The Supreme Court has recommended to stakeholders in the country to approach the discussions on Article 71 officers holder “with a sober contemplation of its purposes, intents, and opportunities for a national growth.” The apex Court panel of seven chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo on April 24, 2024, said parliament approval of Prof. […] The post Full
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate arrest of the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, Kingsley Nyarko. The call comes after the lawmaker was captured on camera giving out what appears to be money to two Electoral Commission officials during the Ejisu by-election on Tuesday. The Electoral Commission has disclosed that […] The post Ejisu
The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken action by withdrawing two of its temporary staff members after a video surfaced allegedly showing them receiving what appears to be a bribe. The viral video depicts an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on the table in front of the EC officials during the Ejisu by-election. In a […] The post Ejisu by-election:
By Augustus Acquaye The Electoral Commission has slammed NDC flagbearer John Mahama for claiming persons appointed to the Commission are NPP members and that the Commission is hiring NPP faithful to serve as returning and deputy returning officers for the December elections. John Mahama in a recent interview at the London School of Economics and […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina were obsolete devices which had been legally auctioned to the company. The Electoral Commission in a statement disclosed that the obsolete BVDs were acquired before the 2012 elections and were utilized by the current Commission […] The post 10
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has responded to allegations made by former President John Mahama, who claimed that the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government had appointed NPP sympathizers to the Commission. The EC emphasized the neutrality of its recruitment process and questioned the accuracy of Mahama’s statements. During an interview at the London […] The post Ghanaians
The High Court in Accra has directed a former Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Anthony Kwaku Boahen to be ready to open his defense on May 30 should Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo remain absent. Ofosu-Ampofo (1st Accused) the former National Chairman of the NDC was expected in Court on Thursday, April 25, to […] The post Leaked
The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC), in partnership with the Ghana Navy (GN), has carried out the third Maritime Boundary Inspection (MBI) exercise along the Western Frontiers of Ghana’s maritime domain. This four-day MBI exercise, which spanned from Monday, April 8 to Thursday, April 11, 2024, was conducted around the Tweneboa Enyenra Ntomme (TEN) Oil Fields, […] The post Ghana
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that six aspirants have been cleared to contest in the upcoming Ejisu by-election scheduled for Tuesday, April 30. The nominations closed on Thursday, April 18, with some candidates racing against time to submit their forms at the EC’s Ejisu district office in the Ashanti Region. Leading the pack is […] The post Six aspirants cleared by EC for
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has reaffirmed that Ghana’s medium-term macroeconomic outlook and prospects remain positive and promising. He also highlighted the government’s dedication to implementing comprehensive structural reforms to bolster growth and enhance revenue mobilisation. Speaking during a joint press conference by the government of Ghana and the International Monetary Fund […] The post Ghana’s
Five officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) have been interdicted following the alleged theft of several Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). The suspects have been handed over to the police Read More... The post EC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding an investigation into the missing Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits by the Electoral Commission to ensure trust ahead of the 2024 general elections. Speaking during the party’s routine moment of truth series, General Secretary of the Party Fifii Kwetey questioned the posturing of the EC over the missing […] The post 2024
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority are hopeful that the Ministry of Finance will consider providing tax reliefs in the mid-year budget review for operators in the sector following a paper they presented on the issue. According to the two entities, poised to make tourism the number one GDP […] The post Domestic tourism:
South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called for a total audit of the IT system at the Electoral Commission (EC). To him, the commission’s inability to account for lost BVDs & Laptops is Criminal. His comment comes after the National Chairman of his party Johnson Asioedu Nketiah also raised concerns about the EC’s […] The post We
Jean Adukwei Mensa The Electoral Commission (EC) will officially open nominations on April 9, 2024 for prospective candidates desirous to contest the Ejisu by-election. The seat of the constituency Read More... The post Ejisu By-Election… EC Opens Nominations appeared
The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande has made serious allegations concerning the disappearance of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) in Ghana. According to Gbande, Information reaching him and the camp of the NDC reveals that the missing BVDs have been taken by both the Electoral Commission (EC) and the leadership […] The post Missing
Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister of Education, says government learning interventions, in collaboration with Right to Play and other stakeholders, have improved learning outcomes at the basic level. Rev Fordjour said the introduction of the National Standardised Test had led to an increase of 38 per cent of learner’s ability to read in primary […] The post We are overcoming learning
Rev Ntim Fordjour Deputy Minister of Education, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, says government learning interventions, in collaboration with Right To Play and other stakeholders, have improved learning outcomes at Read More... The post We’re Overcoming
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set April 30 for the Ejisu by-election. The by-election follows the demise of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for the area Dr John Kumah. 9 NPP members eye vacant Ejisu Constituency seat The former Deputy Finance Minister died aged 45 after short illness. The NPP will be […] The post Electoral Commission sets April 30 for Ejisu by-election
Ghana’s second programme review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has entered its second week, with issues concerning tax efficiency and the avoidance of fiscal slippages in this election year dominating discussions. The IMF mission staff from Washington DC are currently in the country for a two-week assessment of the bailout package. The review also […] The post Election
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