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Afram Plains: EC Deploys Speed Boats for Efficient Distribution of Electoral Materials

To ensure a smooth electoral process, the Electoral Commission (EC) has engaged speed boats to transport materials to remote locations, including the dwarf islands in the Afram Plains North and South constituencies. Additionally, the EC has partnered with the Ghana Air Force, utilizing helicopters to expedite the movement of materials …

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Planting for Food and Jobs Was My Idea but Faced Limited Funding – Dr. Afriyie Akoto

Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, the former Minister for Agriculture, has revealed that the widely recognized Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) policy was his personal initiative and not originally part of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2016 manifesto. In an interview on Nhyira FM’s KuroYiMuNsem program, Dr. Akoto explained that …

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Election 2024: Be Professional – Information Minister to Journalists

The Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has called on journalists to maintain professionalism as they prepare to cover Ghana’s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for Saturday, December 7. Speaking ahead of the polls, she emphasized the critical role of the media in ensuring a peaceful electoral process by avoiding …

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I Will Accept Election Results Only if the Process is Fair and Transparent – John Mahama 

As Ghana prepares for the December 7 General Election, National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has declared that he will only accept the results if the electoral process is transparent and credible. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the BBC, Mahama raised concerns about potential irregularities and violence, …

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EC Conducts Special Voting in Eastern and Western Regions

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana is conducting a special voting exercise today, December 5, 2024, in the Eastern and Western regions as part of preparations for the December 7 general elections. This follows the rescheduling of the exercise, initially planned for December 2, due to issues surrounding the integrity …

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Judge Orders Retrial in JB Danquah Murder Case After Split Jury Verdict

The murder trial of Daniel Asiedu, accused of killing former Abuakwa North MP JB Danquah in 2016, is set for retrial after a split jury verdict failed to reach a conclusive decision. The seven-member jury returned a 4:3 “not guilty” verdict, prompting presiding judge Justice Lydia Osei Marfo to discharge …

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Voter Register in White Pick-Up Truck Not Ours – EC Denies Viral Video

The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims in a viral video suggesting that a voter register was being transported in a white pick-up truck. The register in question, labeled “Ahafo Ano South-East, 1&2,” was disowned by the EC in a statement released on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Deputy Chairman Samuel …

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2024 Election: NPP Will Lose If Mahama Secures 30% in Ashanti Region – Osei Kyei

The Member of Parliament for Suame and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has emphasized the critical role of the Ashanti Region in determining the outcome of the December 7 general election. Speaking in an interview with Angel TV, he urged voters in the region to rally behind the ruling …

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November Inflation Climbs to 23%, Marking Third Consecutive Rise

Inflation for November 2024 has increased to 23.0%, up from 22.1% in October. This rise was driven by higher food inflation and marks the third consecutive monthly increase following a five-month decline. Food inflation surged from 22.8% to 25.9%, while non-food inflation saw a slight decrease from 21.5% to 20.7%. …

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Police Intercept 88 Persons Allegedly Recruited for Election Security in Western North

The Ghana Police Service is investigating 88 people intercepted on board two Metro Mass Transit buses at Benchema near Asawinso in the Western North Region on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. In a statement, the Police said preliminary investigations indicate that they were allegedly recruited by a man whose name has …

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