In what could be toxic for the nation’s democracy, if left unchecked, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has given full backing to the party’s directive to its supporters to attack the Electoral Commission (EC) offices across the country on September 17 if the commission fails to accept the party’s demand to audit the voter register. Addressing a gathering of NDC supporters at Sampa in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region yesterday, Mr Mahama rallied them to take the violent action to ensure that their demands are met before the December 7 elections.…
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The running mate of the ruling New Patriotic Party Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has called for a peaceful election on December 7 to help sustain the developmental gains chalked over the years. NAPO said the country could only be properly developed in an atmosphere of peace and unity, indicating the strongest need for the citizenry to commit themselves to peace. He stressed the need for the citizenry to jealously protect the peace that is being enjoyed in the country now. He challenged the revered chiefs and religious leaders in the country to lead the crusade to…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to calls for the Free SHS policy to be targeted, suggesting that individuals who can afford private school fees should send their wards to private institutions. His comments come in the wake of concerns about the financial strain the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy places on the national budget. The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Yaw Acheampong Boafo, had earlier urged the government to reconsider the Free SHS policy, proposing that affluent families pay fees to allow more resources to be directed towards less privileged students. Addressing the 2024/2025 Annual…
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed to Ghanaians to pray for the Electoral Commission (EC) for God’s guidance in the execution of their mandate in the 2024 general elections. This was when he submitted his nomination forms on Monday, September 9, 2024. Dr Bawumia in the company of his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, their spouses and other party leaders presented his Presidential nomination forms to the EC for scrutiny and clearance. This marks the first time a sitting Vice President has filed his nomination to contest the presidential election. Dr. Bawumia is…
The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the rank and file of the party to forge unity, work hard and ensure electorate go out to vote on December 7, 2024. Dr. Bawumia made these comments on Monday September 9, 2024, shortly after filling his nomination form to officially become the Presidential candidate for the party in the 2024 general election. Addressing party supporters at the party’s Headquarters in Accra on Monday, he said “Let us make no mistake about it that we have 89 days to go for the December 20224 elections…
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will file his nomination for the 2024 presidential election on Monday, September 9, 2024. The 60-year-old economist and Vice President will do this in the company of his running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Also to accompany the flagbearer will be national executives of the NPP and some leading members of his campaign team. Headquarters According to a programme line up, Dr Bawumia will visit the NPP headquarters after filing his nomination at the Electoral Commission headquarters. It is likely Dr Bawumia will make a statement at the party headquarters.…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has shot down a request by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for a live broadcast of a meeting to discuss findings and observations contained in the Provisional Voters Register (PVR) for the upcoming December 7 general elections. NDC earlier wrote to the EC demanding that the meeting to discuss the issues identified in the provisional voters register be broadcast live to ensure transparency. But the EC in its response to the party’s request, said the discrepancies the party is raising are not new and therefore there is no need for a live broadcast of the meeting.…
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that the party’s record in education is unmatched in the history of Ghana. According to him, the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy alone has made education attractive adding that, the policy has not only increased enrollment but also improved the quality of education in terms of student performance. Dr. Bawumia made these revelations during a stakeholder’s engagement at the Church of Pentecost, Kaneshie Central Assembly, in the Okaikwei South Constituency, as part of his tour in the Greater Accra Region…
All is set for Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s historic royal visit to Cape Coast tomorrow. It is the first time in modern times that an Asantehene is visiting the Central Regional capital, a town with so much history behind it. Key activities of the Asantehene is the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree on him by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) tomorrow, Thursday September 5, for his outstanding contributions to nation-building, peace, and development. On Saturday, Otumfuo Osei Tutu will grace the climax of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye. Special congregation The special congregation to confer the honorary doctorate…
New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said if the election was to be a football match, he would have beaten his main opponent, John Mahama 33-0. Explaining, he said while as Vice President, he has championed 33 impactful policies, Mr Mahama, who is a former President has nothing to his credit. He was speaking at a mammoth rally at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Constituency of the Central Region on Monday, September 2. Impactful Veep With a roaring crowd urging him on, Vice President Bawumia said, “There is no question that I’ve been the most impactful and…