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The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has trained its lawyers on how to handle electoral disputes ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. The training, which was organized on Friday, September 18, was led by former Minister of Justice and Attorney General Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong. Ghana’s electoral system has been characterized by electoral disputes over the years. It is recalled that after the 2012 elections, the nation experienced a major election petition against the presidential results, which was filed against the Electoral Commission (EC) by the then opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the Supreme Court. Ms…

The two major political parties the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have over the years engaged in vote buying because they are resourceful, the Founder and Leader of the All Peoples Congress (APC) has said. Hassan Ayariga said on The Key Points on TV3 Saturday, September 19 that this situation has blocked the minority parties in Ghana from becoming a third force in Ghana’s elections as they are unable to raise resources to the level of the two leading parties. The discussion on the weekend current affairs analysis programme centered on why smaller parties are…

The 3FM Constituency Debate train made a pit stop at the Ablekuma South Constituency on Friday, September 18. The Debate hosted incumbent Member of Parliament Alfred Oko Vanderpuje and the New Patriotic Party’s Bernard Nii Anyaa Brown. The candidates debated each other on issues that bordered the community, projects that they wish to complete and projects they are working on. At the Debate, the NPP’s candidate stated that he had already helped in the procurement of outboard motors for the fisher folk in the area. “Together with government, I have provided outboard motors at good prices for the fisher folk…

British media reported Thiago signed a four-year deal with Liverpool after the Merseyside club agreed a transfer fee worth 20 million pounds ($25.91 million) plus five million pounds in add-ons with European champions Bayern. Thiago, 29, won the Bundesliga title in each of his seven seasons with Bayern and played in last month’s Champions League final victory over Paris St Germain. “I think it’s an amazing feeling. I was waiting for this moment for a long time and I am very, very happy to be here,” Thiago told the club’s website here. “When the years are passing, you are trying to…

Eight persons have been picked up by the police over their alleged involvement in the leakage of examination questions for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). The Head of Legal at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Rev. Victor Brew, revealed to journalists in Accra on Friday. He said further actions will be taken against the suspects. “Now with the issue of leakage, we have gone ahead and reported these allegations and also handed them over to the security agencies, specifically National Security and BNI. “Some of the persons have been apprehended to assist with investigations into these issues…

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has partnered 3FM’s Fat-to-Fit Challenge as the headline sponsor for the next five years. 3FM’s Fat2Fit Challenge is set to commence on Saturday, September 19. The top Ghanaian weight management event helps participants lose weight and stay fit and healthy. Against the background that many must have gained weight by staying indoors during the lockdown, the Challenge comes at an opportune time to get in shape. Chief Finance Officer of Prudential Life Insurance Cherise Ige said health and fitness is a thing her outfit takes seriously. “For us, when it comes to health and well-being that…

TikTok and WeChat will be banned from US app stores from Sunday, unless President Donald Trump agrees to a last-minute deal. The Department of Commerce said it would bar people in the US from downloading the messaging and video-sharing apps through any app store on any platform. The Trump administration says the companies threaten national security and could pass user data to China. But China and both companies deny this. WeChat will effectively shut down in the US on Sunday, but people will still be able to use TikTok as normal until 12 November, when it could also be fully…

After a massive turn up at this year’s Mentor auditions, 40 singers have made it through to the boot camp. Producer of music reality show Martin Asare stated that the 40 singers are made up 10 contestants each from the four zones – Tamale, Kumasi, Takoradi and Accra. He says the 40 contestants who made it through to the first auditions will go through a second audition and out of that, 24 contestants will face off in the grand auditions to find a slot in the live show, starting on Sunday, October 4, 2020. “So, [for] this year’s Mentor, we…

The Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa(UBA) in the United States, Sola Yomi-Ajayi, has been appointed to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) Committee on Sub-Saharan Africa for 2020/2021.  Established by the US Congress, the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee provides guidance and advice regarding US EXIM policies and programmes designed to support the expansion of financing for US manufactured goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa. The committee is composed of prominent members of the US business community and Ms. Yomi-Ajayi is the sole representative of an African institution. UBA USA is the only Sub-Saharan…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate for the Ablekuma South constituency, Bernard Anyaa Brown, has promised constituents 500 toilet facilities should he get their mandate in the upcoming December polls. Bernard Anyaa Brown also bemoaned the lack of a public hospital in the area. He stated that there have been consultative meetings with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to build a “CHIPS” compound within the constituency. The Ablekuma Constituency is one of Ghana’s most populated coastal areas. The government prior to the elections in 2016 promised to build toilet facilities in every home. Speaking at the 3FM Constituency Debate Friday,…