Fellow citizens, my brothers and sisters,  

As we begin the new year 2025, Lordina and I wish each of you a year filled with the promise of a productive and prosperous 2025. We thank God for guiding our paths through the past year, and I trust Him to do something new in our lives.

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians of his commitment to rectifying the shortcomings of the outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration as he prepares to assume office on January 7, 2025.

The High Court in Accra will on Saturday, January 4, 2025 make a determination on whether or not the Electoral Commission  (EC) should collate the parliamentary results for Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, Techiman South and Ablekuma North. 

This comes after lawyers for the Electoral Commission, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) closed down the curtains on their arguments in respect of the mandamus application. 

Accra Technical University (ATU) has outlined the entry requirements for its three-year Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for prospective students.

The newly built auditorium of the Lighthouse Chapel at East Legon was filled with excitement on New Year’s Eve as Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira, joined the congregation for their 31st Watch Night Service.  

Some Ghanaians returning home through Kotoka International Airport (KIA) during the festive season have expressed excitement and satisfaction with the newly introduced electronic gates (e-gates) at the airport. 

Counsel for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Tameklo on has hit back at lawyers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over claims that the declaration of Ebi Bright as winner of the Tema Central December 7, 2024 parliamentary election was not done by an Electoral Commission (EC) official. 

Côte d'Ivoire has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has explained that a temporary power outage experienced in some parts of Tema in the Greater Accra Region on New Year's eve was a result of a fire outbreak which has destroyed some major power cables in the area.

Justin Amenuvor, counsel for the Electoral Commission in the mandamus application hearing has prayed the High Court to make appropriate orders that will enable the Commission to complete the collation process in the various collation centers in dispute. 

Lawyers for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have firmed up their argument that the collation of the results in the Tema Central Constituency could not be completed due alleged intimidation with a claim that the person who declared the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Ebi Bright was not the returning officer of the EC. 

Drama unfolded at the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Assembly in the Central Region when 41 ex-assembly members locked up the District Coordinating Director's office demanding the payment of their ex-gratia.

They also locked up the office of the Finance Officer, demanding that if their ex-gratia were not paid to them, they will not open the ofice.

The two officials, Awal Suahini and Peter Apan were locked up for about two hours in their offices.

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to postpone the January 3, 2024 re-opening date for senior high schools until the government has settled the outstanding debt for food and operations.

The Clerk for the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev Dr Lawrence Dzanku, has urged the citizenry to set aside their political differences and re-unite as one family for the progress of the nation.

He was speaking at a watch night service at the Dela Cathedral at Ho-Kpodzi to usher in the New Year.

The High Court in Accra has overruled the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) preliminary legal objection to the mandamus application seeking to compel the EC to collate the parliamentary results of four constituencies in the December 7 2024 elections.

The General Overseer of the Evangelical Church of Ghana (ECG), Rev Maxwell K.K. Liwangol, has called on Ghanaians to set aside the outcome of the December 7, 2024, elections and rally around the national flag as the country transitions from one democratic government to another.  

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho has issued an important notice to all 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) applicants, outlining crucial steps for completing their admission processes.  

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Fellow Ghanaians, 

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I come to you with a heart filled with gratitude and optimism.  

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has delivered his final New Year message as Ghana’s leader, reflecting on his tenure, celebrating Ghana’s achievements, and urging the nation to embrace the promise of 2025 with hope and unity.

The National Executive Committee of the Ghana Cocoa, Coffee, and Sheanut Farmers Association (COCOSHE) has extended warm congratulations to President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his historic election as the leader of the Republic of Ghana.

Florence Debrah, popularly known as Maa Adwoa, has recounted the tragic passing of her fiancé, Chief Inspector Godwin Benibah, during their wedding ceremony last Friday at Akyem Anamase near Oda in the Eastern Region.  

The Ghana Police Service has deployed additional officers and intensified patrols nationwide ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, amid expectations of large crowds at religious and entertainment venues across the country.

Madam Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, has been declared the Member of Parliament-Elect for Dome Kwabenya in a landmark victory that ends the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) longstanding hold on the constituency.  

The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to the public, particularly faith-based organisations and individuals, to refrain from disseminating misinformation and fear-inducing prophecies as the nation prepares to usher in the new year.