Dr. Abu Zein, serving as both Senior Deputy Chair of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) and Global Chairman of ZEIN Global Development Trust, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama following his election as the President of the Republic of Ghana. In two separate statements from his offices, Dr. Zein lauded the people of Ghana for their democratic choice, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to leadership and progress. “This momentous occasion reaffirms the Ghanaian people’s dedication to democracy and sustainable development,” Dr. Zein remarked. He expressed confidence in President-Elect Mahama’s ability to unite the labor front and...
nuisance taxes Mahama is expected to scrap within first 100 days in office
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama promised Ghanaians to scrap some nuisance taxes in his first 100 days in office. It is recalled that during the campaign season, he expressed the view that these taxes placed a burden on Ghanaians and needed to be scrapped. The taxes include E-levy, COVID levy, 10% levy on betting, emissions levy, and import duty on vehicles and equipment imported into the country for industrial and agricultural purposes. Although the Electoral Commission is yet to announce the certified presidential results, the presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party...
NDC candidate Akurugu Fraustina Elipklim wins the Dome Kwabenya seat.
The 2024 general elections in Ghana have brought significant changes to the political landscape.Several prominent women from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have lost their parliamentary seats. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, lost her seat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Rev. Kweku Addo. In a keenly contested election, Owusu-Ekuful garnered 26,575 votes, while Rev. Addo secured 31,866 votes2. This defeat marks a significant shift in the constituency, which had been a stronghold for the NPP. Hawa Koomson Mavis Hawa Koomson, the incumbent MP for Awutu Senya East, was defeated by the...
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 between the NDC’s campaign policies and the GFP’s core objectives. He emphasised the importance of key proposals including the establishment of a Women’s Development Bank, free tertiary education for able-bodied individuals, and the creation of a 24- hour economy, aligning with the GFP’s dedication to...
EC Commits to Transparency with Regular Media Briefings on December 7
Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) is gearing up for a transparent and credible electoral process. To keep citizens informed, the EC will provide regular media briefings on Election Day, December 7th, 2024. These briefings, scheduled for 9:00 am, 12:00 noon, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 pm, will offer timely updates on the electoral process. Additional briefings will be held from 9:00 pm onwards as results come in from various regions. Each session will be concise, lasting no more than 30 minutes. The EC has invited accredited media personnel to cover these briefings, which will also serve as a platform for the Commission...
It will take connections, grace for Ghanaian to win Grammy – Kuami Eugene
Highlife star Kuami Eugene has acknowledged the significant hurdles that Ghanaian artistes face in their pursuit of Grammy recognition. In an interview on Cape Coast-based Property FM, Kuami Eugene surprisingly stated that it would require grace, persistent hard work, and strong industry connections for a Ghanaian artist to win a Grammy. “When we talk about the Grammys we ought to know that we are now taking baby steps and even in Ghana promoting a song demands an artiste to pay for promo. ”He said. Touching on the current state of the Ghanaian music industry, the 2020 TGMA Artiste Of the...
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 nation’s worst economic crisis in a generation, along with cost-of-living protests and turmoil in its vital cocoa and gold industries. Indeed, the clamour for change has tipped the presidential and legislative race firmly in favour of opposition leader John Dramani Mahama and his National Democratic...
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, both in the Ashanti Region. These facilities are part of a broader plan to construct 111 districts and specialised hospitals nationwide. Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, highlighted the significance of these projects, emphasising that they are equipped with modern units, advanced medical equipment,...
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 the photographing of cast ballots. CODEO expressed alarm that such actions compromise the integrity of the electoral process and criticized the apparent lack of intervention by presiding officers and security personnel at polling stations where these breaches occurred. “CODEO is alarmed by the observed incidents...
November inflation climbs to 23%, marking third consecutive rise
Inflation for November 2024 edged up to 23.0%, compared to 22.1% in October. This was driven by increases in food inflation. This marks the third consecutive monthly rise following a five-month decline. Food inflation rose from 22.8% to 25.9%, while non-food inflation dropped slightly from 21.5% to 20.7%. The 23.0% rate for November 2024 represents a 0.9 percentage point increase relative to the 0.6% year-on-year inflation recorded the previous month. Prof. Samuel Kobina Anim made this known in Accra on Wednesday, December 4. “Consumer price index for November 2024 stood at 243.9 relative to 198.2 that was recorded for this...