The Electoral Commission has admitted their data management is not only poor but incurably pathetic if external assistance is not injected urgently. EC did not willingly give out the 2024 PVR timeously…. we dragged it out of you! How could the EC describe the register that has not been corrected …
Read More »EC is the greatest threat to Ghana’s democracy – Nyaho-Tamakloe
A founding member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not pleased with the manner in which the Electoral Commission (EC) is conducting its activities. Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe is warning that some of the Commission’s actions could undermine Ghana’s democratic credentials. He said this at an anti-corruption event at …
Read More »Officers caught in electoral fraud will face severe consequences – EC warns
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a stern warning ahead of the December polls, declaring that it will not shield any officer involved in electoral malpractices. This announcement underscores the EC’s commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and transparent election process. During a recent press conference, the Deputy Chairperson of …
Read More »Electoral Commission suspends its Pusiga District Director
The Electoral Commission has accepted responsibility for the over three thousand illegal transfers of votes in the Ajumako-Enyian-Essiam constituency but says it has since rectified the anomaly and will make copies of the new register to political parties. Following the conduct of the voter exhibition, concerns were rife over …
Read More »6 victims of Techiman South electoral violence to receive GHC270k as compensation
The Wenchi High Court has ruled that the Government of Ghana must pay a total of GHC270,000 in compensation to six victims of the Techiman South Electoral violence. The court presided over by Justice Frederick Nawurah, found that the victims’ rights to life and dignity had been violated during the …
Read More »ECG warns customers against tampering with new smart metres
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a stern warning to customers against tampering with the newly installed smart meters, emphasizing that the company is equipped to detect any illegal activities. The Managing Director of ECG, Samuel Dubik Mahama, made this clear during the launch of a comprehensive meter …
Read More »Otto Addo names 26-Man Squad for 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Angola and Niger
Otto Addo, Head Coach of the Black Stars, has announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger, scheduled for early September. The Black Stars last convened in June, securing consecutive victories over Mali and the Central African Republic in the …
Read More »Ghana’s debt rises to GH¢761bn, Amin Adam blames Cedi depreciation
As of July 31, 2024, Ghana’s provisional nominal central government debt stood at GH¢761.1 billion, equivalent to US$51.1 billion, according to Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. This figure marks a nominal increase from the previous amount of GH¢587.7 billion, which was equivalent to US$53.5 billion. Dr. Adam shared these …
Read More »Police, media not in competition; we have a common goal to serve the public – IGP
The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has said that the Ghana Police Service and the media are not in any form of competition but both have a common goal, which is to serve the people. He noted that there is no need for both to have disagreements …
Read More »Government pays WAEC GHC50m
The Ministry of Education has announced that a total of fifty million (GHC50 million) has been released to the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The amount, which is part of the payment of its indebtedness to the examination body, is to support the conduct of the Basic Education Certificate Examination …
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