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Samira Bawumia, the wife of presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says she is confident that her husband would be sworn-in as the first ‘Muslim’ President on January 7, 2025. 

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to spearhead an industrialization drive in Accra, particularly in Amasaman, if elected president in the upcoming December 7 general elections.

Defense Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has said security personnel will be deployed to all border towns nationwide, particularly the northern part of the country to enforce the ban on grain export. The government through the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong on Monday announced a ban on the export of grains, including maize, rice, and soybean, in response to the ongoing dry spell. Mr Nitiwul has said the personnel will ensure these grains are not smuggled into neighbouring countries to prevent possible food shortage. “We want to assure you, and the nation, that the security agencies are immediately activating their…

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has defended his assertion that Ghana urgently needs a “reset” amid current economic difficulties. At the party’s manifesto launch in Winneba, Central Region, Mahama described Ghana as a “bleeding country” in critical need of transformation. He urged voters to support positive change, promising that an NDC victory would combat cronyism, corruption, state capture, and economic hardships. In response, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia argued that Ghana needs an “upgrade” rather than a “reset.” During a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr. Bawumia…

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the Gyasehene of Sabronum, Nana Gyau Baffour Atuonin and two other chiefs for aiding and engaging in illegal mining activities in the area. This means the chiefs have been stripped of their titles and responsibilities. This follows agitations by youth and residents of the area and a subsequent petition to the Asanteman Traditional Council on the continuous destruction of farmlands and water bodies due to the activities of illegal miners. The Asantehene on Monday summoned Gyasehene, Akyeamehene and the Baamuhene to the Manhyia Palace for their involvement in illegal mining activities in the…

A heavy police presence has been established in Asesewa following a clash between supporters of NPP Parliamentary Candidate Joseph Tetteh and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) Bismark Tetteh Nyarko. The altercation began when NDC supporters noticed District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) equipment branded with NPP logos parked at the hotel of the NPP candidate. Attempting to photograph the equipment, the NDC supporters were confronted by NPP supporters, leading to a brawl that resulted in several injuries, including the NPP constituency chairman. Initially, local police responded to the scene but had to call for reinforcements from the regional…

Investigative journalist and author Manasseh Azure Awuni has issued a formal retraction and apology regarding an error in his recent book, The President Ghana Never Got.

Former President John Dramani Mahama and Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has mentioned key public sector institutions that will participate in the proposed 24-hour economy if voted as President in the December 7 polls.  The institutions include the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Passport Office, and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority. Speaking at the launch of the NDC’s Manifesto at Winneba, Central Region on Saturday, Mr Mahama said public institutions whose services were on high demand would run a three shift system of eight hours each. The shift system, the…

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has reaffirmed that his economic agenda aligns with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme currently guiding Ghana’s financial stabilization efforts. His assurance comes amid concerns raised by some economic analysts about how certain policies, such as the proposed scrapping of the e-levy, introduction of a tax amnesty, and the implementation of a flat tax regime, could impact the country’s revenue streams and disrupt the IMF-backed stabilization measures. During a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr. Bawumia responded to these concerns by emphasising his administration’s commitment to economic growth coupled with…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday, August 24, launched its manifesto for the 2024 general elections, detailing a wide-ranging plan to reset Ghana’s economy, alleviate economic hardships, and promote good governance. The party’s Presidential Candidate who spoke at the launch in Winneba, slammed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration for its “abysmal performance,” citing high inflation, currency depreciation, and unemployment. Mr Mahama promised to restore Ghana’s economy through measures such as a National Economic Dialogue, tax rationalization, and emergency measures to stabilise the Ghana cedi. Among other things, below is a list of 26 things he has promised to carry…