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Electoral Commission denies sneaking out biometric devices for recycling

The Electoral Commission has refuted claims that it disposed of 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) for recycling at a loss to the state. In a...

We spent $68 million, not $150 million, on new biometric devices in 2020 – EC clarifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has issued a statement to address misinformation circulating regarding the procurement of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and Biometric Voters...

Ejisu by-election: Ahiagbah denies evidence of NPP engaging in vote-buying

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has refuted claims that the party is buying votes with state resources. This...

2024 election: NPP must win back Adentan seat – Baba Tauffic

A former parliamentary hopeful for Adentan constituency of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP), Kwasi Obeng-Fosu, has urged his supporters to prioritise the party's interests...

Ejisu by-election: Akufo-Addo, Bawumia to grace NPP’s final rally

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will on Sunday, April 28, 2024, hold a final community durbar and rally at Ejisu in the Ashanti region...

Election 2024: I’m a queen of development – NPP Ablekuma North PC [Video]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/8DF8GuFo7T0 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ablekuma North Parliamentary Candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, has described herself as the queen of development the constituency needs. As a one-time...

Prof Gyampo’s take on Prof Opoku-Agyemang’s speech at outdooring

Political Analyst, Prof Ransford Gyampo has expressed delight with the speech of the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Jane Naana...

Prof Jane Naana’s speech proves readiness to lead – Asah-Asante

A Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, says the speech by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential running-mate,...

Don’t shut Internet down during general election – CSOs tell govt

A group of civil society organizations (CSOs) have appealed to the government not to shut down internet access under any condition during this year’s...

Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s speech shows readiness to lead – UG Political Science lecturer says

Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has commended the inaugural speech delivered by the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

EC replies Mahama: You also appointed someone who was tagged NDC

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations by former President John Dramani Mahama regarding the commission's integrity and conduct. The...

President of Oti House of Chiefs cautions against partisan politics 

The President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs has issued a strong caution to chiefs, advising them against involving themselves in politics. In a recent address,...

The People’s Forum: Gomoa Manfam residents threaten to boycott 2024 election

Residents of Gomoa Manfam in the Gomoa East District of the Central region have threatened to boycott the 2024 general election over the absence...

EC sets date for voters’ register update

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set May 7-27, 2024 for updating the voters’ register ahead of the December general elections. This, according to the EC,...

2024 election: NPP armed with looted cash – Asiedu Nketia cautions NDC against vote buying

The Chairman National of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has urged members not to compete with the New Patriotic Party(NPP) in...

2024 election: Someone I defeated can’t succeed me – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his position not to hand over the power to former President John Dramani Mahama. According to him,...

Reintroduce Fiscal Responsibility Act to tackle election budget overrun – Osafo Marfo

Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo Marfo has asked government to reconsider the introduction of the Fiscal Responsibility Act to tackle the election year budget...

Franklin Cudjoe reacts to Prof Jane Naana’s acceptance speech

The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to the acceptance speech of National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang....

I will never say I was only the driver’s mate – Prof Opoku-Agyemang jabs Bawumia

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a swipe at Vice President and New Patriotic Party...

Prof Opoku-Agyemang’s description of these policies of Akufo-Addo will shock you

The running mate of the flagbearer of the National democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has downplayed 12 policies of the Akufo-Addo government....

NDC to establish a Women’s Development Bank if elected 

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to establish a Women's Development Bank if elected into power in the December 7th general elections.  The running mate...

Election 2024: It’s opportunity to heal, rescue Ghana – Prof Jane Naana

National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has said the upcoming 2024 election is crucial. The election according to her...

Election 2024: Stop fighting for positions – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has advised members to refrain from jostling for positions in John Mahama’s...

2024 election: Let’s not be complacent – Asiedu Nketia tells NDC members

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has cautioned supporters against complacency ahead of the 2024 election. According to...

Ghanaians can’t breathe; Jane Naana will support Mahama to bring relief – Fifi Kwetey

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, is confident running mate, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will support the flagbearer,...

Livestream: NDC officially outdoors running mate, Prof Naana Jane

https://www.youtube.com/embed/PQZ-CFZvmhw The official outdooring of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is underway at the University of Professional Studies, Accra...

Mood at UPSA as NDC outdoors Prof Jane Naana as running mate [Video]

https://youtu.be/EIUXdt1qLAo The official outdooring of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is underway at the University of Professional Studies, Accra...

CDD proposes shorter timelines for parliamentary election petition

The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has recommended to the Judicial Service of Ghana to amend PNDCL 284 to provide a shorter timeline for...

Only 3 people defected from Movement for Change to NPP not 6,000 – Hopeson Adorye [Listen]

The Director of Special Duties for the Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye, has refuted claims that six thousand members of the movement have defected...

CPP files injunction to stop Ejisu by-election

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has applied for an interlocutory injunction seeking to stop the Electoral Commission from going ahead with the Ejisu by-election...

Nana B defends Asenso-Boakye over Ejisu by-election statement

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Henry Nana Boakye has justified the Minister for Roads and Highway, Francis Asenso Boakye's statement made...

It’s good you left now – Abu Sakara tells defectors after return to NPP

The founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr Abu Sakara Foster seems unperturbed by the mass defection that has hit the Movement for...

Vote for Aduomi in the Ejisu by-election – Joseph Yamin

National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin  has endorsed the candidature of independent candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi in the upcoming Ejisu by-election....

Ejisu by-election: Your statement reckless, irresponsible – Asenso-Boakye told

A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has condemned the Minister for Roads and Highway, Francis Asenso Boakye...

2024 polls: Asah-Asante predicts ‘doom’ for NPP

Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has stated that the ongoing intermittent power outages may negatively affect the...

Ejisu by-election: Vote for NPP, an independent MP can’t lobby for projects – Asenso-Boakye

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye, has advised the electorates in the Ejisu constituency of the Ashanti Region to vote for...

Bright Simons accuses EC of throwing away devices worth $150m to procure new ones

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, accused the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) of discarding election equipment including biometric devices worth over $150...

NPP group condemns heightened lobbying for the running mate role

To them, the use of the media in lobbying for their candidates may weaken the front of the party. At a press conference in Kumasi, the group urged party members to rather turn attention towards campaigning for the NPP to be retained in government.

2024 election: Survey predicting Mahama’s victory angers Koku Anyidoho

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has expressed anger over Global Info Analytics' latest poll which predicted victory for...

Bawumia running mate: Delayed announcement could pose challenges – Asah-Asante

A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, raised concerns over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's...