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NPP announces voting centres for presidential primaries; check out full list

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced voting centres for its presidential primaries scheduled for November 4, 2023. The exercise to elect the party's...

NPP primaries: 634 to vote in Akan constituency

Some 634 delegates in the Akan Constituency are expected to cast their votes during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries slated for November...

NPP primaries: I can no longer eat fufu twice a day; highest bidder gets my vote – Supporter

An elderly woman who has identified herself as a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ama Serwaa, has said her vote will be...

NPP Primaries: Arrest and prosecute troublemakers – Police told

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said the entire security for the November 4 presidential primaries is in the hands of the Ghana Police...

Global Info Analytics predicts run-off in NPP presidential election

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries draw nearer, a recent survey conducted by Global Info Analytics reveals Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as...

NPP primaries: Bawumia reacts to vote-buying allegations

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused his opponents of adopting a deliberate campaign of peddling falsehood against him as they sense defeat ahead...

Election 2024: Fairness of Nov 4 exercise will determine our unity – Akoto Afriyie

A flagbearer aspirant for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, says the party will pay a high price if the...

Liberia’s Presidential Election heads for a runoff, George Weah fails to secure outright lead

Liberia's presidential election is set to go into a runoff, as the country's election management body announced moments ago that none of the 19...

EC rolls out activities for District Level Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) will commence stakeholder engagements at the national, regional, and district levels for women, civil society organizations (CSOs), and people with...

NPP Primaries: I have saved enough dollars for campaign – MP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Bibiani Anhwiaso Constituency, Alfred Obeng-Boateng, says he has the financial strength to ensure the delegates of...

Koku Anyidoho: My Liberia story

Under the gracious auspices of ECOWAS, I landed in Liberia on, October 6, 2023, as a member of the Observation Mission to play our...

NPP presidential primaries: Deadline for proxy application extended

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced an extension for the deadline for the submission of proxy applications for its November 4, 2023 presidential...

Election 2024: EC replaces ID cards for Guan constituents

The Electoral Commission (EC) has begun replacing the ID cards of constituents in Guan ahead of the 2024 general elections. The constituency comprises the Santrokofi,...

Voter registration: EC to publish names of persons who violated guarantor system

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reiterated that it will take action against guarantors who breached the law and guaranteed for more than 10 applicants...

Limited registration: 90% of applicants registered online – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has touted the success rate of its online system in the just-ended limited voter registration exercise. The Commission has revealed...

NDC, others absent as Supreme Court strikes out injunction against EC

The Supreme Court has struck out an injunction filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and four other political parties against the Electoral Commission...

Alan’s exit from NPP hurts me – Afriyie Akoto 

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has said he is hurt by the resignation of former Trade and...

District level election: Mahei Barikisu aims to lead change in Adjei Kojo

In the bustling landscape of Ghana's political scene, a bright and determined young lady, Mahei Barikisu, is stepping into the spotlight with a clear...

NDC primaries: Michael Nii Yarboi Annan joins Odododiodoo race

Odododiodoo National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary aspirant, Michael Nii Yarboi Annan, has successfully filed his nomination forms. The move on Wednesday, October 11, 2023,...

NDC primaries: Former MP seeks Odododiodio delegates’ endorsement

A former Member of Parliament (MP) for Amasaman, Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, has filed his nomination to contest in the Odododiodio NDC primaries. According...

Nii Lantey Vanderpuye bows out of NDC’s Odododiodoo parliamentary race

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo constituency, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye is not seeking re-election. The outspoken legislator has served the constituency...

Election 2024: NDC ready to assist EC resolve network issues

The Director of Elections and IT of the opposition National Demo­cratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, says the party will assist the Electoral...

NPP UK declares support for Bawumia in presidential race

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) UK branch has unanimously declared their support for the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to lead...

EC lays C.I for creation of Guan constituency

The Electoral Commission (EC) has laid a Constitutional Instrument (C.I.) before Parliament for the creation of the Guan Constituency in the Oti Region. The C.I....

Movement for Change has given Ghanaians hope – Alan Kyerematen

Independent presidential aspirant, Alan Kyerematen has expressed satisfaction with the support of Ghanaians so far following the launch of his Movement for Change political...

NDC to hold parliamentary primaries in 5 constituencies

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to hold its parliamentary primaries in five outstanding constituencies on October 28 and 31, 2023. The constituencies are...

I’ve not been coerced to support Bawumia – Akyem Oda MP

Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has dismissed claims he has been coerced to support Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in...

Dollar will chase the cedi under my leadership – Alan Kyerematen

Former Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, says he has what it takes to strengthen the cedi against other international currencies, especially the...

Voter registration: NCCE commends citizens for peaceful exercise

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has commended Ghanaians for their interest in the electoral processes of the country. The Garu District Director of...

2024 polls: We’ll win five more parliamentary seats in Greater Accra – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra region has expressed optimism about winning five additional = parliamentary seats from the fourteen orphan...

Election 2024: Ghanaians should trust me – Alan Kyerematen

Former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen has urged Ghanaians to put their trust in him in his bid to lead the country as...

Election predictions are not always accurate – NPP presidential hopeful

A former Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong Constituency in the Ashanti region, Francis Addai Nimoh, has urged Ghanaians not to always believe political...

We never contributed to NPP’s 2016 campaign – Abossey Okai Spare Parts dealers

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, has refuted claims that it financially supported the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the 2016 general elections.  According...

NDC will return to IPAC if… – Asiedu Nketia

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the party is willing to join the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings...

How to replace a lost Ghana voter ID card

Ahead of the exercise to replace lost Voter ID cards, the Electoral Commission has introduced an online payment portal to enable persons who wish...

EC commences replacement of voters’ ID cards

The Electoral Commission (EC) will from Tuesday, October 3, 2023, commence the replacement of lost voters' ID cards. The exercise will be conducted at...

EC ends limited voter registration without extension

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday ended the limited voter registration exercise across its 268 district offices. However, the EC has assured eligible applicants...

NPP presidential race: Mpraeso MP warns party leadership

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku (OPK) has cautioned the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against any act of...

NDC urges EC to extend limited voter registration exercise

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to extend the limited voter registration exercise. Deputy General Secretary of the opposition...

Election 2024: Alan will be a ‘spoiler candidate’ – Sammy Crabbe

Former Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Crabbe, has intimated that Alan Kyerematen may not win the 2024 general elections...