Ghana Politics

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 …

Kwabena Baidoo, a former player for Sekondi Hasaacas FC, has tragically died in a motor accident while celebrating the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) victory in Ghana’s 2024 general elections. The accident occurred on Monday, December 9, in the Ellembelle District, cutting short the jubilations of Baidoo, who was reportedly reveling …

The United States has extended warm congratulations to John Dramani Mahama on his election as Ghana’s President, with his four-year term set to commence on January 7, 2025. In a statement issued on December 10, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauded Ghana’s democratic process, highlighting the nation’s reputation as …

The office of Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the outgoing Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma West Constituency, was reportedly ransacked on Monday, December 9, 2024. Unidentified assailants stole various items and caused extensive damage during the break-in. The break-in occurred around 1:17 PM. Stolen items included cash, a branded Nissan Hardbody vehicle, …