Ghana Politics

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed grave concern over the violence and unrest that have followed the 2024 general elections. In a firm statement, the Bishops condemned the violence, rioting, and looting that have disrupted national peace, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property, and deepening divisions among …

A group of youth believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reportedly stormed the Bono Regional Forestry Commission office in Sunyani on Monday, December 9, causing extensive damage and property loss. The armed group, wielding machetes, seized two patrol vehicles from the office, which also houses the …

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, special aide to President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has demanded the resignation of Jean Mensa, Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC). She accused Mensa of incompetence and partisanship in managing the recently concluded 2024 general elections. In an appearance on Channel One TV’s Face to Face program on …

The Ghana Police Service has detained nine individuals in connection with the burning of the Electoral Commission (EC) office in Ayensuano, Eastern Region. The arson attack occurred during a protest on Monday, December 9, following the announcement of results from Ghana’s 2024 general elections. The facility, which housed electoral materials …

H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, has officially announced the members of the 2024 Transition Team. The appointments were made in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), and aim to facilitate a smooth transfer of power from the outgoing administration. The announcement was …

The Ghana Armed Forces successfully foiled an attempted takeover of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) headquarters on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, averting a potential disruption to one of the nation’s critical economic institutions. Eyewitness reports and videos circulating on social media revealed a group of individuals, believed to …

A tense standoff unfolded at the Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGCL) headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, as a crowd of individuals, believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), gathered at the premises. Security forces, comprising soldiers and police officers, were quickly deployed to …

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced the suspension of collation processes for nine unresolved parliamentary constituencies, citing the need to address disputes before proceeding. The directive, issued on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, has drawn criticism, particularly from representatives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic …

A heavy military presence has been established in Tepa, located in the Ahafo Ano North Constituency of the Ashanti Region, following violent incidents allegedly involving supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The individuals are reported to have gone on a rampage, setting fire to both private and public property. …

Ebi Bright of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has emerged victorious in the hotly contested Tema Central Parliamentary election. Bright secured 18,539 votes, narrowly edging out Charles Forson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 18,421 votes. The slim margin highlights the intense competition in this critical constituency. This …