The Electoral Commission (EC) has temporarily halted the collation of election results in the Ablekuma North constituency, citing escalating security concerns and threats to its staff and property.
Originally scheduled to take place tod…
The Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has said the NDC set up an outfit as part of the preparations for Election 2024 to detect and remove infiltrators from key roles, such a…
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating a campaign to intimidate New Patriotic Party (NPP) members and destroy key election documents, inc…
A court in France has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of downplaying the Rwandan genocide.
The 60-year-old writer was fined €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000) and Damien Serieyx, his publishing director from Éditions du Touc…
Israel has confirmed it carried out attacks on Syria's naval fleet, as part of its efforts to neutralise military assets in the country after the fall of the Assad regime.
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its ships…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate who contested the Amenfi Central Constituency polls, Joana Gyan Cudjoe has become the first female candidate to represent the party in parliament.
She achieved this fe…
The 2024 flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged members of the NPP not to indulge in blame games.
Rather, he has urged them to unite and be encouraged for the future.
Dr Bawumia, who was spea…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has retained his seat in Parliament on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) following his victory in the December 7 general election.
He polled 46,797 vote…
At least 110 mostly elderly people have been brutally murdered by gang members in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, according to a human rights group.
The National Human Rights Defence Network (RNDDH) said a local gang leader had t…
The UK and US governments have imposed sanctions on a British-Kenyan businessman over his alleged involvement in the illicit gold trade.
Kamlesh Pattni, and four others including his wife and brother-in-law, will have their assets fro…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged its members to celebrate with respect and refrain from damaging state property.
The party acknowledged reports of incidents where some of its supporters have engaged in vandalism of sta…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has swept all 11 constituency seats in the Upper West Region in the just ended 2024 general election, according to official results from the Electoral Commission (EC).
The win means the parliam…
Nana Kwame Bediako of the New Force movement, who is commonly referred to as Cheddar has proven that he is indeed the new force in Ghana's political terrain as he beat Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen by a difference of 53,276 votes in the 2024 pres…
The Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has retained the Madina constituency seat in the 2024 parliamentary elections.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate got 56,008 votes, as against Robert L…
President-elect John Dramani Mahama says he is ready to take bold and decisive action to restore Ghana’s economic stability and growth.
“Rebuilding the economy won’t be easy,” Mahama said during his victory speech at his Cantonments r…
The Electoral Commission has declared John Dramani Mahama as the winner of Ghana's 2024 presidential election.
Per the results declared from 267 constituencies, excluding nine constituencies, Mr Mahama polled 6,328,397 votes representin…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has formally congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his resounding victory in Ghana’s December 7 presidential election.
The announcement was made following the Electoral Commission…
Official results from Saturday's presidential election in Ghana have confirmed the victory of opposition candidate, former President John Mahama.
Mahama won with 56.6% against 41.6% for Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia. It is the bigge…
Ghana's president-elect, John Dramani Mahama, delivered a victory speech on Monday night, outlining his vision for the nation and sharing key insights into the next steps of his administration.
Based on the results from 267 constituenc…
In the end the Assad regime was so hollow, corrupt and decayed that it collapsed in less than a fortnight.
No one I have spoken to has been anything other than astonished by the speed with which the regime turned to dust.
In the sp…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has extended heartfelt congratulations to President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on his victory in last Saturday’s election.
This follows the declaration made by the Chairperson of the El…
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to intervene and stop National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters from gathering at collation centres armed with offensive weapons.
Dr. Bawumia’s re…
Patrick Yaw Boamah, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central has decided to contest the results of parliamentary election in court.
This follows the declaration of Baba Abubakar Sadiq of the National Democratic Congress…
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has commended the peaceful and orderly voting process in the 2024 elections.
She noted that the introduction of multiple voting points in areas with…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to using its victory in the December 7 general elections as a platform to propel Ghana toward progress and prosperity.
At a press briefing held…
Four political analysts have described the decisive win by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections as an indication that Ghanaian voters are ready to use their thumb as a key accountabi…
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hannah Serwaa Tetteh, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Awutu Senya West Constituency for re-electing her younger sister, Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui.
She acknowledged that while the proce…
For nearly a decade it was Russian firepower that had kept Bashar al-Assad in power.
Until the extraordinary events of the last 24 hours.
Damascus has fallen, Syria's president has been toppled and has, reportedly, flown to Moscow.…
John Dramani Mahama is set to return as Ghana's president after his main rival accepted defeat, even though the electoral authorities are yet to announce the official results.
The 65-year-old led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 and is one of …
Following Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia's concession in Ghana's election, jubilant supporters of opposition candidate John Mahama have been celebrating on the streets across the country.
Reporters: Thomas Naadi and Favour Nunoo…
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will look at pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot on his first day back in office next month.
"These people are living in hell," he told NBC's Meet the Press in his first broa…
The incumbent New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Karaga Constituency, Dr Mohammed Amin Adams, has successfully retained his seat with a significant margin.
Dr Adam, who also serves as the Minister of Finance, secured 28,155 vo…
The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor has stated that the party’s decisive victory in the 2024 general elections marks the beginning of a new era of substantial and rapid development proje…
The results of the 2024 parliamentary elections have signalled a dramatic shift in Ghana’s political landscape, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) making significant gains and unseating several prominent Members of Parliament (M…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its commitment to driving Ghana toward progress and prosperity following what it describes as a decisive victory in the December 7 general elections.
Speaking at a press briefing a…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on the public to exercise patience as it works within the legally mandated 72-hour window to declare the presidential results of the 2024 elections.
Speaking at a press conference today, the Chai…
The United States has congratulated Ghana for holding peaceful and successful elections, highlighting the country’s unwavering commitment to democratic values, peaceful power transfer and electoral integrity.
In a post on X on Sunday De…
The parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, has emerged victorious in the Awutu Senya East Parliamentary race, unseating the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Mavis Hawa Koomson,…
Madam Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, the Parliamentary Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emerged victorious in the Dome Kwabenya parliamentary race, unseating the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) candidate, Mike Oquaye Jnr…
The former Member of Parliament for Okaikoi South Constituency, Dakoa Newman, has expressed her sincere gratitude to the people of her constituency for their unwavering dedication to preserving Ghana's democracy.
Although she was not re…
The National Democratic Congress’ Member of Parliament for the Krowor constituency, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has registered an elaborate victory to retain the seat for her party.
She polled 39,198 out of 62, 536 valid votes cast while …
The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on political stakeholders and the general public to remain patient, stressing that the polls closed only 23 hours ago.
At a press conference on Sunday, December 8, the Chairpe…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has snatched the Akuapem South Constituency seat in the Eastern Region from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Lawrencia Dziwornu of the NDC got 15,438 votes, beating Eric Yeboah Apeadu of the New Pa…
The National Democratic Congress' parliamentary candidate for Assin Central, Nurein Shiabu Migyimah has snatched the seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
That seat had been held by the NPP for a long time.
The vociferous Kennedy …
The Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey, has lost the Ayawaso Central seat to Abdul Rauf Tubazu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Mr Quartey of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had 23,339, while Abdul Tubazu won with 29,965
Tourism Minister and incumbent Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, has suffered a shocking defeat in a closely contested election.
According to provisional results, Mercer lost his seat to Blay Nyameke Armah of…
Provisional results from Ghana's Electoral Commission indicate a major upset in the Tano South Constituency, Ahafo Region, as the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere, has lost his seat to Cha…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate in the Odododiodioo Constituency, Alfred Kotey Ashie, has secured victory in the 2024 parliamentary elections.
He garnered 38,473 votes to defeat his closest contender, Abdul Mannaf Sow…
The incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Banda, Ahmed Ibrahim, has retained his seat in the 2024 general election.
He secured 9,150 votes, defeating his closest rival, Mr Joe Danquah of the New Pa…
The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Benjamin Bannor-Bio, has confirmed that as of 8am on Sunday, December 8, 2024, no collated results from the regions had reached the national collation centre.
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