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Five EC officials interdicted over missing BVDs

Five officials from the Electoral Commission (EC) have been suspended pending an investigation into the alleged theft of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). The individuals involved...

Alan promises lowest tax rate among ECOWAS

The Founder and Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen has promised to eliminate several taxes on imports that he deemed unnecessary and...

Ejisu NPP primary: Nyantakyi’s 35 votes not surprising – Chairman Wontumi

https://youtu.be/1Y6D16nTneM Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, says he is not surprised former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi...

Cynthia Morrison’s contender speaks after victory

Newly elected New Patriotic Party's parliamentary candidate for Agona West, Christopher Arthur has spoken on his victory. Mr. Arthur in the parliamentary primary held on...

Political parties and supporters advised to tolerate divergent views

Supporters of political parties in Ghana have once again been advised to be tolerant of divergent views, since democracy thrives on the free expression...

NDC will file an RTI request for more details on EC’s missing BVDs – Dr Omane Boamah

The National Democratic Congress will file a Right to Information request to the Electoral Commission (EC) asking to be provided details about the missing...

NPP sets date for Agona West parliamentary primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled its Agona West parliamentary primary for Saturday, April 13, 2024. In this regard, the National Secretariat has...

Former NPP Chairman sends strong message over Bawumia’s running mate

A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman for New Juaben North, Kwadwo Boateng-Agyemang, has said pressure on flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumuia to name his running...

Ghanaians need to know whereabouts of EC’s laptops – Abu Sakara

The chairman of the National Interest Movement (NIM), a civil society organisation, Dr Michael Abu Sakara, says Ghanaians need to know the whereabouts of...

Abronye’s wife tipped to win Ejisu NPP primary

Portia Acheampong Abronye, the wife of Bono Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Kwame Baffoe 'Abronye' appears to be leading contenders vying to become...

NPP pleased with EC’s proposals for Limited Voter Registration – Evans Nimako

The Director of Elections for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako says the party is pleased with the engagement with the Electoral...

Your failure to protect electoral machines resulted in theft – NDC accuses EC

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande says the party is not concerned about the missing Biometric Verification Device (BVD)...

We’ll not interfere in December polls – Henry Quartey assures

Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has pledged that security services and relevant stakeholders will ensure a free and fair elections in December. He made the...

EC sets date for Ejisu by-election

The Electoral Commission(EC) has set the by-election in the Ejisu constituency of the Ashanti region to April 30, 2024. The by-election follows the death...

EC to hold IPAC meeting today

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to address some pending issues for Tuesday, April 9. In a statement,...

EC sets dates for voters’ registration exercise, includes SALL

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the voters' registration exercise is scheduled to take place nationwide from May 7 to May 27, 2024....

I’ve served Ejisu constituency than any of the aspirants – Dr Aaron Prince Duah [Listen]

Dr. Aaron Prince Duah, a contestant in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Ejisu Constituency, has emphasized his unparalleled service...

2024 election: Edem Agbana’s advice to Bawumia, Alan

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ketu North, Edem Agbana has urged two presidential aspirants, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Alan Kyerematen to eschew...

EC calls for IPAC meeting

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, April 9, for an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to address some pending issues. In a statement,...

National Peace Council proposes reforms ahead of 2024 election

The National Peace Council has revealed that it has engaged all stakeholders in the electoral process to implement major reforms ahead of the...

Alan-Abu Sakara alliance won’t change anything – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asserted that the alliance between the Movement for Change (M4C) and the National Interest Movement (NIM) will make...

Mahama has been President, I haven’t; give me the steer – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has called on traders in Ghana to give him the mandate to steer the...

Religion has no place in our politics; let’s not allow it – Peace Council

The National Peace Council (NPC) has issued a caution to Ghanaians, particularly politicians, against allowing religion to infiltrate the nation's political sphere. Emphasising that Ghanaians...

NDC reacts to Alan, Abu Sakara’s alliance

The Director of Conflict Resolution of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has asserted that the alliance between Alan Kyerematen and Abu Sakara Foster will...

Global Info Analytics methodology not rigorous – Richard Ahiagbah

Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has raised concerns about the methodology used by Global Info Analytics to gather...

Parliamentary election petitions: Judiciary proposes statutory amendment

The judiciary has recommended that the time limit for submitting parliamentary election petitions be reduced to seven days to allow for faster adjudication of...

Ohene Ntow ‘defends’ Alan’s ‘vote for Christian leader’ comment

A former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and now a member of the Alan Kyerematen's campaign team, Nana Ohene Ntow, has...

NDC requests emergency IPAC meeting over BVDs

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has requested that the Electoral Commission (EC) convenes an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to address concerns on...

Mahama to scrap these ministries when re-elected president

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has hinted at plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources when elected...

Togo postpones elections after new constitution row

Togo has delayed parliamentary and regional elections amid tensions following controversial constitutional reform. The reform approved by lawmakers last week replaced the presidential system with...

I am a man of good character – Kwesi Nyantakyi

Former President of the Ghana Football Association Kwesi Nyantakyi, has rebuffed suggestions that he lacks good character to consider himself worthy enough to become...

Ejisu NPP Primary: I’m the Ronaldo in this contest – Nyantakyi

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi has said he has what it takes to be New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary candidate in...

Ejisu by-election: Kwesi Nyantakyi reveals why he joined NPP

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has revealed why he decided to join the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in pursuing...

Presidential aspirant woos TUC with E-Sika policy

A new entrant into the 2024 presidential elections, George Twum-Barimah-Adu has engaged the Trades Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana in his bid to become...

Ejisu NPP Primary: Don’t contest if you have conscience – Nyantakyi told

Anti-Corruption Campaigner Vitus Azeem has urged the former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, to rescind his decision to contest the...

Star Ghana-Joynews Ghana Connect Town Hall held in Kumasi [Photos]

As part of the countdown to the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections, political party manifestos will anchor the key issues that will define...

Alan incurs Annoh Dompreh’s wrath over ‘vote for Christian leader’ statement

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticised independent presidential candidate, Alan Kyerematen for calling on Ghanaians to vote for a “Christian leader” in the...

Ejisu by-election: It’s a difficult choice but it’s a tribute to John Kumah – Aspirant

It’s been a mixed feeling decision for Dr Evans Duah, who says he is yet to come to terms with the demise of John...

Mahama will be elected president on December 7 at all costs – Opare Addo

The National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, has said the victory of its flagbearer, John Mahama in the...

Ejisu by-election: Seven pick forms to contest NPP primary

 Seven persons have picked forms to contest the upcoming primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu Constituency when nominations opened on...