A task force to safeguard the Ghanaian market from invasion by foreigners in retail business would soon be in the Brong Ahafo Region to ensure enforcement of the Ghana Instrument Protection Council (GPMC) Law.
Dr John–Hawkins Asiedu, an…
The Legal Resources Centre (LRC), a human rights non-governmental organization, has stepped up its efforts to equip politicians and other stakeholders about the workings of the electoral court.
LRC is seeking to empower stakeholders on th…
A group known as "Youth for John Mahama 2012" has been formed at Obuasi with the aim of amassing support for the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), President John Dramani Mahama.
"Youth for John Mahama 2012" was offici…
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday called on the opposition to desist from the use of falsehood and lies because these are not effective tools to win the December 7 general election.
He said Ghanaians were aware of the performance…
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-GHANA) on Wednesday organized a debate for parliamentary candidates in the Cape Coast North constituency.
The debate was organized by National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in colla…
Madam Adwoa Kluvitse, Country Director of ActionAid Ghana has downplayed the nomination of women by some political parties as their running mates saying, that merely choosing women as running mates is no achievement.
"What we want is the …
The first lady Mrs Lordina Mahama has assured market women of government's commitment to improving conditions in the markets to facilitate trading activities.
She said President John Mahama had their welfare at heart and would do everythi…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will build a new economy when voted into office come December 7, 2012, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, running mate for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presidential candidate of the Party has said.
He said such …
The Government of Ghana on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to peace, security and stability of Cote d'Ivoire, Mr Chris Kpodo, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said in Accra.
He said: "President John Daramani M…
Dr. Ato Quarshie, an independent candidate for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) constituency, has launched his campaign and pledged to continue to be the good shepherd he had been to the people over the years.
Dr. Quarshie, who was the M…
Volta Youth Caucus (VYC), a non-political pro-Volta Region advocacy group, has said the New Patriotic Party's Free Senior High School (SHS) promise, could close the education access gap between the haves and have-nots in society.
It said …
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) in collaboration with the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), on Tuesday organized a debate for parliamentary candidates in the Odododiodio Constituency in Accra.
The debate …
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bosomtwe Constituency, Mr Simon Osei-Mensah, has called on politicians to ensure some level integrity prevailed in their electioneering campaign.
He said there was the need to do away with the mischief, f…
Alhaji Moctar Bamba, National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said his party would be sincere to Ghanaians and deliver on its electoral promises.
The free Senior High School (SHS) policy was not just a campaign tool to win…
Mr Edward Gyamfi, Tain District Electoral Officer, has appealed to religious bodies to use their pulpit to educate the electorate on the need for peace during the coming polls.
"We need to use the pulpit as the medium to educate the elect…
The ECOWAS Parliament's Joint Committee on Education, Science, Technology, Youth, Sports and Culture on Tuesday commenced a five-day sitting in Accra to deliberate on development, peace and stability in the region.
The Accra meeting will …
A group of lecturers from the various tertiary institutions, calling themselves “Intellectuals for National Development" (IND), have expressed their opinion on the free Senior High School (SHS) discourse, saying it is feasible and cannot…
The People's National Convention (PNC) said it will institute proactive measures to deal firmly with corruption, a canker in both public and private sectors, if voted into power in the December 7 general elections.
A PNC government wi…
A Leading Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Brong-Ahafo Region on Tuesday refuted the wrong perception in the country that the party belonged to "Akans" only.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, Mr Frank Opoku…
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday wrapped up his three-day campaign tour of the Upper East Region with a call on NDC members to trumpet their achievements to assuage the lies of the opposition parties.
"The opposition has constantly…
Mr. Kwesi Amoafo-Yeboah, an independent presidential aspirant for Ghana's 2008 polls, has declared his support for President John Dramani Mahama, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate.
"I declare my unflinching support a…
Resolving challenges confronting the educational systems should be a priority of every government, Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development has said.
He said, "Challenges confronting education should be g…
Mrs Justice Georgina T. Wood, Chief Justice has reassured that the courts were more composed to deal decisively with election-related disputes that would emanate from the upcoming December general elections.
This, she said, had stemmed fr…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the people of Bawku to bury their differences and forge ahead and pave way for the initiation of massive development projects in the coming years.
He said: "Your continuous engagement in conflic…
The Convention People's Party (CPP) has singled out energy for special treatment because of its overwhelming importance to the economy and society.
"Our energy policy will in addition to increasing the production of electricity, promote t…
Mr Joe Ghartey, Member of Parliament (MP) for Essikado-Ketan on Sunday launched his re-election bid to represent the area on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) amid music and fanfare.
Speaking at the function, Papa Owusu Ankomah,…
Leaders of the ECOWAS sub-regional group on Sunday reiterated dialogue with the Islamist terrorists in Mali as the preferred option to resolve the political crisis in the West African State.
They however warned that they might recourse to…
Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur on Sunday evening returned from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria after attending an extraordinary Heads of State and Government summit that discussed the political situation in Mali and Guinea Bis…
An extraordinary summit of West African leaders on Sunday opened in the Nigerian capital city of Abuja to discuss an international military intervention in the political crisis in Mali and Guinea Bissau.
The summit is being attended b…
The Western Regional branch of the Nana Addo for President 2012 (NOFP) on Monday alleged that some people are clandestinely replicating biometric voter ID cards of suspecting people.
Mr.Sampson Nimako Darko, Regional Coordinator of NOFP, …
A People's National Convention (PNC) led administration would adopt a mixed approach and strategy to build more hydro-electric dams to meet Ghana's energy requirements for industrialization and public consumption, according to the party's …
The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday outlined modalities for declaring a duly elected candidate either at the Presidential or Parliamentary elections and called on all to adhere to the procedure.
The EC in a document obtained by the G…
The main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) seeks to use its commitment to provide stable and reliable energy supply to consumers as an electoral massage to win the December 2012 polls.
The NPP manifesto for Election 2012: "Transfor…
The Dormaa Central Municipal Inter-Party Dialogue Committee formed under the auspices of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to monitor and promote free, fair and violent free elections on December 7 has expressed appreciati…
Hundreds of youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ejisu Constituency on Wednesday spent about four hours cleaning up the Ejisu Government Hospital.
They scrubbed the floor, cleared weeds and removed silt from gutter…
Mrs Grace Owusu Akyeaw, Executive Member of Pastors' Wives Association in Sunyani has called on women to be agents of peace with few weeks to the December 7 polls.
She said many people, pastors, stakeholders and politicians were preac…
President John Dramani Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State, has appointed the Paramount Chief of the Chiana Traditional Area, Chiana Pio, Pe Ditundini Adiali, as Chairperson of the Council of the Institute of Local Government…
Mrs Abena Osei Asare is the first New Patriotic Party (NPP) female parliamentary candidate vying for the Atiwa East constituency, which was recently carved out of the Atiwa constituency in the Eastern Region, in Election 2012.
She compe…
Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, the presidential candidate of the Progressive Peoples' Party (PPP), has made a promise to construct first class roads to link the Upper West Regionif he wins the presidential elections in December.
He said the major p…
Media practitioners in Ghana have been advised to avoid activities that may compromise their integrity as journalists or damage their credibility in order to be effective in the discharge of their duties especially as Ghana goes to the pol…
President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated US President Barack Obama for his re-election for a second term saying it shows the unshakable confidence of Americans in him and the Democratic Party.
In a letter to the US president releas…
The West Africa Network for Peace-building (WANEP) on Thursday advised politicians to desist from politicisation of chieftaincy and ethnicity in the country, especially in the north, which has the potential to ignite the flames of conflict…
The Kufuor Administration has been criticised for performing poorly in terms of provision of houses for middle and low income earners.
Mr Enoch Teye Mensah, Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing also disapproved of the alleged c…
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has appealed to the leadership of the political parties to demonstrate genuine commitment to peace through tolerance, integrity and fair play.
He said the parties should not hesitate to publicly…
Four out of the six parliamentary candidates contesting Sunyani East Constituency seat on Thursday pledged their commitment to promote and maintain peace despite their political differences to ensure peaceful Election 2012.
They are Mr Kw…
Mr Ben Ohene Ayeh, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has launched his campaign with a call on the electorate to vote for him and President John Dramani Mahama in the General Election.
Mr Ayeh…
The Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) on Wednesday organized a parliamentary debate for aspiring Members of Parliament (MPs) of the constituency.
The debate enabled Parliamentary can…
Reminiscing his childhood fishing expeditions at Moree, Central Region, Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur on Thursday shared the frustrations of fisherfolks at Pute, near Ada,Greater Accra Region, and assured them of the Nation…
Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah Arthur on Thursday appealed to religious leaders and traditional authorities not to relent in their prayers for political leaders and parties for an incident free political campaigning.
He said the s…
Ghana Decides, a BloGh Election Project has hosted Dr Abu Sakara Forster, the Presidential Candidate of the Convention People's Party (CPP), on a Google Plus The Hangout, which was the first in a series by Ghana Decides, sought to provide …