POLITICS

Drama in Parliament: Akufo-Addo’s address interrupted by bodyguard’s medical emergency

President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address was briefly interrupted by a medical emergency when one of his personal bodyguards collapsed while standing guard in Parliament. A dramatic incident unfolded during President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo‘s final State of the Nation Address on Friday, January 3, 2025. While reviewing …

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Ghana is not broke—Akufo-Addo tells critics

President Akufo-Addo has stated that the economy is on a sound footing. He said the country is financially sound, contrary to what his critics would want Ghanaians to believe. “Mr Speaker, Ghana is not broke, contrary to what the propagandists are saying. We are handing over a country with gross …

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Supreme Court quashes re-collated results for Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, two others

The Supreme Court has annulled re-collated parliamentary election results for Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South, overturning the Electoral Commission’s (EC) declarations for these constituencies. The ruling comes amidst intense legal and political disputes surrounding the re-collation process. The court, however, upheld the re-collated results for Nsawam …

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Resume re-collation of disputed Parliamentary seats – NPP to EC

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to resume the recollation of outstanding constituencies from the December 7 elections. According to the NPP, its independent collation reveals that it won Dome-Kwabenya, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, Techiman South, Nsawam/Adoagyiri, Aowin, Ablekuma …

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To whom much is given, much is expected—Bagbin tells NDC MPs, incoming Mahama govt

  Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the 2024 general elections. He also congratulated the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament for the overwhelming majority of seats they won in the polls, which means they will form the majority side …

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NDC files suit to block EC from re-collating results in five constituencies

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed a lawsuit to block the Electoral Commission (EC) from recollating and redeclaring the parliamentary results for the Dome-Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Obuasi East constituencies. The NDC argues that the EC no longer has the authority to conduct these processes. …

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Mahama names transition team for inaugural meeting on December 11

John Dramani Mahama, President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, has, under the provisions of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (ACT 845), appointed a 10-member transition team to meet with their counterparts from the outgoing government. This is contained in a press release dated December 10 and signed by Sammy Gyamfi, …

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ONE MILITARY OFFICER INJURED, POLICE APPREHEND ADDITIONAL 10 SUSPECTS

The police have apprehended 10 more suspects in connection with violent attacks across the country. According to the police, it has recorded several incidences of lawlessness across the country and warned it may be forced to apply force to stop the violent attacks on offices by alleged supporters of the …

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I’ll only accept election results If they’re transparent and fair – Mahama

NDC’s John Mahama emphasizes the need for a transparent and fair electoral process in Ghana’s December 7 elections, highlighting concerns about irregularities. Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has made a significant statement regarding his acceptance of the 2024 election results. In an exclusive interview …

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Political Parties sign Peace Pact ahead of December elections

Political parties and their presidential candidates contesting the December 7 elections have signed a peace pact to ensure a peaceful electoral process. The parties and their candidates committed to maintaining peace before, during, and after the polls. The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged all political parties to accept the results …

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