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The Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professor Opoku Agyemang has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) and journalists taking part in the Monday Special Voting exercise to be Objective, fair, and truthful. She said that the integrity of the electoral process hinges on the ability of journalists to report accurately and represent the situation correctly. Speaking to Journalists shortly after she engaged with Muslim students in Cape Coast, the NDC Vice presidential Candidate urged media professionals to uphold the highest standards of journalism during the electioneering period. She also called upon security personnel tasked with maintaining…

During his tour of the Greater Accra Region on Thursday, October 17, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate John Dramani Mahama took a direct jab at President Nana Akufo-Addo. Speaking to supporters in the Ningo Prampram Constituency, Mahama suggested that the president might be “sleeping” or absent from the country, as he responded to recent comments made by Akufo-Addo on pertinent national issues. Mr Mahama’s remarks came in response to President Akufo-Addo’s challenge for him to clarify his stance on the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. The President had questioned Mahama’s commitment to the programme, suggesting that…

Ghanaians are expected to prioritize the economy and employment in the upcoming 2024 elections, according to John Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer. This focus on economic growth and job creation is crucial, especially considering Ghana’s current economic landscape. The economy has been a significant concern for Ghanaians, with issues like inflation, currency fluctuation, and economic mismanagement affecting the country’s development ¹. Mahama’s campaign has emphasized the need for a 24-hour economy policy, women’s development bank, and national apprenticeship programs to address these challenges. Camparing his economic management performance employment creation opportunities with the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo/Dr.…

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has embarked on a three-day campaign tour in the Upper West region as part of his presidential campaign. This follows successful tours in the North East and Savannah regions. Before visiting the Upper West region, Mahama had already toured several regions, including the Upper East, Volta, Bono East, Bono, Ahafo, and some constituencies in the Greater Accra region ¹. His campaign focuses on key manifesto policies, such as: On day one of his Upper West region tour, Mahama’s itinerary includes: These community-focused events aim to foster personal connections and…

National Women Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kate Gyamfuah has questioned why protesters against illegal mining only found their voices when the election drew closer. To her, in 2020, the actions taken by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ensure that they lost all their seats in the mining communities in Ghana except Tarkwa. While the fight was ongoing then, she indicates that the voices that are loud now were nowhere to be found, so, shockingly, all these people have hit the streets. “In 2020 when Akufo-Addo was fighting galamsey with all his might, you decided not to raise…

National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart Sam George has shared his concerns about the ongoing controversy surrounding Ghana’s National Cathedral project in a recent appearance on Channel One TV’s “Face To Face” show monitored by MyNewsGH.com. His critique was particularly aimed at Dag Heward-Mills, the founder and Presiding Bishop of the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches, who has faced scrutiny as a member of the Cathedral’s Board of Trustees. During the discussion hosted by Umaru Sanda, George highlighted the impressive architectural achievements of Heward-Mills, emphasizing that the bishop has constructed remarkable buildings with considerably less funding than…

Former Chief of Staff under the Kufuor administration, Kwadwo Mpiani, has called on the government to address the issue of illegal mining, known as galamsey, without worrying about political repercussions. This was in response to comments made by NPP Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore and Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Ayew Afriyie, who had stated that the government would not ban galamsey due to the political risks it may pose. However, in an interview on Joy FM on October 2, 2024, Mpiani stated that the priority should be finding a solution to galamsey rather than focusing on how…

The head pastor of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has prophesied that the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama will win this year’s general elections. Apostle Owusu Bempah described Mr Mahama as a man with a kind heart. “Wo akomapa nti, nyankopong di oman nu ahye wo nsa. Bibiaa ntumi nsesa no.” he said in Twi. To wit “Because of your kind-heartedness God has handed over the country to you and nothing can change it.” He said this was revealed to him during a prayer session for Mr Mahama by a…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has maintained that the current voter’s register is not flawless and should not be considered final, as mandated processes to clean it up are ongoing. This statement was made in response to growing concerns from political parties, civil society organisations, and the public regarding the accuracy of the voter’s roll ahead of the 2024 general elections. At an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 1, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa explained that the register is still undergoing updates as part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to ensure a transparent and fair electoral process. Read also:…

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has urged the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice to file a nolle prosequi to expedite the release of the detained Democracy Hub protesters. UTAG had raised concerns over the recent arrests and ongoing detention of demonstrators from the Democracy Hub and called for their immediate release. “UTAG voiced serious concern over the recent arrests and ongoing detention of demonstrators from the Democracy Hub and called for their immediate release. While UTAG condemned the arrests as violations of the protesters’ fundamental rights and freedoms, the Association acknowledged that the exercise of such rights must…