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EC official arrested at Bimbilla for allegedly photographing his ballot

A temporary Electoral Commission (EC) official was on Monday, December 2, 2024, arrested during the Special Voting exercise in Bimbilla in the Northern region.This...

EC expresses satisfaction with Special Voting exercise

The Electoral Commission (EC) has said the Special Voting exercise on Monday, December 2, 2024, was smooth and peaceful.The calm atmosphere the EC believes...

Special voting: Immigration officer fumes over ‘identity theft’ in Ablekuma Central

An Immigration officer who showed up to cast his ballot at Ablekuma Central was told someone had mistakenly used his identity to vote.The officer,...

Akufo-Addo tried to frustrate 24 Hour Economy Park – Pablo

The National Youth Organiser of the NDC, George Opare Addo, has accused the President of attempting to frustrate the ongoing 24-Hour Economy Park, organised...

Ghanaians know what time it is – Fifi Kwetey confident of NDC victory

The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, is confident in Ghanaians’ ability to discern when change is necessary,...

Mahama promises to address galamsey and foster responsible mining

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to introduce sustainable mining practices to tackle the environmental challenges caused...

An insult to the electorate – Martin Amidu blasts Akufo-Addo’s pre-election commissionings

Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has critiqued President Nana Akufo-Addo, accusing him of manipulating state resources to influence the December 2024 elections.In an opinion...

Election 2024: Muslim Peace Committee intensifies peace campaign

The Muslim Peace and Reconciliation Committee, under the auspices of the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Mumin Haroun, has intensified its community engagement...

We do not trust the Electoral Commission – Fifi Kwetey

The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), alleging partiality and accusing it of creating distrust...

I’m a retired army general ready to rescue Ghana from current difficulties – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has likened himself to a "retired army general" returning to service, as he campaigns for reelection...

EC lifts media restrictions on access to collation centres on December 7

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reversed its earlier decision restricting media access to constituency and regional collation centres, allowing media personnel greater access during...

Photos from 2024 Special Voting exercise

The Electoral Commission(EC) on Monday, December 2, 2024, held the Special Voting exercise for the 2024 election at various centres.It was a smooth process...

NPP’s Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah makes misleading claims about Mahama

Ghana’s Works and Housing minister, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has urged the electorate to retain the country’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December polls.The lawmaker...

2024 election: Banda residents cautioned against voting ‘skirt and blouse’

The Parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Krachi Nchumuru, Solomon Kuyon, has urged residents of Banda in the Krachi Nchumuru constituency...

GJA observers ready to monitor 2024 elections

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has announced that members of the Association have been accredited as media personnel...

Akandoh raises concerns over last-minute transfer of Juaboso Police chief

Juaboso Member of Parliament(MP), Kwabena Mintah Akandoh accused the Inspector-General of Police(IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare of a last-minute transfer of the District Commander,...

Candidate ‘clashes’ with special voter in Ayawaso West Wuogon [Video]

An altercation ensued between an electorate and an independent parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Abdul Rauf Abugri Mumuni, during the Special Voting exercise...

2024 election: Akosua Manu alleges attack on her driver [Listen]

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Adentan constituency, Akosua Asaa Manu, has alleged an attack on her driver by suspected members of...

2024 election: OSP cautions against electoral malpractice

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has pledged commitment to safeguard the integrity of the 2024 election.In this regard, the OSP says it...

2024 polls: Bawumia can take his family to sleep in Ashanti region; he’ll still lose – Mahama

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence about his victory in the Ashanti region in the...

Special voting: NDC raises concerns over ballot photography in Ayawaso Central

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso Central constituency has raised concerns about individuals allegedly taking photographs of their ballot papers after casting...

Election 2024: Don’t interfere in our work – IGP warns private security operatives

The National Elections Security Taskforce, led by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, has issued a stern warning to private security...

Jean Mensa’s approach to management of the EC has been too combative – Tony Aidoo

A former Ghana Ambassador to the Netherlands and a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Tony Aidoo has criticized Chairperson of...

Mahama bemoans economic struggles in Ashanti Region

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has expressed deep concern over the worsening state of businesses in Ghana, particularly in the Ashanti Region.According...

Special voting: Cape North MP accuses Ekow Ewusi of mischief [Video]

Cape Coast North Member of Parliament, Kwamena Minta Nyarku has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate, Horace Ekow Ewusi of mischief in...

2024 election: Positions on presidential ballot remain unchanged – EC 

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reiterated that it will retain the original ballot order for the 2024 presidential election.In a notice, the Commission urged...

NCCE takes parliamentary dialogue to La Dade-Kotopon constituency

The National Commission for Civic Education(NCCE) has organized a dialogue for parliamentary aspirants in the La Dade-Kotopon Constituency of the Greater Accra Region to...

Mahama promises to enhance trade and business growth in Ashanti Region

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has reiterated his determination to revitalise trade and business activities in the Ashanti Region, pledging tailored...

2024 election: Consider the hardship, vote for change – Prof Opoku-Agyemang to special voters

The Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has encouraged active participation in the special voting exercise taking place...

What are the key issues for investors in Ghana’s election?

Ghanaians go to the polls on Dec. 7 to choose a new President and Parliamentary candidates in an election investors are watching closely to...

Archbishop Agyinasare calls for divine guidance ahead of December 7 polls

The Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, Presiding Bishop of the Perez Chapel International, has called for the divine guidance of God ahead of Ghana’s Presidential and...

Election 2024: Bawumia is the superior choice; vote for him – Akufo-Addo to Ghanaians

President Nana Akufo-Addo has endorsed Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the most suitable candidate to lead Ghana.Dr Bawumia, who is the presidential candidate...

Akufo-Addo criticises Mahama over lack of roadmap on 24-hour economy

President Nana Akufo-Addo has criticised former President John Mahama for failing to provide a clear roadmap for his proposed 24-hour economy policy five days...

Volta is NDC’s heart – Fifi Kwetey

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has described the Volta Region, specifically Ketu South, as the heart of the...

2024 election: Ex-NPP Chairman defects to NDC, backs Ato Forson

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman for Ajumako Enyan Essiam, Robert Crentsil, popularly known as “Bob,” has crossed carpet to endorse Minority Leader,...

2024 election: EC conducts special voting today

The Electoral Commission (EC) will conduct the special voting exercise today, December 2, ahead of the December 7 general election.The exercise is to allow...

2024 election: Special voting underway [Photos+Video]

The Special Voting exercise for the 2024 election has commenced smoothly at various centres in Ghana.Voting is currently underway at the Berekum East Constituency...

We have nothing to hide – EC on ballot papers shortfall

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public of its commitment to transparency and accountability in the upcoming polls.This follows reports of ballot paper...

EC clarifies ballot shortage ahead of 2024 elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that Volta and Bono are not the only regions to experience ballot paper shortages for the 2024 general...

Pack your stuff and leave; you’ve failed – Mahama to NPP

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged Ghanaians to vote out the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in...