The National Election Security Task Force, led by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has declared zero tolerance for “machoism” and the wearing of uniforms of security services by non-security personnel during the upcoming December 7 general election. 

The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for peaceful, fair, and credible elections as the nation prepares to vote on December 7.  

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to finish all uncompleted projects in the Ashanti Region when given the nod in Saturday’s election.

The Sowutuom Branch Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, who threatened to kill citizens during the December 7 general election, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment.

An Ohio woman has been sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty to a felony charge of animal cruelty for killing and eating a cat.  

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a $3 million (over 48 million Ghanaian cedis) package to assist farmers impacted by a severe dry spell and to improve healthcare delivery in northern Ghana.

The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that the economy is recovering strongly and faster, on account of the structural reforms that have been firmly instituted.

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan has denied allegations linking her to the alleged detention of a University of Ghana security guard after a series of videos shared on social media about the incident sparked controversy.

The first video, circulated on social media on November 27, 2024 showed a University of Ghana security guard claiming he had been offered rice and oil as incentives to influence his vote but stated his preference for supporting a different candidate. 

Three key civil society organisations in in Ghana have raised concerns over alleged vote buying ahead of Election 2024.

According to them, both the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been accused of engaging in vote buying.

They have therefore cautioned that such actions could undermine the credibility of the upcoming general elections.

Tullow Oil has provided an update in its Trading Report released on November 29, 2024, revealing that the International Arbitration Court in London is preparing to deliver its decision on the tax dispute with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

The case centers around a $400 million tax assessment, and a verdict is expected by the close of the year after both parties presented their arguments.

In the report, Tullow Oil confirmed that a hearing took place in October 2023, with the court's decision anticipated before the year's end.

Ghana's Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has called on African nations to fortify their domestic legal frameworks as a means of asserting sovereignty and proactively addressing international crimes. 

He emphasized that effective criminal prosecution begins with a solid national legal foundation, stating, a robust legal system at the national level is essential to investigating and prosecuting international crimes independently.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched an advanced digital border control system and e-gates at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra.

The initiative, which integrates biometric and facial recognition technologies, represents a major step forward in border management and positions Ghana as a leader in global travel innovation.  

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday met the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. 

The Ghana Police Service, in partnership with the Eastern Regional Elections Security Taskforce, has supervised the destruction of defective ballot papers that had been recalled by the Electoral Commission (EC). 

The operation which took place on  Tuesday, December 3, aimed to address issues arising from the mishandling of ballots, prompting a suspension of the Special Voting exercise in the Eastern and Western regions.

The destruction process was conducted under strict supervision, with constituency election directors from all political parties present. These representatives, from parties such as the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Convention People's Party (CPP), monitored the proceedings from their respective armories to ensure transparency. 

Nigeria's anti-graft agency has said it has made its biggest ever seizure of assets, alleged to have been purchased with the proceeds of corruption.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that it has taken possession of a large housing estate comprising of more than 750 properties in the capital, Abuja.

Parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has filed a formal criminal complaint with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) against the sitting Member of Parliament for the constituency, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, alleging electoral malpractice during the special voting exercise held on December 2, 2024.

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into an alleged attack on the convoy of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The incident is reported to have occurred on December 2 in Techiman, located in the Bono East Region.

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan has denied distributing food and water to voters during the special voting exercise on December 2, 2024.

According to her, the incident has been misunderstood.

She explained that the food packages seen in a video being shared to some voters in a queue was meant for her campaign team, Electoral Commission agents, and journalists present at the polling station.

The Commissioner of the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Dr Joseph Whittal has cast a damning verdict on a viral footage in which some security personnel who took part in the special voting yesterday were seen collecting food while in a queue to vote. 

After a little health scare the other day which plonked me unto a hospital bed for four days (for which reason I was unable to make an appearance on this page last week and do apologise), I am thankfully back on my feet. 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved the third review of Ghana's 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF), paving the way for an immediate disbursement of approximately $360 million.

A chip-embedded Ghanaian passport with enhanced biometric features to make travelling seamless has been launched.

The Greater Accra Region has been a swing region in the last eight elections, making it a must-watch in the December 7 general election.

The National Media Commission (NMC) has urged media practitioners, especially journalists, to prioritise their safety during the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. 

The special voting exercise organised by the Electoral Commission (EC) for various personnel who will be on duty during the December 7 elections went on smoothly and almost unnoticed in the capital, Accra on Monday, report Daniel Kenu, Joshua Bediako Koomson and Pacome Emmanuel Damalie.