Hajia Alima Mahama, Minister of Women and Children Affairs (MOWAC) on Thursday urged women to vote massively for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to continue its good policies for women and children.
She said the NPP government in its e…
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and ABANTU for Development, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) representing women's rights have expressed disappointment at the low participation of women in next month's elections.
Dr. Rose Mensah-K…
The Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Thursday expressed the party's gratitude for the massive support given it by the people of the Central Region, and was confident that the region w…
Mr. Edward Appiah, Executive Member of Civic Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), observed that the citizenry needed to understand the democratic political process and acquire skills for effective political actions and decisi…
The Centre for Democratic Development, (CDD) - Ghana, has organized a forum for all the aspirants contesting the Yilo Krobo constituency parliamentary election in this year's general elections.
They are Mr Christian Kofi Tettey of th…
Mr Thomas Mawueli Malm, Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Association of the Blind (GAB) on Friday appealed to polling agents who would be on duty during the December 7 elections to assist the blind to vote smoothly.
He …
Former President Jerry John Rawlings, on Friday alleged that certain elements of the Ghanaian media had been engaged by the government to manipulate results of the impending elections with sloppy pre-elections opinions polls.
He said…
Mr John Dramani Mahama, Vice Presidential candidate of the NDC, has called on politicians not to incite people to hate one another in efforts to win political power.
"Hatred erodes confidence, trust, objectivity and love. The absence…
Ghana's oil find is not only to bring in revenue for development, but would also likely push for national institutional reforms, starting with the constitution to reduce the excessive powers vested in the executive.
Professor Joseph…
President John Agyekum Kufuor on Friday conveyed his heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and the entire people and government of India over the terrorist siege against Mumbai.
A statement signed by Mr Andrew…
Speakers at a public forum organized by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) at Bongo in the Upper East Region have urged the electorate not to engage in any act that would undermine the country's democracy.
The Speakers who w…
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) on Friday organized a debate for some aspiring parliamentary candidates in the Eastern Region, for them to present themselves to the electorate on how they would promote education whe…
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor John Evans Atta Mills, has called on the government to listen to the genuine complaints of the people and implement policies to reduce their suffering.
He said when…
The National Peace Council (NPC), on Thursday urged the media to reveal the behind-the scene cordiality prevailing among politicians across the political divide so that their followers could be wiser.
The call followed experiences re…
Polling agents have been urged to be conversant with the electoral process and do away with electoral offences.
A Returning Officer for the Effutu Constituency, Mr Seth Panwum gave the advice at a day's orientation exercise for 301 P…
The leader and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, begins another campaign tour of the Eastern Region on Wednesday with his "Better Ghana" message, according to an official stateme…
The tertiary students' wing of the People's National Convention (PNC), Tertiary Institutions Functionaries (TERIFF), on Tuesday said the party's administration would give top priority to strengthening the rule of law in order to win the co…
Mr Edward Frimpong Pipim, Chairman of the Campaign Team of Mr Basil Kwadwo Ahiable, an independent parliamentary candidate for Akwatia, has explained why many people in the area have decided to throw their weight behind the independent can…
Kenyan Prime Minister Railia Amolo Odinga said on Thursday that Africa was squarely to be blamed for the negative publicity the continent received in the foreign media.
He said unless Africa was supported and aspired to have media…
Dr Kwesi Aning, Head of Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution at Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC), on Wednesday urged politicians to desist from playing ethnic and religious cards in their campaigns since it c…
An electoral officer, on Tuesday asked political parties to replace selected polling agents, who can not read and write with literate persons in order to secure their election results on December 7.
Ms Rachel Hagar Owusu, District El…
Mr Isaac Opare-Addo, Convention People's Party (CPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Aburi-Nsawam, says when given the nod he will utilize the serene "Aburi Weather" to earn foreign exchange for the country.
He said the Aburi weather was…
The Member of Parliament for Kade, Mr Ofosu Asamoah, says it is only a government of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that can effectively and efficiently manage the affairs of the country to ensure the well-being of the people.
He said…
Three aspiring members of Parliament for the Evalue-Gwira constituency have pledged to complete all uncompleted projects embarked on by the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) to reverse the dwindling fortunes of the constituency, when ele…
Arab foreign ministers Wednesday called on rival Palestinian movements of Hamas and Fatah to work together for the national unity of the Palestinians.
The two Palestinian movements should take part in the ongoing efforts by parties c…
The Volta Region branch of the Ghana Association of the Blind (GAB), on Wednesday commended the Electoral Commission (EC) for its efforts at making it easier for the visually impaired to exercise their right to vote.
The Association …
Alhaji Hamidu Mahama, Upper East Regional Police Commander, on Thursday urged the leadership of political parties to abide by laid-down rules regarding the conduct of campaigns, rallies and other political activities in the interest of pea…
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday appointed former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to head a new White House panel to help tackle the financial crisis.
"It has become increasingly clear in recent months that we are fa…
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of sending diplomats to Iran, saying the issue would be left to the next administration to deal with.
The Bush administration has considered setting up a…
The transition team of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday declined to comment on a report that Cuban leader Raul Castro is open to meet Obama.
According to an article published on the website of the Nation magazine, Raul …
Any party agent found drunk at any polling centre on elections day would be sacked from the centre without a replacement.
Mr Nathaniel Quaye, District Electoral Officer for Ahanta West said in an interview with the Ghana News Agency …
Mr Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, Minister of State and Member of Parliament for Suame Constituency, has stressed the need for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) activists and supporters to redouble their efforts to win more souls for the party.
He …
Labour organisations have proposed that presidential candidates of the political parties running for office in the December elections should seal a covenant with workers to guarantee that they would deliver on their promises to workers if …
Mr. John Dramani Mahama, Vice Presidential candidate of the NDC, has called on politicians not to incite people to hate one another in efforts to win political power.
"Hatred erodes confidence, trust, objectivity and love. The absenc…
United Nations Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Israel to take immediate measure to "ease the near-blanket closure" of Gaza.
"The situation in the Gaza Strip remains of major concern," the UN chief said in remarks deliv…
Four of the five parliamentary candidates in the Cape Coast Constituency, on Monday promised the electorate that they would lobby for the passage of the Disability Bill to protect the rights of the disabled, if they were elected.
The…
Mr Oduro Boateng, Deputy Returning Officer of the New Juaben South Constituency has urged polling agents to perform their functions diligently during the elections in order not to disappoint their candidates or political parties. …
Mr David Oscar Yawson, Convention People's Party (CPP) parliamentary candidate for Ahanta West, on Tuesday said politicians are the only people who could restore or create positive image of politics to the younger generation.
He has…
The United States will continue to push the NATO alliance to offer Georgia the Membership Action Plan (MAP) status, U.S. State Department said on Monday.
"I am sure the issue will come up. Our policy is unchanged," spokesman Sean McC…
Desiree Rogers, a prominent Chicago businesswoman will be named the first African-American White House Social Secretary, Obama transition team said Monday.
Rogers, 49, is a friend of President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle…
Susan Rice, a long-time foreign policy advisor to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, has emerged as the leading contender for next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, ABC News reported Monday.
Neither Rice nor the Obama Transition…
Mr John Dramani Mahama, National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice presidential candidate on Monday said a government of the NDC will address challenges confronting education.
"The high school fees, accommodation problems, inadequate ac…
Dr Abu Sakara, the Convention People's Party (CPP), presidential running mate, has declared that the party is the only one among the lot, with modern ideas to transform Ghana from its present poverty-stricken situation into a future of hop…
The military has cautioned that the security agencies would not tolerate any misbehaviour by the youth at polling centres, during the December 7 elections, as they are determined to ensure a peaceful polls.
Captain Dela Klutse of the…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday spelled out its industrial relations agenda, saying it would invest more in genuine social dialogue and collective bargaining to ensure that peaceful industrial relations and the orderly an…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) said on Tuesday that its long-term objective on job creation was to promote and create productive employment opportunities in all sectors of the economy for able-bodied Ghanaians who are willing to wo…
Mr Charles Oduro Acheampong, Assemblyman for Kaasi in the Kumasi metropolis, has cautioned Ghanaians to disabuse their minds of the perception that the December election was a 'do and die' affair.
He said democracy and violence had n…
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has organized a debate for aspiring parliamentary candidates in the Akim Oda Constituency to offer them a platform to present their programmes to the electorate.
Three candidates, Mr…
Dr Edward Nasigre Mahama, the flag bearer of the People's Convention Party (PNC), said on Tuesday that neither the National Democratic Congress (NDC) nor the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had the political will to bridge the gap between the no…
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has organized a debate for aspiring parliamentary candidates in the Tamale Central constituency.
Candidates who participated in the debate were: Mr. Mohammed Amin Adam of the New Patr…
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