Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been re-elected as the Speaker of Ghana’s 9th Parliament under the Fourth Republic. Bernard Ahiafor, MP for Akatsi South, has been chosen as the 1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament, nominated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader. Andrew Amoako Asiamah, MP for Fomena, continues […]
Outgoing First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo has become the center of online discussions following her reaction after President Nana Akufo-Addo delivered his final State of the Nation Address. On Friday, January 3, 2025, President Akufo-Addo highlighted his administration’s achievements over the past eight years, stating Ghana was not financially distressed and citing nearly $8 billion in […]
Thirty-three percent of drowning incidents recorded in Ghana in 2022 claimed the lives of individuals aged 15-29 years, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ghana Navy. The findings highlight that this age group was the most affected, followed by individuals aged 30-49 years, who accounted for 25% of cases. Children […]
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that 33 suspects arrested in connection with post-election violence have been remanded into Police and Prisons custody. “Out of the total number of suspects arrested, 49 have been processed for court, with 16 granted court bail, while 33 have been remanded into Police and Prisons custody to reappear on […]
The Ghana Police Service has been lauded for its effective and professional handling of post-election violence in various parts of the country. Private legal practitioner Eric Owusu Sae commended the police for exercising restraint and patience, successfully preventing tensions from escalating further. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mr. Sae acknowledged the peaceful nature of […]
The 2024 general elections held on December 7 have been marred by violent incidents, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to others. The violent clashes, which occurred in the Northern, Central, and Savannah Regions, have raised renewed concerns about the safety and security of Ghana’s electoral process. The most recent casualty is […]
Provisional results from some polling stations are trickling in. According to the Electoral Commission, about 95 per cent of the polling stations are done voting and counting is almost complete. For the presidential election, the NDC is represented by John Mahama and the NPP by Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Here are some of the results coming […]
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a polling station agent for double voting at the Wassa Akropong-Appiahkrom polling station A in the Western Region in the ongoing general elections. The suspect, Kwofie Stephen, is currently in custody assisting the Police investigation. Meanwhile, recent reports indicate that several individuals, allegedly affiliated with the New Patriotic Party […]
South Sudan and Ghana have successfully secured more than 400,000 doses of oral cholera vaccines (OCV) to combat ongoing outbreaks and protect vulnerable populations from the deadly disease. South Sudan has procured 282,153 doses, while Ghana has received 150,000 doses, both countries working in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) is addressing multiple issues just eight days before Ghana’s December 7 elections, including shortfalls in ballot papers and discrepancies in serial numbers. These challenges have sparked concerns among stakeholders, prompting swift action by the EC to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process. The Commission has identified shortages in presidential […]
