Presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama has pledged to establish an annual National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, aiming to unite diverse faiths in gratitude and seek divine guidance for Ghana’s prosperity. Citing biblical teachings and international precedents, Mahama emphasized the significance of collective thanksgiving in invoking God’s blessings and acknowledging past divine interventions to secure...
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Election 2024: NPP Urges NDC to Reconsider Refusal to Sign Peace Agreement
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider its decision not to sign a peace accord ahead of Ghana’s December 2024 elections. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the NDC reportedly stated in an interview the party would not sign a peace declaration ahead of the upcoming general...
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Acheampong Sets Record Straight on Campaign Comments
Food and Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has walked back his controversial comments at a recent campaign rally, saying they were misconstrued as a call to violence. The Abetifi MP’s initial statement – that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would stop at nothing to win the December 7 elections – sparked widespread concern and calls for...
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I’ll hold my party officials who abuse office accountable – Mahama
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama ,has committed to transparency in governance if elected into office. At a town hall meeting on August 12, Mr. Mahama highlighted the importance of accountability for public officials, emphasizing their role in serving the nation and being answerable for their actions. He stated that...
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The only job we have is galamsey; we can’t stop it – Akyem Wenchi chief tells Bawumia
Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, the Chief of Akyem Wenchi in the Eastern region has expressed scepticism about the possibility of winning the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey in his jurisdiction. The Oseawuohene explained that the lack of employment opportunities in the area makes it extremely difficult to weed out galamsey which is...
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I’ll improve fishing sector if elected president in 2024 – Mahama
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has condemned the government for what he says is the politicization of premix fuel distribution. In an interaction with fisherfolk in Axim, in the Western Region, as part of his “Building the Ghana we want tour”, the NDC flagbearer acknowledged concerns from the indigenes...
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Don’t rig the 2024 elections for anyone – Mahama cautions EC
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has cautioned the Electoral Commission to be forthright in the 2024 general elections. The former President, who is in the Western North Region as part of the “Building Ghana Tour” insists that a credible election is dependent on the Electoral Commission. “They should do their...
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Mahama to pick running mate in February
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said that his running mate for the 2024 general elections will be named in February, 2024. He said this after reiterating his comment that he alone cannot decide on who becomes his vice presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections. He says per the NDC’s constitution, the Functional Executive Committee (FEC), the Council...
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Import restriction L.I will breach terms of IMF programme – Minority Leader
The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said that the Import Restriction Legislative Instrument (L.I) that is seeking to ban the importation of some 22 items into the country, when passed, will breach the terms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme that Ghana has subscribed to. Per the IMF programme, he said, the government is not permitted...
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I swear to God, if NPP attacks my supporters I’ll be worse than Alan — Ken Agyapong warns
He recounted how some supporters of Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten were attacked at some voting centres but police personnel and the Electoral Commission (EC) were silent and never arrested the perpetrators after the polls. He also warned the Police and the EC not to allow themselves to be pushed around by government officials during the flagbearer...