The office of the former President John Dramani Mahama has denied the allegations that he was persuaded to accept defeat in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential elections.
Rev. Solomon Kotey-Nikoi, La Dadekotopon constituency chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has been nominated by President Akufo-Addo as the new Municipal Chief Executive for the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Sagnarigu in the Northern Region, Hajia Mariam Iddrisu has called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to adequately engage and resource women aspiring to participate in the District Level Elections (DLEs).
The Head of the Department of Peace and Development Studies of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr Patrick Osei-Kufuor has asked the government and security related and enforcement agencies to be proactive rather than reactive in promoting peace in the country.
The South Tongu District Commander of Police, Superintendent Michael Zah, has called on politicians and traditional authorities to allow the police to discharge their responsibilities professionally to reflect the true meaning of the rule of law.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the period for the exhibition of the voters register which was supposed to end tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 to Friday, September 20, 2019.
Former Ghana President Jerry Rawlings says fallen former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was not only a popular and fearless liberation fighter and a teacher, but an impressive moral compass for the continent.
The Kadjebi District Director of the NCCE, Mr Daniel Agbesi Latsu, has observed that the nation risks losing the gains made over the years if corruption remains unchecked.
A National Democratic Congress (NDC) affiliated group, ‘Action Movement’ has called on the national security apparatus to take steps to address the verbal attacks on prominent persons by one Kelvin Ekow Taylor through the social media.
BY: Justice Agbenorsi, Anima Adjei & Christopher Adu Baffour
Electoral officers at most polling stations are bracing themselves up for a busy weekend as they are hopeful that the participation in the nationwide voters register exhibition exercise will pick up as many people will take advantage of not having to be at work to verify their information as captured on the register.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that the use of the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) platform, to administer the payroll of the Ghana Education Service (GES) should be suspended until such a time that all issues relating to its use are resolved.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has abrogated an information technology system contract with its vendor because not only has the vendor left the security and management solely in its hands but it is also very expensive.
“I said it to you before, and I will repeat it. I don’t need the Electoral Commission to win an election; I don’t want to win an election in Ghana because of the Electoral Commission. I want to win an election in Ghana because of the people of Ghana; that they make a free and open choice that Akufo-Addo will be, again, their choice.”
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to organise efficient, diligent and impartial elections to deliver results credible by all standards.
Former President Jerry John Rawlings says the world is still trapped in a phase of immoral, unethical and unconscionable capitalism which has contributed to the immense decline of global stability and justice.
The Dutch Ambassador to Ghana, Ron Strikker has clarified comments he made when he advocated for a "Ghana Beyond Corruption" agenda at the Ghana Integrity Initiative(GII) 20th Anniversary Event.
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Professor Attahiru Jega will visit Ghana from September 12 to September 14, 2019.
The Upper East Regional Minister, Ms Tangoba Abayage, has reminded heads of departments, public servants and staff in the various district assemblies of the region that they are required to serve the government of the day no matter their political affiliation.
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led by its flag bearer, Mr John Dramani Mahama, has begun holding consultative meetings with various stakeholders, ahead of the development of the party’s manifesto and the campaign for the 2020 elections.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to launch a full-scale independent investigation into the Power Distribution Service (PDS), saying the manner in which the matter has been handled smacked of underhand and corrupt dealing.
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stated that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is using the most appropriate measures in dealing with reported cases of corruption in the country.
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Parliament to use its oversight role to ensure that the Executive works with a national budget that will reflect the aspirations of the people.
The Leader and Founder of the United Front Party (UFP), Mr Akwasi Addai, has called for the powers of the President to make key appointments to state institutions to be reduced.
The nationwide voters register exhibition exercise, which will allow about 17 million registered voters to verify their information, opened at almost all polling centres yesterday.
The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over the number of abandoned health facilities across the country and has said it is a sign of failure of effective health delivery.
The Electoral Commission (EC) is considering the idea of reducing the voting time from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., instead of the 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. that has been the case in all elections over the years.
The Senior Minister, Mr Yaw Osafo Maafo has held consultations with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as part of efforts to broaden discussions on the ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ charter document for effective implementation.
The media have been cautioned against using their independence, freedom and ability to communicate effectively to “fuel tension” among political contestants as the country prepares towards the general election.
