Ghana Politics

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has urged media houses to refrain from prematurely announcing election results during the 2024 General Elections. This call was made at the launch of Citi FM and Channel One TV’s 2024 General Elections Coverage in Accra on September 10, 2024. Albert Arhin, National …

Pius Enam Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Asuogyaman, has made a bold promise to his constituents. He assured them that if elected in the 2024 general elections, he will facilitate their travel to the United States of America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hadzide, who …

Lariba Abudu, the Member of Parliament for Walewale, has withdrawn from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries ahead of the 2024 elections. In a letter, she explained that her decision followed an inconclusive rerun of the Walewale parliamentary primary on September 9, 2024. The rerun was declared null and void …

Eight presidential aspirants, including Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Dramani Mahama, have officially filed their nomination forms with the Electoral Commission (EC) to contest the 2024 general elections. The submissions mark a key milestone in preparations for the December 7 polls. The candidates submitted their forms according …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for an immediate and comprehensive ban on all illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey. In a strongly worded statement issued on September 9, 2024, UTAG condemned the government’s previous anti-galamsey efforts and threatened nationwide industrial action if a total …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared the results of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary rerun in Walewale null and void following the destruction of ballot papers by an unknown individual. Gabriel Manu, the Electoral Commissioner for Walewale, explained that the voting process went smoothly until the sorting stage, …

The Ghana Police Service has announced a GH¢50,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest of a male suspect identified as “Kanawu,” who was seen in a viral video threatening to harm and shoot public officials. In the video, the suspect made alarming threats against government officials and anyone who …

A 10-member Turkish delegation has arrived in Ghana to explore investment opportunities in the agriculture and health sectors. Comprising academicians, finance experts, health professionals, and entrepreneurs, the delegation aims to conduct feasibility assessments to identify areas requiring investment. The visit is part of efforts to unlock a $100 million investment …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), officially submitted his presidential nomination form for the upcoming December 7, 2024 election on Monday morning, marking a significant moment in the election process. Accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and key NPP …

Bernard Mornah has been elected as the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC) for the upcoming December general elections. His victory was declared on September 7, 2024, at the UDS Guest House in Accra by officials from the Electoral Commission. Mornah secured a decisive win with 1,138 votes, while …