This is a new beginning for Ghana -President Elect John Mahama
By Dotse Ashiadey John Dramani Mahama, the President-elect of Ghana, has addressed the nation with a message of gratitude, hope, and determination after being declared the winner of the 2024 election. Delivering an acceptance speech, he acknowledged the struggles faced during his political journey and pledged to work tirelessly to rebuild the nation. In his […]
Japan Bank for International Cooperation to invest in Ghana’s energy sector
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has expressed interest in investing in Ghana’s energy transmission to contribute to electricity stability and engender productivity and economic growth. Through semi-commercial loans, JBIC would support the financing of bankable projects in Ghana. Other areas of interest to the bank include oil and gas, manufacturing, green projects and […]
EC declares John Mahama winner of Ghana’s 2024 presidential election
By Seli Baisie John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been declared the winner of Ghana’s 2024 presidential election by Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC). Mr. Mahama secured a landslide victory, receiving 6,328,397 votes, which is 56.55% of the total votes cast. His main opponent, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of […]
NDC’s Baba Sadiq wins Okaikwei Central seat
By Seli Baisie The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Baba Sadiq, a media practitioner and entertainment consultant, as the new Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central. Baba Sadiq, running on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket, secured victory with 15,383 votes, narrowly defeating the incumbent MP, Patrick Yaw Boamah of the New Patriotic Party […]
ECOWAS Observer Mission commends Dr. Bawumia for accepting election results
By Ashiadey Dotse The Chairperson of the ECOWAS Observer Mission, Sahle-Work Zewde, has commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, for graciously accepting the outcome of the 2024 general election. Speaking during a news briefing with the media, the Observer Mission acknowledged Dr. Bawumia’s commitment to Ghana’s democratic values. Dr. Bawumia’s […]
Tema West: NDC supporters jubilate over James Enu win
By Mavis Otchere Streets of Tema West and its environs erupted in joy and excitement as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) celebrated the party’s landslide victory in the presidential and parliamentary elections. According to the official results, John Dramani Mahama emerged as President-elect, pulling 48,327 votes, representing 62.96 percent. His closest contender, Mahamudu […]
Police step up efforts to avert post-election violence; 89 arrested
By Juliet Mettle Edmonds The security agencies have moved into the post-election security phase and additional measures have been put in place to maintain peace, security law and order. There have been limited cases of looting, vandalism and destruction of properties in some locations across the country. According to the Director of Public Affairs, ACP […]
Subin MP blames NPP ‘defeat’ on Ken Ofori-Atta
By Vivian Akua AmoEugene Boakye Antwi, Member of Parliament for Subin, has strongly criticized the decision to retain Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in office, attributing it as a key factor in the ruling New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss in the 2022 General Election. In a recent statement, Antwi explained that the party’s failure to act […]
Mahama wins Ketu South with 76,760 votes
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The National Democratic Congress Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama declared winner of the Presidential race in Ketu South Constituency after obtaining. Seven Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Sixty (76,760) in the just-ended General Election. Announcing the certified Presidential results, the EC said out of One Hundred and Forty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven […]
EC explains delays at Collation Centres
By Regina Kwapong In a briefing earlier on Sunday, December 8, the Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mr. Samuel Tettey, overseeing operations, expressed concerns about the delays in the collation process due to the gathering of party supporters at the collation centres. Reports from various collation centres indicated disruptions caused by the delayed […]