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EC begins ballot printing tomorrow

The printing of ballot papers for Election 2024 will commence on tomorrow, October 17, 2024, the Electoral Commission (EC) has said. The Chairperson of the EC, Mrs Jean Mensa on Tuesday at an Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting said the Commission will print 18,772,251, which is the total number of registered voters on the […]

2024 general elections: EC releases revised provisional voters register …after correcting discrepancies, removing anomalies

The Chairperson of the Electoral Com­mission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, has announced the re­lease of the revised provisional voters register for the upcoming 2024 general elections.She explained that the EC had corrected discrepancies and re­moved anomalies from the register, ensuring all eligible voters regis­tered in 2020, 2023, and 2024 were included. At the Inter Party […]

Majority Leader goes to Supreme Court over moves to declare seats of independent candidates vacant

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced that he has filed an injunction application at the Supreme Court in response to the Minority’s efforts to declare the seats of Independent candidates vacant. This development follows the announcement by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu that his side of the house intends to invoke Article 97 (1)(g) of […]

Agona Swedru Court lifts injunction against Cynthia Morrison’s candidacy

A District Magistrate Court in Agona Swedru, Central Region, has set aside an injunction against Cynthia Morrison’s candidacy as an independent parliamentary candidate for the Agona West Constituency. The injunction had previously prevented her from presenting herself as a candidate until the court fully resolved an ongoing legal case. Cynthia Morrison, who won the Agona […]

2024 Polls: EC Releases Ballot Statistics

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the ballot statistics that will guide the printing of ballots for both the presidential and parliamentary elections ahead of the 2024 December polls.This announcement comes at a time when preparations for the election are in full swing, with the EC working to ensure that all logistics are in […]

NHIS expands coverage to include mental health services starting Nov. 1

Government has announced the expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to cover four major mental health conditions: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Schizophrenia.This new benefit package to improve mental health care accessibility will take effect on November 1, 2024.NHIS subscribers will now be able to access outpatient services and initial hospitalisation for […]

EC To Re-exhibit Voters Register Online From Tuesday

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the online re-exhibition of the 2024 Provisional Voter Register from Tuesday, October 15 to Sunday, October 19, 2024. The Electoral Commission’s (EC) assurance to re-exhibit the revised Provisional Voter Register (PVR) online was made during the Special IPAC meeting on October 1. This move allows registered voters to verify […]

Best way to combat galamsey is to shoot and kill–Joe Wise

Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, has reiterated his highly controversial and extreme approach to dealing with illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. In a bold and unflinching statement made during a radio interview on Asaasepa, the First Deputy Speaker advocated for the adoption of a ‘shoot […]

Canada-based Ghanaian Doctor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Female Patient

A doctor working out of a clinic in Oakville is facing a new sexual assault charge allegedly involving a female patient.The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said 64-year-old Dr. Clarence Clottey of Oakville was working at “Bristol Family Physicians” located on Bristol Circle at the time of the offence. Police said they were contacted after […]

Cynthia Morrison Faces Setback As Court Blocks Her Independent Bid For Agona West Parliamentary Seat

Cynthia Mamle Morrison’s eligibility to contest Agona West as an independent parliamentary candidate is in limbo as a District Magistrate Court in Agona Swedru, has issued an injunction against her candidacy. The court ordered that Cynthia Morrison should refrain from any actions regarding the nomination process for the position of Member of Parliament for Agona […]