The National Democratic Congress (NDC ) has accused aide of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi of planting the fake ballot papers that were intercepted by the Police in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi on Monday. According to the party, Wontumi’s aide, Andy Owusu made ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC ) has accused aide of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako,

Allowing ministers to trigger Brexit was Parliament’s “clear expectation” when it agreed to an EU referendum, the Supreme Court has been told. Attorney General Jeremy Wright said the government would be making “lawful” use of “fundamental” powers by triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. He was speaking at a legal hearing into whether Parliament’s ... Allowing ministers to trigger Brexit was Parliament’s “clear expectation”

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The Ashanti Regional Chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have accused the regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of fabricating the story of found thumb-printed ballot at a guest house in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi. Reports from the region on Monday morning indicated the Police had seized bags stuffed with thumb-printed ... The Ashanti Regional Chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have accused the regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has intercepted a leaked recording that proves that some leading members of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP), including Mike Oquaye and Lord Commey, attempted to connive with some Election officers to rig the upcoming polls. The party at a media briefing on Monday said it will report the ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has intercepted a leaked recording that proves that some leading members of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP),

The Ghana Police Service is this morning dispatching hundreds of officers to different parts of the country to provide security at various polling stations in this year’s general elections. Hundreds of uniformed personnel reported to the Independence Square on Monday morning where a short exercise was carried to officially deploy them. Buses were also available ... The Ghana Police Service is this morning dispatching hundreds of officers to different parts of the country to provide security

The total turnout for the two phases of the special voting exercise was 101,014, according to provisional figures from the Electoral Commission (EC). This figure represents 79.29 percent of the 127,396 registered special voters. The figure for the number of registered special voters’ has however risen from 126,875 to the 127,396 per a statement from ... The total turnout for the two phases of the special voting exercise was 101,014, according to provisional figures from the Electoral Commission

The Progressive People Party (PPP) and the National Democratic Party have agreed to support each other to win the parliamentary seats in some selected constituencies in this year’s elections. The two have formed a coalition to boost the chances in the polls which will be held on Wednesday. A statement jointly issued by the two ... The Progressive People Party (PPP) and the National Democratic Party have agreed to support each other to win the parliamentary seats in some selected constituencies

Finance minister, Seth Terkper has debunked suggestions that government pays subsidies to the Ghana Oil company limited, (GOIL). There were reports in the media suggesting that government was subsidizing GOIL. But speaking at the company’s annual staff Awards and Dinner night in Accra, Mr. Terkper disclosed that it was rather government that owed the company ... Finance minister, Seth Terkper has debunked suggestions that government pays subsidies to the Ghana Oil company limited, (GOIL). There

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Northern Regional Chairman, Daniel Bugri Naabu has tasked the electorate in Gonjaland to reject President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the December 7 polls. According to him, President Mahama has failed to fulfill   the numerous campaign promises which lured the electorate in Gonjaland to ... The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Northern Regional Chairman, Daniel Bugri Naabu has tasked the electorate in Gonjaland

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed that the purported bags of thumb-printed ballot papers found in a hotel in Kumasi are fake. The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, COP Nathan Kofi Boakye revealed that the Regional Director of the of Electoral Commission (EC), Serebour Quarcoo, confirmed that the purported ballot papers were not genuine, following further ... The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed that the purported bags of thumb-printed ballot papers found in a hotel

The long awaited list of validated DKM customers who have not received any payment of their locked up cash is to be released tomorrow, 6th December, 2016. This is according to the Registrar General’s Department who is the Official Liquidator for DKM Microfinance Company. According to the Official Liquidator, the list will be posted at ... The long awaited list of validated DKM customers who have not received any payment of their locked up cash is to be released tomorrow, 6th December, 2016. This

Banking Consultant, and Head of the Osei Tutu II Centre for Executive Education & Research, Nana Otuo-Acheampong has expressed optimism in the new regulations announced by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) aimed at strengthening activities in the microfinance industry. As part of the regulations, the central bank has directed microfinance companies to observe corporate governance ... Banking Consultant, and Head of the Osei Tutu II Centre for Executive Education & Research, Nana Otuo-Acheampong

The Electoral Commission (EC) has ostensibly admitted it was responsible for the complications that marred the two phases of the special voting exercise. The special voting exercise ended yesterday [Sunday] amidst more reports of registered voters, mostly security personnel, being turned away because their names were missing from the special voting registers in their constituencies nationwide. ... The Electoral Commission (EC) has ostensibly admitted it was responsible for the complications

The president of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA), Chabur Goc Alei, says he is determined to clear his name after he was suspended by the FA’s board of directors. The board decided during an emergency extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday that Alei should step aside because of alleged financial impropriety. “Yes it is true ... The president of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA), Chabur Goc Alei, says he is determined to clear his name after he was suspended

The President John Mahama Campaign has condemned what it calls a “violent and unprovoked” attack on members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) by the MP for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, and the Abontendomhene of Kyebi. It has also called for the alleged perpetrators, including the Abontendomhene, to be brought to book by the relevant ... The President John Mahama Campaign has condemned what it calls a “violent and unprovoked” attack on members of the National Democratic Congress

Africa’s 33 million smallholder farmers feed an estimated one-third of humanity, and are key to mitigating global challenges such as food security and climate change. Recently, smallholder farming has also become a solution to high youth unemployment, with a new generations of farmers engaging in agricultural movements across Africa, which is the continent with the ... Africa’s 33 million smallholder farmers feed an estimated one-third of humanity, and are key to mitigating global challenges