In accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the government’s representatives on the 2024 Transition Team. The appointments aim to ensure the smooth transfer of executive power to the incoming administration led by President-elect John Dramani Mahama.

President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has called for calm and restraint in a national address, following reports of violence and lawlessness in some parts of the country.

In a live broadcast Tuesday night [Dec 10], Mr Mahama, condemned reports of attacks on public offices and installations and urged citizens to remain calm and avoid actions that could harm Ghana's institutions and democracy.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public that it is working with the security agencies and leadership of the political parties to ensure legal processes are followed in constituencies where the collation of parliamentary election results is ongoing.

The Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, who gave the assurance at a news conference in Accra Tuesday, said this would help to bring an end to all collation in outstanding constituencies.

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has raised concerns over recent attempts by mobs to disarm military personnel deployed on authorised duty to support the Ghana Police Service in maintaining law and order nationwide.

In a statement, the GAF cautioned the public against such actions, emphasising that military personnel have the right to protect themselves, innocent civilians, and property when attacked by a mob. 

The President-elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed members to the 2024 Transition Team, tasked with overseeing the seamless transfer of power from the outgoing government. 

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed gratitude to its supporters for their vigilance during the electoral process, while urging them to leave collation centres across the country and allow the party’s leadership to manage the remaining stages of the process.

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a stern rebuke to youth aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who have reportedly attacked state institutions and taken over properties following the party's electoral victory. 

A group of irate youth stormed the head office of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGCL) in the Airport Residential Area of Accra last Tuesday, attempting to forcibly gain entry. 

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has made an urgent appeal to the Ministry of Education for the release of outstanding funds to enable the completion of post-examination activities for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.

The Assemblies of God Church has pledged its unwavering support to President-elect John Dramani Mahama, assuring him of their backing as he prepares to take the reins of power. 

Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) clashed with authorities today, breaching the Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission (EC) amid growing frustration over the delayed declaration of the Ablekuma North parliamentary race results.

In a triumphant address to the nation, President-elect John Dramani Mahama has emphasised his commitment to deliver good governance to the people of Ghana, promising to govern with humility and integrity. 

Ghana has just conducted its ninth and yet another peaceful and successful general election in its fourth Republic. Once again, political power has switched from an incumbent government to an opposition party.

This election is significant for two reasons. It is the first time a former President has returned to win an election. Also, the outcome of this election presents the nation with an opportunity to have its first female Vice President.

One other striking observation worth making is the gap in parliamentary seats and the percentage margin between the NDC’s John Mahama and NPP’s Dr Mahamadu Bawumia which stands out in recent times at least since the 2004 election.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has rejected the collated parliamentary results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the Tema Central constituency in Greater Accra.

The collation of the results which started at the Chemu Senior High Technical School on Saturday night had to be continued at the Tema Regional Police Command on Monday, December 9, 2024, following disagreements which led to the firing of tear gas by the police leading to the collapse of one of the EC officials in the early hours of Sunday.

The 2024 flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged members of the NPP not to indulge in blame games.

Rather, he has urged them to unite and be encouraged for the future.

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation following an attack on the office and residence of the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to intervene and stop National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters from gathering at collation centres armed with offensive weapons.

Dr. Bawumia’s remarks follow reports of NDC supporters massing at collation centres to challenge parliamentary results and protest delays in the declaration of some constituencies.

Patrick Yaw Boamah, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central has decided to contest the results of parliamentary election in court.

This follows the declaration of Baba Abubakar Sadiq of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the winner.

The President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, is expected to appoint his representatives to the Transition Team for the transfer of power within the next 24 hours.

This is in line with Section 1 of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012, (Act 845) which enjoins both the incumbent President and President - Elect to appoint representatives to the  Transition Team within 24 hours after declaration of the Presidential results.

The incumbent Member of Parliament for Agona West, Cynthia Mamle Morrison has opened up on what she describes as divisions in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has resulted in the party losing power after two terms in office and also losing many parliamentary seats in the 2024 elections.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has formally congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his resounding victory in Ghana’s December 7 presidential election.  

President-elect John Dramani Mahama says he is ready to take bold and decisive action to restore Ghana’s economic stability and growth.

“Rebuilding the economy won’t be easy,” Mahama said during his victory speech at his Cantonments residence on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Ghana's president-elect, John Dramani Mahama, delivered a victory speech on Monday night, outlining his vision for the nation and sharing key insights into the next steps of his administration. 

The President-elect, John Dramani Mahama has said he has agreed with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to inaugurate a joint transitional team on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

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