A Nigerian pastor has lost his battle against deportation from the UK despite claiming it would violate his human rights. The pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, 44, who is a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, had argued that deportation would breach his right to family life under the European Convention on Human Rights.  

After a journey of prophecies, religious endorsements, huge rallies, tough talk and lofty promises, the 2024 election campaign reaches the final stage today, with two of 12 presidential candidates standing on the cusp of history.

As part of activities in rounding up the 2024 campaign, former President John Dramani Mahama was in the Kwabre East and Juaben constituencies in the Ashanti Region on Thursday.

He called on the Juabenhene, Nana Otuo Siriboe II in the final moments of his campaign in the Ashanti Region before heading to Accra for the National Democratic Congress's final rally at Madina.

With just two days until the much-anticipated elections on December 7, Ghana stands on the brink of a significant moment in its democratic journey.

The Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed gratitude to the Christian community for the overwhelming support they have shown him throughout his journey as the NPP’s presidential candidate.

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that his acceptance of the December 7 General Election results will depend on the transparency and credibility of the process.

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate John Dramani Mahama has stated that while implementing a 24-hour economy within a single four-year term may not be feasible, his administration would at least initiate the process if he is elected.  

I had a pretty hard time a fortnight ago when I was ‘accosted’ and ‘heckled’ by a motley crew of professionals over the meaning and purpose of law in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision on the suit filed by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, on what constitutes ‘vacation of seats’ in Parliament.

Ahead of the upcoming December 7 election, the National Peace Council (NPC) has identified nine out of the 23 constituencies in the Central Region as hotspots for potential unrest during the electoral process.

Ghana's Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has urged African countries to consolidate democracy in their respective jurisdictions in order to avoid conditions that require interventions from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The Ghana Police Service has unveiled comprehensive security arrangements and designated routes to ensure a peaceful conclusion to the 2024 campaign season, as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) hold simultaneous final rallies in Accra on Thursday, December 5.  

The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned media houses to desist from declaring the results of the December 7 polls or risk being arrested and prosecuted for the offence.

Ghana is heading for its ninth general election since multiparty politics resumed in 1992.

In that time, there have been three peaceful transfers of power, with the two main parties – the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) – holding the presidency for a total of 16 years each.

The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) and the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) have jointly launched a national Election Situation Room to foster transparent and credible 2024 general polls.

The Wife of the Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, and Founder of the Lordina Foundation, Mrs Lordina Mahama, has held a number of engagements with traditional leaders, queenmothers, market women, opinion leaders and other identified groups to garner support for her husband, reminding them of the laudable manifesto promises of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Eligible voters in the Eastern and Western regions are taking their turn to vote today (December 5) in the special voting exercise meant for security agencies, officials of the Electoral Commission (EC), journalists and other persons who will be playing special roles in the December 7 general election.

A Thanksgiving and prayer session has been held at the national mosque at Kanda, Accra, in honour of the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Historically Ghana is recognised as a beacon of democracy as since 1992, Ghana has conducted eight general elections that have been observed to be largely peaceful, free and fair.

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has made a promise to voters in the Ashanti Region that he will deliver on his commitments if elected into office on Saturday. 

The Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, joined the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and a gathering of Imams, Zongo Chiefs, and other community leaders in Accra for a special prayer and thanksgiving session.

Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, has officially inaugurated the renovated Dansoman Special School, marking a step towards improving education for children with special needs in the constituency.

At least 79 people have died from an unknown disease that is causing flu-like symptoms in south-western Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry says.

The health ministry says the majority of people who have died are between the ages of 15 and 18.

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A seven-member jury has returned a not guilty verdict of 4:3 in favour of Daniel Asiedu, also known as 'Sexy Don Don', eight years after the murder of former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North constituency, J.B. Danquah-Adu.

On the charge of robbery, four members of the jury said they did not find Daniel Asiedu to be guilty while three found him to be guilty.

Incumbent John Peter Amewu and Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are neck and neck in a fierce race for the Hohoe seat on December 7.