The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has described the 2024 general election as a pivotal moment for the nation, urging supporters to come out in large numbers and vote.

Speaking at the party's final campaign rally on Saturday, December 5, at the Zurak Park in Madina, Mr Mahama emphasized that the upcoming election "represents a choice between the Ghana we have today and the Ghana we want to build together."

The Walewale Constituency has long been a bellwether for political contestation between the two dominant parties in Ghana the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Traditionally a stronghold for the NDC, Walewale has witnessed a shift in recent years, largely due to the emergence of Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on the political landscape.

As the birthplace of the Vice-President, who is also the flag bearer of the NPP, the constituency now represents a crucial battleground for the upcoming elections.

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, has called on party supporters to turn out in large numbers on December 7 to vote and restore the NDC to power.

Mr. Kwetey cautioned that any complacency or apathy within the party could lead to disastrous consequences. He urged the enthusiastic supporters gathered at Zurak Park in Madina, Accra, for the final campaign rally to stay vigilant.

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George Nartey has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, alleging that a vote for the NPP in the December 7 elections would indicate support for homosexuality and policies that undermine Ghanaian cultural and family values.

There is bustle and hustle at the Damongo Market Square as a mammoth crowd gathered at the final rally of the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Samuel A. Jinapor, who is seeking re-election in the December 7 polls.

Although the rally has been advertised to start around 5pm, as early as 1pm, the streets of Damongo were awashed with the blue, white, and red colours of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as sympathisers and members of the party thronged the venue to throw their support behind the legal practitioner.

Thousands of supporters of the National Democratic Congress have gathered at the Zurak Park in Madina for the final rally of the party ahead of the December 7 general elections. 

Independent presidential candidate Nana Kwame Bediako, has voiced his frustration with the Electoral Commission (EC), citing alleged irregularities in the process of obtaining accreditation for polling agents ahead of the upcoming elections. 

Speaking at a press conference in Accra Thursday (December 5), he said his outfit mobilised nearly 40,000 polling agents to safeguard votes during the elections. 

The Ghana Police Service under the National Election Security Task Force (NESTF) has deployed two helicopters to provide aerial surveillance at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) final campaign rallies at Legon and Madina.

This move forms part of enhanced security measures to ensure law and order as the two major political parties conclude their 2024 campaign season.

Actor and Parliamentary Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Setor Dumelo, has urged party members to accept the money and other items offered by their opponents from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of Saturday's general elections.

However, Dumelo also called on the people to vote against the NPP after receiving the items. 

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on all eligible voters to participate actively in Saturday's presidential and parliamentary elections. 

The Chairperson of the NCCE, Kathleen Addy said this in a statement she issued on Thursday [Dec 5, 2024]. 

The final rally of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) scheduled to take place at the precinct of the University of Ghana Stadium has gathered momentum with thousands of enthusiastic supporters of the party converging on the grounds.

Dubbed the " Possibilities victory rally," today's gathering of NPP faithful is expected to be the trump card towards the victory of the flag bearer of the party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the December 7, 2024 elections.

The Eminent Persons Group of the Christian Council of Ghana has called on security agencies to demonstrate professionalism and impartiality in the upcoming December 7 elections.

The group, composed of both Christian and Muslim leaders, emphasized that the integrity of the electoral process largely depends on the conduct of the security forces.

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has assured that cases of election-related violence will be addressed swiftly. 

“You can be assured that any infarctions are investigated as swiftly as possible and prosecution also mounted effectively,” he said when observer missions of African Union (AU), and Commonwealth paid a courtesy on him today (Dec 5). 

The People’s National Party (PNP) has indicated that the party remains unaligned to any of the aspirants in Saturday's general elections. 

In a  statement signed by the Chairperson and leader of the  PNP, Janet Asana Nabla, thd party said their decision was a  reflection of their 
unwavering commitment to the party's principles and mission of prioritising the welfare of the 
vulnerable over partisan interest. 

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has offered his blessings and best wishes to Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his running mate, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, as Ghana approaches its presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday.

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).