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‘Bawumia was a crowd-puller, but we failed him’ – NPP MP

The outgoing Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North has expressed profound regret over what he describes as a collective failure within the NPP...

The Christmas hampers stopped coming after I lost 2016 election – Mahama

President-elect John Mahama has opened up about his experience after losing the 2016 election.On a lighter note, he revealed the Christmas hampers stopped coming...

It’s a misconception that Akufo-Addo is arrogant – Miracles Aboagye

Miracles Denis Aboagye of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stated that it is a misconception to see the outgoing President, Nana Addo Dankwa...

Miracles Aboagye blames NPP’s defeat on low turnout of member

The Director of Communications for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 general elections, Miracles Aboagye, has reiterated assertions that the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

NPP PCs spent an average of GH¢10m on campaigns – MP

Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has revealed that New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates spent an average of GH¢10 million...

Electoral violence is a culture in Ghana, we must fight it seriously to end it – Kofi Bentil

The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has stated that electoral violence is deeply ingrained in Ghana’s political culture, stressing the urgent need...

Kofi Bentil blames lapses in 2024 election on EC

The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has blamed the Electoral Commission (EC) for the lapses in the just-ended 2024 elections, attributing the...

NPP is rebuilding, and Bawumia is the right person to lead us – Miracles Aboagye

Miracles Dennis Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the 2024 campaign of Vice President and leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu...

Transition Team forms 3 subcommittees

The Transition Team working to ensure a smooth transfer of power from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has...

Lecturer cautions government against calls for canceling contracts

Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Dr George Acheampong, has underscored the importance of prudent contract management for Ghana’s incoming...

Bawumia has been punished for sins he didn’t commit – Miracles Aboagye

The spokesperson for the 2024 general election campaign of Vice President and leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Miracles Denis...

We’ve tolerated impunity related to elections in Ghana – Sulemana Braimah

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has stated that Ghana has been too lenient with election-related crimes,...

2024 polls: Dampare’s security arrangements saved Ghana – Nana Ohene Ntow

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary, Nana Ohene Ntow says the exceptional security arrangement put in place by the Inspector-General of Police Dr....

5 NPP parliamentary candidates demand collation and re-collation of results, insisting they won

Five parliamentary candidates in the 2024 elections from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) to collate and re-collate the...

Our political actors have become “criminal enterprises”- Col. Festus Aboagye

Security analyst, Col. Festus Aboagye has accused Ghana's political actors and their organizations of evolving into criminal enterprises bent on seizing power at any...

CODEO condemns disruptions by party supporters at collation centres

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has strongly condemned political parties for encouraging their supporters to invade collation centres after polls closed on...

Coalition Against Galamsey congratulates President-elect

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama following his decisive victory in the 2024 general election.The Coalition lauded his...

Ballot papers seen with NDC’s Yamin aren’t official – Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia 2024 Campaign, has refuted allegations that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) printed unauthorized ballot...

Annoh-Dompreh walks away from bailiff in attempt to serve writs [Video]

Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri constituency Frank Annoh-Dompreh has been seen in a viral video walking away from a bailiff who attempted to serve...

This is my chance to solidify my legacy before retiring from politics – Mahama

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has described his upcoming term as a pivotal moment to solidify his legacy before retiring from active politics.Speaking at his...

123 arrested in election-related incidents; 49 processed for court – Police

The Ghana Police Service has said 123 individuals have been arrested in connection with election and post-election incidents.In a statement dated December 12, 2024,...

Treat 2024 elections as a referendum on Akufo-Addo’s leadership – Edem Agbana to NPP

Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament-elect for Ketu North, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to accept the results of the 2024...

I don’t think Akufo-Addo should be blamed for NPP’s defeat – Kennedy Nyarko [Audio]

Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko has fought off assertions that President Akufo-Addo should be blamed for the New Patriotic Party's...

Transition Committee charts course for seamless handover

The Transition Committee, tasked with overseeing the transfer of power to the incoming administration, outlined key steps to ensure a smooth and effective handover...

NPP knew Mahama will win 2024 election – Nana Akomea [Video]

Vice Chairman of the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea has said the New Patriotic Party(NPP) foresaw the victory of former President John Mahama.This...

2024 election: We had to beg beneficiaries of NPP gov’t to vote – MP

Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko has expressed disappointment with the posture of some voters towards the New Patriotic Party(NPP) in...

Peace Council wades into re-collation at Tesano Police Training School

The National Peace Council (NPC) has acknowledged the ongoing re-collation of election results for three constituencies in the Eastern Region, currently taking place at...

NDC rejects declaration of Damongo parliamentary election results 

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed its disapproval and concern over what it described as a purported declaration of parliamentary results for the...

Mahama is committed to easing the financial strain on Ghanaians – Ofosu Kwakye

Felix Ofosu Kwakye, spokesperson for the incoming government's transitional team, has stated that President-Elect John Dramani Mahama is fully committed to reviving Ghana's economy.He...

Spiritual factors caused NPP’s defeat; it must be interrogated – MP [Video]

The New Patriotic Party(NPP) Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has expressed pain over their defeat in the 2024 election.Mr Nyarko...

2024 election: NDC was confident but didn’t expect this margin of victory – Edudzi Tamaklo

The National Democratic Congress(NDC) still appears overwhelmed by its victory in the just-ended 2024 election.The Director of Legal Affairs, Godwin Edudzi Tamaklo has stated...

Chief Imam calls on John Mahama

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu on Thursday December 12 called on the President-elect, John Mahama, at his private residence in Accra.He...

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...