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Bawumia could make a possible return in 2028 – Osae-Kwapong

A political scientist specializing in democracy and development and a fellow at CDD-Ghana, Dr John Osae-Kwapong, has highlighted the possibility of the New Patriotic...

Asiedu Nketia condemns re-collation at Tesano Police station, says it is illegal

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has described the re-collation and re-declaration of election results at the Tesano...

NDC secures Court injunction to halt re-collation of Nsawam Adoagyiri results

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly obtained a court injunction to stop the re-collation of parliamentary results for the Nsawam Adoagyiri constituency.The injunction...

Ghana Fact-checking Coalition records over 100 false publications during 2024 elections

The Ghana Fact-checking Coalition, a group of fact-checkers, has reported over 100 false publications related to the 2024 elections in its Election 2024 Media...

Akufo-Addo didn’t listen to us; he caused NPP’s heavy defeat – Outgoing MP Appiah-Kubi

Outgoing Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North in the Ashanti Region, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has attributed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) heavy loss in...

False! NDC’s Prof Naana Jane did not advocate for some SHSs to be reserved for the privileged

Claim: Viral TikTok’s post claims that Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has said that schools like Prempeh and Presec should not be part of the...

True, Bawumia recorded zero votes at some polling stations in Bawku

Claim: Two social media users (here and  here) claim the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, recorded zero votes in some polling stations...

Nullify Tema Central declaration, I was forced to declare Ebi Bright the winner – EC official tells Jean Mensa

The Tema Metropolitan Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission (EC), Ofusehene Asante Manasseh, has alleged that he was coerced by prominent members of the...

Stop post-election lawlessness or face legal consequences – Police warn

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Grace Ansah-Akrofi has warned individuals involved in post-election violence, looting, and destruction to cease immediately or face legal action.She...

Ben Ephson breaks silence on failed 2024 election prediction

Renowned Ghanaian journalist, pollster and Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper, Ben Ephson, has explained why his prediction for the 2024 general elections...

We’ll investigate election-related deaths – Mahama

President-elect John Mahama has promised to commission investigations into the death of some individuals in the just-ended elections.The United States government has expressed concern over...

EC declares Ernest Kumi MP-elect for Akwatia amid controversy 

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Ernest Kumi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia, following a...

Kumasi High Court remands 14 over Damongo election day violence

A Kumasi High Court has remanded 14 individuals into prison custody for their alleged involvement in violent disturbances on Election Day in Damongo, Savannah...

Lack of integrity in governance is a major problem – Ohene Ntow

The lack of integrity in governance is the primary obstacle to progress in the country, according to Nana Ohene Ntow, Director of Elections Planning...

Sam George cautions NPP against signing post-election contracts

Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament(MP) Samuel Nartey George, has advised the New Patriotic Party(NPP) government against the signing and backdating of contracts after the 2024...

Avoid IMF; explore other avenues for funds -Kofi Koranteng to Mahama

Independent presidential candidate, Kofi Koranteng, has urged President-elect John Dramani Mahama to refrain from engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and instead explore...

Tension brews in Weija-Gbawe as NDC supporters storm EC office over election results

Chaos has erupted in the Weija Gbawe constituency in the Greater Accra region after some National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters stormed the Electoral Commission's...

Post-election violence unacceptable, a criminal activity – Lawyer 

A private legal practitioner, Kwame Adofo, has called on the police to urgently take action against individuals involved in the post-election violence, describing their...

NPP Vice Chairman calls for nationwide condemnation of post-election violence

The Third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Osman Masawudu, has called for a nationwide condemnation of the post-election violence.Additionally,...

You have made us proud – UCC students to Prof Opoku-Agyemang

Some students at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have expressed confidence that the elevation of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana’s first female...

Why I don’t trust Akufo-Addo – Kwame A Plus [Video]

Member of Parliament(MP)-elect for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, known popularly as A Plus, is sceptical about President Akufo-Addo's directive for all government officials...

The rule of law must prevail – CSOs call amid post-election tensions

A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, held a crucial meeting with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and...

2024 election: You must publicly apologise for NPP’s defeat – Akufo-Addo told [Audio]

Ghanaian musician and political activist, Kwame A Plus, has called on President Akufo-Addo to publicly apologise to the New Patriotic Party(NPP) for their loss...

Let’s consolidate Ghana’s reputation by adhering to Transition Act – Akufo-Addo

Outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has called for collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect as the country embarks on the transition process following the conclusion of...

Mahama calls for seamless transfer at Joint Inauguration of Transitional Team

President-elect John Mahama has stressed the significance of a smooth and transparent transition process, urging the newly inaugurated Joint Transitional Team to uphold the...

We’re back to pre-Covid era of growth – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has announced that Ghana’s economy has recovered to pre-Covid levels of growth.He noted that, recent economic data is evidence of the country’s...

Kwame A Plus reveals condition under which he’ll join NDC in Parliament [Listen]

Gomoa Central MP-elect, Kwame Asare Obeng popularly known as Kwame A Plus has expressed willingness to do business with the National Democratic Congress(NDC) in...

Gov’t officials asked to return all vehicles by Jan. 3, 2025

The Office of the President has reiterated the directive regarding the acquisition of official government vehicles by outgoing Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Regional Ministers and...

I knew I’ll be elected MP 4 years ago – Kwame A Plus [Video]

Gomoa Central Member of Parliament (MP)-elect, Kwame Asare Obeng popularly known as Kwame A Plus has said his victory did not come as a...

IET-Ghana congratulates President-elect Mahama; calls for an end of post-election violence

The President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Ghana, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama for his emphatic...

Disgruntled NPP foot soldiers responsible for looting of state agencies – Malik Basintale

A Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has blamed supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the post-election...

Gomoa Central has been cheated for too long – Kwame A Plus says as he vows to reclaim all lands

Newly elected Member of Parliament(MP) for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng has said his victory marks the beginning of a new dawn for the...

NPP accuses NDC leadership of orchestrating post-election violence

The New Patriotic Party(NPP) has accused the National Democratic Congress(NDC) leadership of orchestrating the acts of hooliganism recorded nationwide in the past days.Addressing a...

Peace Council, CSOs must pressure Mahama to curb post-election vandalism – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) and the National Peace Council to pressure President-elect John Mahama to call National...

Desist from post-election violence to ensure peaceful transition – Richard Ahiagbah

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has added his voice to calls for an end to the ongoing...

It’s disrespectful to criticise my career shift – Dumelo

Ghanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo responds to his unlikely journey from screen to Parliament.The actor-turned-politician John Dumelo addressed the challenges of redefining political...

Administration works to gazette 2024 election results on hold due to fear of attack

Some key administrative work towards the gazetting of the 2024 general election results is on hold as most Electoral Commission (EC) staff have decided...

Akufo-Addo pledges full support to Mahama in transitional process

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured President-elect John Mahama of his utmost support to ensure a seamless transition into office.Akufo-Addo has acknowledged how...

Suspend transition process – Annoh-Dompreh to Akufo-Addo

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament and parliamentary candidate for Nsawam-Adoagyiri in the Eastern region, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo...

2024 Election: NDC aimed to respond ruthlessly if the NPP had attempted a cyber-attack – Omane Boamah

The Director of Elections and Information Technology (IT) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, says the...