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 […]
COCOBOD Launches “Operation Save to maintain” To Secure Cocoa Farmers Future
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has introduced a new initiative, Operation Save to Maintain, in Mim, within the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region. This program encourages cocoa farmers to save money to support their farming activities during times of need or unforeseen challenges, ensuring financial stability and sustainable cocoa production. Speaking on the […]
1D1F Plantain Processing Factory Commissioned at Fawohoyeden
The 1D1F (One District, One Factory) initiative has reached a significant milestone with the commissioning of a plantain processing factory at Fawohoyeden in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region on Thursday, November 29. This development underscores the government’s commitment to industrialization and job creation under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. […]
I Can’t Recall Parliament – Speaker Bagbin To Majority
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that the House cannot reconvene ahead of the December elections.This response comes after the Majority Caucus appealed for an emergency recall to address pressing government business. In a letter dated November 22, 2024, and signed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the caucus proposed November 28 and 29 […]
National Cathedral: CHARJ Recommends Contract Cancellation And Possible Prosecution Of Board of Trustees
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has recommended a forensic audit and potential prosecution of the trustees of the National Cathedral project. This comes after an investigation into allegations of corruption and abuse of power regarding the controversial project.The findings were detailed in a report dated November 22, 2024, following complaints by […]