Speaker Bagbin congratulates President-elect John Mahama
Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 polls. In a statement, Speaker Bagbin noted that Ghanaians had courageously and resoundingly reset the presidency to, in turn, reset the nation. “Congratulations, Your Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, president- elect and Commander in-Chief […]
Full text: John Mahama’s Victory Speech
After winning the presidency, John Dramani Mahama addressed supporters at his campaign office in Accra. Following is a transcript of John Mahama’s victory speech. Our best days are ahead of us my brothers and sisters! A while ago, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana declared me the winner of the 2024 presidential […]
We’ll implement stringent measures to reset Ghana – Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President-elect Mr. John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to implementing sometimes very stringent measures aimed at revitalising the ailing nation. In a nationwide televised address after the Electoral Commission declared him the president-elect on Monday, December 9, 2024, Mr Mahama underscored the significance of these stringent measures over the next four […]
This is a new beginning for Ghana -President Elect John Mahama
By Dotse Ashiadey John Dramani Mahama, the President-elect of Ghana, has addressed the nation with a message of gratitude, hope, and determination after being declared the winner of the 2024 election. Delivering an acceptance speech, he acknowledged the struggles faced during his political journey and pledged to work tirelessly to rebuild the nation. In his […]
Japan Bank for International Cooperation to invest in Ghana’s energy sector
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has expressed interest in investing in Ghana’s energy transmission to contribute to electricity stability and engender productivity and economic growth. Through semi-commercial loans, JBIC would support the financing of bankable projects in Ghana. Other areas of interest to the bank include oil and gas, manufacturing, green projects and […]
EC explains delays at Collation Centres
By Regina Kwapong In a briefing earlier on Sunday, December 8, the Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mr. Samuel Tettey, overseeing operations, expressed concerns about the delays in the collation process due to the gathering of party supporters at the collation centres. Reports from various collation centres indicated disruptions caused by the delayed […]
Still be patient for the processes- EC to Ghanaians
By Vivian Amoah The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has appealed to Ghanaians for patience as less than 72 hours have passed since the polls closed following the recent election. During her media updates at the headquarters of the Electoral Commission on the election results, she emphasised the intricate nature of the […]
CBG resumes forex trading as Bank of Ghana lifts suspension
Customers of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) can now rest easy as the bank resumes its foreign exchange trading operations. This comes after the Bank of Ghana (BOG) lifted a temporary suspension of CBG’s forex trading license due to regulatory non-compliance issues. According to a statement released by CBG management, the bank has addressed all concerns […]
The thumb that lifts can also bring down
By Prof. Douglas Boateng The thumb has spoken, and with it, a new chapter in Ghana’s democratic story begins. Elections are the people’s ultimate voice, a reminder that power is not seized but granted by the collective will. Gracefully congratulating the victor is not merely a gesture of civility; it is a profound act of […]
Remain calm; allow EC to officially declare results – CODEO urges
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has called on Ghanaians to exercise patience and allow the Electoral Commission (EC) to fulfill its constitutional mandate of officially declaring the results of the December 7 general elections. The appeal was made in response to rising tensions and the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) demands for increased transparency […]
Faustina Akurugu wins Dome Kwabenya in historic election
By Ashiadey Dotse Faustina Elikplim Akurugu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made history by winning the Dome Kwabenya parliamentary seat. This victory ends years of dominance by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the area. The election results announced late on Sunday showed Akurugu receiving 51,634 votes, narrowly beating the NPP candidate, Mike […]
NDC confident of election victory, calls for timely results declaration
By Ashiadey Dotse The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reaffirmed its commitment to using its expected victory in the December 7 general elections to drive Ghana towards progress and prosperity. Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, December 8, at the party’s headquarters, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey said the party is ready to […]
Announce presidential result now; Nothing can change outcome – Fifi Kwetey to EC Chairperson
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has called on the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), and her deputies to stop what he describes as playing delay tactics and announce the final outcome of the just-ended presidential and parliamentary election results. “We will urge the […]
National Peace Council applauds Dr. Bawumia for upholding Presidential Peace Pact
By Rachel Kakraba The National Peace Council (NPC), has applauded the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate and Vice President Dr. Mahamadou Bawumia, for conceding defeat to the NDC’s presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama. The move it believes is a commitment to upholding the Presidential Peace Pact, which all political parties in the 2024 elections are […]
