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Independent presidential candidate Nana Bediako accuses EC of bias in polling agent accreditation
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.
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Police deploy helicopters to monitor NPP, NDC final campaign rallies
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.
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Take the money, but vote against NPP – John Dumelo to NDC supporters
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.
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NCCE urges Ghanaians to vote peacefully on December 7
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].
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NPP's possibilities victory rally gathers momentum
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.
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Election 2024: Christian Council urges security agencies to uphold professionalism and impartiality
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.
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Election-related violence will be swiftly addressed - Godfred Dame assures observer missions
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).
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Ghana Election 2024: People’s National Party unaligned
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
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Otumfuo blesses Bawumia and NAPO ahead of Saturday's election
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.
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Nigerian Pastor loses UK deportation battle after church shut down over £1.87m fraud
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.
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Ghana Election 2024: After prophecies, rallies, promises, Ghana votes Saturday
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.
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Mahama rounding up campaign in Ashanti, calls on Juabenhene, attends Ejisu mini rally before heading to Accra for Madina rally
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.
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Countdown to December 7: May democracy win
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.
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Bawumia hails Christian community’s support at Zongo Chiefs and Imams gathering
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.
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Mahama names conditions for accepting election results
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.
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Mahama vows to kickstart 24-Hour Economy if elected President
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.
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Unravelling complexities of legal interpretation
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.
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Peace Council identifies nine hotspots, 42 flash points at Kasoa
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.
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Avoiding ICC interventions: A-G urges Africa to consolidate democracy
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).
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Police announce routes to 'avoid tension' as NPP and NDC hold final rallies in Accra
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.
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EC cautions media against declaring election results
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.
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What's on the minds of Ghanaian voters explored in seven charts - A BBC report
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.
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Civil society organisations launch national elections situation room for Ghana Election 2024
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.
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Vote massively for Mahama, NDC to build Ghana — Lordina
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).
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Special Voting: Eastern, Western regions vote today
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.