In line with the Electoral Commission’s (EC) guidelines for the duration of voting, polls have closed at various polling stations nationwide. Voting started at 7am on December 7 and closed at 5pm with sorting and counting underway at some polling stations. At the Ablekuma Central, EC officials close polls and have begun sorting ballot papers. […] The post 2024
Ghana's 2024 elections conclude with mixed experiences. While many polling stations reported smooth voting, some areas faced low turnout. The post 2024 Elections: Highs and lows as polls close across Ghana first appeared on 3News.
Two military officers have reportedly been attacked at a polling station in the Obuasi East constituency during Ghana’s 2024 general elections. According to eyewitness reports, the incident unfolded when fully armed soldiers arrived at the polling centre, despite prior assurances from the Ghana Armed Forces that no military personnel would be deployed to polling stations. […] The post Obuasi
There has been a noticeable decline in voter turnout across several constituencies in the Upper East Region during the ongoing 2024 general elections. This shift has raised concerns about the level of electoral participation, especially in areas affected by political and social tensions. In Bawku, where a resurgence of chieftaincy disputes has been reported, voter […] The post INSIGHT:
National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has said that the party has nothing to do with the official of the Electoral Commission (EC) who has been arrested for issuing ballot papers that did not capture the face of the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. […] The post Blame EC for its official
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred earlier today at Nyankpala in the Northern Region. The suspects, identified as Majid Issah, Fodi Issiage Kamara, Yakubu Simalia, and Alhaji Bashiru Mohamed, are currently in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation. The shooting incident led to the […] The post NORTHERN
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said their agents and Police are vigilant to ensure that unscrupulous persons do not interfere with the electoral process. Communications Director of the Bawumia team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye said this after calling for the prosecution of the officer of the Electoral Commission (EC) who has been arrested for issuing […] The post 2024 Polls:
Voters at the Nandom Local Council Polling Station were left waiting this morning as voting failed to commence on schedule. Despite a queue of eager voters, Electoral Commission (EC) officials were still sorting out papers at 7:30 am, causing a delay in the start of voting. The delay has sparked frustration among voters, who had […] The post Voting delayed at Nandom Local Council Polling Station
Tens of thousands of registered voters in the Manhyia South and North Constituencies of the Ashanti Region are taking part in the general elections currently underway throughout the country. Voting largely started on time at 7:00 am with voting materials arriving mostly at 4 am. The polls will run from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. […] The post Voting ongoing smoothly at various
MP Ursula Owusu-Ekuful denies allegations of food rejection in Ablekuma West, calling the reports unfounded and a deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation. The post Ursula Owusu-Ekuful denies allegations of food rejection in Ablekuma West first appeared on 3News.
The Police say they have taken note of media reports alleging that a group of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters stormed the New Patriotic Party office at Abeka in the Okaikwei Central Constituency over suspicions of voting taking place at the said location. The Police say their investigations have revealed that the place is not […] The post Police deny reports that voting
Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has said that the direction of the election results is obvious to many people although counting is yet to start. In his view, Ghanaians are fed up with the “abysmal performance” of the Akufo-Addo administration hence their resolve to vote for change. “Everybody sees […] The post Everybody
Political marketing strategist and academic, Professor Kobby Mensah, has highlighted concerns about certain irregularities observed during his voting experience in today’s general election. Speaking to Naa Ashokor on TV3’s Ghana Decides after casting his ballot, Prof. Mensah pointed out two key issues he encountered and urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to address them for smoother […] The post EC
Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Adenta, remains confident that he will retain his seat in the 2024 general elections, despite the constituency’s history of changing MPs every four years. Adenta has long been known for its tendency to elect new MPs after each term, with the electorate […] The post Adamu
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has assured media professionals of unrestricted access to all collation centers across the country during the ongoing elections. Speaking at a media briefing at the Electoral Commission Headquarters on December 7, Mensa emphasized the EC’s commitment to transparency and collaboration with the media in ensuring credible […] The post We
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, has called on Ghanaians to vote for change, emphasizing that their vote is crucial in bringing about the change the country needs. After casting her vote at the M.A. JHS A polling station in Komenda, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the election process as peaceful and […] The post NDC’s
The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has described the voting process so far as a straightforward and secure procedure. In a Facebook post after casting his ballot he urged all eligible voters to go out and cast their ballot in the ongoing general elections. In a Facebook post, he said “Today, I exercised […] The post The process is straightforward
Voters in Ablekuma West reject food packs allegedly sent by MP Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, sparking mixed reactions and raising concerns about electoral integrity. The post ‘We don’t want it!’: Voters in Ablekuma West reject food from Ursula Owusu-Ekuful first appeared on 3News.
Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he is not paying too much attention to the margin of victory in this year’s elections. To him, the NPP just wants to win irrespective of the margin. Asked whether he had any figure of margin of victory after casting his ballot […] The post A victory is a victory, we just want to win – Bawumia first appeared
Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he is satisfied with the general mood of the country on the election day today Saturday December 7. He said he is impressed with how voters are determined to cast their ballot to make a decision. “So far from what I hear […] The post 2024 Polls: I’m satisfied with the general mood of the
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