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Russia election: Putin thanks citizens of Russia and claims win

President Vladimir Putin says his win in the election will allow Russia to become stronger and more effective. Speaking at his campaign headquarters, Putin says:...

Election 2024: Only political arm-twisting can retain NPP in power – Nyaho-Tamakloe

A founding member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has stated that nothing short of some political arm-twisting can cause...

I’ll establish a $50m fund to strengthen Fintech industry – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to establish a $50 million fund to strengthen Ghana’s rapidly growing...

Omane Boamah gives new twist to internet connectivity challenges

The Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has said he will not rule out a...

We’ll work with you for peaceful elections in December – Dampare assures EC Chair

The Inspector General of Police has reiterated the readiness of the police and other security agencies to work with the Electoral Commission (EC) and...

I don’t trust anyone when it comes to elections – NDC chairman

Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said he cannot fully trust anyone not even members of his household when...

Election 2024: Don’t make promises in your manifestoes – Obuasi West MP to political parties

The Member of Parliament for Obuasi West, Kwaku Kwarteng has asked all political parties ahead of the 2024 election to adopt a more realistic...

EC can rely on our register for December polls – NIA boss

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has said he Electoral Commission (EC) can use its data from the National Identity Register for the December 7...

2024 election: We don’t need EC’s permission to fly drones – NDC Chairman

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said they do not need permission from the Electoral Commission(EC) to use...

2024 elections will be peaceful – EC assures GPCC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) of its preparedness to organise a peaceful election in December. According...

Stop enticing voters with money- Apostle Eric Nyamekye tells politicians 

The President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has admonished politicians to refrain from enticing voters with money and...

Ghana needs Bawumia not a ‘dead goat’ – Richard Ahiagbah

The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has urged Ghanaians to trust and vote for its flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia...

Concerned PWDs lauds Bawumia over former Oti Regional Minister’s appointment

The Concerned PWDs in Ghana has expressed their gratitude to the Vice President and flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamdu Bawumia...

We’ll only roll it out when Ghanaians are satisfied – EC justifies U-turn on Ghana Card use

The Electoral Commission (EC) is clarifying its decision to back down on plans to use the Ghana Card as the sole identification document for...

Election 2024: Central Regional NDC praises Mahama for maintaining Naana as running-mate 

The Central Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has extolled former President John Dramani Mahama for maintaining Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as...

2024 Elections: We hope to declare results within 72 hours – EC

The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Serebour Quaicoe, has stated that the Commission's aim is to declare the results...

2024 election: NDC replies EC on drone deployment

A Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has assured the Electoral Commission (EC) that the drones the party intends...

My party now a threat to NPP, NDC – Hassan Ayariga [Video]

https://youtu.be/DIoxxd4y4jQ All People's Congress (APC) is now the greatest threat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), founder and flagbearer, Hassan...

2024 Elections: Drone deployment invasion of voters’ privacy – EC tells NDC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed concern over a leaked strategy by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra region to...

2024 election: Mahama announces plans for NDC manifesto

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says the party's manifesto for the upcoming election will be unveiled by mid-year. Addressing party...

NDC should have considered a running mate from Ashanti region – Security analyst

A Security Analyst, Paul Boateng, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) should have considered a running mate from the Ashanti region for the...

It would have been difficult for Mahama to change Prof Jane Naana – CDD Fellow [Video]

https://youtu.be/-HKmLMPboFU A fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Dr John Osei Kwapong has said the selection of Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as National Democratic...

Election 2024: Bawumia leads Mahama in 10 swing constituencies – Outcomes Int’l Report

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is gaining significant support in crucial constituencies for electoral victory in Ghana, according to the...

2024 election: Hassan Ayariga re-elected APC flagbearer[Photos]

Hassan Ayariga has clinched the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer position for the 2024 elections. His election occurred during a peaceful walk and National Delegates...

Ameyaw-Cheremeh wins Sunyani East NPP parliamentary primary

Incumbent Sunyani East Member of Parliament (MP) Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, has retained the candidacy as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the 2024...

2024 election: ‘Choose a former experienced driver over a careless mate’ – Mahama to Ghanaians

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has asked Ghanaians to elect him over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr...

2024 polls: EC maintains presidential filing fee at GH¢100k, parliamentary GH¢10k

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the filing fees for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will be same set in 2020. According...

Prof Jane Naana more of a co-pilot than a driver’s mate – Ablakwa

North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has stated that the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) running mate for election 2024 will not be the type...

Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyeman is a woman of substance and integrity – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has justified the party's decision to maintain Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang...

I’m ready to serve Ghana with integrity – Prof Opoku-Agyemang

Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, running mate to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has pledged to serve Ghana with integrity....

Naana Opoku-Agyemang is the best choice for running mate – Asah-Asante

A Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has said that the 2020 running mate of the National Democratic...

Election 2024: No new C.I. to be introduced – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced it will not introduce a new Constitutional Instrument (C.I.) for the December 7 general elections. This was contained in...

EC to hold IPAC meeting today amid controversy over electoral calendar

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting for today to discuss matters concerning the upcoming December 7 elections, particularly...

Running mate position in NDC not secured through lobbying – Omane Boamah

The Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has stated that the party's running mate position is not...

Haley to drop out of presidential race, setting up Biden-Trump rematch

Nikki Haley is suspending her presidential campaign, making Donald Trump the last Republican left in the race. It comes after President Joe Biden and Trump...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: We’ll advise ourselves on December 7 if… – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed it will not hesitate to advise congregations on how to cast their votes on December...

NDC NEC endorses Prof Naana Jane as running mate

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Running Mate...

GUM to pick running mate from Western Region

The Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, has announced that he will choose his running mate from the...

US Supreme Court rules Colorado cannot ban Trump from presidential ballot

The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to disqualify Donald Trump from running for president using an anti-insurrection constitutional clause....

Election 2024: EC to conduct voters’ registration exercise from May 7 to 27

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a new voters' registration drive for the upcoming December elections, running from May 7 to May 27, according...