The White House on Wednesday said United States would continue to push for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal before President George W. Bush leaves office.
"We would continue to work on a deal before the end of the year," US Nationa…
Mr Anthony Gyampoh, a former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akuapem North, on Wednesday won the Akropong Constituency primary held at Larteh to contest the parliamentary seat on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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The Eastern Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr George Anko-Bil, said on Wednesday that Community Police will not be deployed at polling stations during the December general election following apprehensions by s…
Pakistan has said it will encourage the process of composite dialogue with India "to reduce tensions and resolve all outstanding issues" between the two neighbouring countries.
In a joint statement issued at the end of formal talks …
New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters in the Upper East Region have been called upon to vote overwhelmingly for both the Presidential and Parliamentary Candidates of the Party.
Mr Isaac Atasige, an NPP activist, made the statement whe…
Mr. John Dramani Mahama, running mate of Prof. John Evans A. Mills, has stated that the government of the NDC would
wage a relentless war against armed robbers to guarantee the peace and freedom of the people.
Mr. Mahama was addre…
Professor Emmanuel Gyimah-Boadi, Executive Director of Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), on Monday called for the establishment of conventions that would curb the discretionary powers of the executive.
He noted that the Presi…
The Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Mr Kofi Obiri-Yeboah, reminded Service personnel that they have a crucial role to play to sustain the country's democracy.
He said they should not allow themselves to be u…
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sunyani held processions through some principal streets of the municipality to create public awareness about the voter's registration exercise which begins July 31, this year.
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A Code of Conduct to regulate the operations of political parties contesting Election 2008 was on Thursday outdoored in Accra with a call on politicians to adhere to its letter and spirit.
The code focuses on the democratic imperativ…
The Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU), which represents 25 million organized African Workers of all trade union tendencies, said on Thursday that it was shocked at arrest warrant sought by Mr Luis Moreno Ocampo, Chief Prose…
About four months to the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in the country, party offices in the Upper West Region are yet to function to meet the demands of their supporters.
Some parties that have offices are either closed up…
Former Speaker of Parliament Peter Ala Adjetey is dead.
He passed away on Tuesday morning, according to sources close to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which he led as National Chairman from 1995-98.
Mr Adjetey, a celebrated l…
Dr Edward Mahama, Peoples National Convention (PNC) Presidential candidate, on Tuesday said his party would win the 2008 presidential elections come December 7th, judging from peoples' comments from his campaign tours so far.
"I as…
At its primaries held in Kumasi, the Oforikrom Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected Elizabeth Agyemang, the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) to represent the party.
She polled 54 votes as against 37 of her only co…
Members of the new Atwima-Kwanwoma District Assembly have approved Mr. Emmanuel Agyei Dankwa, President's nominee for the post of District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area.
At the election held at Foase on Tuesday, Mr Dankwa got 2…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, flag bearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Tuesday called on the people in the Upper East region to change their traditional pattern of voting for one particular party.
He asked the electorate to …
President John Agyekum Kufuor swore in Ghana's new Ambassador to Togo, Mr. Kenneth Asare Bosompem, and charged him to help deepen the ties between the two neighbouring countries.
They must live well and co-operate for the mutual ben…
Parliament on Wednesday observed a minute's silence in honour of former Speaker, Mr. Peter Ala Adjetey, who passed away.
Mr Freddie Blay, who presided over the House, formally announced to members the death of the former Speaker who…
Government is committed to maintaining peace and stability at all times, Madam Victoria Duah, an assembly at Akim Ayirebi in the Eastern Region on Thursday assured.
She observed that it was only in an atmosphere of peace, stability an…
Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface, Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing is winning support in the Northern Region for the single slot for the running-mate to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NP…
At least two Palestinians were killed morning in an explosion in a training camp for Hamas armed wing in southern Gaza Strip, security and medical sources said.
"The paramedics evacuated two dead bodies and two wounded persons and we…
The continuing improvement of Iraq security situation after the withdrawal of four U.S. combat brigades might lay ground for further cut of U.S. forces in the country, said a news report.
According to the USA Today report, most U.S. …
Mr Tawiah Boateng, Eastern Regional Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Friday urged polling station organizers to mount an aggressive campaign in the communities to enable the party to improve on its performance in the…
The flagbearer of the People's National Convention (PNC), Dr. Edward Nasigre Mahama, is scheduled to arrive in the Brong Ahafo region on July 5 at the start of a campaign tour of 24 constituencies in the region.
Dr Mahama will visit …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) said it was alarmed at the use of armed policemen to arrest one of the union leaders of the Bank of Ghana, Mr Benjamin Duffuor.
It said there were also several policemen wielding AK 47 guns aro…
Dr. Edward Nasigrie Mahama, Flag bearer of the People's National Convention (PNC) set-off a pragmatic national accelerated development agenda tagged; "Golden Age of Increased Productivity (GAIP)."
He said: "The GAIP policy would ser…
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that his country would intensify efforts to regain the Palestinian unity, the official SANA news agency reported.
President al-Assad made the remarks while meeting with the politburo leader of the Pa…
Parliament prematurely suspended business during the consideration stage of the anti-terrorism bill after the NDC members raised issues over the lack of quorum for any serious work.
The House begun business promptly at 1000 hours an…
President John Agyekum Kufuor conferred the "Order of the Star of Ghana-Companion" on Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama, with the observation that the office of the second most important personality of Ghana is very demanding.
He st…
Vice President, Alhaji Aliu Mahama, called on the leadership of political parties in the country to have confidence in the honesty, ability and reputation of the Electoral Commission (EC).
He said this would ensure that results of E…
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed his government's determination to contribute to regional and global peace in a televised address to the nation.
"We are determined to maintain our efforts to restore peace in our regi…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings says contrary to public opinion that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) hierarchy submits to his counsel, it has not learnt a single lesson from him since he left office as President.
He told j…
It would be a shame if the next Parliament sees a reduction in the number of women elected, a top legislator has said.
Mr Kwabena Okerchiri, Majority Chief Whip, said it would be an embarrassment for Ghana's legislature, if fewer wom…
Police in Nkoranza are to set up an election committee that would ensure smooth and peaceful electioneering campaign in the area.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Peter Akwasi Denteh, Nkoranza District Police Commander, told the G…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded a complete auditing of the Information Management System of the Electoral Commission (EC).
It has also requested that the voters register for the December elections should be made…
Women Commissioners of various student unions
of the universities, professional students association and polytechnics on Monday called on leaders of political parties yet to pick running mates to consider choosing competent females.
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Political parties have made invaluable contributions to Ghana's struggle for independence and the promotion of democracy and good governance.
However, military interventions in party politics in the country have intermittently st…
The incumbent Member of Parliament for Ningo/Prampram Constituency, Enoch Teye Mensah has been retained as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Election 2008.
He was declared unopposed by Mr Augustine Ntiamo…
Mr. Pierre Kwabena Ankomah, Parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Jaman South constituency has advised Junior High School leavers to continue studying their books while waiting for the release of their resul…
President John Agyekum Kufuor has nominated a total of 241 persons for this year's National Awards Day, to be held on July 3, 2008 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The Awards are in the following categories: Grand Order o…
Professor John Evans Attah Mills, Flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), said on Wednesday that if his party recaptured political power in the December 7, General Election, it would make national reconciliati…
The failure of Ghanaians, particularly civil society and business groups to be actively engaged on the legislative process
is hampering the effectiveness of Parliament to pass laws that can stimulate a more rapid growth of businesses in …
An Agona Swedru High Court has fixed June 24 for ruling on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Effutu Constituency primaries held on May 1.
Three members of the Party in the constituency, Mr Decent Rockson, Mr Nelson Bortsi and Madam Agne…
Tain Constituency polling station chairmen of the New Patriotic Party, on Monday called on the national executives of the party to conduct proper primary that would be transparent, free and fair.
In a resolution to the national chair…
The newly created Sekyere Afram Plains District Assembly of Ashanti, with its district capital at Kumawu, is collaborating with the Millennium Challenge Authority (MCA) to enable it to develop the area's road networks.
The district c…
The Central Regional Minister, Nana Ato Arthur on Wednesday, stressed the need for all stakeholders to have clear understanding
of what good governance constituted to enable them to contribute towards its promotion to facilitate the deep…
Nii Allotey Odunton, a Ghanaian, has been elected the new Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
He would begin his four-year term from January 1, 2009.
His election, according to the ISA press rele…
The Independent Investigate Committee set up by the Electoral Commission (EC) to investigate allegations of bloated voters register has concluded that there were discrepancies on the hard copies of the voter registration figures EC gave ou…
Mr Christopher Addai, Deputy Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources and a Member of Parliament for Bibiani-Ahwiaso-Bekwai (BAB), has stressed the need for Ghanaians to ensure that the December 7 polls, was conducted in a peaceful a…
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