …