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Have women lost out in parliament?
Women groups have been concerned over the years about the inadequate number of women in the decision-making process of the country.
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Futility of last-minute infrastructure inauguration
The impact of media coverage on inuagurating of infrastructure is fundamentally different from the actual benefits voters derive from it.
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Miscreants ransack Social Welfare, Community Development, Veterinary offices in Tamale
Some persons have ransacked the offices of the Social Welfare, Community Development and Veterinary Services in Tamale, looting valuable belongings.
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Wild NDC jubilation in Kumasi ahead of EC's declaration
Hundreds of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters thronged the streets of the Kumasi Metropolis yesterday afternoon to jubilate, even before the Electoral Commission officially declares John Dramani Mahama as the president-elect.
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Political tsunami hits NPP parliamentarians
A major political tsunami has swept away some bigwigs in Parliament, with majority of the casualties coming from the camp of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the biggest beneficiary.
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Thank you for re-electing my sister, now it's time to build our constituency – Hannah Tetteh
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Serwaa Tetteh, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Awutu Senya West Constituency for re-electing her younger sister, Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui.
She acknowledged that while the process was challenging, the constituents gave their all to the campaign, ensuring the success of the National Democratic Congress.
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Let's forge ahead in unity for a brighter future – Dakoa Newman
The former Member of Parliament for Okaikoi South Constituency, Dakoa Newman, has expressed her sincere gratitude to the people of her constituency for their unwavering dedication to preserving Ghana's democracy.
Although she was not re-elected, Newman praised the people for their efforts and sacrifices in ensuring that Okaikoi South remained peaceful and united after the election.
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Vice-President Bawumia concedes defeat - Urges party faithful to look into future with optimism
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the country’s tightly contested presidential election.
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2024 Parliamentary Election Results: List of confirmed provisional winners so far
The results of the 2024 parliamentary elections have signalled a dramatic shift in Ghana’s political landscape, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) making significant gains and unseating several prominent Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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NDC’s Faustina Elikplim Akurugu clinches Dome Kwabenya parliamentary seat
Madam Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, the Parliamentary Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emerged victorious in the Dome Kwabenya parliamentary race, unseating the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) candidate, Mike Oquaye Jnr.
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Nigerian President Tinubu congratulates Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on his victory in the recent general elections held on December 7.
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Naa Koryoo unseats Hawa Koomson in Awutu Senya East
The parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, has emerged victorious in the Awutu Senya East Parliamentary race, unseating the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Mavis Hawa Koomson, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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NPP urges Mahama to call NDC supporters to order amid collation centre tensions
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on former President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate action and urge his supporters to desist from acts of violence at collation centres.
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Michael Okyere Baafi retains New Juaben seat for NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for the New Juaben South Constituency in the Eastern Region, Michael Okyere Baafi, has successfully retained his seat.
He secured 32,134 votes, defeating his opponent, Dr. Martin Otu Offei of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who garnered 23,735 votes.
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EC appeals for patience, cites legal 72-hour window for Presidential results declaration
The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on the public to exercise patience as it works within the legally mandated 72-hour window to declare the presidential results of the 2024 elections.
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Exercise patience, will of the people will prevail as expressed at the polls - EC
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has called on Ghanaians, particularly supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to remain patient as the commission awaits results from across the country for the official declaration.
In a media address on Sunday, December 8, the Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Jean Adukwei Mensah, explained that the process leading to the declaration of results is thorough and inclusive, involving all political parties and election observers.
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Ghana Elections: EC says it has 72 hours to declare results, urges patience
With about 23 hours after the close of the 2024 elections, the Electoral Commission has urged the general public to be patient as the commission was working within the timeframe required by law for the declaration of the presidential results.
Addressing a press conference today, the Chairperson of the EC , Jean Mensa, said the electoral management body had 72 hours after the close of polls to declare the results as stipulated by C.I 127.
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Election 2024: Mahama wins Adentan again
The Adentan Constituency in the Greater Accra Region has once again delivered a decisive victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the presidential elections.
According to the certified results from the Electoral Commission, NDC candidate, John Dramani Mahama garnered a total of 60,116 votes, while New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, received 29,578 votes out of the 92,375 votes cast in last Saturday's general elections.
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Police arrest 12 suspects for looting in Tamale, causing damage to properties in Damango and elsewhere
Police arrest 12 suspects for looting in Tamale and causing damage to properties in Damango.
In the Tamale incident chaos erupted after some youth vandalised the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly premises and looted food items from a warehouse.
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Damango: EC district office on fire over election results collation disagreement
The district office of the Electoral Commission in Damango in the Savannah Region has been set on fire over disagreements about the collation of the 2024 Election results.
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Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah claims victory for fulfilled prophecy on Mahama’s victory
Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah of the Glorious Word Power Ministries on Sunday during a sermon in church used the platform to affirmed the fulfilment of his prophecy regarding John Mahama’s electoral victory.
He said he has a role and God uses him for divine prophecy in selecting leaders and therefore urged "believers" to strengthen their faith.
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Chaotic scenes in Tamale as youths vandalise metro assembly, loot food items from warehouse [VIDEO]
Chaos erupted in Tamale after some youth vandalised the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly premises and looted food items from a warehouse.
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See list of NPP MPs defeated in 2024 elections
The 2024 parliamentary elections have resulted in prominent sitting members of Parliament (MPs) losing their seats.
The seats were keenly contested by the two major political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
But at the end, it is the NDC which has gained more seats with a clear majority in the next parliament following the unseating of several parliamentary heavyweights on the NPP side.
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Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang poised to become Ghana's first female Vice President
In a historic turn of events, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is set to make history as Ghana’s first female Vice-President following the concession of Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 Presidential Election.
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We will ensure smooth transition - Bawumia assures
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to ensure a very smooth transition so that the business of government will continue seamlessly.
He said the NPP would offer the needed support to the new government in a very responsible way.