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 […]
Election 2024: EC Presents Final Certified Voters’ Register To Political Parties
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has formally presented the final voters’ register to political parties, marking a key step in preparation for the 2024 elections.The register contains the names of eligible voters for the elections set for December 7, 2024. Speaking to political party representatives in Accra on Wednesday, November 6, EC Chairperson Jean […]
You’re undermining parliament!! Bagbin accuses executive, judicial arms of govt
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has accused the Executive and Judiciary arms of government of working to undermine the authority of Parliament. At a press conference in Accra yesterday, the Speaker said recent developments in the legislature poses a challenge to the relevance of parliament in the democratic space. “Recent acts of […]
Ghana detects 34,000 new HIV infections within nine months of 2024
The National HIV and AIDS Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service has reported over 34,000 new HIV infections detected from January to the third quarter of 2024. Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, the Programme Manager, emphasised the importance of public testing and screening, revealing that approximately 1.3 million people were screened during this period.“Between January […]
Confusion rocks GFP as 2 factions send contradictory letters to EC
The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) is facing internal turmoil as two factions have issued contradictory letters to the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the party’s participation in the December 7 general elections. In one letter, the General Secretary of the GFP, George Afful officially notified the EC of the party’s decision to endorse Philip Kwabena Agyemang, […]
Farmers’ Day Celebration: Friday, 8th November 2024 Not A Public Holiday But …… – Interior Ministry Clears Air
The Ministry of Interior has announced that Friday, November 8, 2024, will not be a public holiday despite the celebration of the 40th Farmers’ Day.The date has been moved from the traditional first Friday of December, which would have been December 6, for the 2024 celebration. This comes after the Ministry of Food and Agriculture […]
Avoid Election Prophecies – Akufo-Addo Cautions Clergy
President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged the clergy to restrain members who continue to prophesy the outcomes of the December 7 elections, advising for restraint and respect throughout the electoral period. In remarks delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, at the “Agent of Peace” Campaign organized by […]
GFP Confirms Philip Agyeman “Roman Fada” As New Presidential Candidate
The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has named Philip Kwabena Agyemang Appiah Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada, as its new presidential candidate for the December elections. The announcement follows the Electoral Commission’s directive to the GFP to select a new candidate within 10 days, following the passing of its founder and previous presidential candidate, Akua […]