The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the police to act mutually and professionally to ensure that all those involved in last weekend's Tamale riots are brought to book, no matter their social or political inclinations.
Mr…
Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, Flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday promised to set up a credible pension scheme for farmers when voted into power.
Nana Akuffo-Addo made the promise when he addressed separate rall…
Mr Adamu Acheampong, popularly known as "Medemafo Tease," Chairman of the Techiman branch of the Ghana National Association of Garages, has appealed to the leadership of political parties to promote peace and stability.
He said leade…
Leaders of political parties contesting the 2008 Election, have been asked to explain their party's programmes and manifestoes to the people to enable the electorate vote for the party that can move Ghana forward.
The parties have al…
Dr Edward Mahama, Presidential candidate of the PNC on Wednesday said the selection of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as NPP's presidential running-mate is a sign of the party's tiredness in government, which would lead to its defeat in the December…
The Asante Akim-South Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has by popular acclamation elected a 47-year-old Assistant Administrative Officer of the Ofoase Senior High School, Mr De-Graft Fokuo as its parliamentary candid…
Dr Kwame Addo-Kufuor, Minister of the Interior, on Wednesday, gave the assurance that the government would thoroughly investigate the recent political clashes in the North.
"The government will make the necessary arrests and prosecut…
An eight-member Kwahu West Municipal elections security task force has been inaugurated at Nkawkaw, to ensure the maintenance of peace and stability in the municipality before, during and after the forth-coming Presidential and Parliamenta…
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday urged the police administration to expedite action on reported cases of electoral offences during the limited voter registration exercise last month.
Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, EC Chairman, expres…
Mr. Jonathan Tackie-Komme, MP for Odododiodioo, has urged Youth Organisers and Propaganda Secretaries, as the mouthpiece of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to be at the forefront of the election campaigns to ensure victory for the …
Dr Edward Nasigre Mahama, Presidential hopeful of the People's National Convention (PNC) on Tuesday blamed and condemned the NPP and the NDC for being responsible for the political violence that took place in Tamale and Gushiegu last Sunda…
The Zongo communities have been urged to reject the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), in the 2008 Election for a better Ghana.
The NPP has preached property-owning democracy, yet Ghanaians complained of economic hardship, high cost o…
The Upper East Regional House of Chiefs, has appealed to political parties not do anything to undermine Ghana's hard won reputation, especially during the 2008 Election.
The House said it would be suicidal for the country's national…
Dr Mohamudu Bawumia, running mate to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), flag bearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has promised to serve all Ghanaians without ethnic considerations since the party's main focus was to develop the entire nation. …
Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama said on Wednesday that as true believers in the rule of law, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) remained committed to a clean and transparent General Election on December 7, this year.
He said the…
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwah Akuffu-Addo, on Tuesday re-assured Ghanaians that he was the one God had appointed to take Ghanaians to the "promised land".
He said there was no political party in …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not employ any dubious means such as lies and deceit to win power, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, the Party's Flag Bearer has said.
Addressing separate rallies at Apam, Mumford and Dago a…
The electorate have been advised to turn away any politician who would ask them to take an oath in exchange of money to vote for a particular party.
Mr Aquinas Tawiah Quansah, NDC Parliamentary Candidate for the Mfantseman West gave …
The Tinkong and Nyamibekyere branches of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) women's group has organized a three-hour clean up exercise at Tinkong in the Akropong constituency as a prelude to its
formal inauguration on Saturday, August 29, 200…
Executive members of Nkoranza North constituency branch of New Patriotic Party have organised campaign teams at the zonal level to undertake a massive campaign drive to enable the party to win more votes in the impending general election.…
The New Ghanaian Movement (NGM), a political think-tank, on Monday condemned politics of insults, intimidation and personality attack that are gradually creeping into Election 2008
campaigning.
"Politics of insults, personality at…
Professor Wayo Seini, a Political Science lecturer, on Monday called on the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), organizers of Election 2008 Presidential Debate, to limit participation to only flag bearers of the ruling New Patriotic Party…
Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, flagbearer of the Convention People's Party (CPP) on Monday said that despite the various interventions by the previous and present government, Ghana's educational system still remained
a crisis.
He said that d…
President John Agyekum Kufuor left Accra on Monday night for a three-day state visit to Germany, at the invitation of German President Hörst Kohler.
Mr Andrew Awuni, Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman speaking to newsmen bef…
Professor John Atta Mills, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress ((NDC), on Tuesday gave the assurance that his government would revive and better promote the fishing sector to improve the living conditions of fisher folks.
H…
A large crowd of New Patriotic Party (NPP) activists and supporters in the Effutu constituency, on Monday defied a down pour accompanied by cold weather, to listen to their flagbearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at rally at Winneba.
…
A total of 186,646 young people were registered in the Eastern Region at the end of the just ended voter's registration exercise.
Out of the number 775 were challenged on the grounds of being minors, aliens or not residents of the res…
Mr Allan Kyeremanten, a former Trade Minister, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would accept the outcome of the December election and appealed to all political parties to do the same.
Addressing a rally at Kwanyako he said it …
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential nominee Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, arrives in Tamale on Tuesday to begin a seven-day visit to the three northern regions, a statement by the campaign said on Tuesday.
The statement, signed by D…
Nana Baah VII, chief of Nankesido in the Central Region, cautioned politicians not to destroy Ghana's image as a peaceful country, in their quest for power.
He stressed that "our hard won reputation as a peace loving country must no…
President John Agyekum Kufuor has asked Ghanaians to demand responsible conduct from politicians seeking their mandate in the coming December poll to govern.
The election must be contested on the basis of issues and policy choices to…
Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International, on Thursday raised the alarm about political corruption, saying Ghana cannot allow political corruption to destroy the fledgling democracy, especially the d…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday rolled out its Oil Management Blue Print (OMBP) to ensure that Ghana's oil discovery becomes a blessing instead of a curse.
The measures, which include the oil investment portfolio, …
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Northern region, has congratulated Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his selection as the running mate to Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the flag bearer of the party.
A statement issued in Tamale on Wednesday…
Mr. David Apasera, the Member of Parliament for the Bolgatanga Constituency, has been re-elected to contest for the seat on the ticket of the party.
Mr. Thomas Biyimba, Municipal Director of the EC, said at the close of t…
Leaders of the various political parties and their supporters have been advised to abide strictly by the political parties code of conduct for a peaceful, free and fair election.
In a statement signed by retired Bishop Andrew Okoh, S…
The Wa Central Constituency of the People's National Convention (PNC) elected a 58-year-old lawyer, Mr Edward Amadu Mumuni, as its parliamentary candidate to contest the December 7 poll.
Mr Mumuni polled 31 votes to beat Mr Nuhu Idd…
Mr Abu Adam, Northern Regional President of Konkomba Development Association, lauded the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for choosing Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, as running mate to the Party's flagbearer.
…
The Deputy Greater Accra Regional Organizer of the People's National Convention (PNC), Mr Charlie Ayana has called on northerners not to be content with the position of a vice president but should rather aspire to occupy the presidency.
…
Mr Kwesi Jonah, a Research Fellow at the Institute of Democratic and Economic Governance (IDEG), on Tuesday appealed to the Electoral Commission to give District Election Officers the mandate to mop up eligible voters who were not capture…
The Most Reverend Dr. Robert Aboagye-Mensah, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana on Tuesday reminded Ghanaians on the need to ensure free and fair during this year's presidential and parliamentary elections.
"That eve…
Mr Samuel Asamoah, a 44-year-old science tutor of Abetifi Presbyterian Senior High School, has been elected by popular acclamation as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary aspirant for Abetifi.
All the 126 delegates …
Dr Charles Ackah, a researcher and economist at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon on Tuesday called for provision to be made in future for aspiring presidential candidates to pro…
Mr Yaw Effah Manu, Nkoranza District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has warned that the destruction of posters of political parties and aspiring candidates is a serious electoral offence and perpetrators wo…
Mr Samuel Tettey, Central Regional Director of Electoral Commission (EC) said about 141,351 eligible voters registered during the limited voters registration exercise in the Region.
He said about 35,962 of them could not take their…
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) expressed concern about foreigners taking hold of the economy and other strategic national entities to the detriment of Ghanaians.
"The country is being run by foreigners; it's becoming increasin…
Former First Lady and President of the 31st December Women's Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, received a rousing welcome when she travelled to Mepe in the South Tongu Constituency of the Volta Region to inaugurate a branch of the 3…
Supporters of New Patriotic Party(NPP)in Eastern Region have hailed the nomination of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Party's Running mate in Election 2008.
Some of the supporters speaking to Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Koforidua on Wedne…
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos and South African President Thabo Mbeki met here on Wednesday to discuss issues relating to the enhancement of bilateral cooperation and solution to Zimbabwean issue.
Angola's official news …
Opanin Kwame Afreh, a veteran political activist in Kumasi, urged all true democrats to join forces with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to champion the cause of democracy in the country.
He said it was time all democrats and NPP members…