The National Election Security Taskforce, led by the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has declared zero tolerance for the phenomenon of “machoism,” and the wearing of uniform by non-security personnel during the upcoming December 7 General Elections. This was communicated to the political parties during a meeting on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, between […]
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Chief Imam Calls on Zongo Youth to Reject Electoral Violence
Mim Feteegya Chief Imam, Mallam Nurudeen, has called on Zongo youth in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region to redefine their role in this year’s elections by rejecting associations with violence. Speaking during a peace campaign in Mim, the Chief Imam emphasized the need for Zongo youth to distance themselves from politicians who […]
Special voting: Immigration officer alarmed by someone using his identity to vote
An immigration officer who showed up to cast his ballot at Ablekuma Central was told someone had mistakenly used his identity to vote. The officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed outrage and has urged the Electoral Commission to exercise extreme caution to prevent such incidents in the future. He was eventually taken through a […]
EC official arrested at Bimbilla for allegedly photographing his ballot
A temporary Electoral Commission (EC) official was on Monday, December 2, 2024, arrested during the Special Voting exercise in Bimbilla in the Northern region. This was after the official identified as Gerti Justice allegedly took a picture of his ballot.Justice’s arrest according to reports by Accra-based ChannelOne TV was prompted by concerns from National Democratic […]
Special Voting: Fire officer arrested for snapping ballot
A Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) officer is in police custody after allegedly violating electoral rules during the special voting exercise in Walewale on Monday (2 December). The West Mamprusi Municipal Police Command apprehended the officer on suspicion of photographing his completed ballot paper after casting his vote—a breach of Ghana’s voting regulations. According to […]
Ghana Drinking Bars Association instructs members to close shops on December 7, election day
The Beverage Consumers and Bar Owners Association of Ghana has issued a directive instructing all bar owners and operators to refrain from opening their establishments, including pubs, bars, and blue kiosks, to the public on Saturday, December 7th, Election Day.These venues are to remain closed from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In a statement signed […]
Speaker recalls Parliament to sit on December 16
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has announced the recall of Parliament to convene on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10 am. The session will be held at a venue to be announced by the Speaker in due course.“Pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of the Parliament Of Ghana, I, Alban Sumana Kingsford […]
6 Injured As Alleged NPP Thugs Attack NDC’s Joana Gyan Cudjoe, Campaign Team
Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Amenfi Central constituency, wrapped up her campaign to win the parliamentary seat in the upcoming general elections, she was allegedly attacked by NPP thugs. The incident occurred as she wrapped up her campaign at Agyanka-manso a suburb in the Amenfi Central constituency in […]
Special voting for Western and Eastern postponed to Thursday over ballot leakage incident
Western and Eastern Regions will not take part in Monday’s special voting on December 2 following an incident that has forced the Electoral Commission to order a recall and a reprinting of ballots for the two regions.For the 2024 general election, there are 328 special voting centres across the country and 131,478 voters on the […]
Military Barracks Commissioned at Sankore to Enhance Peace and Security
A new military barracks was commissioned at Sankore in the Asunafo South Municipality of the Ahafo Region on Friday, November 29, 2024. The facility, funded by Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, aims to promote peace in the constituency and mitigate violence during the upcoming elections. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. George […]