Tamimu Issah criticizes Ghana’s football management system as “Outdated”
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Tamimu Issah, has called for an end to the management committee system used by Ghana’s national football teams, including the Black Stars. He described the system as outdated and ineffective during an interview with Asempa FM. “One of the problems I have is […]
Election 2024: NDC Council of Elders call for peaceful elections, urges commitment from Govt & EC
By Celestine Avi The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by Chairman Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu, has called on the government and the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure that the December 7 elections are free from intimidation and abuse. This appeal follows the recent signing of a peace pact by presidential candidates […]
MP for Abuakwa North murder: High Court orders retrial
By Beatrice Oppon and Priscilla Owusu Ansah The High Court in Accra has ordered the retrial of Daniel Asiedu, accused of the murder of former MP for Abuakwa North Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu, after the jury failed to attain a unanimous verdict. The seven-member jury returned a 4:3 majority verdict of not guilty for both […]
EC to hold regular media briefings on Election Day
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), has hinted at organising regular media briefings on Election Day, December 7, 2024, to keep the public informed about the progress of the elections. The briefings, according to the commission, in a statement issued and signed by a Deputy EC commissioner in charge of […]
Unclean storage containers cause most household water contamination -Kwaku Quansah
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Unclean water storage can indeed be a significant cause of household contamination, leading to various health issues, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Mr Kwaku Quansah, has said. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) held in Accra during […]
NPP refutes claims of plotting to rig 2024 election
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has denied claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the governing party is doing everything possible to rig the upcoming general election. During the just-ended special voting exercise, the NDC, among other things accused the governing NPP of buying votes and working with the […]
TEWU Women march for peaceful elections
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Women’s Wing of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union, TEWU, of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, has hit the principal streets of Tamale to underscore the vital role women can play to ensure peaceful elections. Amidst drumming and dancing, the women campaigned for peace with placards some of which read, […]
National Peace Council urges calm ahead of final campaign rallies
By Ashiadey Dotse With just two days to go before Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the National Peace Council (NPC) has released a statement urging Ghanaians to prioritise peace. On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the country’s two largest political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress […]
RSF urges journalists to prioritise personal safety during 2024 elections
By Rachel Kakraba Country Director, Reporters without Borders (RSF), Zubaida Ismail, has urged journalists covering December 7 elections to look out for their safety in all situations. She emphasised that no story is worth the life of journalists whose main duty is to inform the public, highlighting the importance of prioritising personal safety during field […]
John Mahama visits Asantehene, pledges to complete abandoned Ashanti Region projects if elected
NDC Presidential Candidate Mr. John Mahama has assured the people of the Ashanti Region of his commitment to completing unfinished development projects if elected in the upcoming elections. During a courtesy visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace, Mr. Mahama criticised the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for neglecting key […]
