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2024 polls: EC is not responsible for military deployment – Jean Mensa

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has clarified that the Commission is not responsible for the deployment of military personnel or any...

Voter caught photographing thumb printed ballot at Laterbiokorshie [Video]

Polling got off to a smooth start at many polling stations across Ghana. But at the Laterbiokorshie Methodist Church polling station, there was a confusion...

2024 election: We’ll intervene when necessary – National Elections Taskforce

The National Elections Taskforce has assured it is closely monitoring the ongoing election process and will intervene when necessary to maintain peace and order. The...

2024 polls: EC confirms 99% of polling stations opened on time

The Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of operations, Samuel Tettey, has confirmed that nearly all polling stations across Ghana, approximately...

2024 polls: Missing names, verification issues hit some polling centres

The ongoing 2024 elections have witnessed reports of missing names and verification challenges at various polling stations nationwide. The development has caused frustration among voters...

Election 2024: ‘Already broken seal’ causes confusion at Mampong constituency

There was confusion at Mampong in Ashanti after National Democratic Congress polling agents at the Mampong Infantry Jnr Primary School (St. Monica's) complained of...

‘When processes are transparent, acceptance is high’ – Ibn Chambas on election credibility

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has stressed the importance of transparency in electoral processes and the...

Election 2024: Check out full list of 801 parliamentary candidates

Voting has commenced for the 2024 general elections across all 276 constituencies nationwide as Ghanaians elect a president and parliamentarians for the next four...

Ablekuma West voters angrily reject alleged food from Ursula Owusu [Video]

Chaos erupted at the Assemblies of God Church polling station in the Ablekuma West Constituency in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday morning. The confusion...

2024 polls: Goodluck Jonathan commends peaceful start to elections

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful atmosphere observed at the start of Ghana’s elections. Speaking to the press at the...

Election 2024: Ibn Chambas warns against overbearing military role in electoral security

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called for a measured and cautious approach to military deployment...

I have never rigged an election, I always win genuinely – Hawa Koomson

The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has denied the election rigging allegations made against her by members of the...

2024 polls: Napo, wife cast votes in Manhyia South [Video]

The Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and his wife, Alma Pokuaa Adade Prempeh, have cast their...

Military personnel seen at Weija ITS polling station

Military personnel have been spotted at the Weija ITS polling station in Accra today, December 7, 2024, despite earlier assurances from security forces that...

2024 polls: Voting smoothly underway in Assin Central Constituency

The election is progressing smoothly in the Assin Central constituency of the Central Region, where 52,441 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots...

2024 polls: I’m satisfied with the general mood of the country – Bawumia

Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he is satisfied with the general mood of the country for...

CJID and DUBAWA intensify efforts to protect integrity of elections

As Ghana approaches its 2024 general elections, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and its fact-checking subsidiary, DUBAWA, are scaling up their...

Greater Accra: Voting yet to start at many polling stations

Voting has yet to begin at many polling stations across various constituencies in the Greater Accra region. As of the time of this report, Joy...

2024 election: Bawumia casts ballot in Walewale [Video]

Vice President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party(NPP),  Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cast his ballot in the 2024 election. Dr. Bawumia voted at...

2024 polls: NPP Asutifi South PC casts his vote

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Asutifi South, Yaw Owusu Brempong in the Ahafo Region has cast his vote at the Methodist...

Election 2024: Overnight queues largely missing

It has been a surprising departure from the past; the widespread long, overnight queues usually associated with general elections in Ghana have been missing...

EC won’t take any decision to compromise integrity, credibility of Dec. 7 polls – Regional Director  

The Electoral Commission (EC) has given the assurance that it will not take any decision that will compromise the integrity and credibility of the...

2024 polls: Voting underway across several polling stations [Photos]

Ghanaians have begun casting their votes in the 2024 general elections, with polling stations in all 276 constituencies opening at 7 a.m. to elect...

2024 election: Voting delays in Nandom

As of 7:35 am, voting was yet to begin at the OA station, Nayiri and Local Court (fire service station) polling stations in Nandom...

2024 election: EC clarifies process for voters without ID cards

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that all eligible voters who have lost their voter cards can still vote in the December 7 2024...

Voting delayed at Suma Ahenkuro Presbyterian B polling centre due to BV machine issues

Voting at the Suma Ahenkuro Presbyterian B polling centre in the Jaman North Constituency has been delayed due to technical difficulties with the activation...

New president awaits Ghana as election day arrives

Election day has arrived in Ghana, where a debt crisis and high living costs mean the economy is uppermost in the minds of many...

Election preparations underway in Upper Denkyira East – EC confirms

As the nation prepares for another crucial election day, the Electoral Commission (EC) Boss in the Upper Denkyira East constituency, Rudolf Chireh has assured...

Akufo-Addo urges Ghana to sustain democratic progress

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to show democratic maturity in the upcoming December 7 elections. He noted that, over the past thirty...

‘No room for hooliganism’ – Kasoa police bare teeth at election thugs

The Central East Police Command in charge of Kasoa and its environs has indicated its preparedness for the Election 2024 and vowed to clamp...

Election 2024: The Trends – Who wins where?

Decision day approaches in Ghana as approximately 18.8 million registered voters prepare to head to the polls on December 7 to elect a President...

Livestream: Ghanaians go to the polls today

Today, December 7, 2024, 18,774,159 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots at about 40,647 polling stations nationwide. This is a 10.25% increment compared to...

2024 election: Voters begin early queuing in Odododiodio constituency

As the much-anticipated 2024 general elections kick off, voters in the Odododiodio Constituency have begun queuing early to cast their ballots. Electoral materials were observed...

2024 elections: Key contenders, issues, and areas to watch as D-Day arrives

Ghanaians will go to the polls today, December 7, to elect a new president and 275 members of Parliament in what promises to be...

Ablakwa challenges Old Tafo voters amidst NDC’s winning prospects

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu in the Volta Region has thrown a challenge to Old Tafo constituents...

Explainer: Does winning 75% of Ashanti Region guarantee NPP victory in 2024?

Ghana’s voters will elect a new president in less than 16 days. Campaigns have intensified, with many political bigwigs taking every opportunity to sell...

Misleading! Mahama didn’t leave office with debt-to-GDP ratio at 56%, inflation at 15%, unemployment rate at 8%

Claim 1:  A Facebook user claims John Mahama, the NDC 2024 flagbearer, left office on January 6, 2017, when Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio was 56%.  Verdict: False! Explanation Data from...

No evidence to support claim of Goasomanhene’s death during election ritual for John Mahama

Claim: X user @NanaKwame shared a flyer in which the Goasomanhene reportedly died while consulting a deity for John Mahama, the 2024 NDC flagbearer, to...

Claim NAPO was denied speaking at NPP Rally, false!

Claim:  X user @LongLyf2 claimed that NPP Vice-Presidential candidate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh was not allowed to speak at the final rally. Verdict: False. Verification: Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh was...

Martin Amidu did not accuse Mahama of being father of corruption

Claim: An X (formerly Twitter) user claims that Martin Amidu accused John Mahama of being the father of corruption in his new revelation about the Airbus...