The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Sulemanan Braimah has served notice that they will keep a close eye on the new Mahama administration to expose any corrupt act. He reminded the yet-to-be-sworn-in Mahama administration that they cannot engage in looting when they are retrieving state items wrongly taken by members of the Akufo-Addo administration. In a post on his X page, he said “Dear Friends in the NDC, Congratulations to you. One of the things I eagerly look forward to is ORAL. “But let me be clear with you, you cannot recover the loot from...
Asamoah Gyan urges Ghanaians to support Mahama’s government
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 media, Gyan congratulated the new government and urged citizens to prioritize national “Let’s support the government. Any government that comes to power, let’s support them. When you go and buy things at GHC 50 and you sell them at GHC 1000, the country will go...
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. The protesters demanded access to the premises, seeking the declaration of the results of the hotly contested race. Police quickly intervened, forcing the demonstrators to remove the roadblock and restore order. The NDC supporters gathered outside the office, frustrated by the delay in the collation...
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 the party’s loss. He emphasised that, upon analysing the election results, it became clear that the NPP inadvertently handed power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) rather than the opposition party outperforming their 2020 results. “We couldn’t meet our expectations that is why we conceded....
Dr Abu Zein congratulates President-elect Mahama
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...