Kwaku Asante-Boateng, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim South, has revealed that the government’s hesitation to tackle galamsey, or illegal mining, stems from fear of losing the upcoming December 7 elections. He believes that the New Patriotic Party’s strong anti-galamsey stance in 2020 led to losses in mining communities. Asante-Boateng, who is also the...
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2024 Elections: Mahama leads Bawumia with 51.1% – Global InfoAnalytics
The final field poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, nearly two months before December 2024 says the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama (JDM) maintains his lead in the poll with 51.1% of the votes. The vice president and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB)...
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Mahama’s Hunger-Free Ghana Vision: No Citizen Will Go to Bed Hungry
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of Ghana’s opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made a bold promise to transform Ghana’s economy and ensure no citizen worries about their next meal. Speaking at the Sekondi Methodist Park, he envisioned a Ghana where everyone has equal access to opportunities, quality education, and decent work, with no one...
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NDC’s James Agbey to Akufo-Addo: Don’t Rig 2024 Elections
James Agbey, an operative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a stern warning to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, cautioning them against any attempts to rig the upcoming 2024 general elections. Agbey’s warning comes amidst growing concerns about the NPP’s alleged plans to engage in vote-buying and...
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Afrafranto Alliance Leader Alan Kyerematen Condemns Arrest of Youth Protesters
Alan Kyerematen, Presidential Candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, condemned the detention of 53 young protesters involved in the Democracy Hub demonstrations. The protests aimed to highlight the government’s inaction on illegal mining. Kyerematen criticized authorities for unlawful treatment, questioning charges of conspiracy and unlawful assembly. He expressed dismay at the police’s handling, including reported denials...
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Democracy Hub demo: CDD-Ghana slams Police over unlawful arrest of protesters
The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has strongly denounced the arrest of over 50 Democracy Hub protesters, labelling it an unlawful tactic employed by the Ghana Police. The protesters, demonstrating against illegal mining (galamsey) were accused of blocking roads and obstructing traffic. CDD-Ghana slammed the Ghana Police Service for using excessive force and brutality, refusing...
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Ashanti Region Warned: NAPO Says NDC Vote is a Waste
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, has issued a stern warning to voters in the Ashanti Region, urging them not to cast their ballots for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming elections. According to Napo, who is the Vice Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the NDC has consistently...
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Winner takes all’ must be expunged from Ghana’s political system – Haruna Iddrisu
Former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu is championing a significant reform in Ghana’s political landscape by advocating for the removal of the “winner-takes-all” system. This system, which concentrates power in the hands of the winning party, has been criticized for marginalizing other political voices and undermining the foundations of an inclusive democracy. According to Haruna Iddrisu,...
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Ghanaians must demand forensic audit of the voter register to safeguard electoral integrity – Researcher
Medical Doctor and Researcher, Dr. Ernest Kwaku Sarpong, has called on Ghanaians to insist on a forensic audit of the voter registers for the 2024 general elections. He says that one of the most critical aspects of a free and fair election is the credibility of the voters register. Unfortunately, he said, concerns over its...
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Ghana Police Service Reassures Public Ahead of Demonstration
The Ghana Police Service has pledged to maintain law and order during the Democracy Hub Group’s demonstration from September 21-23, 2024. Despite earlier legal challenges, comprehensive security measures are in place to ensure participants’ and the public’s safety. Details of the arrangements will be shared on September 19. The Police Service aims to balance the...