Some members of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), in the Eastern Region, have pledged their support for Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) in the presidential run-off on Dec…
The Presiding Member of Effutu Municipal Assembly, Mr Alex Afenyo Markin on Tuesday urged the members to educate their electorate on the need for a peaceful 2008 Presidential Election Runoff on December 28 2008.
He said the good comp…
With less than 24 hours to Christmas, indications in the Ho Municipality are that, market activities are not commensurate with the period just before the yuletide.
Shops bedecked with the usual red and green colours associated with t…
An Accra based business and industrial tycoon, Mr. Seth Aglagoh has called on all registered voters to come out in their numbers and vote for Prof. Atta Mills in order to return the NDC to power in the December 28 presidential run-off.
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U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday named three new members of his national security team, including two deputy secretaries of state and a deputy national security advisor.
James Steinberg, a deputy national security advisor…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday condemned the coup attempt by some military officers in Guinea in late Monday.
"ECOWAS has heard with dismay the news of the coup d'Etat in Guinea and condemns the unc…
The Nigerian Government on Tuesday condemned the unconstitutional take-over of power in the Republic of Guinea, saying it would not recognize any undemocratic government.
Addressing a news conference in Abuja, the capital, the Minist…
The United States called on Tuesday for a peaceful and democratic transition in Guinea, whose military leaders have attempted to take power by launching a coup following the death of long-term President Lansana Conte.
"We are working…
Bolivian President Evo Morales on Tuesday called on U.S. President-elect Barack Obama to lift the economic embargo against Cuba, saying the move would make him a "world leader."
"Everybody demands the lifting of the economic embargo …
Egypt will continue exerting its efforts to resume an inter-Palesitinian dialogue and push for a new truce in and around Gaza Strip, Palestinian National Authority (PNA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said here Tuesday.
Abbas made the remark…
The Eastern Regional Youth Wing of the People's National Convention (PNC) have declared their support for the presidential bid of Professor John Evans Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Reverend Samuel Adjei, Natio…
Minister of State in the Ministry of Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe, was said to meet with leaders of the youths and militant groups in the region during the weekend.
Lagos-based Punch newspaper reported on Monday that the interactive …
Upper East Region branch of the People's National Convention (PNC), has urged it supporters to vote massively for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in the Presidential Run-off on December 28.
Mr. Baba Mohammed, the PNC Regional Chairman…
A former Clerk to Parliament has said it would be premature now to single out which of the two major political parties would control the next parliament in terms of who became the Majority Leader to run government business.
"We cannot …
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate on Monday said the re-emergence of intimidation, threats, use of abusive language and destruction of private property was not a healthy sign for Ghana's infant d…
Some key functionaries on the Peoples National Convention (PNC) on Monday endorsed Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the December 28, run-off.
The group, made up of Parliamentary c…
Upper East Region branch of the People's National Convention (PNC), has urged it supporters to vote massively for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in the Presidential Run-off on December 28.
Mr. Baba Mohammed, the PNC Regional Chairman…
A former Clerk to Parliament has said it would be premature now to single out which of the two major political parties would control the next parliament in terms of who became the Majority Leader to run government business.
"We cannot …
Pakistan on Monday confirmed that its envoy has received a letter from the Mumbai attacker in Indian custody seeking legal help, but demanded enough evidence for his identity.
Pakistan's envoy has received a letter written by Mohamme…
The Cairo-based Arab League on Monday lashed out at an Israeli court sentence against Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) Speaker Aziz Dweik, who is held at an Israeli jail, the Egyptian MENA news agency reported.
The verdict "has …
An Israeli official said on Monday that the Red-Dead Canal, a project to bring water from the Red Sea to the evaporating Dead Sea, could benefit the entire Middle East.
The remarks were made by Israeli Minister of Infrastructure Biny…
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders on Monday reaffirmed their "strong commitment" to finding a comprehensive solution to the decades-old Cyprus problem.
Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali T…
Spokesman of Turkish ministry of foreign affairs Burak Ozugergin on Monday called on all related parties to resolve Darfur crisis and restore peace in Sudan.
"Turkey has been cooperating with international society to contribute to pe…
The third round of national dialogue session grouping 14 Lebanese rival leaders ended here Monday, by a decision to form a military specialized committee that would look into all defence strategy suggestions, LBC TV reported.
The ses…
Torgbui Mawufeame Fugah, Head of the Voltarian Community in the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions said Ghanaians should avoid acts that could jeopardize the serene and peaceful atmosphere being enjoyed in the country ahead of the presiden…
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, has given the assurance that Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, his Presidential candidate, would fulfil all his major promises within his first term in office if he wo…
The Volta Region House of Chiefs has appealed to President John Agyekum Kufuor to stop the intended closure of the Ghana-Togo border during the December 28 Presidential Election runoff saying the action would not augur well for a united na…
Voters have been called upon to critically review promises of the two presidential candidates contesting the runoff polls to enable them to make informed choices.
Dr Kwadwo Adom Tufuor, a Theologian and author, who made the call in a…
Mr Asare Yeboah, Kumasi Diocesan Chairman of the Association of Methodist Men's Fellowships, has urged members to see election as a civic and religious responsibility.
He has therefore called on all members to come out and vote o…
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday apologised for some hiccups during the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections that caused undue delay at some polling stations.
Mr Albert Kofi Arhin, EC Director of Elections, expl…
Superintendent Samuel Aloredey, Atwima-Mponua District Police Commander, on Monday assured the public that it would tighten security in the area during the runoff of the presidential election runoff.
He said: "We are leaving no stone un…
NDC Leader and Presidential Candidate, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, is asking the people of Ghana to vote for a President they can trust and that is him.
According to Prof. Atta Mills, the second round was a contest between him…
Voting in the 2008 Presidential Election Runoff by special duty staffs is progressing steadily throughout the country with no untoward incident being reported so far.
Security services personnel and other workers, who would be on dut…
Nigerian federal government will spearhead sanctions against the Mauritania government led by former junta, Mohammed Abdel Aziz, Nigerian foreign minister Ojo Maduekwe has said.
The minister said this when he received a delegation le…
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni was invited to Cairo for talks on Thursday with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak about a new truce between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, Livni's office said in a statement on Monda…
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza has urged the major political parties in Zimbabwe, the ruling ZANU-PF and the opposition MDC to set up a power-sharing government "without further delay", AIM reported.
At an end of year reception…
In assembling his Cabinet lineup at a faster pace than any of his predecessors, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has once again proved he is still the "No Drama" guy who prefers stability and pragmatism at a volatile time.
By the da…
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin hosted Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas here on Monday, pledging to boost bilateral cooperation.
Medvedev and Abbas discussed bilateral ties and the Middle East peac…
Mr Ebenezer Quao, Convention People's Party (CPP) parliamentary candidate for Asante-Akim South in the December 7, has declared his support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He has, therefore, urged his supporters to vote for the NP…
Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama on Monday told supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) not to be complacent again in the presidential runoff but to turn out in their numbers to vote for the party, to ensure victory.
He explaine…
Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), holds the key to unlock Ghana's success and opportunities for both the young and the old.
This was the message of Mr John Dramani Mah…
Special voting in the 2008 Presidential Runoff has taken off in the three designated polling centres in the Tamale Metropolis on a quiet note with voters trickling in to cast their ballot.
The Presidential Runoff, which has been nece…
The Coalition of Democrats, a non-partisan group, is to complement the efforts of the Electoral Commission and the National Commission on Civic Education in ensuring free and fair Presidential Election Runoff on Sunday.
The group wou…
The special voting exercise in the Presidential Election Runoff took off peacefully at selected polling stations in Kumasi on Tuesday.
Various places the Ghana News Agency (GNA) visited showed a serene atmosphere as security personnel an…
Mr Sylvester Kanyi, Northern Regional Director of Electoral Commission (EC) has called for effective coordination between personnel of the commission and security agencies to ensure proper conduct of the December 28 Presidential run-off.
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The run-off of the 2008 presidential election kicks off officially on Tuesday, December 23, with special voting by those who would be on duty on Sunday, December 28.
Those expected to vote early include members of the Ghana Armed For…
Miss Mercy Kuadah Volta Regional Women's Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) last Friday stressed that a vote for Professor Evans Atta Mills in the Dec 28, Presidential runoff would be a vote for national growth.
She …
Mr Alhassan Imoro, a veteran journalist, has cautioned leaders of the two major political parties not to use radio stations in the Northern Region to settle their differences since that could inflame passions for the December 28, president…
The East Mamprusi District Assembly is to spend GH ¢50,000.00 from its District Assembly's Common Fund to assist in the establishment of the Health Assistance Training School.
Mr. Peter Wuni, the District Chief Executive, said the mo…
A New Patriotic Party (NPP) Youth Campaign Team to canvass for votes at Akim Osino in Fanteakwa District, has been inaugurated.
Mr Amankwah Asiamah, NPP Member of Parliament-elect for Fanteakwa, asked the team to embark on house-to-h…
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