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Monthly Archives: December 2020

Police secures court order to stop NDC from further protests in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command says it has secured a restraining order against the National Democratic Congress (NDC), banning it from embarking on further protests and demonstrations in Accra. The Police Command in a statement explained that the prohibition order follows an Affidavit filed by the Police upon receipt of …

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We won Techiman South seat by 293 votes – NDC insists

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) insists that its parliamentary candidate, Christopher Bayere Baasongti is the legitimate winner of the Techiman South constituency seat in the just-ended parliamentary elections. The party says it won that election by 293 votes. Although the Electoral Commission (EC) has declared the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) …

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Minority did not give prior notice for presentation of petition – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has denied allegations that it outrightly refused to receive the petition from the Minority Caucus in Parliament. Explaining why no officials were available to recieve the petition, the commission said it was given too short a notice by the Minority. “For the record, the Electoral Commission …

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Ghana to receive Covid-19 vaccines by end of March 2021 – GHS

President Akufo-Addo’s announcement of steps to procure the newly-developed vaccines for the novel coronavirus is beginning to take shape. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has hinted that Ghana will be in the position to take delivery of the products by the end of the first quarter next year. According to …

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NDC protests could spark post-election violence – National Peace Council

The National Peace Council has condemned the recent protests by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the 2020 election result. The Council in a statement advised the party to refrain from protesting, as it has the potential to “spark post-election violence and mar the entire peaceful election process.” NDC supporters …

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NDC supporters storm Manhyia District Police Command during protest against EC

Tensions were high as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) protested against the Electoral Commission in Kumasi on Sunday morning. The protesters burned car tires and chanted ‘No Mahama, No Peace’ as the opposition party continued to claim John Mahama was the rightful winner of the 2020 election. The …

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Full text: Akufo-Addo’s 20th address on updates to fight coronavirus

Let me thank you, yet again, for welcoming me into your homes – this being the twentieth (20th) time since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country, and the first since the election of 7thDecember, where Ghanaians, once again, reposed their confidence in me for another four years. When I …

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How can we go to court when the ‘tyrant’ is blocking our means? – Asiedu Nketia

The General Secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia has said the means by which the party will go to court to challenge the results of the presidential and parliament elections are being blocked. He told TV3’s Komla Klutse in an interview that the party is being denied access …

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WAFU U-20: Black Satellites defeat Burkina Faso to win tournament

Ghana’s Black Satellites rallied from a goal down to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 on Saturday, to win the 2020 WAFU Zone B Cup final. The Burkinabe’s dominated play in the opening stages of the game and were rewarded in the 15th minute when Kouame Jean Fiacre Botue broke the deadlock …

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30 NDC supporters granted bail after arrest over protest at EC headquarters

Thirty supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) who protested at the precincts of the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Accra yesterday have been arraigned and granted bail. They appeared before the Adjabeng Court in Accra on Friday morning. Some NDC supporters marched to the premises of the EC …

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