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 […]
Ho Teaching Hospital’s new facilities to advance medical tourism goals
By Jones Anlimah The Ho Teaching Hospital in the Ho municipality of the Volta region, following its conversion from a regional hospital to a teaching hospital in 2019, is positioning itself as a hub for medical tourism in Ghana and beyond. The hospital has inaugurated five new facilities to accommodate its growing client base and […]
Make or break – Liberian Journalist advises Ghanaian media to prioritise responsible reporting
By Dzifa Tetteh Tay After a long wait, Ghana’s 2024 election takes place on Saturday, December 7, with high expectations about the outcome. The question on many lips is whether the citizenry will pull through or destroy the relative stability she currently has. With all eyes on the country, which has been able to uphold […]
NDC to win with more MPs: National Chairman predicts
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The National Chairman of the larger opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, is optimistic about the fact that, his party will be declared the winner of the upcoming general election with more Members of Parliament to form Majority. He said, “I’m confident we’ll return to office with a significant […]
Kufuor urges Ghanaians to vote for Bawumia, says only NPP can move Ghana forward
By. Ashiadey Dotse Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghanaians to vote for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming elections on Saturday, December 7. Speaking at the NPP’s final rally at the University of Ghana Sports Park on December 5, Mr. Kufuor emphasized that only the NPP […]
NPP Final Rally: Give me the chance to transform Ghana – Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Thursday made a clarion call to the electorates to give him the opportunity to transform Ghana and build on the solid foundation laid by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He entreated prospective voters in Saturday’s polls to entrust the nation into the hands […]
Election 2024: NDC Council of Elders call for peaceful elections, urges commitment from Govt & EC
By Celestine Avi The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by Chairman Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu, has called on the government and the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure that the December 7 elections are free from intimidation and abuse. This appeal follows the recent signing of a peace pact by presidential candidates […]
MP for Abuakwa North murder: High Court orders retrial
By Beatrice Oppon and Priscilla Owusu Ansah The High Court in Accra has ordered the retrial of Daniel Asiedu, accused of the murder of former MP for Abuakwa North Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu, after the jury failed to attain a unanimous verdict. The seven-member jury returned a 4:3 majority verdict of not guilty for both […]
EC to hold regular media briefings on Election Day
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), has hinted at organising regular media briefings on Election Day, December 7, 2024, to keep the public informed about the progress of the elections. The briefings, according to the commission, in a statement issued and signed by a Deputy EC commissioner in charge of […]
Unclean storage containers cause most household water contamination -Kwaku Quansah
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Unclean water storage can indeed be a significant cause of household contamination, leading to various health issues, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Mr Kwaku Quansah, has said. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) held in Accra during […]
NPP refutes claims of plotting to rig 2024 election
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has denied claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the governing party is doing everything possible to rig the upcoming general election. During the just-ended special voting exercise, the NDC, among other things accused the governing NPP of buying votes and working with the […]
TEWU Women march for peaceful elections
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Women’s Wing of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union, TEWU, of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, has hit the principal streets of Tamale to underscore the vital role women can play to ensure peaceful elections. Amidst drumming and dancing, the women campaigned for peace with placards some of which read, […]
National Peace Council urges calm ahead of final campaign rallies
By Ashiadey Dotse With just two days to go before Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the National Peace Council (NPC) has released a statement urging Ghanaians to prioritise peace. On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the country’s two largest political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress […]
RSF urges journalists to prioritise personal safety during 2024 elections
By Rachel Kakraba Country Director, Reporters without Borders (RSF), Zubaida Ismail, has urged journalists covering December 7 elections to look out for their safety in all situations. She emphasised that no story is worth the life of journalists whose main duty is to inform the public, highlighting the importance of prioritising personal safety during field […]
