Politics

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced that Parliament will reconvene on Monday, December 16, 2024. However, he stated that the venue for the 7th meeting of the 4th session of the 8th Parliament will be communicated to Members of Parliament in due course. This announcement was made in …

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has underscored the significance of the Peace Pact signed by presidential candidates, stating that it reflects their commitment to ensuring peace among their supporters and the nation before, during, and after the 2024 general elections. However, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to disregard claims by Kumasi-based radio and television presenter Oheneba Nana Asiedu to cast their ballots for presidential candidates on separate days during the upcoming December general elections. The Kumasi-based radio and television presenter was granted bail by the Ghana Police Service …

Member of Parliament for Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro and Deputy Minister for Information, Sylvester Tetteh, has denied claims that he demolished a bungalow belonging to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). Tetteh has also announced plans to investigate the allocation of GBC lands to private individuals in the Akwasa area, where the …

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 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 …

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 …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced plans for a national dialogue on education if elected president in the upcoming 2024 elections. His proposed dialogue would bring together stakeholders to address critical issues such as food shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and limitations on free speech …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has announced that the NDC minority caucus will not return to Parliament until after the December elections. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling on November 12, 2024, overturning Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary …

John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to prioritize accessible and affordable healthcare if elected in the December polls. Speaking at the commissioning of a new maternity and children’s ward in Bodom, Nkoranza North, alongside his wife, Lordina Mahama, Mahama emphasized his plan for universal …