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In response to recent concerns about its impartiality, the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to holding transparent and credible elections on December 7. Addressing findings from a report by Afrobarometer and CDD-Ghana that suggested waning public trust, EC Deputy Chairperson Dr. Eric Bossman Asare insisted that …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has highlighted gaps in Ghana’s current legal framework for fighting corruption, calling for more robust laws. Speaking at a forum in Accra on Thursday, November 14, Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Evaluation, and Communication at the OSP, stressed that the country’s existing …

The Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edudzie Tamakloe, has voiced strong opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s ruling declaring four parliamentary seats vacant. On Tuesday, November 12, the court sided with a challenge from Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, asserting …

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has initiated an investigation into claims that about 22,000 bags of expired rice were repackaged and distributed to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across Ghana. The allegations were made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Wednesday, November 13, who accused the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) …

Thaddeus Sory, legal counsel for Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, has clarified that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling does not issue any directive or order against the Speaker. This follows the court’s decision to overturn Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. In its judgment on Thursday, November 14, …

The Supreme Court has explained its rationale for ruling in favor of a suit brought by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, challenging Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. In its judgment, the court clarified that a Member of Parliament (MP) can only be deemed to have vacated …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has received France’s highest national honour, the National Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur), in recognition of his exceptional commitment to democracy, human rights, and Ghana-France diplomatic relations. The prestigious Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (Grand Officier …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has decided to maintain the original ballot order for Ghana’s upcoming 2024 presidential election, even after disqualifying Philip Appiah Kubi, the replacement candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) following the passing of Akua Donkor. The announcement was made by EC Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, at …

The Electoral Commission (EC) is urging first-time voters to avoid accepting money or gifts from politicians in exchange for their votes. Ho Municipal Electoral Officer, Emilia Akortia, issued the caution at an educational forum, warning that accepting such inducements could result in fines or jail terms. The forum, held at …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has begun auditing new prepaid meters recently installed by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCo) across the country. The audit seeks to ensure these meters align with PURC’s tariff reckoner for accurate billing and tariff application, …