President John Dramani Mahama on Monday stated that his victory in the just-ended general election was not for him as the President of the republic or for only the members of the National Democratic Congress.
He said, "The election has j…
President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been declared winner of Ghana’s 2012 presidential poll.
He polled 5,574,761 representing 50.70% as against his close contender, the presidential candidate …
President John Dramani Mahama has commended Ghanaians for the confidence they have reposed in him by voting massively for him to clinch a one-time victory over his political opponents.
He said: "I accept the declaration and verdict of the…
President John Dramani Mahama has commended Ghanaians for the confidence they have reposed in him by voting massively for him to clinch a one-time victory over his political opponents.
He said: “I accept the declaration and verdict of the…
Thousands of jubilant supporters of the victorious National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Sunday night poured onto the streets to celebrate the election of President John Dramani Mahama in the 2012 presidential poll.
Clad in NDC T-shirts a…
Jubilant National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters on Sunday night poured the street of Tamale celebrating the electoral victory of the President elect, John Dramani Mahama.
The supporters comprising mostly the youth riding motor bike…
Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam has expressed gratitude and appreciation to the entire Muslim community and the nation for ensuring a violence- free elections.
The Chief Imam said the exercise had proved to the internat…
Volta Regional capital, Ho, Sunday night went into frenzy amidst wild jubilation immediately Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) declared President John Dramani Mahama winner of the 2012 presidential election.
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An Aide to Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, has said the Vice President would naturally be excited by the first round victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the December poll.
"Naturally, Vice will be excited; he is …
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission to Ghana’s 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, led by Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the electoral process as genera…
The National Democratic Congress has appealed to its supporters to remain calm and await for the announcement of the results of the elections by the Electoral Commission.
It says the party is confident of a resounding victory.
The party …
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria on Sunday described Ghana’s general election as peaceful, transparent, free and fair, and should, therefore, be emulated by other African countries.
He said, “by this successful and peaceful e…
The Joint Consultative Committee of the National Media Commission and the National Communications Authority has expressed their satisfaction with the performance of the media during the elections.
The Committee calls on the media to exerc…
President John Dramani Mahama is the winner of the 2012 presidential election.
The Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan announced on Sunday night that he polled 5,574,761 votes (50.70%) while his closest contest…
The Electoral Commission (EC) is to go ahead to declare the results of the 2012 presidential and parliament elections, once they are received, the National Peace Council (NPC) said on Sunday.
Speaking to the media after a closed-door meet…
Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, has assured the people of Tema West Constituency of quality leadership when given the mandate to serve them as their Member of Parliament (MP).
Mr Ofosu Ampofo, w…
Hajia Ajara Rafai, a member of the National Commission for Civic Education, has urged all to act with responsibility on voting day to prevent trouble.
She said anything likely to stoke tension and confusion must be avoided and invited chi…
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday embarked on a three-day campaign tour of the Eastern Region with an appeal to the electorate to vote massively to return National Democratic Congress into power.
He also appealed to them to conduc…
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) has instituted measures to enforce members' adherence to its Code of Ethics to ensure sanity and decorum on the airwaves as the nation goes to the polls in December.
Chief Crystal Djir…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Flag-bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has re-emphasised that the free Senior High School (SHS) education policy by the party would relieve Ghanaians from the heavy burden of paying fees.
Nana Akufo-…
The government says the conduct of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) presidential candidate Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo at Wednesday's IEA Presidential Debate gives cause for grave concern ahead of the December 7 General Election.
A statem…
Mr Edward Gyamfi, Tain District Director of the Electoral Commission (EC) has appealed to the political parties not to encourage registered minors to queue and vote on the December 7 General Election.
He said the political parties should …
Four parliamentary candidates for the Upper Denkyira West constituency have called on the people of Diaso, a farming and mining community and its environs, to turn up in their numbers on December 7 to exercise their franchise.
The candida…
Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur on Wednesday underscored the need for an effective national program for qualitative education for world class marketable skills, competencies and professionalism.
He said it was necessary that…
Mr James Owusu, a businessman, on Thursday heaped praises on the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and said the second debate it organised for presidential candidates of parties with representation in parliament was excellent.
He said I…
Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, Presidential Candidate of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP) on Wednesday said when elected his government would champion the cause of women in nation building.
He said "politicians must practice what they…
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Joseph Owusu, Nkoranza South Municipal Police Commander, has said the Police was ready to prevent any trouble in the coming elections.
He advised the youth of political parties not to allow themselves…
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday gave the assurance that Government would continue to uphold most of her foreign policies that would ensure peace, unity and development among her neighbours.
He said: "Government will continue …
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday blamed politicians inflaming tensions in the media by producing concocted stories and falsehood designed to discredit their political opponents.
"The Ghana Journalist Association and the Privat…
Authorities in a central Indian state Thursday warned that men who sexually harass or taunt women will not be issued driving licenses and passports, or lose their documents.
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh state Shivraj Singh Chouhan ann…
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday vowed to negotiate "very hard" for a European Union budget that reflects the austerity being implemented nationally, ahead of what is expected to be an acrimonious summit on the 2014-20 spen…
National Democratic Congress(NDC) Parliamentary Aspirant for Takoradi, Mr Alfred Ekow Gyan says he will institute a Constituency Development Plan to fast track grass root development when voted into power.
The plan,which will be undertake…
Mr Obeng Boampong, Jomoro District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has said it was important for all to obey the provisions of the constitution in order to maintain and preserve the peace of the country.
He…
The Presidential Candidate of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has asked the people of the Asebu Traditional Area to consider the quantum of investment he had made in the central region and the country as a whole a…
The Independent Presidential Candidate, Mr Jacob Osei Yeboah has suspended his campaign for four days to mourn the sudden demise of former Vice President, Alhaji Aliu Mahama.
Mr Mahama died after a short illness at the Korle-Bu Teachi…
Youth Alive, a Tamale based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has educated street youth on the need to play their role effectively to support the nation's quest for a successful election.
As part of the day's educational programme fund…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its policy for agricultural modernization, as a bait to attract the electorates to renew its mandate for the next four years in the December 7, general election.
In its Election 2012 Man…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) said it will invest in research and extension support towards increased output of the Shea nut industry, under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama.
The NDC in its manifesto 2012, made…
Mr Richmond Sam Quarm, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa East has said an NPP government would investigate how 400,000 Ghana cedis belonging to the District Assembly was withdrawn from the bank.
He said the m…
Ms Darling Norgbey, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) has appealed to women across the country to use their endearing attributes to help diffuse simmering political tensions that could develop into full blown conflicts.
Ms Norgbey,…
The Ashanti Youth Business Executives (ASHYBEC), a business group, has described the New Patriotic Party (NPP) manifesto as very friendly to the business community in Ghana.
In a statement issued in Kumasi, Mr Theophilus Davis, Vice P…
Angela Mensah, an eight year old peace ambassador on Saturday called on Ghanaian politicians and stakeholders in Ghana's election to cherish the peace the country is enjoying.
She therefore appealed to the Electoral Commission, which serv…
Organisers of a political education forum at Ziope at Agortime-Ziope in the Volta Region on Friday ordered that a role-play on political tolerance should be stopped, when it showed bias towards a political party.
Only minutes into the sh…
The Convention People's Party (CPP) on Saturday expressed its condolences to the wife and family of the former Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama who died at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on Friday, November 16.
A statement issued to the …
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Saturday said it received the sad news of the death of the former Vice President and a stalwart of the party; Alhaji Aliu Mahama, with dismay.
"We mourn deeply with the widow, Hajia Ramatu Aliu Mahama, th…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday extended its condolence to the family of the former Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama.
The party also expressed its sorrow to New Patriotic Party, NPP for the death of Alhaji Mahama at th…
Oseadeeyo Akumfi Ameyaw IV, Omanhene of Techiman Traditional Area, has appealed to the Government to establish a training college in the area as stipulated in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto when voted into power.
He note…
Madam Ama Benyiwa-Doe, Central Regional Minister, has appealed to supporters and sympathisers of National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District, to re-elect Mr Ato Forson as Member of Parliament (MP) to facilitate deve…
The Ireland branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Saturday joined Ghanaians to mourn the death of former Vice President Aliu Mahama who passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Friday, November 16.
"It is with a heavy heart a…
The Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) on Saturday joined millions of Ghanaians to mourn the death of former Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama.
Alhaji Aliu Mahama, who was 66 years, died on Friday, November 16, at the Korle Bu Teach…