Polls close in Ghana’s General Election; sorting and vote counting underway
By: Henrietta Afful Counting has officially begun following the conclusion of Ghana’s General Election, with election officials starting the process of sorting and tallying votes from the 275 constituencies. Voting at polling stations ended at 5:00 pm local time (17:00 GMT) and the results are expected to be announced on Tuesday.. The Returning Officer, Ghana’s Electoral […]
Krowor NDC PC 95 percent optimistic about victory
By Edith Atiaka Eshun At about 10:4am on December 7, 2024, the Parliamentary Candidate for the Krowor Constituency, Dr. Mrs. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey arrived at the Regional Maritime University which housed four polling stations to cast her vote. Precisely at the RMU Polling Centre 2B, she verified, served her ballot papers and she went […]
2024 election controversy in Ellembelle: Presiding officer accused of irregularity
By Abigail Akorfa Adasia A voting irregularity at the Ewiebo Junction D/A Primary 2B School polling station in Ellembelle sparked controversy during the 2024 general election. The incident involved the Presiding Officer, Mr. Ebenezer Ampomah, who reportedly escorted a voter into the voting booth despite the individual showing no visible signs of disability or requesting […]
Kasoa voters commend Electoral Commission for effective voting process
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Today, voters across Ghana, including those in Kasoa, flocked to their polling stations to cast their ballots. Despite the early hour, with some arriving as early as 3 am, the voting process has been remarkably smooth. According to voters, the Electoral Commission has made significant improvements compared to previous years. The […]
Police launch manhunt for suspect over shooting incidence in Awutu Senya East
By: Vivian Akua Amoah The Ghana Police Service has launched an intense search for suspect Mujaheed Suraj, known as Mims, following a shooting incident in the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region. Suraj is wanted in connection with the shooting of an individual, who was injured in the leg during the incident. According […]
Serene voting in Krowor Constituency
By Edith Atiaka Eshun Voting in the Krowor Constituency has been calm and orderly this morning, with most polling centers recording minimal queues. When GBC Radio visited various polling stations, voters arrived sporadically to cast their ballots. The elderly and persons with disabilities received assistance from relatives and election officials to facilitate their voting process. […]
Police arrest four over deadly shooting in Nyankpala
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident in Nyankpala, a town in the Northern Region. The attack left one person dead and another injured. The suspects have been identified as Majid Issah, Fodi Issiage Kamara, Yakubu Simalia, and Alhaji Bashiru Mohamed. According to a police […]
N/R: Man arrested at polling station with suspected ballot papers
By Ashiadey Dotse A man named Rufai was arrested at Animgazanga JHS polling station in the Bolga Central constituency for allegedly possessing suspected ballot papers. Eyewitnesses said Rufai was caught red-handed with the materials, prompting the police to act immediately. He was taken to the regional police headquarters for further questioning. The incident has created […]
Park 100 meters away from polling stations- Police caution
By Juliet Mettle Edmonds The Director of Public Affairs of the Police Service, ACP Grace Ansah Akrofi has called on voters who are sending motorbikes to the various polling stations to park 100 meters away from the polling stations to avoid congestion. Updating the media at the National Election Security Task Force Press Centre in […]
Three dead, more feared missing after The Hague flat explosions
At least three people have died and three others are injured after explosions rocked a block of flats in The Hague in the Netherlands, authorities have said. Firefighters rushed to the three-storey building following the blasts that caused the collapse of several homes in the Tarwekamp area at around 06:15 (05:15 GMT) on Saturday. The […]
