Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the newly elected National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by John Dramani Mahama. This appeal follows a peaceful 2024 general election that saw Mahama return to the presidency after eight years in opposition, defeating the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Taking to social...
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NDC supporters besiege EC office demanding Ablekuma North results
Some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have besieged the Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission (EC), blocking roads with an electricity pole. The demonstration was triggered by the police’s refusal to allow them entry into the EC office, where the collation of ballots for the fiercely contested Ablekuma North Constituency is ongoing....
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Don’t blame yourselves for our defeat; focus on unity – Bawumia to NPP supporters
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to refrain from blaming one another for the party’s defeat, warning that such actions could further undermine party unity. During a meeting with party executives from the Klottey Korley constituency, Dr. Bawumia pointed to voter apathy as the key factor behind...
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Akua Donkor’s party endorses Mahama for Election 2024
The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has endorsed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, in the lead-up to the general elections on 7th December. The GFP’s deputy General Secretary, Jeffery Offei Addo, announced at a press conference in Accra that the party has endorsed the NDC due to the alignment...
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Discontent runs high as Ghana readies to vote on Saturday – Reuters report
Public frustration over Ghana’s economic travails, including high prices and a dearth of jobs, has dominated the run-up to Saturday’s general election, which will likely test the nation’s longstanding democratic credentials. Support for outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo and his ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) party has sunk in his second term amid the West African...
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Akufo-Addo to inaugurate hospitals under Agenda 111 today
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will today, December 5, 2024, inaugurate several hospital projects under the government’s flagship Agenda 111 initiative. The initiative, aimed at expanding healthcare infrastructure across the country, seeks to improve access to quality healthcare services. The inauguration will include the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipal Hospital at Trede and the Oforikrom Municipal Hospital,...
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Special Voting: CODEO condemns violation of electoral laws; calls for punitive action
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has raised concerns over violations of electoral laws during the Special Voting exercise held on Monday, December 2, calling for swift action against those responsible. In a statement issued on December 3 and signed by CODEO’s National Coordinator, the coalition highlighted serious incidents, including allegations of vote-buying and...
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Election 2024: Bawumia is experienced and ready to lead Ghana – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence that his Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is well-prepared to become Ghana’s next president. Speaking at a meeting with members of Organised Labour on Tuesday, December 3, President Akufo-Addo highlighted that Bawumia has gained the necessary knowledge and experience over the past seven years to effectively lead...
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Mahama vows to tackle galamsey, promote responsible mining practices
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to introduce sustainable mining practices to address environmental degradation in areas prone to illegal mining. Speaking to party supporters at Akrokkeri in the Fomena Constituency on the third day of his six-day campaign tour in the Ashanti Region, Mahama acknowledged the critical role...
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Mahama slams govt for mismanaging $11.5bn loan facility
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has accused the government of mismanaging an $11.5 billion loan facility acquired over the last eight years. According to Mahama, these funds, if properly utilised, could have been invested in transformative projects to propel Ghana towards development akin to cities like Dubai. Addressing the...