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Order EC to organise fresh election for Nsawam Adoagyiri constituency - NDC candidate asks court
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Amenorpe Philbert Fummey, has sued the Electoral Commission (EC) seeking a fresh election in the constituency.
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NDC demands halt to vote recounting, calls for urgent IPAC meeting
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a stern demand to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, chaired by Jean Mensah, to immediately cease what it describes as a contentious vote collation or recollation exercise in the aftermath of the December 7 General Election.
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Tullow Oil and Kosmos Energy in early merger talks
Tullow Oil has confirmed that it is engaged in preliminary discussions with US-based Kosmos Energy for a potential all-share acquisition that could reshape the landscape of oil production in West Africa.
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Addressing economic challenges: New govt needs solid team — Experts
Four analysts say the incoming President, John Dramani Mahama, will need to assemble a “solid team capable of addressing the country’s economic challenges” to set the right governance tone for his second presidency, especially in terms of trust.
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General! How do you keep yourself busy in retirement?
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, I was the guest of honour at an art exhibition at the Accra City Hotel.
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Student stabs teacher in the eye - GNAT demands justice for victim
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has demanded justice for a teacher who was stabbed in the left eye by a loitering student of the Asuoso Senior High School at Offinso in the Ashanti Region.
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Handover notes ready for next govt — Administrator-General
The Office of the Administrator-General (OAG) has said the handover notes covering the eight-year term of office of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo are ready to be presented to the President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, for a smooth transfer of power to the new administration.
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Ghana extradites Nigerian fraudster on FBI "most wanted list" to face charges in US
Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian national listed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Most Wanted Cyber Criminal List, has been extradited from Ghana to face charges in the United States. The announcement was made in a statement by United States Attorney Susan Lehr of the District of Nebraska.
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Immigration vehicle crashes 2 apprentices near Kadjebi
Two apprentices, a male and a female, died on the spot when the motorbike on which they were travelling was knocked down by a Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Toyota Hilux Pickup.
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Chief Imam calls on John Mahama
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, yesterday called on the President-elect, John Mahama, at his private residence in Accra.
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Mahama promises to commission inquiry into deaths related to 2024 Elections
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has promised Ghanaians that his incoming administration will commission an inquiry into deaths related to election 2024, if outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo fails to do so.
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Ursula Owusu-Ekuful’s vehicle recovered as 17 more arrested in post-election incidents
The Police have recovered a stolen Nissan pickup belonging to the Member of Parliament of Ablekuma West, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, which was stolen from her office last Monday.
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123 arrested in election-related incidents; 49 processed for court - Police
In the latest update from the Ghana Police Service, a total of 123 individuals have been arrested in connection with election and post-election incidents.
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Three Catholic priests assaulted at Nkwanta
Three Indian Catholic priests based at Kpassa in the Nkwanta-North District of the Oti Region were brutally beaten by a mob at a fuel station in Nkwanta last Wednesday.
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This is not the outcome we envisaged - NAPO writes in first public comments after elections
In his first public comments since the election results were declared on Monday, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Vice Presidential candidate and running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has issued a statement acknowledging the outcome of the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
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Parliament has affected my mental, physical health, I'll now mentor young aspirants - Andy Appiah-Kubi, defeated Asante Akim North NPP MP
The incumbent Member of Parliament for Asante-Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi who was unsuccessful in a re-election bid on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has decided to step away from partisan politics and declared his intention not to seek re-election in the future.
His explanation is that Parliament has taken a toll on his mental and physical health, and therefore, he was stepping away to concentrate on a better mental and physical health for himself and consider concentrating on mentoring young aspirants for leadership roles.
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NPP's Ernest Kumi declared MP-elect for Akwatia, NDC disputes outcome
After days of suspense and contention, the Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Ernest Kumi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia in the Eastern Region. The announcement was made at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra.
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Protect Ghana’s unity and tolerance - GBA on 2024 elections outcome
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged Ghanaians to protect the country’s unity and tolerance, and asked for an immediate end to acts of lawlessness, such as property destruction and office takeovers, reported in some areas post Election 2024.
In a statement, the GBA commended Ghanaians for the successful conduct of the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, describing the process as a reflection of the nation’s democratic maturity.
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I’m not going to Parliament to fight for the industry, you didn’t put me there- A Plus to creatives
Ghanaian musician and newly elected Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame A Plus, has clarified his priorities as he prepares to take office.
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Parliament to convene at Accra International Conference Centre on December 16
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced that the upcoming parliamentary session will take place at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, December 16, 2024.
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Govt’ll fully support transitional process - President Akufo-Addo assures
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the President-elect Mr John Dramani Mahama, of his full support and that of the government for the transitional process and beyond.
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IMF open to renegotiating Ghana agreement with President-elect Mahama if...
The International Monetary Fund says it is open to renegotiating Ghana’s $3 billion financing programme with President-elect John Dramani Mahama's administration provided accompanying reforms aren’t jeopardised.
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Joyce Bawah Mogtari dismisses claims of familial ties between Callistus Mahama and President-elect
The Special Aide to President-elect John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has refuted allegations suggesting that Dr Callistus Mahama, a member of the President-elect's Transition Team, is related to Mr Mahama.
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VIDEO: Let's support the Mahama government - Asamoah Gyan
Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government following a peaceful 2024 election.
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Aftermath of Seychelles President to Ghana: KNUST, University of Seychelles to cooperate on E-learning, fisheries, culture, tourism and other areas
Ghana and Seychelles have agreed to deepen cooperation in seven areas, following the recent visit of the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, to Ghana.
The seven areas are education, culture, bilateral air services agreement (BASA), fisheries, tourism, health and trade.