Ghana Politics

An individual, reportedly an agent of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been arrested at Center 2 of the St. Theresa’s School polling station in the Okaikwei South constituency for allegedly carrying a firearm. The arrest followed an altercation between the suspect and an Electoral Commission (EC) official during the …

A man identified as Rufai has been apprehended by the police at the Animgazanga JHS polling station in the Bolga Central constituency for allegedly possessing multiple thumbprinted ballot papers. Eyewitnesses claim Rufai was caught red-handed, prompting swift intervention from the authorities. He was immediately taken into custody and transported to …

A polling station agent at the Wassa Akropong-Appiahkhrom polling station in the Western Region has been arrested by the police for alleged double voting during the ongoing general elections. The individual, identified as Stephen Kwofie, was apprehended after the incident occurred at Polling Station A in the area. The alleged …

An Electoral Commission (EC) official in Kintampo South, Bono East Region, has been arrested for alleged electoral offences during the ongoing 2024 general elections. The suspect, Dery Joseph, is accused of issuing approximately 15 ballot papers to voters that omitted the first presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, of the New …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections, has cast his vote in the Walewale constituency of the North East Region. Dr. Bawumia exercised his franchise at his hometown polling station, a location that holds significant sentimental and political value …

A press conference held by the National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin, was disrupted by individuals believed to be members of the party’s internal task force. The incident occurred in the Ashanti Region, where the disgruntled supporters expressed frustration with the party’s leadership over their response …

John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of actions he claims are intended to favor the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the December 7 elections. In a Facebook post on December 6, Mahama alleged that the EC’s failure to …

Ghanaians are voting today, December 7, 2024, to elect a new President and Members of Parliament. Polling stations across the country are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with over 18 million registered voters expected to cast their ballots at 40,967 polling stations. In a nationwide address on December …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the deployment of its personnel to designated locations to support the Ghana Police Service in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. In a press release signed by the Director-General of Public Relations, Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, the …

A tragic incident unfolded in Lukaya town, central Uganda, where a 30-year-old Arsenal fan, John Ssenyonga, was reportedly shot dead by a security guard during celebrations following Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The shooting occurred at a local restaurant as jubilant Arsenal supporters gathered to celebrate the team’s win. …