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Frank Annoh-Dompreh has been declared the winner of the Nsawam-Adoagyiri parliamentary seat following the recollation exercise on Saturday, December 21.   He secured 29,640 votes, narrowly beating his nearest rival from the NDC, who received 29,433 votes.   “I dedicate this victory to the Almighty,” he said in a statement …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has firmly rejected the revised parliamentary election results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC) for multiple constituencies on Saturday, December 21, 2024.   The party asserted that the results were declared under questionable and illegal circumstances, labeling them as a “blatant violation” of Ghana’s democratic …

  Bishop Salifu Amoako and his wife, Mouha, have been fined 500 penalty units each (GHc6,000 each) by an Accra Circuit Court for their failure to supervise their son, which led to the deaths of two girls.   The court, under the direction of Her Worship Bernice Mensimah Ackon, also …

Alexander Afenyo Markin, a member of parliament for the Effutu Constituency has acknowledged the disappointment of members and supporters of the New Patriotic Party during the 2024 general elections.   Speaking directly to NPP supporters on 3FM Sunrise, the majority leader encouraged them to remain hopeful.   “I congratulate the …

As of the end of October 2024, the Bank of Ghana’s gold reserves were 28.1 tonnes, up 19 tonnes from the previous year’s reserve of 9 tonnes. According to data released by the World Gold Council (WGC), Ghana’s gold reserves amount to 28.1 tonnes, which accounts for 41.2% of its …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on winning the general elections in 2024. Additionally, he congratulated the members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on their resounding electoral victory, which ensures that they will form the majority party in the upcoming parliament. In …

  Nana Akomea, the Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC), has attributed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 elections to voter apathy.   Based on the presidential results announced by the Electoral Commission, he noted that approximately 2 million NPP supporters who voted in 2020 …

    President-elect John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the importance of maintaining open communication with outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo even after the transition process concludes.   Speaking at the inauguration of the Presidential Transition Team on Wednesday, December 11, Mahama expressed satisfaction with Akufo-Addo’s willingness to cooperate for …

President Akufo-Addo celebrates the historic accomplishments of Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s first female vice president, and congratulates her on her appointment. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the vice president elect, has received praise from President Nana Akufo-Addo for her remarkable and groundbreaking accomplishments as a woman. When the new NDC government met …

    Prophet Kofi Oduro, a strong critic of the Akufo-Addo administration, has responded to the New Patriotic Party’s loss in the 2024 elections.   In a recent sermon ,  Prophet Kofi Oduro, founder of Alabaster International Ministries, declared that the New Patriotic Party’s defeat in the 2024 elections was …

  President-elect John Dramani Mahama has informed the United Nations (UN) that his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which formed the incoming administration, made several campaign promises. However, he emphasized the need to reassess the current realities, engage in discussions, and determine the best path forward.   During a …

Ghana has made a significant  democratic history by choosing Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to be the country’s first female vice president-elect. Her historic victory under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) banner in the 2024 elections, where she ran alongside President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has been widely hailed as a pioneering …

  Ghanaian actress and businesswoman, Lydia Forson, has discussed the factors that may have contributed to the overwhelming decision by Ghanaians to vote out the NPP administration. In an interview with James Copnall on BBC’s Newsday on December 9, 2024, following the elections, Forson stated that the Akufo-Addo government’s lack …

  The Women’s Wing of the Socialist Movement of Ghana (WW-SMG) has warmly congratulated Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on her election as Ghana’s first female Vice President.   The group highlighted that her groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step forward for women in Ghana, serving as a source of pride …

  John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), pledged to scrap certain nuisance taxes within his first 100 days in office if elected.   During the campaign season, John Dramani Mahama voiced concerns about certain taxes he considered burdensome to Ghanaians, pledging to eliminate them …

  Ghana’s Electoral Commission has provisionally announced John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, as the winner of the 2024 presidential election.   John Dramani Mahama’s victory in Ghana’s 2024 presidential elections signifies a notable political comeback, marking his return to the highest office in the country. Mahama …

The decision has been made, and several Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will only remain in the legislature until January 6, 2025. Their inability to secure re-election is part of a larger shake-up in the parliamentary structure following the December 7 elections.   The defeat of …

  The Electoral Commission (EC) has acknowledged that the declaration of results at collation centres has taken longer than expected.   During a press briefing on December 8, Samuel Tetteh, Deputy Commissioner in charge of Operations at the EC, attributed the delay to the influx of party supporters at various …

  The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has praised the voting process, calling it straightforward and secure. In a Facebook post after casting his vote, he encouraged all eligible voters to head to the polls and participate in the ongoing general elections.   In a Facebook post, he …

Fred Tetteh, the Deputy Head of Research at the Electoral Commission (EC), has reassured eligible voters who have misplaced their voter cards that they can still participate in the election.   He explained that these voters should go to their designated polling station and inform the EC’s verification officer of …

The vice presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged Ghanaians to vote for change, stressing that their vote is essential to enacting the necessary changes for the nation. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang characterized the election process as peaceful after casting her ballot at the M.A. …

The vice president and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has voted in the North East Region’s Walewale constituency. The candidate for Ghana’s next president, Dr. Bawumia, cast his ballot at the polling place in his hometown.   Being Dr. Bawumia’s hometown, the Northeast …

Akosua Asaa Manu, the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated her confidence in her ability to become the first female MP in the Adentan seat. Due to male candidates who fall short of the electorate’s expectations, Adenta has a history of switching its Members of Parliament …

If no presidential candidate secures the required 50%+1 majority in the December 7, 2024, election, the Electoral Commission (EC) is likely to organize a runoff on December 28, 2024.   This process adheres to Ghana’s constitutional requirement for electing a president by absolute majority.   A runoff election occurs when …

  Black Sherif, the Ghanaian musician, has denied online rumors that his Snapchat story was intended to mock Shatta Wale’s fashion sense following Shatta’s criticism of his dressing style.   During an interview with Nigeria’s City FM on December 5, 2024, Black Sherif clarified that his Snapchat post was not …