Parliament on Friday adjourned sittings for the Christmas festivities, with leadership urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure that challenges in the country's electoral processes were eliminated to safeguard the integrity of future…
Mr Blaise Compaore, President of Burkina Faso has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory on December 7.
He said the victory demonstrates the commitment of Ghanaians to strengthen and entrench democracy.
This…
The Akim Oda-based John Mahama Fund Club (JMFC) in Birim Central Municipality, on Friday congratulated President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana for the peaceful, fair, transparent and violent-free elections.
Speaking to the G…
African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD), has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory on December 7.
In a statement issued and copied to Ghana News Agency, Dr Simon Mamos…
Mrs Lucy Awuni, Upper East Deputy Regional Minister has described the protests by New Patriotic Party (NPP) against the results of the December 7 general election as a mockery.
She said it was a mockery of the Peace Declaration Agreement,…
Mr Paul Biya, President of Cameroon has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory on December 7.
"On the occasion of your re-election to your country's highest office, I am pleased to extend to you my warm and s…
Professor Diocounda Traore, President of Mali has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory on December 7.
"The confidence that the Ghanaian people have placed in you results from laudable efforts that you alway…
Parliament has turned down the request by President John Dramani Mahama to review the emoluments of the House recently approved for the executive arm of government.
A usually credible source told the GNA after a closed sitting of the legi…
The Upper East (UE) Regional Executive of the Mahama Fun Club has congratulated the President elect John Dramani Mahama for his victory in Election 2012.
A statement signed by the Regional Coordinator of the club, Mr Apaukasi Pallas, copi…
Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), said the biometric technology used in Election
2012, enabled the Electoral Commission (EC) to have the cleanest register ever used in any elections in…
The State on Thursday prayed the Osu District Magistrate Court to fix a definite date to enable it commence the extradition process of Justin Katinan, an ally of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo currently in the country.
According …
The Brong-Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs has 54 judicial cases comprising 44 petitions and eight appeals pending before it, Pemampem Yaw Kagbrese V, President of the House, has said.
He said the high number of cases were the result of slo…
The dispute of results of 2012 presidential polls by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is a mockery of the peace declaration agreement, signed by leaders of political parties that contested the elections, in Kumasi, just before the polls.
Mr…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership's failure to deal with its Agenda 2016, cost the party Election 2012 and not any electoral manipulation by the Electoral Commission.
Dr Isaac Amo-Antwi, an electoral expert, who made this observati…
The electoral victory by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) was the peoples’ approval of the 'Better Ghana Agenda,' Nii Amasa Namoale, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, has said.
He said the government fulfilled between 80 and …
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday said that government would pursue an aggressive housing programme for military personnel to make them more comfortable at the barracks.
He said government would also re-equip the personnel to enab…
Ms Samia Yaba Nkrumah, Chairperson of the Convention People's Party (CPP), on Thursday elaborated some measures being taken to revamp the party after its dismal performance in Election 2012.
A statement signed by Nii Armah Akomfrah, CPP D…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth in the Central Region have appealed to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to give peace a chance by abstaining from attacks on innocent citizens and street demonstrations in protest against the Decem…
A Gender activist on Tuesday called for reforms in Ghana's body politics to ensure that opposition parties that lost the general election contribute meaningfully in matters of governance for national development.
Professor Takyiwaa Manu, …
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday appealed to Ghanaian envoys to portray the tourism potentials of Ghana wherever duty takes them.
He said Ghana have immense tourist potentials, hence the need for the envoys to advertise them and s…
Mr Aquinas Tawiah Quansah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman, has expressed gratitude to the electorate for re-electing him to represent them in Parliament for the second time.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency at Saltpond in the C…
The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Jake Okanta Obetsebi-Lamptey, said the party was confident of overturning the December 7 presidential poll results, announced by the Electoral Commission, at the Supreme Court.
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Dr Dominic A. Ayini, Member of Parliament (MP) elect for Bolgatanga, on Tuesday appealed to the people to forge a united front to facilitate the development of the Constituency.
Dr Ayini, Lecturer in Law at the University of Ghana, Legon,…
The Sarikyi of the Zongo community of Saltpond, Mamah Nomabu V, has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for winning the December 7 presidential election.
Sarikyi Nomabu, known in private life as Ben Ahmed Mahmood, Assistant Ch…
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday stated that Ghana’s relations with Germany since 1961 has been instrumental in the socio-Economic Development of the country.
He said: "In the fields of governance and trade balance, Ghana and Ge…
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday expressed the government’s willingness to partner other countries to develop the private sector that has the potential of accelerating economic growth.
Apart from creating jobs for the numerous G…
Volunteers Working for Mahama 2012, a youth group in Asante Mampong has congratulated Ghanaians and President John Dramani Mahama for successful and peaceful elections.
A statement signed by Mr. Moses Banu Bakuoro said President Mahama’…
Dr Isaac Amo-Antwi Chairman of Friends of Election Management Body (FEMB), on Tuesday condemned what he described as the relentless attack on the Electoral Commission (EC) and the personality of Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan since the declaration o…
Mr Okletey Terlabi, Member of Parliament elect for Lower Manya, has denied allegation by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that results of the 2012 Presidential Election from the constituency were doctored.
He said the allegation was a pl…
Mr Henry Ford Kamel, Volta Regional Minister, on Monday commended the clergy for ensuring peaceful elections, saying: "If we are witnessing peace today, then it is you. You used the pulpit to stimulate people towards peaceful elections". …
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is to organize a protest march in Kumasi on Tuesday to denounce what it alleged was the manipulation of the outcome of the December 7, general election.
It has been dubbed "Justice March" and accordi…
The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of Ghana in the just-ended elections.
A statement dated December 14th this year and signed by Togbe Afede XIV, President of th…
The Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese of the Methodist Church, The Right Reverend Michael Bossman, has assured the nation that the post election developments being witnessed in the country would not lead to any violence.
He said God's fav…
Even though the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has ordered Political parties to remove all posters, banners, sign boards, and bill boards used during the campaign season, the parties are yet to comply with the directive.
Dr. Alfred Oko…
The just-ended presidential and parliamentary elections recorded 27,515 rejected ballots in the Western Region.
The figure had raised concerns by a section of the public about inadequate education by the Electoral Commission (EC) and the …
Mrs Justice Joycelyn Bamford-Addo, the Speaker of Parliament, on Monday congratulated members of parliament for their hard work during the December 7 election.
She said members had gone through a lot of vigorous campaigning exercise which…
Alassane Ouattara, President of Cote d'Ivoire has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory December 7.
He said according to all observers including the ECOWAS Observation Mission, the elections were held in a p…
Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory on December 7.
This was contained in a statement issued and copied to Ghana News Agency by the Chinese Preside…
The National House of Chiefs has commended stakeholders involved in Election 2012, including local and foreign observers for their various roles in making the process peaceful and successful.
The House expressed excitement about how the o…
Mr John Kwao Sackey, Ga East Municipal Chief Executive has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for his election as the fourth President of the Fourth Republic.
He said the re-sounding victory in the Presidential election demonstra…
President John Dramani Mahama, has expressed condolence on behalf of Ghanaians for the loss of lives following the shooting of 26 people including school children and six adults by a gunman in the US.
The tragedy happened on Friday, Decem…
Alhaji Mohammed Ashka, Greater Accra Regional Coordinator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Zongo Caucus has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for his election as the fourth President of the Fourth Republic.
A statement …
Dr. Hannah Louisa Bisiw, newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano South constituency in the Brong-Ahafo Region has assured communities in the constituency of equitable distribution of development projects for the betterment of resi…
Bishop Godson King Akpalu, Presiding Bishop of the Good News Evangelical Mission International (GONEMI), on Monday announced that the Church has acquired land at Tetegu, near Accra, for the construction of a rehabilitation centre.
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Business activities for several hours stopped in the nation's second largest city, Kumasi, as thousands of supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) massed on the streets to protest what they claim was massive electoral cheating in the D…
Members of Parliament on Monday commenced amendments of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Bill, 2011, made up of 121 clauses.
The House has made amendment proposals to 24 clauses in addition to other new clauses that are also to be…
The Founding Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on winning the 2012 presidential election.
Mr Kofi Mintah, a spokesperson of the Founding Members who sen…
Chief Superintendent of Police Peter Baba, Brong Ahafo Regional Crime Officer has commended the electorate in the Region for comporting themselves and cooperating with the security agencies for peaceful elections on December 7.
Speaki…
The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has called on the supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to celebrate the victory of the party wherever they find themselves in Ghana.
He sa…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the weekend commended Ghanaians for the high sense of maturity and civility they exhibited in election 2012.
It said the way and manner the electorate and Ghanaians in general conducted themse…