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2024 election: Men in military uniform clash with civilians in Obuasi East [Video]

A clash erupted during the 2024 election in the Obuasi East constituency of the Ashanti region involving three men in military uniform and civilians.The...

Did Nelson Mandela make statement about Mahama?

Claim: A TikTok user shared a video attributing a statement made by South Africa’s former president, Nelson Mandela, to ex-President John Dramani Mahama, claiming: “Wait and...

True, one person has died from Tolon shooting incidence

Claim: A WhatsApp video reports a shooting incident leading to the death of an individual in a branded NDC T-shirt in the Tolon Constituency. Source:...

NPP borrowed more than GHS1 trillion between 2017 and 2024 NOT GHC 622 billion

Claim: X user @scottbolshevik claims that from 2017 to now, Ghana has borrowed over GHC 622 billion, with the Bank of Ghana illegally printing GHC...

John Dumelo didn’t send SMS calling Maa Lydia a ‘Husband Killer’

Claim: X users @NanaKwame_off, @GrefDuah, and @AmoakoKwam claim NDC Parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, called Maa Lydia a husband killer in bulk SMS to constituents.Verdict: False Explanation:The...

Voting delayed at Mempeasem CMB polling station 

Voting at the Mempeasem CMB polling station in the Sunyani West Constituency of the Bono region has been delayed in the ongoing 2024 election. As...

Nhyiaeso MP caught on camera ‘peeping’ at voter’s ballot [Video]

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Stephen Amoah has been caught on camera peeping at a voter’s ballot in...

2024 Election: No polling station has more than 500 voters in Bawku

Joy News has learned that across the various polling stations in the Bawku Central constituency in the Upper East region, no polling station has...

TUC Chairman casts ballot in Achiase Aprade

The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Ghana, Bernard Owusu has successfully cast his vote in the 2024 election.Mr Owusu voted in...

Akufo-Addo casts vote at Kyebi [Video]

President Nana Akufo-Addo has cast his ballot in the ongoing 2024 general election in his hometown, Kyebi.There was a mammoth crowd as Akufo-Addo joined the...

Polling agent arrested for double voting at Wassa Akropong 

The Ghana Police Service have arrested a polling station agent at the Wassa Akropong-Appiahkrom polling station A in the Western region for double voting...

2024 election: Police debunk voting at Abeka NPP office

The Police have dismissed reports alleging an ongoing voting exercise at the New Patriotic Party(NPP) office at Abeka in the Greater Accra region.In a...

2024 polls: Calm restored at Asante Mampong Constituency after voting disruption

Calm has successfully been restored at the IJ Infant Junior Primary polling station in the Asante Mampong Constituency.The polling station was briefly disrupted due...

Election 2024: Prof Agyeman-Duah ‘prays’ against a hung parliament

Former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has expressed the desire that the winner of Saturday's presidential election should ideally secure a...

2024 elections: Man arrested in Okaikwei South over weapon possession

An man identified as Michael Allotey has been arrested in the Okaikwei South constituency of the Greater Accra region for possessing a weapon.Mr Allotey...

2024 election: Confusion erupts at Asawase

Chaos erupted at the Akurem Junior High School(JHS) polling station in the Asawase constituency of the Ashanti region in the ongoing 2024 election.Earlier reports...

Mahama casts vote in Bole-Bamboi, says he is confident of victory

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has cast his vote in the Bole-Bamboi constituency of the Savannah Region, expressing confidence in winning the ongoing presidential...

EC official arrested in Kintampo South

An Electoral Commission (EC) official in the Kintampo South constituency of the Bono East Region has been arrested for allegedly issuing defective ballot papers...

Near clash at Sakasaka polling station over ballot snapping [Video]

A near brawl erupted at the Sakasaka Quarters A polling station in the Tamale Metropolitan District in the Northern Region when a voter attempted...

Democracy in focus: Snapshots of Ghana’s 2024 Election

Ghana’s 2024 election is not just a test of democracy but a celebration of the resilience and determination of the people.From long queues at...

2024 election: EC grants media access to all centres

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has assured the media of unrestricted access to all polling and collation centres nationwide.Mrs Mensa...

Don’t take this election for granted – Samson Anyenini

Legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini has urged citizens not to take the upcoming elections for granted.According to him, voters must be aware that there...

Voter caught photographing thumb printed ballot at Laterbiokorshie [Video]

Polling got off to a smooth start at many polling stations across Ghana.But at the Laterbiokorshie Methodist Church polling station, there was a confusion...

2024 election: We’ll intervene when necessary – National Elections Taskforce

The National Elections Taskforce has assured it is closely monitoring the ongoing election process and will intervene when necessary to maintain peace and order.The...

2024 polls: Missing names, verification issues hit some polling centres

The ongoing 2024 elections have witnessed reports of missing names and verification challenges at various polling stations nationwide.The development has caused frustration among voters...

Election 2024: ‘Already broken seal’ causes confusion at Mampong constituency

There was confusion at Mampong in Ashanti after National Democratic Congress polling agents at the Mampong Infantry Jnr Primary School (St. Monica's) complained of...

Election 2024: Check out full list of 801 parliamentary candidates

Voting has commenced for the 2024 general elections across all 276 constituencies nationwide as Ghanaians elect a president and parliamentarians for the next four...

Ablekuma West voters angrily reject alleged food from Ursula Owusu [Video]

Chaos erupted at the Assemblies of God Church polling station in the Ablekuma West Constituency in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday morning.The confusion...

Election 2024: Ibn Chambas warns against overbearing military role in electoral security

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called for a measured and cautious approach to military deployment...

Military personnel seen at Weija ITS polling station

Military personnel have been spotted at the Weija ITS polling station in Accra today, December 7, 2024, despite earlier assurances from security forces that...

2024 polls: Voting smoothly underway in Assin Central Constituency

The election is progressing smoothly in the Assin Central constituency of the Central Region, where 52,441 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots...

2024 polls: I’m satisfied with the general mood of the country – Bawumia

Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he is satisfied with the general mood of the country for...

Greater Accra: Voting yet to start at many polling stations

Voting has yet to begin at many polling stations across various constituencies in the Greater Accra region.As of the time of this report, Joy...

2024 election: Bawumia casts ballot in Walewale [Video]

Vice President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party(NPP),  Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cast his ballot in the 2024 election.Dr. Bawumia voted at...

2024 polls: NPP Asutifi South PC casts his vote

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Asutifi South, Yaw Owusu Brempong in the Ahafo Region has cast his vote at the Methodist...

Election 2024: Overnight queues largely missing

It has been a surprising departure from the past; the widespread long, overnight queues usually associated with general elections in Ghana have been missing...

EC won’t take any decision to compromise integrity, credibility of Dec. 7 polls – Regional Director  

The Electoral Commission (EC) has given the assurance that it will not take any decision that will compromise the integrity and credibility of the...

2024 polls: Voting underway across several polling stations [Photos]

Ghanaians have begun casting their votes in the 2024 general elections, with polling stations in all 276 constituencies opening at 7 a.m. to elect...

2024 election: Voting delays in Nandom

As of 7:35 am, voting was yet to begin at the OA station, Nayiri and Local Court (fire service station) polling stations in Nandom...

2024 election: EC clarifies process for voters without ID cards

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that all eligible voters who have lost their voter cards can still vote in the December 7 2024...