With just seven days to Ghana’s crucial general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has come under scrutiny following the discovery of a shortfall in ballot papers meant for constituencies in the Volta Region. This development, highlighted in a letter titled “Shortfall on Ballot Papers” issued by the EC, has drawn sharp criticism from the National Democratic Congres*NDC). The NDC’s #EagleEyes ...
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EC reports ballot paper shortages in 5 constituencies across Volta Region
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reported a shortage of Presidential and Parliamentary ballot papers for five constituencies in the Volta Region. The affected constituencies are Keta, Ketu North, Ho Central, Hohoe, and Ho West. The Commission says it has moved swiftly to address the issue, planning to print additional ballots at Acts Commercials Printing House. In an official letter sent to ...
Read More »Peace and stability more paramount -Zoomlion boss reminds Ghanaians ahead of Dec. polls
The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the nation’s peace and stability as the country approaches the December 7 general elections. Speaking during the company’s annual Thanksgiving Service held at its headquarters in Accra, Dr. Agyepong emphasized the importance of unity and tolerance during this critical period, ...
Read More »EC to reprint ballot papers for Berekum East and West constituencies due to errors in serial numbers
The Electoral Commission has announced plans to reprint ballots meant for the Berekum West and East constituencies in the Bono Region. According to the Commission, this has become necessary due to identified errors in some ballots printed for the presidential election. “The Electoral Commission has identified some discrepancies in some serial numbers on Presidential ballot papers for the Berekum West ...
Read More »Bawumia will enhance Free SHS policy – NAPO assures
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Vice Presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, has pledged to assist NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in protecting and enhancing the Free Senior High School policy should they win the upcoming elections. At an engagement at Asanteman Senior High School in Kumasi on November 26, as part of their 70th anniversary ...
Read More »Speaker declines Afenyo-Markin’s request to recall House, says he’ll do so after the polls
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has declined a request made to him by the Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to recall the House. The speaker said that the House would resume sitting after the elections on December 7 to complete all essential matters before a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. The House was ...
Read More »Bawumia’s pedigree is not about rigging –Kofi Tonto to Mahama
An aide to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has dismissed claims by former President John Dramani Mahama that the Electoral Commission (EC) is colluding with the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rig the upcoming December 7 general elections. Speaking on the Ghana Yensom Morning Show on Accra 100.5 FM, co-hosted by Kaayire Kwesi Appea-Apreku and Odehyeeba Kofi ...
Read More »2024 elections: PNC declares support for NDC’s presidential candidate John Mahama
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has declared its support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the December 7 elections after its presidential candidate was disqualified. The party’s decision comes after a National Executive Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 26 2024, where majority of the party’s executive supported the decision. Announcing its decision in a press conference on ...
Read More »Alan was rude to Kufuor – NPP Council of Elders Chairman
Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Council of Elders, Hackman Owusu Agyeman has expressed strong disapproval of recent comments made by Alan Kyerematen regarding former President John Agyekum Kufuor. Mr Owusu Agyeman addressed what he described as disrespectful remarks by Mr Kyerematen. The controversy follows former President John Agyekum Kufour’s endorsement of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 general ...
Read More »Police launch investigation into disruption at Metro TV
The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into an incident that occurred at the premises of Metro TV in Accra, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.Tourism packages Reportedly, some police officers and a court bailiff stormed the premises of Metro TV to interrupt a live broadcast over a long-standing debt owed to Vodacom. The alleged debt, which dates back over ...
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