Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the just ended general election, on Thursday urged members of the party to build a culture of unity and oneness to enable the party come back to po…
Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, former First Lady, on Thursday said her image as well
as her co-accused in the case against them in the divestiture of the Nsawam Cannery were "battered beyond recognition" during the trial which has been ab…
The Joint Transitional Team, acting on agreements reached by the Joint Sub-Committees on the transfer of Executive Assets have agreed on the issues pertaining to the transfer of the nation's administration to the new government.
The…
The Upper East Region House of Chiefs has urged President John Atta Mills to make good the promises he has made to Ghanaians, particularly those regarding the development of the
three Northern Regions.
A message to the Head of Stat…
Vice President John Dramani Mahama has declined to make the trip as anticipated to the inauguration of President-Elect of the US, Barack Obama which comes off next Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
Speaking to the GNA at his office at the C…
Government appointed Assembly Members have been withdrawn with immediate effect, a statement Mr Mahama Ayariga, Presidential Spokesperson, signed on Friday said.
The statement said: "President John Evans Atta Mills has directed the w…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the defeated presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Election 2008, has said he would not criticize President John Attah Mills' administration now but would do that when the need arises.
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Mr Dan Botwe, Member of Parliament for Okere, has commended the chiefs and people of the area for voting for him in last year's parliamentary election.
He said the people voted for him to enable him lead them to change the fortunes of th…
The Lake Region Fishermen Association of Ghana (LRFAG) has appealed to President John Evans Atta Mills to maintain the present system of distribution of premix fuel, describing it as the best.
The Association hailed the present syste…
A Techiman-based businessman has called for public declaration of assets by politicians instead of the current practice where such assets are lodged with the Auditor General.
Mr. Philip Kofi Ntiamoah said: "The declaration of assets …
Mr. Anthony Kofi Kusi, Brong-Ahafo Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which cases reported to the police about National Democratic Congress (NDC) activists are handle…
The National Executives of the EGLE Party on Friday congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills on his assumption of office as the third President of the 4th Republic.
A statement signed by Alhaji Alhasan Bene, Chairman of the EGLE…
The Electoral Commission (EC) announced on Friday that it will conduct elections on February 10 for regional representatives of the Council of State.
A statement signed by Mr C. Owusu-Parry, Acting Director, Public Affairs, said the …
The Editors Forum Ghana (EFG) on Wednesday congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills and Vice President John Mahama on their assumption of the highest office of the land.
The group also congratulated Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, …
It has been brought to the attention of the Government Transition sub-committee on Foreign Affairs that the recent appointment of certain persons into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as branch as foreign service officers was not done fairl…
Oseadeeyo Akumfi-Ameyaw IV, Omanhene of Techiman Traditional Area, has underscored the need for political parties to educate their supporters and sympathisers not to regard opponents as enemies.
He said politics and democracy was abo…
The White House has said the Indo-US relationship has been exceedingly well in the last eight years of Bush regime and is expected to continue during the incoming Obama Administration.
"I think that India and US relations have been …
The Ga-Dangme National Fun Club on Thursday congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills and Vice President John Dramani Mahama on their elevation to the highest offices of the land.
A statement signed by Mr. Ransford Tetteh, Presid…
President John Evans Atta Mills on Thursday lauded the Ghana-India relations and commended the rising level of Indian investment in Ghana.
He traced the good relations between the two countries dating back to more than 50 years in …
The Greater Accra Regional Steering Committee of the Convention People's Party (CPP) is to resume its weekly consultative meetings.
It said in a statement signed by Mr Jonathan Attoh, Region Secretary, that these meetings were open to…
Parliament on Tuesday adopted the Report of Committee of Selection and approved membership of the Appointments and Business Committees.
Mr Edward Doe Adjaho, First Deputy Speaker is Chairman of the 26-member Appointments Committee an…
Sheikh Mohammed Kamil Mohammed, Ashanti Regional Chief Imam of the Al-sunna Waljamaa, a Muslim sect in Kumasi, has expressed worry and concern about cases of harassment and intimidation of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters by the Na…
Upper East Regional Secretariat of People's National Convention (PNC) has congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills, for winning the Presidential Election run-off.
This was contained in a release issued and signed in Bolgatanga o…
Mrs Agnes Chigabatia, outgoing Deputy Upper East Regional Minister and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Builsa North, at the weekend said though her Party lost in Election 2008 she would remain in politics.
Sh…
President John Evans Atta Mills on Tuesday said Government would ensure fair distribution of national development and make equity the hallmark of his administration.
He noted the high expectations of the Ghanaian citizenry from his a…
The National Executive Council of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission on Tuesday urged all Ghanaians to support and cooperate with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government in its programmes towards national unity and development
A sta…
U.S. Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton said Tuesday she will act quickly to stem nuclear proliferation in North Korea and Iran using tough and smart diplomacy.
"We will continue to work to prevent proliferation in North Kore…
Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been advised to desist from internal wrangling, remain resolute and work harder to enable NPP to regain power in the 2012 General Election.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, NPP Presidentia…
Chief Superintendent Patrick A. Sarpong, Yendi Divisional Police Commander, commended political parties and their supporters in Yendi and Mion constituencies in the Northern Region for ensuring peace in Election 2008.
He said Ghanaia…
The Mid-West Ghana Conference of Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church at the weekend ordained seven Pastors with a call on them to avoid abusing their respect and honour.
"You have opportunities in Jesus Christ and you do not need to t…
The Ajumako Traditional Council, in the Ajumako-Enyan- Essiam District, in the Central Region, has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his election as the President of Ghana.
In a statement signed by the President of the …
The Ghana Psychic and Traditional Healers Association headquartered at Agona Swedru has congratulated message to Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his election as President.
A message, signed by Torgbvi Nutsufevi Kalentor G.K.K. Gbed…
Mr. Clifford Abdallah Braimah, Northern Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asked the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to help stop the alleged intimidations being perpetrated on perceived political …
US Secretary of state designate Hillary Clinton Tuesday vowed to build on the economic and political partnership with India, as she said that US and the world leaders must work together to "solve the most pressing problems."
"We wi…
The Tema District Coordinating Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his assumption to the highest office of the nation.
In a congratulatory message signed by its Coo…
The incoming Obama administration Tuesday declared that the Mumbai terror attacks threw up new challenges for American diplomacy.
US Secretary of state designate Hillary Clinton listed the 26/11 strikes as among the six major new chal…
US Secretary of state designate Hillary Rodham Clinton Tuesday promised to pursue a new era of "smart power" diplomacy to deal with major problems but warned that the use of military power "will sometimes be necessary."
"We must us…
Holding Pakistan as one of the main challenges being faced by the incoming Obama Administration, US Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton has said the South Asian nation is different because of the nuclear weapons it possess.
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Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have been advised to celebrate their party's victory in the recent general elections but with caution.
Mr Philip Owusu Mahama, an opinion leader in Kumasi, who gave the advice, told t…
Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Sunday joined their opponents of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to jointly celebrate the latter's victory at Okorase in the Akropong Constituency.
The two main groups of suppo…
The Ministry of the Interior has noted with concern, reports from some sections of the media as well as rumours and claims making the rounds about attacks by opponents of political parties on each other in the aftermath of the recent elect…
Mr. Thomas Nuako Ward-Brew, Chairman of Democratic People's Party (DPP), on Monday announced that the national organiser and three regional executives of the DPP in Brong Ahafo Region have been dismissed from the party.
He alleged th…
U.S. President George W. Bush Monday urged Congress to approve the pending free trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, warning against growing protectionist sentiments in the U.S. amid worsening economic woes.
"A disappoint…
Mr Justice J.K. Opoku, presiding over a Sunyani High Court on Monday adjourned the case on the declaration of the Parliamentary results of Asutifi South Constituency for a week to January 19.
Giving reasons for the adjournment, Mr J…
North Korea has developed both nuclear weapons and missile delivery systems a U.S. defence report said Monday, expressing concerns about the possible proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in Northeast Asia.
"North Korea, India…
The Bawku Literacy Society (BLS), one of the organisations campaigning for unity and peace in Bawku, has appealed to President John Evans Atta Mills to pay special attention to the Bawku crisis and find a lasting solution to it.
This…
The Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) George Anko-Bil, has allayed fears of violence in some parts of the region, assuring that policemen were firmly in control of affairs.
He has therefore advi…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, flag-bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the party's supporters to remain united despite their defeat in the December general elections.
He has also commended party faithful for their loyalt…
President Horst Kohler of Germany has described President John Evans Atta Mills' victory in "such a fair and transparent election" as an impressive endorsement of democracy and respect for the constitutional order in Ghana.
In a cong…
President John Evans Atta Mills has appointed Mr John Henry Martey Newman, Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), as his Chief of Staff.
Mr Newman's appointment takes immediate effect, a release from…
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