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IMANI’s PULSE Reports: Bawumia’s stance on LGBTQ+ boosts positive sentiments towards his person

In the build-up to the 2024 General Elections in Ghana, IMANI's PULSE Reports Episode 06 sheds light on the evolving social media landscape, providing...

Border restrictions impact businesses and residents amid Togo elections

As Togo braces for its crucial elections, businesses and residents along the Togo border are feeling the brunt of tightened restrictions on movement. ...

Bryan Acheampong addresses Bawumia’s running mate speculation

Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has responded to speculation of being considered as running mate to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr...

Ejisu by-election: Voting underway [Video]

https://youtu.be/ezMFkGTU_ig Voting has commenced smoothly at 204 polling centres in the Ejisu constituency where a by-election is been held to choose a new Member of...

Sunyani East parliamentary elections: Ransford Antwi to contest as an independent candidate

A Sunyani-based businessman, Ransford Antwi, has announced his intention to contest the 2024 Sunyani East parliamentary elections as an independent candidate. In a statement widely...

We don’t help candidates win elections – EC

The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Serebour Quaicoe has downplayed concerns of bias and rigging as the Ejisu constituency...

Ejisu by-election comes off today

The Electoral Commission (EC) will today, April 30 conduct a by-election in the Ejisu constituency of the Ashanti region to elect a new Member...

Ejisu by-election: Police will be heavily present to maintain law and order – EC

The Electoral Commission has pledged its commitment to uphold integrity and professionalism during Ejisu by-election today, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Director of Electoral Services...

Ejisu by-election: Manipulation of electorates will take place night before polls – Dr Asah-Asante

As electorates of the Ejisu constituency prepare to go to the polls today in a highly anticipated by-election, a Political Scientist at the University...

NDC disassociates itself from fake letter assuring support to Aduomi

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from a purported press release which suggests that the party has pledged support to former Member...

Mahama chides Akufo-Addo over chief greeting saga

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed concern over reports suggesting that President Nana Akufo-Addo insisted on chiefs standing...

Prof Naana Jane, other NDC bigwigs mourn late former Ketu North MP

The NDC's Vice Presidential candidate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, joined party stalwarts at the funeral service of Modestus Yao Zebu Ahiable, a former Member...

Bawumia is ready to debate Mahama any day – Opare-Ansah

Frederick Opare-Ansah, the campaign manager for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed confidence in the Vice President’s readiness to engage in a debate with former...

Anti-LGBTQI+ case: Sam George shocked by High Court’s verdict

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George is shocked at the High Court's rejection of an application to compel President Nana Addo Dankwa...

I have no plans to Islamize Ghana – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has refuted claims that he will turn Ghana into an Islamic State if...

Publish full KPMG audit report on GRA-SML contract – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has joined calls on President Akufo-Addo to publish the full audit report by KPMG on the contract between the...

Security is tightened ahead of Ejisu by -election

The police have increased deployment of personnel in the Ejisu constituency to tighten security before, during and after Tuesday’s parliamentary by-election. Police sources say enough...

I need majority in Parliament to successfully complete my term – Akufo-Addo pleads

President Akufo-Addo says the slight majority of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in parliament must be protected to avert challenges in completing his term...

Ejisu by-election: Buaben Asamoa blasts Akufo-Addo; says Fomena history will repeat itself

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Adentan, Yaw Buaben Asamoa has criticised President Akufo-Addo for his comments against the independent candidate...

NPP has created 2.1 million jobs in seven years – Bawumia

The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has said the government has created 2.1 million jobs both...

Next NDC government will not recognise illegal contracts signed by current administration – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says his party will not recognise any illegal contracts signed by the Akufo-Addo government...

Kwesi Pratt speaks on being threatened by detractors

Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has expressed concerns about how some members of the opposition party attack him for commending...

You know you’ll lose Ejisu by-election – Independent candidate told [Video]

https://youtu.be/-sQkl01ac54 Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako has declared that independent candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi will lose the Ejisu...

BVDs at recycling company will not compromise 2024 election – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has said there is no cause for alarm over the 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) discovered at a recycling company in...

Bawumia promises 100% Ghanaian ownership of natural resources if elected President

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to ensure 100% Ghanaian ownership of mineral resources if elected into power. His...

Will Ghana’s Democracy Stand the Test of Time in the 2024 Elections?

Since its independence on March 6, 1957, Ghana has consistently held successful elections, a testament to its commitment to democracy and peace. The country's...

Ejisu by-election: Aduomi’s team drops damning allegation [Video]

https://youtu.be/5BEHnQw35Ew The campaign team of independent candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi is insisting on its allegations that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is planning to rig...

Peter Amewu hit with sad news

Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe constituency in the Volta Region, John-Peter Amewu has lost his mother, Gertrude Anani Amewu. The unfortunate incident according...

Dumsor will be a thing of the past soon – Bawumia assures

The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has offered reassurance that the current power crisis, known as "dumsor," faced by Ghanaians will...

Aduomi’s team targets 80% votes in Ejisu by-election

The campaign team of independent candidate, Kwabena Owusu-Aduomi has targeted not less than 80% of the total votes ahead of the Ejisu bye-election on...

NPP has no spirit in Ejisu – Aduomi says ahead of by-election

An independent parliamentary candidate in the Ejisu by-election, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will face difficulties in retaining the seat...

Who were auctioneers of 10 BVDs? – Franklin Cudjoe questions EC

The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised the Electoral Commission's (EC) over its statement regarding the discovery of 10 obsolete Biometric Verification Devices...

Why do you always run to the media? EC quizzes IMANI

The Electoral Commission (EC) has advised policy Think Tank, IMANI Africa to refrain from running to the media with concerns about the electoral body....

Naana Jane has nothing new to offer – Former NPP Women’s Organizer

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Oti Regional Women's Organiser, Olivia Yawa Aglago, has expressed her disappointment regarding the choice of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang...

We’ll address all internal issues before December 7 polls – NPP Chairman

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has pledged to resolve all internal issues ahead of the December 7 election....

2024 polls: Bawumia dares Mahama to two-man debate

Flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama to engage in a two-man debate ahead of the...

Ejisu by-election: I’m not a traitor, NDC supporters love me – Aduomi

Independent candidate in the Ejisu by-election, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi has denied allegations of allegiance to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to the three-time...

Catholics hail Bawumia for religious diversity after visit to Pope Francis

Catholics in Ghana have commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer,  Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his visit to Pope Francis on April 24, 2024.  They...

Will Ghana’s democracy stand the test of time in the 2024 elections?

Introduction Since its independence on March 6, 1957, Ghana has consistently held successful elections, a testament to its commitment to democracy and peace. The...

Ejisu by-election: Voting for Aduomi is a vote for NDC – Bawumia

New Patriotic Party(NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on constituents in Ejisu not to vote for independent candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi in...