Ghana’s 2024 Election: Bawumia and Mahama set for crucial presidential battle
By Vivian Amoah Ghana is set for a historic showdown as Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) square off in a highly anticipated presidential race. Both candidates, representing the two dominant political parties, are locked in a fierce […]
Bawumia votes in Walewale, expresses confidence in securing victory
By: Vivian Akua Amoah Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has cast his vote in the town of Walewale, his hometown in the North East Region of Ghana, as the country continues with its 2024 elections. After voting, Bawumia expressed optimism about his chances of securing a victory, citing strong support from the electorate and his belief […]
NAPO casts ballot
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has cast his ballot in the ongoing Presidential and Parliamentary elections. He was the 40th voter to successfully go through the process at his voting centre of Apagyafie at Ash Town in the Manhyia South Constituency in the […]
Weija-Gbawe constituency: Early turnout at Presbyterian polling station
By Gloria Amoh As Ghanaians head to the polls to exercise their constitutional right to vote today, December 7, 2024, the Presbyterian polling station in the Weija-Gbawe constituency witnessed an early turnout of determined voters. By 5:00 a.m., a growing crowd had already formed, showcasing their commitment to participating in the electoral process. Some came […]
147,000 voters expected at Ketu South at 295 polling stations
By Edzorna Francis Mensah About one hundred forty-seven thousand (147,000) registered voters are expected to cast ballots today in the Ketu South Constituency in the Volta Region. This number is to cast ballots for twelve (12) Presidential Candidates and two (2) Parliamentary candidates in persons of Samuel Wisdom Doe Haligah on the ticket of the […]
2024 Elections: Ghana Bar Association urges tolerance
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has issued a call for utmost tolerance and restraint from Ghanaians during and after the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. In a statement signed by its President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, the Association emphasised the importance of peaceful, free, and fair elections. Mrs. Efua Ghartey, who made history as the first […]
Ghana to vote today: 18.7 million voters choose president
Millions of Ghanaian voters will head to the polls today to elect a new President and 276 Members of Parliament. The polls will be held across more than 40,000 polling stations, from 0700 to 1700 hours. With 18,774,159 valid voters registered, the presidential candidates include Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) […]
Show Maturity at the Polls -President Akufo-Addo addresses citizens
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to show democratic maturity in the upcoming December 7 elections. He noted that, over the past thirty years, under the Fourth Republican Constitution, Ghana had established a strong commitment to the rule of law, successfully conducting eight consecutive elections since 1992. “This will be the ninth successive […]
No room for hooliganism – Kasoa Police bares teeth at election thugs
The Central East Police Command in charge of Kasoa and its environs has expressed its preparedness for the 2024 general election. They have also vowed to clamp down on any act of thuggery before, during and after the elections. DCOP Owusu Bempah, the Regional Commander, indicated that they had identified some suspected thugs within Kasoa […]
Election 2024: Women in Ghana match for peace
By Jacqueline Emefa Ampo and Mabel Esinam Awagah Chairperson of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Ghana Chapter, Dr. Charity Binka says women and children bear the brunt of political violence and instability, hence the urgent need for stakeholders in elections to protect their well-being during elections. She challenged political parties to prioritise peace before, […]
President Akufo-Addo calls on Ghanaians to uphold democratic values ahead of 2024 Elections
By: Joyce Adjei Tawiah Prior to Ghana’s highly anticipated 2024 elections, the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, delivered a heartfelt and reflective speech from Jubilee House, urging Ghanaians to protect the nation’s democratic legacy. In his address, the President framed the elections as not only a routine civic exercise but a cornerstone of Ghana’s identity […]
Three journalists recognised at OFAB Media Awards
By Joyce Gyekye Three journalists, Anass Sabit of Multi Media Group at Bono East, Gertrude Ankah of Graphic Communications Group and Ernest Senanu Dovlo, a freelance journalist have been honoured at this year’s Open Forum on Agricultural Biosafety, OFAB Awards, in Accra. Each awardee received a plaque, a tablet, a Cheque for three thousand Cedis […]
Chief Imam urges Ghanaians to uphold peace ahead of 2024 elections
BY REGINA KWAPONG The Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, has delivered a crucial message on the GTV Breakfast Show, calling for a peaceful and orderly election process in Ghana as the nation braces for the upcoming polls on Saturday, December 7. During the broadcast, Sheikh Aremeyaw emphasised the importance of maintaining […]
WANEP, National Peace Council to launch Election Situation Room today
By Rachel Kakraba The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), in conjunction with the National Peace Council (NPC), will on Friday, 6th December, 2024, launch the Election Situation Room (ESR), which will monitor the electoral processes to, among other things, promote a peaceful, transparent, and credible 2024 general election. The Election Situation Room will have […]
