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Ofosu-Ampofo explains why NDC insists on ‘No vote’ in referendum

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated why the party is urging Ghanaians to vote ‘No’ in the December referendum.According to...

IDEG calls for ‘Yes’ Vote on December 17

The Executive Director of the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, insists that a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming national referendum...

We handed over to NPP a massive infrastructure legacy – NDC claims

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), in its public forum on the 2020 budget on Wednesday, asserted that they handed over massive infrastructure project across...

Audio: NDC engaging in polling station audit ahead of 2020 polls

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is embarking on a polling station audit ahead of the 2020 general election.The move, according to the National...

Audio: Ofosu-Ampofo to tell truth about leaked tape

National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said it is just a matter of time for the truth behind the controversial...

Govt only interested in amending Article 243 – MP

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockon-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has noted that the government is only interested in amending Article 243 and not its related...

‘No’ campaigners have no justifiable reason – Ben Ayeh

Former Member of Parliament for Upper Denkyira West, Mr Benjamin Kofi Ayeh, says there is no justifiable reason for those campaigning for ‘No’ vote...

Minority blames Majority for suspension of sitting by Speaker

The Minority in Parliament has reacted to the suspension of sitting in parliament on Tuesday November 19, 2019 over absenteeism.According to the Minority, the...

Local Gov’t reacts to House of Chiefs’ ‘No vote’

Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Mahama, has described the National House of Chiefs (NHC)’s call for ‘no vote’ ahead of...

NDC to hold forum on 2020 Budget

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold a Public Forum on the 2020 Budget Statement and Financial Estimates presented by the Finance Minister last...

Nigeria’s institutional weakness should not make regional trade suffer – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has faulted oil-rich Nigeria for its closure of Seme-Krake, Igolo and Idiroko borders to other West African countries.He wants...

Photo: Ekumfi fruit juice lands in Parliament

There was excitement, especially among Majority Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday when the now popular Ekumfi Fruit Juice product known as 'Eku...

Referendum: Boateng Gyan reveals real intention of govt

Former National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Boateng Gyan, says the government should speak up if it really wants Ghanaians to...

Referendum: Prof. Prempeh gives reasons why ‘Yes’ vote is good for Ghana

Professor Henry Kwesi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development Ghana (CID), has said the upcoming December 17 referendum will solve the...

Referendum: Prof Kwaku Asare launches ‘Vote No’ campaign

Lawyer and Professor of Accounting, Prof. Stephen Kwaku Asare, has launched a 'Vote No’ campaign ahead of the upcoming referendum.RELATED: Video: NDC to...

Show appreciation to Akufo-Addo for Ekumfi pineapple factory – NPP Man

Central Regional Secretary for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Takyi-Mensah, has asked the people of Ekumfi to show appreciation to President Akufo-Addo for...

Local Govt Service urges Ghanaians to vote ‘Yes’ in referendum

Head of Ghana's Local Government Service has urged Ghanaians to vote a double 'Yes' in the upcoming December referendum which seeks to pave way...

Audio: Ato Forson blames Akufo-Addo for absenteeism in Parliament

The untoward hardship in the country is to blame for the incessant absenteeism in Parliament, Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam Constituency...

Listen: Stop the dirty politics, it is awful – Health Minister slams NDC over parked ambulances

The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, has advised the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stop its incessant noise over the distribution of 307 procured...

Referendum: Ras Mubarak beats retreat on ‘YES’ campaign

National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumbungu has made a u-turn on his decision to back the ‘YES’ campaign in the December...

Ghanaians should disregard NDC’s position on referendum –MP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi Constituency has urged Ghanaians to disregard the ‘No vote’ position of the opposition...

Nana Addo doesn’t need ambulance for elections – Minister

The Health Minister has hit back at critics who think the parked ambulances at the forecourt of the Parliament House are to score political...

Video: NDC to discipline Ras Mubarak

The Deputy National Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed that the Member of Parliament for Kumbungu Constituency, Ras Mubarak will...

Parliament suspends sitting for one hour due to lack of quorum

Parliament has been forced to suspend sitting for an hour as there are not enough members in the House to participate in Tuesday's debate.About five minutes after the...

Gov’t to deal with Volta secessionist – Oppong Nkrumah

The government through the Information Ministry says it is taking steps to deal with the Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) a secessionist group which declared independence for...

‘Dumsor’ looms as ‘Independent’ Western Togoland lays claim to Akosombo Dam

Ghanaians should brace themselves for load shedding otherwise known as ‘dumsor’ as Ghana is set to lose the Akosombo Dam and other important national assets to...

Disregard independence proclaimers – Oppong Nkrumah

The government has asked Ghanaians to disregard an independence declaration for 'Western Togoland' by a Volta Region-based group.A statement from the Information Ministry said...

10 reasons why the NDC wants you to vote ‘No’

The December 17 referendum is not about whether or not Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCE) should be elected. Rather, it is about allowing...

Revealed: Why only one NDC MP supports ‘Yes’ vote in referendum

The decision by Minority Members of Parliament (MP) to vote 'No' in the upcoming referendum is to protect their seats, MP for Assin Central,...

Referendum: Only a fool doesn’t change his mind – Sammy Gyamfi on NDC’s u-turn

National Communication Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has justified the party’s decision to campaign against the amendment of Article...

Survey: 75% to vote ‘Yes’ in Dec. referendum

A survey conducted by the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) has revealed that 75% of the electorate will vote 'Yes' in the upcoming...

‘Yes’ vote will end ‘winner-takes-all’ system – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rallied support for a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming national referendum.The governing party said it will do away with...

NDC‘s U-turn on referendum shocking – NPP

The incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described the position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the December referendum as shocking.According to the NPP, the...

Referendum: Ken Agyapong calls for extension for more public education

Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government is calling for an extension of the date for the upcoming referendum on December 17, 2019.Hon. Kennedy...

Presidency not about correcting past mistakes – Karbo jabs Mahama

Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, has dismissed as untenable, the second term presidential bid of former John Mahama.He said the...

READ: Okyenhene’s position on Dec 17 referendum

The Okyenhene and President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs wishes to express his support for the amendment of article 55(3) of the...

John Dumelo urges Tamale students to vote for John Mahama (Video)

Actor and politician, John Dumelo was mobbed by fans who were mostly students during his recent visit to the Northern region.Sharing a video...

Govt doing cherry-picking constitutional amendment – Haruna Iddrisu

Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has accused the government of making a one-sided assessment in its attempt to amend article 243(1) which allows for the...

Referendum: ‘Yes’ vote will destroy peace, unity in local governance –Anim Piesie

Bernard Anim Piesie, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, says the December 17 referendum is meant to destroy the unity...

Audio: NALAG schools Ghanaians on referendum

The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has said partisan politics already exists in the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs)...