The Electoral Commission (EC) has destroyed all defective presidential and parliamentary ballot papers printed for the Volta and Ahafo Regions.The destruction took place on Thursday, November 21, under the supervision of political parties, independent observers, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), and the Police Service. The move follows the EC’s announcement, through its Deputy Chair of […]
We Have Bad Records; Let’s Redeem Our Image in the Election–Ahafo Regional Minister
The Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. George Yaw Boakye, has called on the people of the Ahafo Region to work towards redeeming their image in this year’s elections, emphasizing the need to move away from a history of electoral violence. During an engagement organized by the Ahafo Regional Election Security Taskforce on Tuesday at Goaso Pastoral […]
EC To Reprint Ballot Papers For Ahafo, Volta Regions Over Incorrect Serial Numbers
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is to reprint all ballot papers for the Volta and Ahafo regions due to incorrect serial numbers. The EC’s Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey, announced this during an emergency IPAC meeting on Friday, November 15.According to him, while the printing of ballot papers has generally proceeded smoothly, concerns […]
EC Trains Visually Impaired Voters in Asunafo North on Tactile Jacket Usage
The Electoral Commission (EC) in the Asunafo North Constituency of the Ahafo Region has conducted training for visually impaired voters on using the tactile jacket to ensure their seamless participation in the upcoming elections. On Monday, November 18, Mr. Gideon Yeboah, the Asunafo North EC Officer, emphasized the commission’s commitment to inclusivity, explaining that the […]
Kufuor’s endorsement of Bawumia has tarnished his reputation – Alan
Alan Kyerematen, the presidential candidate for the Movement for Change, has expressed strong disapproval of former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, ahead of the 2024 general elections. During an interview with selected journalists on Sunday, November 17, former President Kufuor urged Ghanaians to rally behind […]
Parliamentary Impasse Delays Key Development Projects in Ahafo Region–Regional Minister
The Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. George Yaw Boakye, has expressed concerns about the ongoing impasse in Parliament, noting that it is affecting developmental activities in the Ahafo Region. Speaking on the Rejoice Amansan Ntie morning show, he emphasized the importance of Parliament’s cooperation to progress initiatives such as the proposed University of Engineering and Applied […]
New Executives of Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs Sworn In
InThe newly elected executives of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs were officially sworn in on Wednesday, October 13, at the Goaso Regional Coordinating Council. Nana Barima Twereku Ampem III, the Ntotroso Manhene, took office as the President, succeeding Nana Ansah Adu Baah II, the Yamfo Manhene. Dr. Okofrobour Nana Yaw Agyei II, the Mim […]
EC confirms presidential ballot will remain unchanged despite GFP’s disqualification
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that the presidential ballot for the 2024 elections will remain unchanged, despite the disqualification of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) candidate, Philip Appiah Kubi, also known as Roman Fada. The Commission made this announcement on Tuesday, November 12, assuring the public that “there is no cause for alarm.” The […]
Speaker adjourns parliament indefinitely again
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Thursday, November 7, 2024, indefinitely adjourned the House again.This was due to the absence of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers who had requested a recall following an indefinite adjournment on October 22, 2024. The recall triggered by the NPP caucus was expected to pave the way for government […]
Sekondi: Akufo-Addo unveils statue of himself at Effia-Nkwanta Hospital
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled a statue of himself at the entrance of Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi as part of his one-day “thank you” tour of the Western Region. Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah explained that the statue honors the president’s initiatives in the region, including the rehabilitation of Effia-Nkwanta […]