According to her, 40 of these suspects were directly connected to the acts of “vandalism, looting and destruction” of properties. ACP Ansah-Akrofi gave the announcement at a press conference in Accra yesterday organised by the National Election Security Task Force (NESTF) to brief journalists about post-elections maintenance of peace, security, law and order.ACP Ansah -Akrofi […]
News
- latest
Chairman Wontumi Expresses Gratitude to Ashanti Region Despite NPP’s Electoral Defeat
Mr.Bernard Antwi Boasiako a.k.a Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed his gratitude to the people of the Ashanti Region despite the party’s defeat in the general elections.He acknowledged both those who supported the party by voting and those who did not. Addressing the media at Vice President […]
‘It’s been wonderful to see Ghana’s democracy in action’ – US Ambassador to Ghana
The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer has commended key stakeholders in the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. According to her, the security officers and election officials have done a yeoman’s job.“I’m impressed with the conduct of the security officers, the poll officers. And in the lead up to the election I am deeply […]
Police Service commends NDC, NPP for peaceful rallies
The Ghana Police Service has commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and their supporters for their exemplary cooperation before and during the final rallies held in Accra on 5th December 2024. The Police Service in a statement noted that the successful and peaceful conclusion of these events highlights the commitment […]
Election: Bus shortages, security checks frustrate travelers 24 hours to polls
With 24 hours to the elections, many travelers are making their way to their constituencies to cast their ballots.Coupled with the holiday, this has led to overcrowded bus terminals nationwide. However, the situation has been worse in some terminals.In the Western Region, the Takoradi GPRTU Station has witnessed angry travelers venting their frustration over what […]
Special Voting recorded high voter turnout with lowest per polling station being 83% – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) is not anticipating any shortage of election materials and equipment in any part of the country during the December 7 elections, the EC chairperson Jean Mensa has said. Addressing what she termed as her last engagement with the media before the 2024 election day on December 7, 2024, the EC chairperson, […]
EC to conduct Special Voting in Eastern and Western Regions today
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana will conduct special voting in the Eastern and Western regions today, Thursday, December 5, 2024, ahead of the December 7 general elections. This follows the rescheduling of the exercise for the two regions initially planned for Monday, December 2, 2024. The EC announced the postponement during an emergency Inter-Party […]
NDC Allocated 70% of Cocoa World Market Price to Farmers – Former MCE
Former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Asunafo North Municipality in the Ahafo Region, Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Kwaku Doku, has claimed that during the tenure of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), cocoa farmers received 70% of the world market price for cocoa. He explained that the remaining 30% was used to provide fertilizers and agrochemicals […]
Police detain 88 people on 2 metro mass buses allegedly recruited for election duties
The Ghana Police Service is investigating 88 individuals who were intercepted on two Metro Mass Transit buses at Benchema, near Asawinso, in the Western North Region. The arrest was made on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the individuals were allegedly recruited by a man known as “Sammy” from various locations […]
EC burns ballot papers in 31 of 33 constituencies over security breaches
The Electoral Commission (EC), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service and political party representatives, has destroyed approximately 3.6 million ballot papers intended for the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 31 out of 33 constituencies in the Eastern Region. The Afram Plains North and South constituencies were exempted due to logistical challenges, as […]