One hundred and forty-seven (147) parliamentary candidates from five political parties and eight independent candidates are contesting the 34 seats in the Greater Accra Region in the 2016 elections.
Out of the number, 119 are males and …
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has launched its report on political parties' electoral promises on education.
The report dubbed: “Civil Society Evaluation of Electoral Promises Under Education; Achievements, Cha…
Lionel Messi scored an injury-time penalty as Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia and go top of La Liga.
Messi had given Barca a controversial lead after offside Luis Suarez jumped out the way of his low shot.
Valencia then f…
The disqualified Presidential Candidate of the All People’s Congress (APC), Mr Hassan Ayariga, says he is suspending his presidential campaign until the court’s ruling on the suit his party has filed against his disqualification.
“Becau…
The national president of Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Church, Mr Matthew Eghan, has announced that the Catholic Church will deploy 2,000 election observers across the country during the 2016 general election.
The observ…
The legal tussle over the disqualification of the presidential aspirant of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, from the upcoming general election will be heard by the Accra High Court on October 25, 2016.
The cour…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated an invitation to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo to have a one-on-one presidential debate.
President Mahama first threw the challenge in March 2016 when he sa…
The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, is spearheading efforts to reconcile members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region to enable the party to achieve its agenda of reclaiming seats…
The Vice President, Kwesi Amissah-Arthur says a vote for any party other than the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December election, will amount to a wasted vote.
According to the Vice President the government has perfo…
The media has been urged to display a high level of professionalism during the forth-coming presidential and parliamentary elections. “The media need to maintain a high level of accuracy and impartiality. Media that are doing objective cov…
South Africa was elected as a member of the AU Peace and Security Council during the AU Summit held in Addis Ababa in January 2015. South Africa’s Ambassador to the African Union, Ambassador Ndumiso Ntshinga, who also serves as South Afric…
The campaign strategy in the Volta Region has entered a high gear as the two main political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP), have resorted to accusations and counter-accusations to attract the …
The First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama, has said belonging to different political parties should not create any enmity among people.
She has therefore advised politicians and especially the youth to eschew violence and promote peace in the …
The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council (NPC), Mr. Francis Azuimah, has urged media practitioners to work with the National Peace Council in promoting peace in the country, ahead of the December election.
He said the media…
The Electoral Commission (EC) is to appoint collation officers to undertake the counting of ballot papers and coalition of figures for each polling station, so that returning officers can concentrate on conducting a smooth electoral proce…
? CAADP is having positive effects toward greater food security in countries that have implemented the CAADP process.
? Besides the need to continue the progress towards eliminating hunger and undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies an…
The 21 Nigerian schoolgirls freed by Boko Haram militants last week after two-and-a-half years' captivity urgently need support to reintegrate into their communities where they risk abuse and rejection, aid groups and psychologists said on…
The National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) has organized a community durbar at Old-Ningo in the Ningo-Prampram District to educate the electorate on the December 7 general elections.
Mr Albert Odoi Anim, NCCE Greater Accra Region…
Mr Nurudeen Mohammed, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Dome-Kwabenya, has said his party is poised to take over the seat from opposition New Patriotic Party.
He said: “The Dome-Kwabenya Constituency is …
Mr Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, has assured losers of the parliamentary primaries that they would be catered for when the party retains the seat of Government after December.
Addressing some …
Commissioner of Police (COP) Kofi Boakye, the Ashanti Regional Commander, has pledged the resolve of the police to go the extra mile to assure everybody of adequate security protection.
Performing the ceremony to inaugurate a newly buil…
"The Promise of the National Democratic Congress Government to provide each district with a modern hospital is on course and would receive more attention in my second term of office," President John Dramani Mahama has announced.
He said…
Ahaji Abdulai Baba, Vice Chairman of Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), has called on the politicians to avoid using intemperate language during their campaigns. He said there is the need for the politicians to end insults a…
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has commended the European Union for supporting the Commission to embark upon voter education in all the ten regions of the country.
Mr Samuel Akuamoah, the Deputy Chairman of Operatio…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured the chiefs and people of the northern part of Volta Region that their age-old petition for the creation of the Oti Region will be considered in his next term.
"It is possible to create a new reg…
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has promised to ensure value for money on all projects if voted into office.
According to the party, it will ensure that Ghanaians get value-for-money and that Ghanaian businesses have a pride of…
The National Democratic Party (NDP) and two others have dragged the Electoral Commission (EC) to court over the disqualification of its presidential candidate, Mrs Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, from contesting the December 7, 2016 preside…
The Central Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Kwamena Duncan, has urged the electorate not to fall for ‘juicy’ gifts being distributed by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
He said the gover…
Alhaji Shamsu Kwakwa, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Committee, says President John Dramani Mahama’s quest for Ghanaians to upgrade their knowledge, especially people living in zongo communities is unm…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Amasaman, Mr. Emmanuel Nii Laryea-Okai, has given an upbeat assessment of his chances in the coming polls. He told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that he had kept faith with the people and had no doubt in his…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Afigya-Kwabre, Mr. Kwaku Oppong-Kyekyeku Kaakyire, has received high marks for the good job he is doing to improve access and quality of education in the area.
The District Education Directorate sa…
Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has stated that this year’s election is a choice between realism and political opportunism, therefore voters must choose wisely.
He said the NDC Manifesto, which represented practicality, had much mor…
Mr. Mark M. N. Dagbee, the Upper West Regional Director of the Centre for National Culture, has said the passage of the Creative Arts Bills would not benefit the people of the Region because it has no theatre or building to host arts,dance…
The Ashanti Regional Council of Ulamau and Imams has joined the campaign to keep the nation calm as it talks the youth in the Zongo communities out of anything evil, reckless and unlawful.
Sheikh Abdul Mummin Haroun, the Regional Imam, …
The Ghana Integrity Initiative Coalition has expressed its worry that the emerging trend of ‘Vote Selling’, if not addressed, could erode the moral and ethical fibre of the society.
The Coalition, made up of four civil society organisat…
The embattled National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Paul Afoko, has no intention of joining the campaign of the party ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections until he is reinstated, Nana Yaw Osei, …
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday inaugurated the Kpando water supply expansion project as he arrived in the Volta Region on his campaign tour to a rapturous welcome.
Hundreds blazed the sun to line the streets waving NDC flags as…
All hope is not lost for the 13 disqualified presidential aspirants in this year’s elections as the Electoral Commission (EC) promises to accept their candidature if it is compelled by the law court to do so.
Speaking at a media engage…
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has raised doubts on the ability of the Electoral Commission (EC) to successfully conduct Election 2016.
According to CODEO, the EC’s plans might be disrupted in view of the legal sui…
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called on all Persons with Disability (PWDs) and other marginalized groups in the society to exercise their franchise in the coming elections.
The Commission said all Ghanaians irr…
The African Union (AU) has stepped up its fight against crime and pollution on the high seas by adopting a new charter to safeguard aquatic life and sea trade while stimulating growth in the maritime domain of member countries.
The char…
The National Chairman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Professor Edmund Delle, has stated that the successful filing of nomination by the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Ivor Greenstreet, vindicates the party’s position that it i…
Some members of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) have disassociated themselves from a statement by a faction of the assembly claiming that over 70 per cent of assembly members within the Greater Accra Region had endorsed the flag bea…
One hundred aspiring Members of Parliament (MPs) have filed their nomination to contest the 23 constituency seats of the Central Region.
Mrs. Philomena Adusei, Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, who spoke with The Ghanaian T…
Hajia Salmat Cecilia Hamza, the Upper West Regional Women Organiser, National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Party's women organisers to carry President John Dramani Mahama to the finish line at the December 7 polls.
She said o…
Dr Albert Kan-Dapaah, the Executive Director, Financial Accountability and Transparency - Africa (FAT-Africa), a civil society organisation, has called for transparency and accountability in the funding of political parties in Ghana.
He…
A government of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) would initiate an Accelerated Education Sector Investment Programme (AESIP) as a policy to transform the country’s educational system.
With the AESIP policy, providing educational faci…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched the Ashanti Region Campaign with a revision of its one million votes target to 1.5 million.
This ambitious target, according to NDC bigwigs, is the result of the ‘unprecedented’ massiv…
The member of Parliament for Navrongo Central in the Upper East Region, Mr Mark Owen Woyongo, launched his campaign in Navrongo last Saturday with a call on the electorate to give President John Mahama and himself more than 70 per cent of…
Mrs Freda Prempeh, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North in the Brong-Ahafo Region, has advised the electorate to reject offers from the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
She said they should vote on merit in the December 7 pol…
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