Mr Bagbin has since 1993 been the Member of Parliament for Nadowli West and this has become a bone of contention within his own camp and between some of his supporters and his opponents.

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he will not engage in any populist promises to deceive Ghanaians into voting for him.

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, running mate to Nana Akufo-Addo, has paid glowing tribute to Chief Simon Diedong Dombo, a founder member of the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition, for blazing the trail for the rank and file of the NPP to follow and benefit from.

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ms Elizabeth Ohene, is surprised that the party's proposal of a free Senior High School policy boggles the minds of their opponents, particularly the National Democratic Congress.

A documentary that seeks to sensitise the public to the dangers of conflict particularly to women and children during elections has been launched in Accra.

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has lamented the over-reliance on physical security to enforce peace on the African continent and called for investment in identifying the root causes of insecurity.

With barely six weeks to the general election in December, non-governmental, religious and faith-based organisations and civil society groups have intensified their campaign for peaceful elections.

The NDC parliamentary candidate for the Sissala West Constituency, Alhaji Amidu Sulemana, has launched his campaign for the December 7, 2012 elections with a call on the people of the area and for that matter Ghanaians to have faith in the NDC government.

Neglect and the failure to fulfil promises to the people by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has culminated into poverty and other major problems facing the people, the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in the Ho-Central constituency, Dr Archibald Letsa, has said.

This is an edited version of a speech by the President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Vatican City, Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson at the 17th Ghana Journalists' Association (GJA) Awards on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

President John Dramani Mahama says he is ready to declare and publish his assets if the Constitution requires him to do so.

Hassan Abdulai Ayariga on Thursday, October 18, 2012 became the new face of the People's National Convention (PNC) to appear on the ballot paper for a national election.

Although the Progressive People's Party (PPP) was established barely nine months ago, it has demonstrated by its organisational acumen that the party is ready to break the duopoly of contemporary Ghanaian politics.

Residents of Ashaley Botwe Lakeside in Accra woke up early yesterday to the sad and shocking spectacle of the bodies of four children floating in a gutter in the community.

At least two of the precious jewels belonging to the Asantehene which were stolen in Norway have been retrieved by the Norwegian police.

Three parties contesting the December elections have also expressed satisfaction with their respective positions on the ballot paper, interpreting them as signs of victory.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sunday left their fans in disappointment as posted their third consecutive draw as visiting Heart of Lions held them to a goalless draw before the very eyes of their fans at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Liberty Professionals poor run at home continued Sunday when visiting Ashgold held them to a goalless draw in their third week Glo Premier League encounter at the Carl Reindorf Park at Dansoman.

Black Stars midfielder, Andre Dede Ayew, has rendered an unqualified apology to the technical team of the Black Stars and the entire Ghanaian populace for his conduct during the Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Malawa in Lilongwe barely a fortnight ago.

Coach Kwasi Appiah says the Black Stars have no fears facing any side at next year's African Cup of Nations in South Africa as he believes they should be ready to survive whatever is thrown at them if they want to win the title.