Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Tema metropolis on Wednesday joined two of their colleagues from the Western Command in a walk to call for peace in the metropolis during the December 07 polls.
The personnel…
The Peoples' National Convention (PNC) on Monday commended the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) for exposing the true state of the economy, which the institute said was deteriorating since 2006 and continued in 2007.
Mr Anbataayel…
Alhaji Mohammed Ashkar, Greater Accra Regional Coordinator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Zongo Caucus, has reiterated the call on the youth in Zongo communities not to allow politicians to use them for violent activities.
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Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Chairman of Freedom Advocates, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) club in Nsawam in the Eastern Region, has reiterated the party's commitment to peaceful and transparent election.
He has, therefore, urged supporters …
The Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor John Evans Mills, has welcomed a meeting to discuss matters pertaining to the peaceful conduct of elections under the auspices of any credible and impartial or…
Mr Charles Biney of the National Patriotic Party (NPP) Dallas United States branch, on Monday called on human rights and pro- democracy groups to redirect their attention on Ghana's December 7, 2008 general elections.
"We need to be …
Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called on the African Union (AU) to send international peacekeepers to Zimbabwe.
The 63-year-old Odinga criticized African leaders for condoning President Robert Mugabe "as if everything was nor…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Sunday said the thumb printing on the ballot paper was the only legal symbol that was acceptable in voting in Ghana.
It said according to section 31(a) of the Constitutional Instrument, it wa…
Mr Richmond Sam Quarm, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for Gomoa East, has intensified his campaign to retain the seat in the next month Parliamentary elections.
The incumbent MP, who did not disclose the strategies…
The Campaign Committee of the Presidential candidate of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom has declared that the party was working independently on the 2008 elections and beyond as a strong, vibrant and well organiz…
Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon of the United Nations on Sunday strongly condemned an armed attack on the presidential residence of Guinea-Bissau, while urging the African country's military to refrain from any measures that could further d…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reiterated the need for the conduct of free, transparent, peaceful and credible elections.
He said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) having…
Polling Agents from the various political parties in next month's elections 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 Pan…
Mr David Kanga, a Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), on Friday urged political parties to ensure that they select knowledgeable and trustworthy people to be their polling agents on Election Day.
Speaking at forum in Kof…
Mr Owuraku Amofa has long ceased to be a member of the EGLE (Every Ghanaian Living Everywhere) Party and cannot speak or act one behalf the party, Mr Jacob Letsor, Vice Chairman of the party said on Friday.
He said Mr Amofa, "cannot …
Mr Felix Amoah, Chairman of the "Nduom for President 08" on Friday said Mr Eric Kwabena Benyarko has never been the Chairman of the "Nduom Campaign Team" but rather was the chairman of the National Campaign Team of the Convention People's …
Ghana's democracy is under test, from this time to election and our ability to succeed will help consolidate and strengthen democracy, Mr. Seth Osei Acheampong, president of World Peace Volunteers, said on Friday.
In a press release …
Reverend Daniel. Y. Bruce of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, on Saturday called on Ghanaians, especially politicians to ensure peace during the December elections.
The clergyman who was speaking at a breakfast meeting on peacef…
Japan on Monday pledged to abide by its development assistance commitments to Ghana notwithstanding the turmoil on the global financial market.
This was when President John Agyekum Kufuor received the Letters of Credence of the new J…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said the party was seeking retention in power to enable it continue to offer dedicated leadership for the country.
"We are not into politics becaus…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was overwhelmingly elected by the Palestinian Central Council (PCC) on Sunday as the president of the future state of Palestine.
The PCC, which has around 126 members representing all Palestinian f…
Security officials in the Tema metropolis on Saturday embarked on a two-hour route march through the principal streets of Ashaiman and Tema in preparation towards the December 7 general elections.
Participants were drawn from the Ghana …
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presidential candidate of New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Saturday urged African financial researchers and institutions to conduct research on the economies of their countries frequently in order to chart a uniqu…
Reverend Moses Ayitey, Volta Regional Chairman of the Ghana Pentecostal Council (GPC) on Friday called on Ghanaians to demonstrate peace and love during Election 2008.
He said peaceful elections were the starting point for godly lea…
Voters who did not meet the required two months residency in their new constituencies before filing for voter's transfer could have their applications reversed.
Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) gave the…
Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface, Member of Parliament (MP) for Salaga has indicated that peace in the December elections, both in his constituency and the country as a whole was more important than individual candidates using dubious way…
Mr Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, Secretary Genneral of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO), has left Accra after a three-day state visit.
Whilst in the country, Mr Scheffer held talks with President John Agyekum Kufuor, was held to a …
Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has assured Ghanaians that the NDC would not discriminate in the allocation of the national cake to the people as the New Patriotic Party (N…
The Eastern Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), George Anko-Bil, has urged media personnel to help promote peace in the country by guarding against reporting on inflammable speeches made by politicians.
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The 96th session of the Indian Science Congress to be held in Shillong in the eastern Indian state of Meghalaya from January 3 next year, offers scope for
discussion on local action for stimulating science education and seeking excellence…
Humanitarian Foundation, an NGO has presented food items and some essential commodities worth 1,750.00 Ghana Cedis to seventy five People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWAS) in Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa (AOB) district at a ceremony at Breman Asikuma.…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate on Friday stressed the need for peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians to consolidate national unity and progress in the country.
He made the…
Mr. Sarfo Kantanka, Deputy Director of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of operations, on Thursday assured Ghanaians that the body had initiated adequate measures to avoid shortage of elections materials on December 7.
He said…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) would build and consolidate a strong partnership with chiefs to promote development when voted into power, Professor Evans Atta Mills, the Presidential Candidate of the party NDC has assured.
"My…
NATO would not revoke its pledge made to Georgia and Ukraine and both countries would join NATO one day, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary-General Aurelia Bouchez said in Budapest on Thursday, according to Hungary's News Agency MTI.
Ad…
Mr. Jonathan Tackie-Komme, MP for Odododiodioo, has called on the electorate to vote for the National Democratic Congress (NDC)to ensure a better country for future generationS.
Addressing a rally of the NDC at Kokompe in Accra …
Dr Mathew Prempeh, New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Manhyia in Kumasi, has challenged Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) of the party to transform itself to become an intellectual youth wing of the party.
He said…
Mr. Eric Kwabena Benyarko, campaign chairman of Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, Convention Peoples' Party (CPP) Presidential Candidate for Election 2008, has resigned citing "operational administrative challenges" as the main reason.
In a letter…
Former President John Rawlings on Thursday said he is not happy because he left the people Wa united but now they are divided because of chieftaincy problems.
He said: "United I left Wa people but now the people are divided because of…
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday held a prayer session for a peaceful election in December.
Amidst singing and dancing, the various religious bodies represented, led by the Rev. Mrs Agnes Oware held intercessory prayers to a…
Government has approved 30 million dollars for Kumawu Water Project to provide potable water for Kumawu and its surrounding communities in the Sekyere East District of Ashanti.
Mr Yaw Baah, Member of Parliament for Kumawu who announc…
The UN Security Council decided on Thursday to strengthen the arms embargo on the violence-plagued nation of Somalia by specifying sanctions against violators and expanding the mandate of the committee that oversees the ban.
Unanimou…
A spokesman for Turkey's Foreign Ministry on Thursday said Turkey would boost cooperation with Iraq in the fight against terrorism in the next period, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
Spokesman Burak Ozugergin was quo…
The UN Security Council agreed on Thursday to reinforce the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) by sending 3,000 more troops.
Unanimously adopting resolution 1843, the 15-member body authorized a temporary increase…
Canada Liberal Party Leader Stephane Dion on Thursday offered support for the Conservative Government's throne speech, giving assurance that the newly-elected government would stay.
The Harper Government revealed its major policy in…
China is willing to make concerted efforts with Latin American countries to establish a comprehensive cooperative partnership of equality, mutual benefit and common development, Chinese President Hu Jintao said in Lima on Thursday.
C…
An Iraqi Minister said on Thursday that they did not allow any terrorist organization to use Iraqi territories as a base, Turkish Anatolia news agency reported.
Iraqi Minister of National Dialogue Akram al-Hakim said in Ankara during…
US President George W. Bush would meet outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at the White House on Monday with the two sides focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian situation, Iran's nuclear issues and other regional issues, the White Ho…
Two more women have been eyed by President-elect Barack Obama as the top candidates for key Cabinet posts after Hillary Rodham Clinton was reportedly offered the Secretary of State, said a TV report on Thursday.
Janet Napolitano, Gov…
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will reintroduce the school feeding programme in the three northern regions when the National Democratic Congress wins the elections, Professor John Evans Attta Mills, the party's presidential candidate h…
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