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Henry Osei declares bid for NPP Bono Regional Treasurer position

‎ ‎‎The Bono Regional Director of Research and Elections for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Osei, popularly known as Karikari, has announced his...

Democracy in Ghana now a commodity, driven by vote buying and poverty – Prof Alhassan

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Professor Eliasu Alhassan, has warned that democracy in Ghana...

Politicians capitalise on poverty to monetise democracy – Prof. Alhassan

Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University for Development Studies, Prof. Eliasu Alhassan, says politicians are exploiting poverty and illiteracy to...

“Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum held in Tamale [Photos]

The JoyNews’ “Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum held at the GNAT Hall in Tamale brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the growing...

Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observers for Benin’s high-stakes presidential transition

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially appointed former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to head its Electoral Observation Mission...

2028 election: I’ll be the David to bring restoration to Ghana — Janet Nabla

The 2024 flagbearer of the People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Nabla, has announced her intention to contest the 2028 general elections, positioning herself as...

You are talking too much lately – Mussa Dankwah told

The Acting Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahdi Jibil, has weighed in on pollster Mussa Dankwah's work, urging him to...

Akufo-Addo to lead AU election observers to Congo

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has been appointed by the African Union (AU) to lead its Election Observation Mission to the Republic of the Congo...

Baba Jamal to be sworn in as Ayawaso East MP today

The Member of Parliament-elect for the Ayawaso East Constituency, Baba Jamal, is set to be sworn into office on Tuesday, March 10. The ceremony will...

Ayawaso East by-election was free and fair, but low voter turnout worrying – Asah-Asante

A political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah Asante, has described the March 3 Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election as largely successful,...

I’m not motivated by material things; I’m here to serve – Baba Jamal

The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) newly elected MP in the Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has said his decision to seek office...

Ayawaso East: My mother’s promise fulfilled – Baba Jamal says after victory

Newly elected Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has dedicated his victory to his 93-year-old mother, Mimi. Following his decisive win on...

‘The reset starts now’ – Ayawaso East MP-elect Baba Jamal declares

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, the NDC’s Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has declared that work to “reset” the constituency will begin...

Ayawaso East: NDC is winning; NPP only came to escort us – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary, Mustapha Gbande, has expressed confidence that the NDC is set for a decisive victory in the ongoing Ayawaso...

Ayawaso East seat will change hands – NPP’s Baba Ali

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Ali, has expressed confidence that the constituency is on the verge of a...

Ayawaso East: Evans Nimako casts doubt on Mussa Dankwa’s polls; predicts win for NPP’s Baba Ali

The Director of Research and Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako, has questioned the credibility of a recent opinion survey forecasting...

Ayawaso East by-election: NPP will suffer a defeat they’ll never forget – Tanko Computer

The Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has projected a decisive win for his party in...

Heightened security measures at Yesi Yesi polling stations with body cameras implemented

Security was significantly increased at the polling stations located opposite the Yesi Yesi Centre 1 and 2 as voting began for the ongoing Ayawaso...

Koku Anyidoho applauds voting arrangements for Ayawaso East by-election

Certified international elections observer Koku Anyidoho has expressed satisfaction with the Electoral Commission's (EC) conduct of the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election, saying the poll...

Ayawaso East by-election: Voting begins

Voting has started smoothly at the 113 polling stations in the Ayawaso East constituency, where the Electoral Commission (EC) is conducting a by-election. Five aspirants...

We’re ready for Ayawaso East by-election – EC

The Electoral Commission says it has finalised all arrangements for the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. Fred Tetteh, the Commission’s Director...

Adenta Kumi pledges 54% votes for Bawumia in 2028 election

National Youth Organiser hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, has pledged to help secure a...

Adenta Kumi officially declares intention to contest NPP National Youth Organiser position

A leading youth figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, has officially declared his intention to...

Ayawaso East by-election comes off today

The much-anticipated Ayawaso East by-election is taking place today, March 3, 2026. The election follows the passing of the sitting National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP,...

You’re still our brother, but no longer part of NDC – Asiedu Nketia tells Umaru Sanda

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially removed Umaru Sanda Mohammed from its membership roll following his decision to contest as an independent candidate...

Your hypocritical stand was hurtful – Baba Jamal’s Campaign Manager tells Majority MPs

Baba Alhaji Nuhu Khalid, Campaign Manager for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, has described as “hurtful” the...

Ayawaso East by-election: Global InfoAnalytics poll projects victory for Baba Jamal

A new survey by Global InfoAnalytics indicates a commanding lead for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Baba Jamal, ahead of the Ayawaso East...

Afenyo-Markin accuses gov’t of using anti-corruption drive to target opponents

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the government of using anti-corruption prosecutions as a political tool, warning that the approach risks creating public perceptions...

Don’t bring a stranger – Nana B tells Ayawaso East constituents ahead of by-election

Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has appealed to voters in Ayawaso East to turn out in large...

Lawyer Asmah declares bid for NPP-UK first Vice Chairman position

Lawyer Charles Asmah has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s UK chapter...

Elite Teachers group endorses Prof. Opoku-Agyemang for NDC 2028 flagbearer race

The Platform for Elite Teachers, a pressure group, has endorsed Vice President Naana Jane Opoku‑Agyemang as its preferred candidate to lead the National Democratic...

NPP Sweden Branch congratulates Bawumia on 2028 Flagbearer victory

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sweden Branch, has extended its warmest congratulations to Mahamudu Bawumia on his election as the party’s 2028 presidential candidate...

Bagbin pushes for third political force in Ghana

The Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has called for the development of a strong third political bloc in Ghana, arguing that broader competition would...

2028 elections: Early polls are misleading – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader of Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu, has cautioned against conducting opinion polls or making predictions so far ahead of Ghana’s 2028 presidential...

NPP will not resort to money to win Ayawaso East — Evans Nimako

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will not use inducements to influence voters ahead of the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election scheduled for March...

NDC promised to govern differently, that must start from within – Inusah Fuseini

Lawyer and former National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, says the party’s promise to Ghanaians to “do things differently” must...

NDC has failed woefully; Baba Jamal should have been fined – Vitus Azeem

Anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for clearing Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed to contest the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election...

Ayawaso East: Why feed people for votes? Are they your children? – Kofi Kapito

The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), Kofi Kapito, has criticised the practice of providing food and other incentives to voters...

Our politics is corrupt; rule by the rich is not democracy

Our politics, particularly in this 4th Republic is corrupt and getting worse. Last weekend, in response to the Ayawaso-East National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary,...

EC to hold IPAC meeting today

The Electoral Commission (EC) will today, February 11, convene the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) as part of preparations for the Ayawaso East by-election scheduled...