The road to peace in December polls
Political vigilantism in Ghana’s current political dispensation has become a topical issue. Very unusual some years back, the phenomenon is gradually gaining grounds and denting Ghana’s enviable Constitutional Governance process. Vigilantism in politics needs not to be taken for granted with Presidential and Parliamentary elections only days away. In the following report, GBC’s Rachel Kakraba […]
Radio Ghana looks at effects of Vote buying on elections
Each election year and in almost every Local and Institutional elections, the issue of vote-buying surfaces. What is not clear is whether the vote-buying really translates into real votes for those who contest elections. What does vote-buying do to the credibility of elections, democracy and Governance? GBC’s Hannah Abugri in this piece looks at undue […]
Security officers deployed to 16 regions ahead of December 7 election
A combined Team of Security Officials has been deployed to all 16 regions ahead of Monday’s polls. The Team comprising Personnel from the Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and other Security agencies, including the Ghana Ambulance Service, are expected […]
“I will accept the verdict of Ghanaians on 7th December”- Prez Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated his commitment to the peace and stability of the country and has assured the Ghanaian people of his readiness to accept the verdict of the election. “I have said that we believe in elections, and I am happy to give my word that we […]
Coalition of Parents laud NDC’s promise to extend free SHS to private schools
Executive Secretary of the Coalition of Parents of Students in Private Schools, Fredoline Kudjoe has hailed former President John Mahama for his plan to provide and extend free Senior High School (SHS) to students in Private Schools. He told GBC’s Radio Ghana that their long dream and prayers have been answered. He said the Free […]
Facebook sued for ‘denying opportunities to US workers’
The US Department of Justice has accused Facebook of discriminating against American workers by giving hiring preferences to immigrants. A lawsuit alleges the social media firm refused to recruit, consider or hire qualified and available Americans for more than 2,600 positions. Those jobs instead went to foreigners on temporary visas, the lawsuit says. Facebook disputed […]
Federation of Muslim Councils declares prayers for peaceful elections
The umbrella body of Muslim organisations in Ghana, the Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has declared Friday, December 4, as special day of Muslim prayers to Allah for enhanced peace ahead of, during and after the December 7 General Election. Imams across the country, the Council advised should, therefore, devote their Friday Prayer Khutbahs (sermons) […]
NPP/GUM pledge to prioritise education at Odododiodio
Nii Lante Bannerman, Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party and Mr Ebenezer Otoo, Ghana Union Movement contesting the Odododiodio Constituency seat have pledged to priorities education in the area if voted into office. The two candidates made the pledged at a debate organised by the Ashiedu Keteke Sub-metro of the National Commission for Civic […]
EC officials who flout Code of Ethics could face prosecution
The Electoral Commission (EC) has cautioned its officials not to take instructions from any individual or group except the Commission on Election Day. The Commission said any of its officials who go contrary to this directive will be arrested and prosecuted. In an address to officials who will be on duty on Election Day, Chairperson […]
Kenyan man ‘who woke up in a morgue dies’
A Kenyan man who “came back to life” in a morgue where he had been taken after being presumed dead last week has died, this time for real, local media report. A mortuary attendant is said to have been preparing the “body” last week for preservation when the man woke up and started screaming before […]
Private Schools laud NDCs promise to extend free SHS to Private Schools
Executive Secretary, Coalition of Parents of Students in Private Schools, Fredoline Kudjoe has hailed Former President John Mahama for his plan to provide and extend free SHS to students in Private Schools. He told Radio Ghana that their long dream and prayers have been answered. He said the Free SHS to private schools will eliminate […]
Forest Enterprises urged to keep proper records
Small, Medium Forest Enterprises (SMFEs) have been trained and encouraged to undertake proper documentation of their processes and activities in accordance with Regulation 76 of the Timber Resource Management and Legality Licensing Regulation 2017, (LI 2254). Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a refresher training workshop at Elmina, designed to assist SMFEs to […]
Gatekeeping Role Of Media During Elections
NEWS COMMENTARY RALLIES GHANAIAN JOURNALISTS TO BE AT THEIR PROFESSIONAL BEST WITH A FEW DAYS TO THE 2020 ELECTIONS. Ghana’s democratic credentials as the beacon of hope for Africa are without question. This enviable accolade bestowed on the West African Country largely stems from our record of successfully conducting seven successive elections since the return […]
French Development Agency commends structural reforms in Ghana’s power sector
French Development Agency (AFD) has commended authorities in Ghana’s power sector for reforms and improvement in power generation systems and infrastructure. According to the Agency, recent investment in the sector makes it possible for the country to address its electricity challenges while contributing to the West African Power pool initiative through export of electricity to […]
