An extra summit of southern African leaders on Monday failed to bring Zimbabwean political parties to finalize sharing of cabinet posts as part of a power-sharing deal signed over a month ago.
The Southern African Development Communi…
Two U.S. men were charged Monday for plotting a "killing spree" against African-Americans that would have been capped with an attempt to kill Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
The U.S. attorney's office in Jackson, Tennes…
Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary aspirant for Ellembelle constituency, has advised the people in the area to change their voting pattern in this year's election.
He noted that the peop…
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Running mate to the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Presidential candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo, has said that Ghanaians had benefited more from the NPP administration through the implementation of its pro-poor interventions.
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Mr Mark Woyongo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for the Navrongo Central Constituency in the Upper East Region, said if he wins the seat he would establish an education endowment fund to cater for needy but …
Mr Joseph Yaani Labik, Member of Parliament (MP) for Bunkpurugu Yunyoo, has said candidates who were defeated at the primaries of the various parties had no moral justification to contest as independent candidates in the forthcoming Decem…
Mr Kwasi Aboagye,Volta Regional Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday described the campaign tour
of Mr. John Dramani Mahama, Vice Presidential Candidate of the party to parts of the Region as a great succes…
The People's National Convention (PNC) on Friday urged Ghanaians to vote for peace, humane policies and a selfless and dedicated leader with the ability to unite and transform the economy for accelerated growth.
"We need peace, for d…
Mr. John Dramani Mahama, Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday said every aspect of the party's manifesto would be implemented to give relief to Ghanaians.
He said, "what we have in our man…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) said he would take Ghana to the next stage of economic prosperity due to the good foundation built by President J.A. Kufuor.
He therefore cautioned …
Mr Kwabena Appiah-Pinkrah, MP for Akrofuom Constituency in the Ashanti Region, has stated that the incumbent and majority New Patriotic Party (NPP) would win the December elections hands down and would not engage in power-sharing with any …
Mrs. Agnes Asangalisa Chigabatia, Member of Parliament for Builsa North, has over the years spent her share of the Common Fund on projects to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people in her constituency.
Last year for ins…
Prof John Atta Mills, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was on Wednesday given a rousing welcome by supporters of the party in Kumasi when he visited the metropolis to interact with party faithful.
Clad in…
Mr. Isaac Osei, parliamentary candidate for the Subin constituency in Kumasi, has renovated the palace of the Sarkin Zongo (the Zongo Chief).
He has also given scholarships from a scheme he personally instituted to children of five Zongo…
Mr. Isaac Osei, New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Subin constituency in Kumasi, on Thursday called on party supporters to be focused and remain resolute in their political activities as the party seeks to chalk a landsl…
Representatives of seven political parties on Thursday pledged their commitment to peaceful free, fair and transparent elections in December.
At a forum of members of the Council of State and the political parties to identify obstacl…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday launched its industrialization policy with a promise to create jobs by adding value to the country's raw materials.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the party's presidential candidate, said during th…
The Wa Central constituency branch of the National Democratic Congress on Thursday took credit for the peaceful political campaigning that is going on in the Wa Municipality.
Alhaji Seidu Jamatutu, the NDC Chairman of the constituenc…
The minority leader in Parliament, Mr. Alban Bagbin, has assured teachers that a government of the Notional Democratic Congress (NDC) under the leadership of Prof John Atta Mills would improve their living conditions.
Mr. Bagbin sai…
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday re-activated Election 2008 website to serve as information hub for stakeholders
in the December polls.
The site, www.ec.gov.gh, is classified under five major links - About EC; Electoral Sy…
The battle for the White House between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, which has witnessed one of the most acrimonious campaigns, is also expected to be the most expensive ever with over five billion dollars estimated to …
The Convention People's Party (CPP) has launched its campaign in the Wa Central Constituency with the aim to wrestle the seat from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) this time round.
As part of the broader strategy, the Party is u…
Both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidates for Atiwa constituency in the Eastern Region have pledged to ensure that their campaigns were devoid of violence.
They have theref…
Queen Beatrix, the Dutch Monarch, has given thumbs-up to Ghana for the impressive level of development within the last eight years and pledged her country's commitment to stand by it as a dependable ally to help her to continue on its path…
The Effutu Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Kojo Asmah Bondzie, on Thursday said the NDC is the only political party after Dr Kwame Nkrumah CPP that has witnessed major developments in Ghana.
For tha…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Subin constituency in Kumasi, Mr Isaac Osei, has called on all political groups and activists in the constituency to work conscientiously to ensure that peace prevailed before, duri…
A government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would introduce minimum guaranteed price for farm produce and establish a bumper stock management agency to buy and store excess farm produce.
These measures would be part of a plan …
Out of 141 people who have so far filed their nomination forms to contest as parliamentary candidates in the 18 constituencies of the Northern Region only 13 are women.
The female parliamentary candidates are Otiko Afisah Djaba, a 46-…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday asked President John Agyekum Kufuor brief the presidential candidates about the state of the economy.
In a statement issued in Accra by Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the NDC said the gov…
Mr Thomas B. Laten, National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Zabzugu-Tatale, on Tuesday pledged to unite various ethnic groups of the area to pave way for peace and development if he is again given the mandate in …
Vice President Aliu Mahama on Wednesday expressed the readiness of government to welcome any foreign observer, who wants to police the December 7, Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
He said the governing New Patriotic Party (N…
The Electoral Commission has assured voters whose identification cards are defaced or lost but have their particulars in the voters' register will be allowed to exercise their franchise on December 7.
Mr. Yaw Badu Amaniampong, Sunyan…
Lebanon's Hezbollah rejected negotiations, or signing of any treaty with Israel, following reports that Israeli officials are exploring the possibility of reaching a nonaggression pact with Lebanon, local Daily Star reported Wednesday.
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Every Ghanaian Living Everywhere (EGLE) party
has thrown its weight behind the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the December 7 election and urged its members to vote for the party's candidates.
In a communiqué signed by Alhaj…
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday accused the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in dishonest campaign in an attempt to discredit the economic gains of the government.
Mr Peter Mac Manu, na…
The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) parliamentary candidate for Nhyiaeso Constituency, Mr Kwame Appiah Boateng has urged candidates contesting the Nhyiaeso seat to organise a debate that would give the electorate a greater insight into thei…
A District Chief Executive has appealed to Ghanaian Muslims to find innovative ways of training leaders to attract Muslim youth to take responsible positions in the religion.
Mr. Haruna Oppong Boateng, the District Chief Executive of Se…
Eight candidates from four political parties and an independent candidate have filed their nominations to contest as Parliamentary candidates in the Effutu and Awutu-Senya constituencies in the Central Region in the December elections.
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the weekend launched its campaign in the South Dayi Constituency at a rally, where the Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency was introduced to the people.
Mr Johnson Avuletey, Volta Regional Organi…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, NPP flagbearer is cruising to a 60 per cent win in the Presidential election on December 7, Mr Kwame Ampofo-Twumasi, Deputy Minister of Energy stated at the weekend.
He said by the rapturous welcome exhib…
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Sunday met with several leaders of African countries to discuss the financial crisis and bilateral cooperation on the sidelines of the Francophonie summit in Quebec City, officials said.
During …
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Friday rejected the nomination documents of the Flag bearer of the New Vision Party (NVP), the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) and an Independent aspirant Mr Richard Nixon Tetteh for falsification o…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings on Saturday launched the National Democratic Congress (NDC) political campaign in four constituencies in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis at Sekondi.
The constituencies are the Sekondi, Takoradi, …
Mr Eddie Teye, Founder of the Danquah-Busia Foot Soldiers' Welfare Association (DBFOSWA, has assured dedicated and selfless members that their toil would not be in vain.
Mr Teye appealed to members in a statement to remain focused in…
There is a common hope that the next U.S. administration will improve this nation's standing in the world, if only because the last eight years have seen it decline to a degree unknown in modern times, the Los Angeles Times said in an edit…
Cuban lawmakers on Monday requested their counterparts across the world to demand the U.S. Congress and government lift the country's economic sanctions imposed on Cuba almost 50 years ago.
In a statement on Monday, the parliament of…
Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, Flag bearer of Convention People's Party (CPP), on Sunday said his Party's priority would be to revive and expand the few abandoned factories in Upper East and Northern Regions to create jobs to the people and reduce po…
Mr Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, an aspiring member of parliament of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ejisu-Juaben has called on party activists to avoid remarks that would inflame passions and create confusion during the elections this year.
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Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, Running Mate of NPP in Election 2008 has urged activists, supporters and sympathizers of the Party to be proud of its achievements and educate the public to win more eligible voters for the December polls.
He sa…
Security forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discovered explosives laboratories and weapon manufacturing and storing places for Hamas in West Bank city of Hebron over the past days, a security chief said Monday.
Major…