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.
S…
The district office of the Electoral Commission in Damango in the Savannah Region has been set on fire over disagreements about the collation of the 2024 Election results.
The Electoral Commission (EC) is in the process of collating the…
The incumbent Member of Parliament for Mfantseman and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ophelia Mensah Hayford, has lost her seat.
She received 23,349 votes, approximately 12,000 fewer than her opponent, Princ…
Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been re-elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Klottey Korle constituency in the recently concluded parliamentary elections.
Rawlings, daughter of Ghana's l…
In a historic turn of events, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is set to make history as Ghana’s first female Vice-President following the concession of Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bea…
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to ensure a very smooth transition so that the business of government will continue seamlessly.
He said the NPP would offer the needed support to the new…
The New Patriotic Party's incumbent Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama has lost the seat to the National Democratic Congress's candidate.
Provisional results from the collation centre show that Abdul-Fataw Alhassan of th…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to concede defeat in the 2024 Presidential Elections.
At a press conference today in Accra, Sammy Gyamfi, the Na…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned media houses to desist from declaring the results of the December 7 polls or risk being arrested and prosecuted for the offence.
The commission said the media might call or project the trend of…
The Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed gratitude to the Christian community for the overwhelming support they have shown him throughout his journey as the NPP’s…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that his acceptance of the December 7 General Election results will depend on the transparency and credibility of the process.
In an intervie…
Ghana is heading for its ninth general election since multiparty politics resumed in 1992.
In that time, there have been three peaceful transfers of power, with the two main parties – the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New…
More than 300 people have been arrested since mass protests erupted in Georgia six nights ago, and an increasing number of accounts have emerged alleging violent attacks by police.
One man has told the BBC how he was repeatedly kicked…
The First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has urged the electorates to peacefully cast their ballots on December 7 and wait patiently for the declaration of the winners after that.
She was speaking with the constituents…
Incumbent John Peter Amewu and Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are neck and neck in a fierce race for the Hohoe seat on December 7.
From all indications, the race will be very keen between the parliame…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that a vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Saturday is the verdict which will improve conditions in the country.
He said voting for Dr Bawumia would move the country forward while a vote fo…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the plan is to gradually implement a 24-hour economy policy aimed at boosting local manufacturing and reducing Ghana’s reliance on imports.
The General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwet…
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