The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has called on civil society organisations and the Peace Council to pressure President-elect John Mahama to rein in supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This comes amid reports of post-election violence and hooliganism by some supporters of the NDC across the country. Speaking at a press conference ...
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Election 2024: MFWA urges EC to lift media access restrictions at collation centres
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to reconsider its decision to restrict media access to collation centres during the 2024 elections. The MFWA argues that the directive could undermine transparency and accountability in the electoral process, which relies heavily on the media’s oversight role. The EC, in a memo to its regional directors, ...
Read More »Asantehene urges peaceful elections as polls approach
With only sixteen days left until Ghana’s 2024 general elections, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for a peaceful electoral process, urging all parties to uphold stability and unity. Speaking at the Manhyia Palace during a visit by Mr. Kofi Akpaloo, the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) flagbearer, Otumfuo underscored the importance of patience and respect for the election ...
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