The National Democratic Congress’ Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, has accused the Electoral Commission Chairperson of being mischievous, following an expression of disappointment that John Mahama did not file his presidential nomination forms in person. On Wednesday, Jean Mensa said she would have liked to hash out some of the concerns Mr. Mahama has voiced publicly […] The post Jean

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission may be summoned to Parliament if there are any hiccups with processes towards the upcoming elections. This was made known by Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu. He said Parliament is so far satisfied with the electoral arrangements and see no point in summoning her […] The post Election

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Abibiman Foundation wants Ghanaians and all those who matter in the electoral activities to shun acts that could heighten political tension in the country before, during and after the 2020 polls. The group says pockets of violence, unfounded claims and unsavoury utterances if not curtailed could affect the peace and stability […] The post Group

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Abibiman Foundation wants Ghanaians and all those who matter in the electoral activities to shun acts that could heighten political tension in the country before, during and after the 2020 polls. The group says pockets of violence, unfounded claims and unsavoury utterances if not curtailed could affect the peace and stability […] The post Group

Five more persons have been picked up in connection with the stealing of 10 AK-47 rifles and besieging the Aveyime and Mepe police stations in the Volta Region. The accused are Ebenezer Nyalatsi, Stephen Kpehor, Abenego Edo Dotse, Kpexor Besa, and Cephas Zodanu. Twelve persons have been picked so far for besieging the two police […] The post V/R: Five more

A delegation from the Council of State, led by its Chairman, Nana Otuo Sereboe II, the Juabenghene, called on former President Rawlings and the Agbotui Family to commiserate with them on the loss of Madam Victoria Agbotui, Rawlings’ mother. Nana Otuo Sereboe said: “The loss of a mother is a painful experience…though you have lost […] The post Council of State,

A professor at the University of Florida Journalism Department expects a reversal in the United States of America’s foreign policy if Joe Biden beats President Donald Trump at the polls in November 2020. According to Professor Wayne Wanta, Biden will have a warmer outlook on international relations. “He is a big supporter of NATO [North […] The post US

The President, Nana Akufo-Addo says he will ensure that all persons who foment trouble during the 2020 polls are dealt with by the country’s security agencies. Nana Akufo-Addo said he has duly informed the security agencies to ensure that they deal decisively for the vigilantism groups in order to ensure that the 2020 election is […] The post I’ll ensure

The authorities in South Sudan have suspended the renovation of Juba national stadium, a project sponsored by the world football governing body, Fifa, after a partial collapse of the facility. Parts of the stadium collapsed on Tuesday afternoon during construction, sparking public outcry on social media. Ethiopian company, GS Construction, was last year contracted by […] The post South

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is due to announce on Thursday the final two candidates from a shortlist of five to lead the agency. Reports suggest they are both women – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria and Yoo Myung-he of South Korea. The WTO has never been led by a woman or an African. The hope […] The post Nigerian makes final shortlist in WTO leadership bid

A live TV debate between the candidates for vice-president ahead of next month’s US election has seen fierce clashes over the coronavirus pandemic. Democrat Kamala Harris accused Donald Trump of “the greatest failure of any presidential administration” in history. Vice-President Mike Pence, a Republican, said her party’s pandemic plan amounted to “plagiarism”. Democratic nominee Joe […] The post US

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is unshaken by actions of the Electoral Commission (EC) that seem to have the propensity to undermine the integrity of the 2020 general election. According to the opposition party, no action by the electoral management body will compel it to boycott the upcoming polls. General Secretary of the […] The post NDC

The Presidential candidate of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Reverend Christian Kwabena Andrews is expected to begin a two-day familiarization tour of the Oti Region on Friday, October 9, 2020. A statement highlighting his itinerary said the flagbearer would on Friday visit the Buem, Nkwanta South, Nkwanta North and Kadjebi constituencies to interact with chiefs, […] The post Osofo