He said rather than being content the supporters must to go out in their numbers and campaign in their communities to ensure total victory for the NDC. Vice President Amissah-Arthur gave the caution when he addressed hundreds of NDC supporters at the Takoradi Market Circle in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. Vice President Amissah-Arthur was at the […]
Mr Charles Damoah, the Deputy Brong-Ahafo Regional Director of the EC, said the EC would not hesitate to hand over any trouble maker to the security agencies. Mr Damoah was speaking at a regional training workshop for election observers in Sunyani. It was organised by the Institute for Democratic Governance in collaboration with the Civic […]
Speaking at his turn of the meet-the-press series in Accra, he said Ghana should not grind to a halt because of elections. He explained that; “elections are not about cutting of heads but are about counting the heads,” and urged the citizens to go through the polls peacefully. Dr Boamah assured the public that the […]
She said the fight against cybercrime required the collective efforts of stakeholders through information sharing, awareness creation, capacity building and putting in place the right technical mechanism. She lauded Ghana for the passage of the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) to safeguard personal information. The law provides for the process by which one could […]
The head Communications at the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana Mr. Kofi Dzakpasu, has revealed that spoilt ballots can be changed as many times as possible on election day provided the voter indicates that he/she has made an error whilst casting the ballot. He states that no law bars voters from changing ballot papers to […]
He said most of the stories filed by many journalists sought to promote the organisations and institutions providing the intervention rather than communicating the impact of the intervention on the lives of beneficiaries and society. Mr Mawusi gave the advice in Wa during the Voice for Change Partnership Programme (V4C) training workshop for journalists and […]
The countdown to the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections has virtually come to an end. The December polls will be the 8th general elections of the Fourth Republic of Ghana since the promulgation of the 1992 Constitution. It is refreshing to learn that Ghana’s democracy has survived seven successful elections since the last military government […]
Mr. Anthony Kwaku Amoah, a Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has urged pupils to respect their parents and teachers for good education. Mr. Anthony Amoah said there was no way a disrespectful child could perform well in school to become a great person in future, and that, “You must be […]
The crashed campaign vehicle A campaign vehicle of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Lawra Constituency of the Upper West region, Bede Ziedeng has been involved in an accident. According to reports received by ultimatefmonline.com, the vehicle crashed into a tree on the shoulders of the road while returning from one of the […]
China will raise the consumption tax on luxury cars worth above 1.3 million yuan (about US$190,000) starting from Dec. 1, 2016, according to a notice published on the website of the Ministry of Finance on Nov. 30, 2016. In the retail sales link, an additional tax of 10 percent will be levied on luxury car […]
On the western coast of the African continent is seated Nigeria, a large, sprawling country. Precisely, it is a land, which in Biblical terms could be referred to as “full of milk and honey”. Nigeria is multi-ethnic, multi-religious and displays a rich cultural heritage, which have been the envy of other civilizations around the world. […]
Five people have reportedly been injured in a clash between supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) at Chereponi in the Northern region. a bloody clash between supporters of the NPP and NDC on Monday night. Confirming the incident to Ultimate News’ Eliasu Tanko, the District Chief Executive […]
Statement by: Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, HE Thabo Mbeki Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for coming to this Commonwealth Observer Group Press Conference. I am greatly honoured to have been asked by Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, to lead the Commonwealth Observer Group to Ghana’s General Elections scheduled for 7 December […]
The Ghanaian music industry is one of the toughest industries to break through. I mean, you can sit down, analyze the taste of the people, predict the content that would make an instant hit, make classic music, release and promote it to the limit, but the reception of Ghanaians may never be met. I mean, […]
Most Rev. Professor Emmanuel Asante Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante, Chairman of the National Peace Council, has bemoaned the violent conduct of some security personnel during the second round of Special Voting last Sunday. He observes that it should be a source of worry for all considering the critical role security personnel play before, during and […]
The flag bearer of the Progressive Peoples Party Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has urged the people of Ofoasi-Ayirebi not to allow someone he refers to as ‘stranger’ they don’t know to lead them, but rather vote for a home boy who they can trust. Addressing a sea of party supporters at Abenase, Dr Nduom urged […]
Below is the statement issued by the Mamprugu Youth Association Ladies and gentlemen of the media, we are most grateful to you for responding to our call and accepting to carry our concerns and reservations across despite the short notice. As you are all aware, The Mamprugu Youth Association is one of the oldest youth […]
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is fielding an international election observation mission for Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7. The delegation includes 30 political and civic leaders, elections experts, and regional specialists from 14 countries. Leadership of the delegation is comprised of Amb. Johnnie Carson, former assistant secretary for African Affairs, U.S. State […]
I have read a few of the expectedly slew of pabulum fare of news features and articles parading as tributes to the legendary and, some will say, immortalized President Fidel Castro (1926-2016) who transitioned into history and the ages, as President Barack H. Obama would say, on Friday, November 25 and predictably found them to […]
La Kaklamadu played a fantastic game at the finals of the 2016 McDan Peace Football Tournament to beat La Court 2-0 in the finals of the event sponsored by Dr. Daniel McKorley CEO of McDan Group of Companies. The winning team took home $1,000, a giant trophy plus medals while the runners went away with […]
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