CODEO urges Ghanaians to have confidence in results declared by EC
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers, CODEO has asked Ghanaians to have confidence in the presidential election results declared by the Electoral Commission as it reflects accurately how the citizenry voted in the December 7 elections. Presenting its pre-election and election report in Accra, the Acting Chairman, of CODEO, Sheikh ArimiyawoShaibu said it’s parallel voter […]
Death of 2,000 rare vultures linked to rituals
The deaths of more than 2,000 hooded vultures in Guinea-Bissau this year has been linked to superstitious rituals by a researcher. Mohammed Henriques told the French public radio, RFI, that heads, legs and claws of the vultures are often used in the West African country for superstitious rituals. He said many of the birds found […]
Peter Amewu breaks ground for construction of state-of-the-art Palace at Wli
Mr John-Peter Amewu, Minister of Energy and Member of Parliament-elect (MP) for Hohoe Constituency, has broken grounds for the construction of a state-of-the-art palace for the Wli Traditional Council. The ceremony was a fulfilment of the Minister’s campaign promise to elevate the status of the community. Mr Amewu in a short ceremony at Wli thanked […]
Ghanaians celebrate declaration of President Akufo-Addo as winner of 2020 Election
The Ashanti Regional capital of Kumasi erupted into a spontaneous widespread jubilation after Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Mrs. Jean Mensa declared results of the 2020 Presidential election. GBC’s Ashanti Regional Correspondent, Nicholas Osei-Wusu reports that people from all facets of life poured onto the streets singing, blowing the vuvuzela amidst dancing, while motorists […]
Tamale Central: NPP’s Ibrahim Anyars concedes defeat to NDC’s Mohammed Murtala
NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate for Tamale Central, Dr. Ibrahim Anyars has conceded defeat to NDC’s Mohammed Murtala. At a news conference, Dr. Anyars congratulated the NDC candidate on winning the Parliamentary election. He said he is enthused about the peace the people of Tamale are enjoying, particularly effort of President Akufo-Addo in restoring peace to the […]
Ivorian opposition leader Bédié calls for dialogue
Ivory Coast’s opposition leader and former president, Henri Konan Bédié, has called for inclusive dialogue with the government after a disputed election. President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected in October for a controversial third term, sparking political violence. He is scheduled to be sworn in later this week. The opposition leader said the proposed talks must […]
Concerned citizens of Abolove-Nolopi take chief on
The Concerned citizens of Abolove-Nolopi in the Keta Municipality have petitioned the Assembly to investigate their paramount Chief, Torgbi Dzisam V over financial irregularities. Addressing a news conference held at the community school in the town, the Spokesperson for the youth, Hope Kumordzi said they have appealed to Torgbi Dzisam V on several occasions to […]
EC clarifies disparities in presidential election results percentages
The Electoral Commission has clarified the disparities in the presidential election results percentages declared on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. The EC acknowledged that the Chairperson, Mrs Jean Mensa inadvertently used 13,433,573 as the total valid votes cast when the actual total valid votes cast is 13,119,460. According to a statement issued Thursday morning, December 10, 2020, […]
Paolo Rossi: Italy’s 1982 World Cup hero dies aged 64
Rossi became a household name after leading the Azzurri to victory at the tournament in Spain, finishing as top scorer and being named best player. At club level he first came to prominence as a prolific scorer for Vicenza, earning a move to Juventus and later playing for AC Milan. His death was announced on […]
South Africa officially in second wave of Covid-19
South Africa’s health minister has said the country is now experiencing a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Minister Zweli Mkhize said four provinces – Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng – are the key drivers of the new wave. The country reported 6,079 new cases on Wednesday. The minister said there was […]
