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2024 Elections: Parties Want November Date

Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare, who disclosed this, indicated that at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Monday the parties urged the Commission to proceed with the plan provided it can be legally implemented. He added, however, that the majority of the parties agreed that if the EC is ...

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Peace Council commends NDC for returning to IPAC

The National Peace Council (NPC) has commended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for heeding its appeal to return to the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). It will be recalled that after the 2020 elections, the National Democratic Congress decided not to attend the Inter-Party Advisory Committee meetings. This became a matter of concern to all stakeholders in Ghana’s democratic and elections ...

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2024 polls: ‘When they bring money, take it because it’s yours, and still vote against them’ – Mahama tells Ghanaians

Accept any monetary influence offered by the governing New Patriotic Party in the upcoming national election but still vote against them, former President John Mahama has urged Ghanaians. Addressing the chiefs and people of Frankadua in the Asuogyaman Constituency of the Eastern Region, Mr Mahama urged the electorate to follow in the footsteps of voters in the Assin North by-election ...

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NDC rejects EC’s plan to change date for Dec. 2024 elections

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says they will not accept any change of date for the upcoming 2024 election. In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the party, Fifi Fiave Kwetey stated that it is untrue that the majority of the political parties at IPAC agreed to the November 2024 date. “Whereas there was a clear consensus ...

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I’m Not Going Independent– Adwoa Safo

The incumbent Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Sarah Adwoa Safo, who lost the New Patriotic Party Parliamentary Primary has refuted claims that she is standing for Independent in the upcoming general elections. The controversial MP over the weekend lost her fourth term Parliamentary bid to Mike Oquaye Jr., the CEO of the Free Zones ...

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UPS to cut 12,000 jobs after ‘disappointing’ year

Parcel delivery firm UPS has said it will cut 12,000 jobs, after it was hit by a softer economy and a labour fight that scared away some customers. Chief executive Carol Tomé said 2023 was a “difficult and disappointing year”, and the firm was investing in artificial intelligence (AI) as it pushes to become more efficient. She has also called ...

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I Remain Committed To NPP- Adwoa Safo Clarifies Political Future

In response to recent speculations and misinformation circulating in the mainstream and social media, Sarah Adwoa Safo, Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya Constituency, has come forward to clarify her political future within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Ms Safo addressed the setback she faced in the parliamentary primary held last Saturday in the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency. Despite the outcome, she affirms ...

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Anti-corruption: Take the bull by its horns not by its tail – Domelevo to government

Former Auditor General Daniel Domelevo has highlighted the obstacles impeding the country’s quest to attain a corruption-free system. According to him, despite possessing institutions and capable personnel, the crucial missing link is effective leadership in the fight against corruption. Mr Domelevo underscored the significant role leadership plays in setting the tone for anti-corruption efforts. He argued that strong leadership sends ...

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Retired security chiefs join Mahama’s campaign

The NDC flagbearer has been touring the country with his ‘Building the Ghana we want’ campaign for a while now in his bid to wrest power from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The former retired security chiefs who have been on the building Ghana tour are; retired Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye, former CID boss, and COP ...

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UG announces temporary closure of University Basic School due to strike by Senior Staff Association

This is in response to the ongoing strike action initiated by the Senior Staff Association – Universities of Ghana (SSA-UOG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG). As a result, all pupils from KG1 to Junior High (JH) 3 are instructed to stay home until further notice. However, special arrangements are being made for Junior High ...

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