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Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, November 11 paid separate courtesy calls on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Queenmother, Nana Ama Konadu, at the Manhyia Palace. This was at the start of Day 2 of his six-day campaign of the Ashanti Region. Interacting with the Asantehene, the former president, who is also the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed satisfaction with votes gotten from the Region though it is the stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He said the votes of the NDC in the Region amount to the third highest for…

The European Union has deployed over 80 persons to Ghana to observe the December 7 general elections. The team is led by Chief Observer Javier Nart, a member of the European Parliament from Spain. The EU observer mission is made up of a core team and observers from European countries such as Norway, Switzerland, and Canada. The core team made up of nine analysts will analyse the political, electoral and legal issues related to the electoral process and would be supported by logistical and security experts. Chief Observer Javier Nart said the mission is a clear sign of the EU’s…

The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), David Apasera, and his running mate, Pastor Dr Divine Ayivor, are in the Upper East Region for a three-day campaign tour. The entourage of the flagbearer includes the National Women’s Organizer, Communication Director and other national officers of the party. He is expected to visit Bolgatanga Central, Bolgatanga East, Talensi, Bawku Central, Zebilla, Navrongo Central, Chiana-Paga and Builsa North constituencies to galvanise support for the PNC ahead of the December 7 polls. On his arrival in Bolgatanga Central Constituency, the PNC flagbearer paid a courtesy call on two Tindaanas, namely Tindonsobligo and…

The Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency, Patricia Appiagyei, has appealed to her constituents to renew her mandate and that of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo if they want continuous development. Madam Appiagyei touted that she is “the best person to be promoted if you want development”. Appealing to the electorate, she courted people of Asokwa Constituency to renew her mandate to ensure that the good policies and infrastructural developments that have been witnessed over the past four years are continued. The Asokwa MP, who doubles as the Deputy Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, mentioned initiatives and projects…

The Deputy Bono Region Minister is accusing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of conducting a “violence mock run” ahead of the December 7 elections in the Bono Region. Mr. Stevens Siaka said the NDC led by its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, have been fomenting troubles in some parts of the Region in anticipation of what they would do during the December 7 election. The Member of Parliament for Jaman North Constituency made the accusations in an interview with Onua FM’s Yen Sempa on Wednesday, November 11 while speaking on the situation in the Region ahead of the elections.…

The Northern Regional Police Command is on a manhunt for some youth behind violent clashes between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) last Sunday.    Superintendent Baba Ananga, the Northern Region Crime Officer of the Ghana Police Service, speaking on the 3FM Sunrise morning show, said one person has been arrested following the clashes while they are in pursuit of the other people believed to have masterminded the violent clashes. According to him, the police officers are on the ground and hope to get results. Six persons believed to be sympathisers of the NPP…

AN OPEN LETTER TO NANA AKUFO ADDO,PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA.BY REV CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE GHANA UNION MOVEMENT IN THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION. Your Excellency, I am constrained to write to you today and have taken the liberty to make the letter open to the general Ghanaian public because of the seriousness I attach to the issue I am going to raise with you. As you may know, Your Excellency, The Ghana Union Movement’s primary political objective is to restore the numerous industries established during the Kwame Nkrumah era which have been systematically sold off…

Ghanaian YouTuber, film editor/director and now social activist Kingkay Africa has completed a scheduled Peace Walk from Accra to Kumasi in eight days. The walk started from the Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, October 31 and traversed scenic routes on the Accra-Kumasi stretch and ended on Saturday, November7. The walk, which was expected to be completed within 10 days. However, it took Kingkay Africa two days short to complete the journey. This, according to him, is very significant and he is excited about this. The walk had the objective of crusading for peace in the upcoming election as well…

Former First Lady Lordina Mahama is campaigning for her husband and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the Bono East Region. She is particularly canvassing for votes for parliamentary candidates in the Kintampo and Nkoranza areas of Region. In addition to sharing highlights of the People’s Manifesto and John Mahama’s promises to Ghanaians, Mrs. Mahama also invited the people to vote for the NDC and John Mahama. According to her, Mr Mahama is a president Ghanaians can trust, and he has the track record of development without discrimination. She also noted that her husband will also work to create a minimum…

The Ashanti Region branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wants former president John Dramani Mahama to retract and apologise to Asanteman for his recent statement about Ashantis. The former president, at the start of his campaign tour in the Region, described Ashantis as NPP fanatics and will even vote for a ‘goat’ who represents that party. It seems the analogy did not go down well with the NPP as almost all the regional executives have taken a swipe at the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the statement as unfortunate. Speaking on Akoma FM’s morning show GhanAkoma…