Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has chosen not to directly address the nation’s economic challenges during his tour of the Eastern Region. While he acknowledged the economic difficulties facing the country, Dr. Bawumia refrained from discussing them in detail, stating only that they are being addressed. The Vice President’s reluctance to speak about […] The post I
Voting has commenced in the Ejisu constituency today Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to elect a new Member of Parliament (MP) for the area. This comes on the back of the demise of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker John Kumah. Voting will held in 204 polling centers in the constituency for 106,812 voters to cast […] The post By-election: Voting underway at Ejisu constituency appeared first
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has advised President Akufo-Addo to abort any intention of subverting the will of the Ghanaian people in the 2024 General Election. In a tweet, the former President stated that the almost eight years of Nana Addo/Bawumia administration have done extensive damage to Ghana’s democracy. […] The post 2024
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is calling for an urgent subsidy of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) charges for private schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking to Starr News, President of the Association, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, […] The post GNAPS
The Ministry of Education has denied claims that the government has embarked on a process of rebranding basic-level schools with new uniforms and mass school repainting. The ministry, in a statement, clarified comments made by Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum regarding changes to some uniforms and infrastructure in public basic schools, explaining that […] The post Education
The High Court in Accra has observed with dismay the “delay tactics” being employed by State Prosecutors in commencing the trial of former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kwasi Nyantakyi. The Court was also unhappy about the substantive State Prosecutor’s request to prioritize an “official assignment” at the expense of the “prosecution of […] The post #Number
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a United States Army Major, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements made to an agency of the United […] The post Jury finds
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:
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has withdrawn two temporary staff members over an alleged bribery incident at the ongoing Ejisu Constituency By-Elections in Ashanti Region. “The Electoral Commission has taken immediate steps and has withdrawn the two (2) temporary staff while investigations take place,” the EC said in a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon. […] The post EC
The Minority in Parliament has entreated Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo to desist from presenting themselves as representatives of the President. This comes on the back of Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye embarking on inspections at health facilities in his capacity as the President’s representative. In a statement signed by the ranking member of […] The post Ministers-designate
The Electoral Commission has issued a plea for calm in the wake of its decision to suspend two officials who were allegedly caught on video accepting bribes during the Ejisu by-election. The viral footage captures an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on the table in front of the EC officials during the by-election in […] The post Ejisu
The Electoral Commission (EC) has concluded its investigation into the viral video capturing an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on a table in front of EC officials during the Ejisu by-election. According to the findings, the content of the envelope was intended for lunch for the officials. In a statement released on Tuesday, the […] The post Ejisu
…as 38 year old electrician is sentenced to 7 years for attempted smuggling. The war against illicit activities of cocoa smuggling syndicates, which was launched by Ghana Cocoa Board with support from the state’s security agencies, continues to yield positive results. Few days after the Krobo Odumase Circuit Court in the Eastern Region sentenced a […] The post COCOBOD
The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has disclosed a preliminary investigation into the viral video capturing a man placing a white envelope on a table in front of officials during the Ejisu by-election. In a statement, Ghana’s electoral governing body further stated that the content of the envelope was for lunch for the officials. “Our […] The post Ejisu by-election:
The Electoral Commission (EC) has concluded its investigation into the viral video capturing an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on a table in front of EC officials during the Ejisu by-election. According to the findings, the content of the envelope was intended for lunch for the officials. In a statement released on Tuesday, the […] The post Ejisu
Stephen Ntim, the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to reconcile Independent Candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi with the party. Aduomi, a former three-time NPP Member of Parliament for the constituency, chose to run as an Independent Candidate in the Ejisu by-election due to what he perceives as the NPP’s failure to […] The post We’ll
Lawyer Kwabena Boateng, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has clinched victory in the Ejisu Constituency by-election. Boateng secured 55.8 percent of the total votes cast while Mr. Kwabena OAduomi, an Independent Candidate, garnered 43.3 percent of the total votes. Meanwhile, Beatrice Boakye of the Liberal Party had 0.3 per cent Esther Osei of the […] The post NPP’s
Stay up-to-date on the latest news from Ghana and the world. Visit the Ghana News Agency (GNA) website now. GNA provides comprehensive coverage of Ghanaian politics, economy, business and more. Accra, April 30, GNA – The Electoral Commission of Ghana has declared Mr Kwabena Boateng, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, the winner and Member of Parliament-elect for… Get the full content now. Go to the Ghana News Agency website: https://gna.org.gh
President Akufo-Addo has vehemently dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party intends to manipulate the upcoming Ejisu by-election. Addressing voters, the President urged them to reject such allegations by the Independent Parliamentary Candidate, Kwame Owusu Aduomi. He emphasised that the NPP did not manipulate previous elections to secure Mr Aduomi’s two-term tenure as Member of […] The post Ejisu
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has told President Akufo-Addo that the power to determine his successor does not lie in his hands. Addressing attendees at a ceremony in Damongo, situated in the Savannah Region, where he initiated the construction of a new multipurpose Ndewura Jakpa palace, Mahama underscored the […] The post Only
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