League champions, Asante Kotoko will come up against Equatorial Guinean champions Sony Nguema at the preliminary stage of next year’s CAF Champions League. The Porcupine Warriors learnt the identity of their opponents following the release of the draw by the …

Scores of supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have thronged the party’s headquarters, singing, chanting party slogans and calling on the leadership to challenge the results declared by Dr Kwadwo Afari Djan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission. Clad in …

The inability of nations to cooperatively meet the scale of climate challenge with equal ambition signals urgent need for innovative leadership and solutions, says Conservation International (CI). CI made the observation at the 18th session of the Conference of the …

President John Mahama President-elect John Dramani Mahama has dedicated his December 7 election victory to the people of Ghana. According to the President, his victory is not a partisan one and thus Ghana is the winner anytime the country engages …

Ms Vivian Lamptey – CHRAJ Commissioner The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) on Monday launched its preliminary report on monitoring the right to vote and observing the 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana. The Commission as …

Two persons lost their lives in Wa on Sunday night as wild jubilation erupted in Wa after the declaration of President John Dramani Mahama as the winner of the December 7 presidential election. Mr. Saladeen Saana, a 30-year-old teacher, died …

As Africa urbanizes at a faster rate than any other region in the world, a more integrated approach to urban water management is needed to solve complex water challenges in Africa’s teeming, thirsty cities, making them more sustainable and resilient, …

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) on Monday called on political parties and their supporters to accept the results of the 2012 elections, saying the results accurately reflected the will of Ghanaians. It also added that the results announced …

A 17-year-old unemployed, Ayaoba Nyaaba, who was celebrating the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) victory in last Friday’s polls died instantly on Sunday when a tricycle he was seated on with two others somersaulted. The incident happened at Baakoniaba, a suburb …

Mr Sebastian Akyeampong, Volta Regional Manager of the National Road Safety Commission, (NRSC) Monday reminded politicians of the need to uphold road safety regulations as they celebrate Friday’s general election. “You must be alive to win more elections and implement …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will meet on Tuesday to discuss the way forward following the declaration of the results of the presidential election by Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan. Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC). The declaration of the results on …

Barely eight hours after the declaration of the results of the 2012 presidential elections, the streets of some parts of Accra have returned to normal with most people going about their normal duties. Most places along some principal streets in …

Twin-City Special School for Intellectuals and Disabilities (TCSSID) at Essipong in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, has appealed to Ghanaians  to assist handicapped children to develop their talents. Mr Wisdom Djokoto, Instructor at  TCSSID, who made the call, also advised parents not …

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has declared John Dramani Mahama President-elect after the 2012 general elections John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) received 5, 574,761 votes, or 50.70%. Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) …

President John Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has commended Ghanaians for the confidence they have reposed in him by voting massively for him to clinch a one-time victory over his political opponents. He said: “I accept the declaration and verdict …

National Chief Imam Nuhu Sharabutu Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam has expressed gratitude and appreciation to the entire Muslim community and the nation for ensuring a  violence-free elections. The Chief Imam said the exercise had  proved to …

The 2012 general elections scheduled for a day – December 7, 2012, was conducted for two days in some polling stations because verification equipment did not function at these polling stations. These polling centres had another chance to cast their …

The Judicial Service on the authority and direction of Mrs. Justice Georgina T. Wood, the lady Chief Justice, has established two public complaints secretariats in anticipation of post-2012 election petitions. They are the Chief Justice’s Secretariat and the Office of …

The Electoral Commisssion of Ghana (EC) yesterday December 9, 2012 declared John Dramani Mahama President-elect after the 2012 general elections. Chairman of the EC, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan announced that John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) received 5, …

President-elect John Mahama With a 79.43% voter turnout, incumbent President John Dramani Mahama beats his closest contestant Nana Akufo-Addo with 325,863 votes to win the 2012 Presidential elections. John Mahama by this figure received 50.70% of valid votes cast and …