The Government of Canada on Thursday commended Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) for organizing free, fair and transparent elections, which has brought peace to the country.
"Ghana's democratic achievement serves as beckon of hope fo…
Members and sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been urged
to unite solidly behind the party to ensure the success of the administration of President John Evans Atta Mills.
Speaking to newsmen after the swe…
Mr Abdul Nasir Deen of the Peoples National Convention (PNC) at Offinso North, has called for a unification of all Nkrumaist parties for future elections.
He explained that divisions among the Nkrumaist family had cost them in pas…
Mr Kwame Appiah Boateng, the defeated Convention Peoples Party (CPP) parliamentary candidate for the Nhyiaeso Constituency in Kumasi, has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his election as the third president of the fourth Re…
President John Evans Atta Mills has appointed Brigadier-General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah (Rtd) as his National Security Advisor.
Additionally, he has authorized the following persons to take temporary responsibility for some Ministries pe…
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) on Thursday welcomed President John Evans Atta Mills into office with the hope that he and his victorious National Democratic Congress (NDC) would help to transform the country.
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Ghana has significantly moved ahead towards concretizing its democratic dispensation, Nana Bobie Ansah II, Chief of Bonwire in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality has noted.
According to him, the smooth transfer of power from one democrati…
The Church of the Province of West Africa (Anglican Communion) on Thursday said it was time to secure peace, security and dignity of everyone in the country.
In a message to the nation after the inauguration of President John Evans A…
President John Evans Atta Mills leaves for Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday, January 10, to attend an ECOWAS Mediation Committee Summit.
A press release signed by his Spokesperson, Mr Mahama Ayariga said Parliament had already been notif…
The University Students Association of Ghana (USAG), has congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills on his election and inauguration as President of Ghana.
A statement signed by Mr. Maxwell Ofosu Boakye, President of USAG, wished him …
The Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations (GHAFTRAM) on Friday sent a message of congratulations to President John Evans Atta Mills on his assumption of office and God's guidance and long life in his duties.
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Madam Rose Appau, Assembly Member for Ayerede in Nkoranza South District of Brong Ahafo, has urged the youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to bury their differences and forge ahead in unity tow…
The Church of the Province of West Africa (Anglican Communion) on Thursday said it was time to secure peace, security and dignity of everyone in the country.
In a message to the nation after the inauguration of President John Evans A…
The Government of Canada on Thursday commended Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) for organizing free, fair and transparent elections, which has brought peace to the country.
"Ghana's democratic achievement serves as beckon of hope fo…
President John Evans Atta Mills on Thursday conferred with a number of foreign delegations at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
They included those from Japan, Libya, Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Nig…
The Ghana Association of Phonographic Industry (GAPI), has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills for his election as the President of Ghana.
A statement signed by Mr John Mensah Sarpong, President of GAPI, said that the associati…
While expressing appreciation to President John Evans Atta Mills for his inaugural speech last Wednesday, Members of Parliament on Friday expressed concern over the chaotic and precarious manner the ceremony turned out to be.
"We …
Miss Samia Nkrumah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro, on Friday said she would not be aligned with the majority NDC in Parliament but preferred to do business in the House guided by national interests and those of her constituents in J…
The Rt. Rev. N.A. Tackie-Yarboi, Bishop of Victory Bible Church International, has congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills on his assumption of the presidency and urged him to initiate moves to unite the country.
In a release s…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated Brigadier General Nunoo Mensah (Rtd) and Vice-Admiral (Rtd) Owusu Ansah (Rtd) on their appointment and nomination as National Security Advisor and Defence Minister respectively.
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The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
on Friday assured President John Evans Atta Mills of an effective working relationship to achieve quality public education for all Ghanaian children
by 2015.
This was contained in…
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ghana on Friday congratulated Mrs Justice Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo on her election as the Speaker of the Fifth Parliament of Ghana.
In a statement signed by Ms Ursula Owusu for t…
Environmentally Concerned Citizens Association of Ghana (ECCAG), an environmental NGO, on Friday recommended to President John Evans Atta Mills to form a Presidential Monitoring Team to check lapses of government appointees.
A statem…
Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have been asked to stop blaming individuals and groups of people they perceived were the cause of the party's defeat in Election 2008 and rather unite to face the challenges ahead.
The def…
Nii Nortey Dua, Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, has promised to work urgently on the water problem to bring relief to the constituents.
"I believe when we pick the bits and pieces about th…
The Volta Regional branch of the United Cadres Front (UCF) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his election as President of Ghana.
"Your elevation to the highest office of the la…
Mr Samuel Mintah, Chairman of the Central Regional Disciplinary Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has appealed to Ghanaians to put behind them acrimonies of the electioneering campaign and support the new government to d…
Professor John Evans Atta Mills was on Wednesday sworn in as Ghana's President amidst grandeur and assured the nation that he was neither going to engage in political witch-hunt nor pursue vendetta.
With a Bible in his raised right h…
Heads of State, dignitaries and delegations who attended the inauguration of President John Evans Atta Mills on Wednesday at the Independence Square in Accra called on him at the Accra International Conference Centre shortly after the cere…
The Upper East Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday commended the chiefs and people in the region and Ghanaians in general for voting overwhelmingly for Professor John Evans Atta Mills, the party's Preside…
Some residents of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis on Wednesday expressed their joy at the swearing into office of Professor John Evans Atta Mills as the President of Ghana.
They said this has ended tension, anxiety and fear that had …
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday voiced strong condemnation of the Israeli strikes in Gaza and expressed the hope that international community will get together to restore peace and normalcy in the region.
In a first pub…
The Ghana Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA), has congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills for wining the 2008 Presidential Election.
A statement signed by Dr K.B. Darkwa, President of GVMA, also commended Nana Addo Dankwa Ak…
Law Professor John Evans Atta Mills was on Wednesday sworn in as the sixth president of Ghana and the third under the Fourth Republic, promising to heal to nation's wounds and ensure national unity.
Swearing on the Bible, he took and…
Mr Isaac Opare- Addo, Convention People's Party (CPP) parliamentary candidate for Aburi Nsawam, for last year's general elections on Thursday congratulated President John Evans Attah Mills and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on thei…
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), on Thursday congratulated the National Democratic Congress (NDC), New Patriotic Party (NPP), and Ghanaians for exhibiting tolerance and peace during Election 2008 and the handing over from NPP to NDC.
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The following is the full Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the new Speaker of Parliament, Mrs Justice Joyce Adelaide Bamford-Addo as issued by Parliament on Thursday.
NAME: JOYCE ADELINE BAMFORD-ADDO
DATE OF BIRTH: 26TH MARCH, 1937
PL…
The Democratic People's Party (DPP) has sent congratulatory message to President-Elect Professor John Evans Atta Mills; Vice-President-Elect John Mahama, Leaders and rank and file of National Democratic Congress (NDC) on their victory in…
Six West Heads of State are expected to attend the inauguration on Wednesday of President John Evans Atta Mills.
The ceremony will take place at the Independence Square where Parliament will convene in an open-air sitting after elect…
Mr Abraham Ossei Aidooh, outgoing Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, on Tuesday suggested that Members of the incoming Parliament acquired funds for Parliament to purchase its own aeroplane to facilitate the travels of the Speaker, Members…
The US on Tuesday congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his victory in the Presidential race.
"We commend the Ghanaian people on their resolve and deep commitment to the democratic process demonstrated in their participa…
President John Agyekum Kufuor, on the eve of the end of his tenure as Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, has commended
the military for its display of professionalism, loyalty and keeping itself out of politics during the past…
The President of China, Mr. Hu Jintao has sent separate messages to president-elect John Evans Atta Mills while the Chinese Vice President, Mr Xi Jinping has sent another message to Vice President-elect John Dramani Mahama on their elector…
Ghana achieved independence on March 6, 1957. The political struggles that preceded this historic event date back over a hundred years ago.
The early period of nationalist struggle for political independence created political awaren…
The Mace, the symbol of authority of Parliament, is entrusted to the Speaker.
The daily Speaker's procession into the Chamber is led by the Marshal with the Mace signifying the ceremonial opening of each Sitting day in the House.
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Members of Parliament (MPs) were on Wednesday sworn in by the new Speaker, Right Honourable Mrs Justice Joyce Bamford-Addo.
The 128 MPs took the oath of allegiance and Member of Parliament. Two seats - Asutifi South and Akwatia - are…
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday trooped to the Independence Square to observe the swearing-in of Professor John Evans Atta Mills as the President of Ghana.
By 0700 hours, various streets of Accra wer…
The Speaker is the first officer of the House. He/She is one of the three great officers of State and he/she ranks third in the official order of precedence after the President and Vice-President.
The office of Speaker was first crea…
Ghanaians from all walks have converged at the Independence Square to witness the swearing-in of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, the third President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
The whole Square is filled with people adorning ND…
The National House of Chiefs has congratulated President-elect John Evans Atta Mills and said as
custodians of the country's culture and tradition, "we see your successes as a monumental event symbolising the very essence of our unity an…
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