President Akufo-Addo condemns Ayawaso by-election violence
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described as unfortunate and regrettable isolated incident of violence, which occurred in the early stages of the Ayawaso West Wuogon by election. He condemned in no uncertain terms the acts adding that by-election should be a peaceful and happy event, no matter how competitive. The Police are committed to […]
Your 'boot-for-boot' outburst has "created fear in people's hearts", Peace Council to Mahama
The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante has called on former President John Dramani Mahama to apologise to the nation for saying the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will match the governing New Patriotic Party boot-for-boot with violence in the 2020 polls. While addressing NDC delegates in the Adaklu Constituency of […]
ECA’s Executive Secretary signs agreement with Morocco; Urges Rabat to ratify AfCFTA
Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA), Vera Songwe, Wednesday, January 30, signed an agreement in preparation for the organization of the 52nd Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the Kingdom of Morocco. The signing ceremony was jointly chaired with the Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Benchaâboun, and marked […]
MiDA postpones ECG takeover February 1 date
The planned takeover of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has been postponed. That’s according to a statement from MiDA Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Ltd was expected to take over the operations of ECG effective February 1, 2019. The statement explained that the Board of Directors of the […]
President Trump says 'Wall talks a waste of time'
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Robert Mueller’s investigation and ongoing talks about a proposed border wall in a New York Times interview. The president said negotiations in Congress about funding for a wall – the issue behind the recent government shutdown – were a “waste of time”. He also claimed his lawyers had been […]
US envoy reveals N. Korea nuclear pledge
North Korea has pledged to destroy all its nuclear material enrichment facilities, according to the US special envoy for the country, Stephen Biegun. He said the promise was made to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo when he visited North Korea in October. But Mr Biegun said North Korea must provide a complete list of […]
JDM condemns violence in Ayawaso West Wugon by-election
Former President John Dramani Mahama has condemned the violent attacks and intimidation of supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Thursday’s by-election in the Ayawaso West constituency in Accra. That’s according to a statement form his office. Mr. Mahama described the unfortunate development as “a sad day for Ghana’s democracy”. The statement issued by […]
NCCE, CODEO condemn Awayaso Wuogon shooting
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has condemned the violent attacks and shooting in the by-election at the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in Accra. The Commission said it was appalled by the development and cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to respect the voting rights of citizens. A […]
Calm returns to Ayawaso Wugon after shooting incident
The Ghana Police has said calm has been restored to Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, following Thursday’s shooting incident that occurred at Bawaleshie in the course of the by-election. The Police in a statement say no death has been recorded in Thursday’s shooting incident that occurred at Bawaleshie in the course […]
NPP's Lydia Alhassan wins Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election
The New Patriotic Party’s candidate, Lydia Seyram Alhassan has won the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary by-election. Results of 136 out of the 137 Polling stations certified by the Electoral Commission indicated that she polled 12, 030 votes to beat three other contestants. The National Democratic Congress, (NDC’s) candidate, Delali Kwesi Brempong of polled 5,279, while, […]
President Akufo-Addo assures teachers of payment of all arrears
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured teachers that all arrears accrued between 2013 and 2016 will be settled by end of March this year. The government has already begun clearing the arrears which is in the areas of travel allowance, transfer grants and overtime. President Akufo-Addo made this known at the re inauguration of […]
Muntaka expresses regret over verbal exchange with Agyapong
The Member of Parliament, (MP) for Asawase and Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Muntaka said he regrets the verbal attack that occurred in Parliament between him and the Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyepong on Wednesday, January 31, 2019. According to him, he wished it had never happened at the time the public is keenly watching every […]
EC going ahead with Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election despite NDC's announced withdrawal
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday said it would go ahead with the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary by-election despite the announcement by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it has withdrawn its Delali Kwasi Brempong, its candidate from the race. The Greater Accra Regional Director of the EC, Kwame Amoah, told the Ghana News Agency, in […]
Ghana's democracy under siege says NDC
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, says democracy is under siege in Ghana. According to him no seat is more important than human lives therefore, the party has withdrawn from the contest. Gunmen believed to be members of Invisible Forces, a political vigilante group, shot sporadically, leaving residents to […]
