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National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer and former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed unwavering optimism in the future of Ghana’s judiciary. He emphasized his belief that the courts will uphold integrity and independence, despite alleged attempts by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to influence the judicial system in their favor. Speaking during his campaign tour of the North East Region, specifically in Bunkprugu-Yunyoo, the former President shared his party’s vision for tackling economic challenges, corruption, and social issues, particularly those affecting women and the elderly. Mahama reassured Ghanaians of his trust in the judiciary’s independence and addressed concerns about the…

Minerals Commission Grants Dozen New Licenses on Day of Akufo-Addo’s Critical Meeting

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for the Yapei Kusawgu constituency in the Savannah Region, John Abdulai Jinapor, has taken his campaign to the North East Region in a bid to rally support for parliamentary candidate Adam Mutawakilu and party flagbearer John Dramani Mahama in the Damongo constituency. Of note is that the incumbent MP for Damongo is none other than John’s own blood brother, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, who currently serves as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. Having unseated the previous MP in a fiercely fought general election in 2020, Samuel Jinapor is now facing…

Three residents of Agona Swedru have filed a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the sitting Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West, to contest the parliamentary seat in the upcoming December 2024 election.

The Electoral Commission (EC) says the commission offered additional time to individuals who had mistakes in their nomination forms to correct them.

The Ministry of Religious and Chieftaincy Affairs and the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs have suspended the operation of the La Traditional Council indefinitely.

A Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, William Atuguba has backed calls for the audit of the voter registers. To him, the call is to defend the constitution by insisting that the electoral commission does the right thing. Mr William Atuguba also expressed the view that auditing the voter register as is being demanded by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will answer all the questions asked against the register. Citing Article 216 of the 1992 Constitution, Justice Atuguba (rtd) indicated that in a manner of fairness, the Electoral Commission will have to examine the register. He said “You just don’t…

Janet Nabla, the founder of the People’s National Party (PNP) has served notice to sue the Electoral Commission (EC) at the Supreme Court following her disqualification from taking part in the 2024 general elections. The EC announced her disqualification from contesting in the December 7, 2024, presidential elections in a statement on Friday, September 20. Bernard Mornah of the People’s National Convention (PNC) has also been disqualified. Other presidential candidates disqualified by the EC include Nana Stephens Adjepong, Paul Perkoh, James Kwesi Oppong, John Enyonam Kwakwu Kpikpi, Dr Samuel Sampong Ankrah and Nii Amu Darko, The rest are Samuel Apea-Danquah,…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified 11 aspirants from the December 7, 2024, presidential election following a comprehensive vetting process.

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has officially approved 13 candidates to contest in the highly anticipated 2024 presidential election.