Mr Jon Appia Baffoe, Birim Central Municipal Officer of the Electoral Commission (EC) on Friday, told the Ghana News Agency at Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, that everything is set for the December 7 general elections.
He was speaki…
The Ghanaian media have been urged to ensure transparent and responsible reportage, devoid of political affiliation, to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections on December 7.
Mr. Abdul Malik Jeleel, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana …
Members of the Elorm E.P. Church Ho-Bankoe have been exhorted to stay clear of situations likely to bring them into conflict with laws governing the December 7 elections.
The Reverend Oscar K. Pida, the Parish Pastor gave the exhorta…
General Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State of Nigeria, has appealed to Ghanaians to conduct themselves peacefully and not to indulge in anything that could bring the name of the country to disrepute during the December 7 elections.
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Mr. Kwabena Agyemang-Badu, Nkoranza District Director of Education, has appealed to those who would be engaged to supervise the general electron to exhibit a high sense of discipline and work in conformity with the rules governing the elec…
Members of Islamic Organisation for the Welfare of Muslim Communities (ISOWMC) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure electoral materials were available at all polling stations to ensure smooth election.
They appealed …
About 471,185 registered voters in Tema Region are expected to vote for their favourite Presidential and Parliamentary Candidates on Sunday, December 7.
They would vote in 423 polling stations to be supervised by 2,115 polling assist…
Chief Ahmed Ibrahim, President of the Council of Zongo Chiefs, has called on the Muslim Community and other religious groups to pray for God's intervention to ensure peaceful elections on December 7, 2008.
A statement issued jointly by C…
Mr. Kojo Atta-Krah, National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Akim Oda Constituency in the Eastern Region, on Thursday stated that the party's executives
in the constituency have resolved never to allow themselves to…
The Western Regional Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Solomon Nkansah has declared that the party has no intention of causing mayhem in Sunday's elections as was being peddled in certain parts of the country.
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Members of the Tema St Paul's Methodist Church on Friday went on a four-hour walk calling for peace before, during and after Sunday's general election.
The members carried placards some of which read ''life depends on peace," "Our …
The Effutu Municipal Police Commander, ASP Jordan Quaye, has cautioned political party supporters and sympathizers in the municipality to refrain from any form of lawlessness, vandalizing, reprisal attacks and confrontation with peace off…
The independent parliamentary candidate for Akwatia, Mr Basil Ahiable, has appealed to the electorate to reject candidates of political parties and vote for him.
Addressing a rally at Boadua, Mr Ahiable said previous parliamentarian…
Mr. Emmanuel Asamoah Owusu-Ansah, Ashanti Regional Minister, has called on all Ghanaians to pray for a peaceful election.
He has also appealed to faith organizations, chiefs and eElders and individuals to pray for longer and healthy …
The Volta Regional Directorate of the Electoral Commission is set to hold successful elections on Sunday.
"We are putting finishing touches to preparations to ensure the success of the poll in the region" Ms Laurentia Kpatakpa, the …
Members of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) branch of New Patriotic Party (NPP) have appealed to Ghanaians to remain united and exercise their franchise which is their social responsibility and civility.
Th…
Ghana Youth Network, a civil society group, has asked political parties not to use the difficult economic situation to lure the youth to incite or perpetrate any violence related to the December 7, 2008 polls.
Mr Jeff Occansey, Natio…
A total of 1,060 Parliamentary Candidates have filed nominations to contest for seats in the 230 Legislature on December 7 polls, out of which 957 are male and 103 female, the Electoral Commission (EC) disclosed on Wednesday.
Ninety-…
General Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State of Nigeria, on Wednesday evening arrived in the country, at the head of a 200-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), observer team, to monitor, comment and make recommendatio…
The major political parties, the NPP, NDC and the CPP, have been cautioned not to allow their partisan interest to overshadow the primary reason for seeking political power.
Mr. Kwesi Amoafo-Yeboah, the independent Presidential Cand…
The Campaign Team of Mr Joe Osei-Owusu, Independent Parliamentary Candidate for Asante-Bekwai Constituency, has given the assurance that he was poised to chalk a landslide victory on December 7.
Speaking to Ghana News Agency at Bekw…
Madam Anima Wilson, Ejisu Juaben National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate has called on Ghanaians to vote massively for women Parliamentary Candidates on December 7 to increase women participation in governance.
She…
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday classified a vote for the Convention People's Party (CPP) "as waste of the ballot paper".
"CPP cannot win the December polls. Cast your lot for the best man, NPP presidential candida…
The Campaign Team of Mr Joe Osei-Owusu, Independent Parliamentary Candidate for Asante-Bekwai Constituency, has given the assurance that he was poised to chalk a landslide victory on December 7.
Speaking to Ghana News Agency at Bekw…
Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, Presidential Candidate of the Convention People's Party (CPP) has called on students of the University of Ghana, Legon to vote massively for the party to guarantee their future and employment.
He told the students…
Security personnel, who would be assigned to ensure law and order in the Northern Region on voting day, have been asked to remain impartial in the discharge of their duties.
They were also charged to maintain peace, particularly in v…
A National Security source says it does not react to spurious newspaper reports and expressed surprise that the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) had issued a statement based on a publication in a newspaper like "The Chronicle".
The sour…
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly denied his country's involvement in the audacious attacks in Mumbai, saying the terror strikes in the India's financial capital were executed by the "Stateless actors" who wanted to hold t…
Mr Kwesi Amoafo Yeboah, the only independent candidate running for president, on Thursday said, even if he won only one vote (his vote) he would still be satisfied with his contribution to the country's democratic process.
He told th…
The Composite Dialogue has become an early casualty of tension between India and Pakistan in the wake of attacks in Mumbai, with several key meetings under it being put on hold as New Delhi awaits "strong action" from Islamabad against ter…
The following is the profile of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as provided by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
Date of Birth: 29th March 1944
Place of Birth: Swalaba, Accra,…
The following are the profiles of Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as provided by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
Date of Birth: 21st July 1944
Place of Birth: Tark…
Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama on Thursday appealed to the Chiefs and people of the Zongo Community in the Sunyani Municipality to vote massively to retain the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in power.
He said voting the NPP into power …
The following is the profile of Dr Edward Nasigrie Mahama, presidential candidate of the People's National Convention (PNC) as provided by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
Date of Birth: 15th April 1945
Place of Birth: Sumnib…
The following is the profile of Dr Pa Kwesi Nduom, presidential candidate of the Convention People's Party (CPP) as provided by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
Date of Birth: 15th February 1953
Place of Birth: Elmina, Central …
The December 7 general elections have become the main topic of discussion in the Ho Township, with just three-days to the "D" day.
The elections, is being discussed in churches, market places, schools, entertainment spots and anywher…
The Iraqi government said Thursday that U.S. President-elected Barack Obama has called Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and confirmed his commitment to responsible withdrawal for U.S. troops from Iraq.
In a statement issued by Ma…
The Fanteakwa Constituency branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified its campaign in the area to win more floating voters for the party.
At one of its campaign at Akyem Osino, Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the parli…
Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), on Thursday affirmed that Sunday's historic parliamentary and presidential elections will come on as scheduled and every eligible voter must cast his or her vote on that day…
Voting in the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections on Sunday, December 7 would be between 0700 hours and 1700 hours and the entire process would take place in the open view of the public, the Electoral Commission (EC) stated on Thursda…
The Eastern Region, which holds the second largest bloc of 28 seats in Parliament, is witnessing intense politicking as political parties make last minute push for votes, especially in view of predictions of a run-off.
Having more se…
Mrs. Ernestina Barnahene, Sekondi- Takoradi Metropolitan Electoral Officer, on Tuesday described the special voting in the metropolis as successful.
She said the credit must go to the Security Services, the staff of the Electoral Com…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Wednesday appealed to supporters of the party to remain calm in the face of provocation from opposition parties during and after Sunday's general elec…
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday spelt out the categories of people mandated to visit polling stations on December 7 to observe at first hand electoral proceedings.
The authorised people are; accredited local and internation…
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Thursday that Pakistan and India had both given responsible statements and no military action was on the cards in both countries.
"I found the Pakistani leadership very focused and commit…
Mr John Dramani Mahama, vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday said the successful conduct of the December 7 elections would elevate Ghana and usher the country into a new democratic map of the w…
The Asokwa Youth for Education (AYED), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has organised a three-hour Peace Walk through the principal streets of Kumasi on Sunday.
Some political parties and their activists including the New Patri…
The Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday declared December 5 and December 8 statutory holidays.
A statement signed by Dr Kwame Addo-Kufuor, Minister of the Interior, said: "The general public is hereby reminded that Friday December 5 (…
Voting by Security Services personnel at Osu Police Station Polling Centre in the Osu Clottey constituency started in earnest on schedule at 0700 hours but soon stalled as result of a number of factors.
The Presiding Officer Mr Cle…
The nationwide special voting by security officials and other personnel, who would be on duty during the Presidential and Parliamentary polls on December 7 ended at 1700 hours on Tuesday with minor skirmishes.
The polls started offic…
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