Ghana Politics

John Dramani Mahama, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reaffirmed his campaign promise to eliminate certain taxes he described as “nuisance taxes” within the first 100 days of his administration. During his campaign, Mr. Mahama criticized these taxes as overly burdensome on Ghanaians, pledging to alleviate their …

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 89 individuals in connection with various offences during the 2024 general elections, including acts of vandalism, looting, and property destruction. In a statement on Monday, December 9, the Police disclosed that 40 of the suspects are directly linked to these criminal activities, adding that …

The Savannah Regional Electoral Commission (EC) has convened a Regional Inter-Party Advisory Committee (RIPAC) meeting to address the fallout from recent violent incidents in the Damongo Constituency. The meeting, which will include key stakeholders, aims to determine the next steps regarding the constituency’s election results and provide clarity in light …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has committed to leveraging its electoral victory in the December 7 general elections to drive national progress and prosperity. Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, December 8, at the party’s headquarters, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey assured Ghanaians that the party would use …

The Commonwealth Hall Alumni of the University of Ghana, popularly known as the Old Vandals, have congratulated John Dramani Mahama on his projected victory in the 2024 general election. In a heartfelt statement, the group celebrated Mahama, a fellow Vandal, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their success, describing …

An official of the Electoral Commission (EC) collapsed at the Dome Kwabenya Collation Centre in the Greater Accra Region on Sunday afternoon, December 8, amid ongoing tension surrounding the collation of results for the 2024 general elections. The identity of the female official remains undisclosed, and the cause of her …

Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, has emerged as the Member of Parliament-elect for Awutu Senya East, unseating incumbent MP Mavis Hawa Koomson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Naa Koryoo secured a total of 50,886 votes, surpassing Hawa Koomson’s 46,638 votes in the fiercely contested …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has appealed to political stakeholders and the general public for patience, emphasizing that only 24 hours have passed since polls closed for Ghana’s December 7 general elections. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, December 8, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa reassured Ghanaians that the commission is …

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended 12 individuals in connection with violent incidents during the 2024 general elections, including the destruction of the Electoral Commission (EC) office in Damongo. The arrests come after a group of agitated youth set fire to the EC office in Damongo Municipal Constituency, protesting delays …

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has called on Ghanaians to remain calm and patient as the Electoral Commission (EC) prepares to announce the official results of the December 7 general elections. This plea comes amid growing concerns and demands from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for increased …