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Parliament fails to pass mini budget again, House adjourns to January 2

Parliament has once again failed to fulfill its top priority of passing the vote on account, also known as the mini-budget. Since its sitting on...

2024 election: EC perpetuating illegality with re-collation – GIGS 

The Ghana Institute of Governance and Security (GIGS) has expressed grave concern over the recent developments involving the Electoral Commission (EC) in the aftermath...

Fanteakwa North NDC PC sues EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Fanteakwa North constituency in the Eastern region, has filed a suit at a High Court...

Volta young chiefs, queens hail Mahama’s comeback

The Association of Volta Young Chiefs and Queens has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the 2024 elections. In a statement signed...

Mahama sends important message to EC over disputed parliamentary results

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to uphold fairness, consistency, and integrity in its handling of disputed parliamentary results. His...

Adansi Asokwa MP-elect donates hospital beds to Anhwiaso Health Centre

The Member of Parliament-elect for the Adansi Asokwa constituency, Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi-Dorani, has donated hospital beds and other medical equipment to the Adansi Anhwiaso...

NDC won 31 seats in Greater Accra – Ashie Moore insists

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Nii Ashie Moore, has declared that the party has secured victory in 31...

EC’s decision on disputed parliamentary seats apt – Haruna Mohammed

A Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has described as apt the Electoral Commission's decision to re-collate parliamentary results...

Six people killed during election 2024 – CDD

Six people were killed during Ghana’s 2024 general election as a result of gunshots and stubbing by party supporters. The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana)...

Leave Dampare alone – Kofi Bentil to persons attempting to oust IGP

Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has urged individuals advocating for the removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo...

High Court orders EC to recollate Ablekuma North Constituency and Nsawam-Adoagyiri results

The High Court has directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to recollate and declare the results for the Ablekuma North and Nsawam-Adoagyiri constituencies, overriding previous...

Why I entered politics despite being a pastor – Ablekuma West MP-elect

The Member of Parliament-Elect for Ablekuma West, Rev Kweku Addo, has shared the story behind his unexpected decision to enter politics, despite the common...

Declare Annoh Dompreh winner – Nsawam-Adoagyiri residents call on EC

The Bread Sellers Association, residents, and other local groups in Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Eastern Region, are urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to declare Frank Annoh Dompreh...

Suspension of re-collation necessary to protect electoral integrity – Prof. Aning

Security analyst, Professor Kwesi Aning has commended the Electoral Commission (EC) for suspending the re-collation of parliamentary results in nine constituencies, citing procedural breaches...

Mahama’s anti-corruption team launches reporting platforms

President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s Anti-Corruption Preparatory Team has introduced a range of platforms to enable the public to report suspected acts of corruption. These platforms...

NPP govt using 2025 mini budget as a ‘bargaining chip’ – Apaak

Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government of using the 2025 mini-budget as leverage...

Why would NDC be opposed to re-collation if they know they won? – Ahiagbah asks

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has questioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its resistance to a...

Election 2024: Pressure group wants NPP National Executive Committee dissolved

The Concerned Patriots of Change, a pressure group claiming association with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for the dissolution of the National...

Jean Mensa, commissioners have turned themselves above the law, and do what pleases them – Edudzi Tamakloe

The Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edudzi Tamakloe, has criticised Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa for her handling...

Catholic Bishops’ Conference commends NESTF for ensuring peaceful 2024 elections

The Catholic Bishops' Conference has lauded the National Elections Security Task Force (NESTF) for its commendable efforts in ensuring peace and security during the...

Minority demands answers to alleged GH¢100m WAEC debt

The Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling on the Finance and Education ministers to appear before the House to address the alleged GH¢100 million...

Western North Regional Minister expresses gratitude as he bows out of office 

Outgoing Western North Regional Minister, Joojo Rocky Obeng, has extended heartfelt gratitude to the chiefs, religious leaders, municipal executives, and supporters who stood by...

Energy sector needs urgent surgery – Mahama

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has voiced serious concerns about the deteriorating state of Ghana’s energy sector, calling for urgent and thorough reforms to address...

Speaker rebukes Majority for blaming NDC over mini-budget presentation delay

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has strongly criticized the New Patriotic Party majority caucus in Parliament for blaming the opposition National Democratic Congress...

Present 2025 mini-budget or risk jail term – Ato Forson cautions Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adams has been warned that he risks a prison sentence if he fails to present the mini-budget to Parliament. This...

EC’s decision to re-collate parliamentary results unlawful – Defeamekpor

The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has criticized the Electoral Commission's decision to conduct a "re-collation" of parliamentary election results for...

Dampare should be maintained as IGP – Angel Carbonu [Listen]

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has called for the mandate of the Inspector General of Police (IGP),...

Angel Carbonu calls for rerun of 9 outstanding constituencies [Audio]

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has expressed concern over the unresolved parliamentary results of nine constituencies following...

Full text: EC’s update on outstanding results of 9 constituencies

This afternoon, the purpose of our press conference is to provide citizens with an update on the nine outstanding constituencies where parliamentary results are...

Whistleblowers to report corrupt activities anonymously through toll-free hotlines – Ablakwa

The chairman of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced the establishment of toll-free hotlines, emails, and online platforms...

NPP is for all of us, not in someone’s pocket – NPP Director of Finance

The Director of Finance and Administration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), William Yamoah, has responded to critics calling for the “take back” of...

Recount halt at Police training school followed Police advice – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified its decision to relocate the collation centres for 12 constituencies to the National Police Training School (NPTS), following...

Planned protest in Techiman South against EC cancelled

A planned protest to demand the declaration of the Techiman South parliamentary election results has been called off due to a lack of available...

EC condemns party supporters’ disruption at collation centres

The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed displeasure over the disruptive presence of political party supporters at constituency collation centres during the December 7 polls. The...

Parliamentary results for Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North illegal – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has nullified parliamentary election results for Okaikwei Central, and Ablekuma North, citing procedural irregularities and threats to its officials during...

Minority accuses gov’t of corruption in $147m Kotoka e-gate deal

The Minority in Parliament has expressed concerns over alleged corruption surrounding the government's decision to engage a private entity to operate the newly commissioned...

Audit Agenda 111 lands and funds – CDD to Mahama

A Research Fellow at the Ghana Cent for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has called on the incoming President, John Dramani Mahama, to...

ORAL is not a tool for witch-hunting – John Mahama

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has dismissed claims that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee is a political witch-hunting tool. His remarks come amid concerns...

Did Johnson Asiedu Nketia promise to cancel free SHS if NDC is elected?

Claim: A trending video shows NDC Chairperson Johnson Asiedu Nketia allegedly stating that the NDC will cancel the Free SHS policy if elected in 2024....

Kwame A Plus writes interesting open letter to President-Elect Mahama

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A Plus, has penned a heartfelt open letter to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama, congratulating him on his...