Chinese President Xi Jinping extends congratulations to Ghana’s president-elect Mahama
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, sent a congratulatory message to John Dramani Mahama on his election as president of Ghana. Noting that Ghana is one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to establish diplomatic ties with China and is also an important strategic partner of China in Africa, President Xi […]
Inspection and sensitization of encroachers within the Wiawso Municipality
By: Mavis Offei Acheampong The Western North Regional office of the National Road Safety Authority as part of its outlined activities geared towards the Christmas season collaborated with the Police MTTD, Ghana Highway Authority and the Municipal Assembly to undertake an intensive inspection and sensitization exercise on the 11th and 12th of December, 2024. This […]
Opposition wins Ghana presidential election, vice-president accepts
Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has accepted defeat in Saturday’s election and congratulated the opposition candidate, former President John Mahama, on his victory. “The people have voted for change,” said Bawumia. The elections come amid the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation, which saw the country default on its debt. Despite Bawumia’s concession, no official results […]
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia concedes to Mahama
By: Henrietta Afful The Vice President of Ghana and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat to his main opponent, John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, following the December 7 election. Although the Electoral Commission, EC, has yet to officially announce the results of the December […]
NDC snatches Assin Central seat from NPP
The National Democratic Congress‘ parliamentary candidate for Assin Central, Nurein Shiabu Migyimah has snatched the seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). That seat had been held by the NPP for a long time. The vociferous Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is the incumbent MP on the ticket of the NPP but he decided to not to […]
Police update on Collation Centre arrangement; urges stakeholders to follow due process
The Police have asked the Electoral Commission to put in place mechanism to ensure security, law and order across the country. At the National Election Security Taskforce Press Centre at the Police Headquarters, the Director of Public Affairs, ACP Grace Ansah Akrofi advised all stakeholders to follow these mechanism until the process is completed. Only […]
NPP confident of winning elections; urges members to go to the collation centres to protect the process
By: Mercy Darkoo The New Patriotic Party, NPP, is confident of winning the elections as results from polling stations continue to trickle in from the various constituencies across the country. The Communications Director of the NPP Campaign Team, Denis Miracles Aboagye is therefore calling on party supporters to go to the collation centers and remain […]
Polls close in Ghana’s General Election; sorting and vote counting underway
By: Henrietta Afful Counting has officially begun following the conclusion of Ghana’s General Election, with election officials starting the process of sorting and tallying votes from the 275 constituencies. Voting at polling stations ended at 5:00 pm local time (17:00 GMT) and the results are expected to be announced on Tuesday.. The Returning Officer, Ghana’s Electoral […]
Police launch manhunt for suspect over shooting incidence in Awutu Senya East
By: Vivian Akua Amoah The Ghana Police Service has launched an intense search for suspect Mujaheed Suraj, known as Mims, following a shooting incident in the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region. Suraj is wanted in connection with the shooting of an individual, who was injured in the leg during the incident. According […]
Three dead, more feared missing after The Hague flat explosions
At least three people have died and three others are injured after explosions rocked a block of flats in The Hague in the Netherlands, authorities have said. Firefighters rushed to the three-storey building following the blasts that caused the collapse of several homes in the Tarwekamp area at around 06:15 (05:15 GMT) on Saturday. The […]
President Akufo-Addo votes in his Kyebi hometown
By: Vivian Akua Amoah President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cast his ballot at a polling station in his hometown of Kyebi, Eastern Region, as part of the ongoing Presidential and Parliamentary elections. Accompanied by his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the president voted early in the day, underscoring his continued commitment to Ghana’s democratic process. President Akufo-Addo […]
Election 2024: EC officially opens National Collation centers to all media
By: Henrietta Afful The Electoral Commission (EC) has decided to grant all media houses access to the national election results collation centre, reversing an earlier decision to limit media coverage. At a press conference, EC Chairperson Mrs. Jean Mensa emphasized the commission’s dedication to ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and inclusiveness throughout the electoral process. She reassured […]
Mahama casts ballot in Bole
By: Henrietta Afful The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, cast his ballot at the Bole D/A Polling Station in the Savannah Region. Accompanied by his daughter, Mahama voted around midday, marking his participation in the ongoing election process. Speaking to the media shortly after casting his ballot, the National Democratic Congress […]
Tema: Tensions rise at Homowo polling station over hidden camera claims
By: Ashiadey Dotse Voting at the Homowo polling station in Tema East Constituency was disrupted after claims surfaced about a hidden camera in a nearby streetlight. The allegations led to heated arguments among voters and polling officials, creating chaos at the station. A video shared online showed the tense situation as a crowd of onlookers […]
