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2024 election: EC using PNC and I as pretext for its unpreparedness – Bernard Mornah [Audio]

The 2024 Presidential candidate for the People's National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has said the Electoral Commission (EC) is not prepared and ready to...

2024 election: Bernard Mornah makes shocking revelation

The 2024 Presidential candidate for the People's National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah has reiterated that the Electoral Commission (EC) had no valid reason to disqualify...

2024 polls: Ghana hasn’t done enough to prevent violence – IDEG

Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr. Emmanuel O. Akwetey, has raised concerns about Ghana's preparedness to prevent violence and build...

Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change caravan tour concludes in Volta

The much-anticipated seven-day caravan tour of the Volta Region by the Movement for Change, led by presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen, concluded with a powerful...

NDC will not accept attempts to prevent Ghanaians in Togo from voting – Asiedu Nketia

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has served notice that it would not accept attempts to prevent Ghanaians living in Togo from participating in the...

Draw inspiration from Pope Francis ahead of the elections – Cardinal Turkson to Bawumia, Mahama

Chancellor of the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences at the Vatican, His Eminence Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, has urged President Akufo-Addo...

Bawumia promises to provide efficient, affordable energy mix for local industry

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to provide a more reliable, affordable and efficient energy mix, if voted as President in the December...

Bawumia govt won’t introduce ‘smoke tax’ from farmers; ignore the NDC propaganda – Ofosu Nkansah

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has reassured farmers that a future government under Dr. Mahamudu...

Ghana’s future rests in your hands – Awasumanhene to Bawumia

The Paramount chief of the Dwenim Awasu traditional area in the Jaman South Constituency, Awasumanhene, Nana Bofobene IV, has expressed confidence in Dr. Mahamudu...

Apea-Danquah sues EC after presidential disqualification

Samuel Apea-Danquah, also known as "Yellow Ghana," has taken legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) following his disqualification from contesting in the upcoming...

Bawumia and NAPO are perfect match to move Ghana forward – Kokofu

Campaign aide to New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu says Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the ideal partner for Dr....

EC addresses concerns over 2024 ballot paper printing

The Electoral Commission (EC) has responded to public concerns regarding the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.In a...

Check out number of polling stations EC will set up for 2024 elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will use 40,975 polling stations for the upcoming December 7, 2024, general elections.This was confirmed in...

Bolgatanga Central MP donates 50 motorbikes to NDC in Upper East Region

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has donated 50 motorbikes to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East...

Kyerematen will appoint 50% women in govt — Hopeson Adorye

A member of Alan Kyerematen’s campaign for President, Hopeson Adorye, has said Mr Kyerematen’s government will consist of 50 per cent women if elected.Mr...

Birim river: Changfans, water pumps destroyed on first day of military operation against galamsey

A total of 18 changfang machines which were being used for illegal gold mining were destroyed on the first day of the renewed military...

‘I don’t know where they got their data from’ – Agric Minister questions Statistical Service food price report

Food and Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has expressed scepticism about recent data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on food prices and inflation,...

Gov’t to launch US$5m fund and first phase of UG digital hub on December 1

The government will on December 1, 2024, commission the phase one of the country’s first youth digital hub and launch a US$5 million Endowment...

Over GH¢1 billion invested in infrastructure across public universities – Education Minister

The Government has made substantial investment in infrastructure across public universities in Ghana with the allocation of over GH¢1 billion for the construction of...

2024 election: Afram Plains chiefs, religious leaders back NPP

The chiefs and religious leaders in the Afram Plains of the Eastern Region have expressed  their resolve to change their voting pattern on 7th...

I’ll work hard to guarantee another four years – Bawumia

Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to work hard if elected President on December 7, 2024.This according...

Group files RTI request for ballot printing contract

Election Watch Ghana has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the Electoral Commission (EC), seeking comprehensive details regarding the contracts for printing...

NPP plotting to capture Parliament – Asiedu Nketia alleges

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is plotting to capture...

I have a concession but not involved in galamsey – Sam Pyne [Audio]

The Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Sam Pyne, has dismissed allegations of his involvement in illegal mining commonly known as...

Aseidu Nketia disagrees with EC’s decision to print ballot papers

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana’s...

Atebubu-Amantim MCE, Biakoye DCE resign

The Municipal Chief Executive for Atebubu-Amantin in the Bono East Region, Edward Owusu, has resigned from his position.Additionally, the District Chief Executive for Biakoye...

Don’t let Saturday worship stop you from voting – Napo appeals to SDAs

Members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church have been encouraged to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming general election, scheduled for Saturday, December 7.In...

Mahama mourns two NDC stalwarts

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has paid a glowing tribute to two party stalwarts who have passed on.The duo...

Bawumia will create sustainable jobs for the youth; vote for him – Samira

Samira Bawumia, the wife of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) presidential candidate, has passionately urged Ghanaians to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the...

Omane Boamah: 10 reasons EC must not print ballot papers with certified voter’s register

Ten (10) Points: Why It's Dangerous for The Jean Mensah Led Electoral Commission To Print Ballot Papers Without Certified Voters Register (Ballot Statistics)I repeat,...

NDC does not want power to loot the state – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has debunked the perception that all political parties aim to clinch political...

 NPP building on digital foundation I started – Spio-Garbrah [Video]

Former Communications Minister Ekwow Spio-Garbrah says Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot take full credit for Ghana's digital transformation without recognizing the groundwork he...

Greed is fueling galamsey – Spio-Garbrah [Video]

Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, former Minister of Communications, has attributed the thriving illegal mining (galamsey) industry to greed.Speaking on Adom FM’s Burning Issues show, he criticized...

Election not religious contest – GPCC to political parties

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has admonished political parties not to make this year’s general election a religious contest.It said it had...

Spio-Garbrah raises concerns over rapid increase in mining licences in Ghana [Video]

Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has expressed alarm over the sharp rise in the number of mining licences granted in recent years, questioning the rationale behind the...

UTAG declares indefinite strike, demands nationwide ban on mining in forest reserves

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike, effective October 10, 2024, following an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial...

Nana Akomea’s claim inflation rate was single digits in 2017, 2018 and 2019, false

Claim: The Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has claimed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) achieved single-digit inflation in 2017, 2018, and...

T-bills auction: Government borrowed GH¢23.6bn in September 2024

The government borrowed GH¢23.6 billion across the 91-day to 364-day treasury bills in September 2024.This represented a 24.7% increase over that of August 2024.Although...

Inflation to increase marginally to 21.6% in October 2024

Inflation is expected to go up marginally to 21.6% in October 2024.This is after it surprisingly increased by 110 basis points (bps) to 21.5%...

NAPO makes false claim about Ashanti’s appointment during Mahama’s administration

Claim: Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has claimed that former President Mahama did not have an Ashanti among his ministers.Verdict: This is false. DUBAWA Ghana has found...