Only 187 women out of 1,833 candidates in the Volta Region are contesting the December 28 District Assembly election.
Statistics made available to the Ghana News Agency by the Volta Regional Directorate of Ghana's Electoral Commissi…
Mr Yakubu Duogu, Wa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), said government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was committed to its avowed principle of ensuring the maintenance of peace and harmony in the country.
He said with the co…
Business Secretary Vince Cable will stay in cabinet despite "declaring war" on Rupert Murdoch, says Downing Street.
But he will be stripped of his powers to rule on Mr Murdoch's bid to take control of BSkyB, which will be handed to Cultur…
An aspiring Assembly Member for Korle Dudor in Accra, Mr Bright Dzila, has pledged to lead efforts to protect the Korle Lagoon from further environmental degradation.
He was speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra on Sunday at…
The UN Security Council on Tuesday renewed the mandate of the nearly 9,000-strong peacekeeping force in Côte d'Ivoire for another six months, rejecting President Laurent Gbagbo’s order for them to leave the troubled country.
The UN Mi…
An aspiring assemblyman for the Daboase West Electoral Area, in the Mpohor Wassa East District, Mr Albert Asante Okyere, on Tuesday, promised free supply of potable water from the Ghana Water Company to the electorate, when elected as asse…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor on Tuesday urged Ghanaians to “pull together” as a people for a brighter future for the country.
President Kufuor in his Christmas message signed by his Spokesperson, Mr Frank Agyekum, thanked God …
Four women would be contesting 60 men for seats in the Nkoranza North District during the December 28 district Assembly and unit Committee Elections.
The four female candidates are seeking to annex seats at the Busunya-Kwaagya Electo…
A total of 131 aspirants are vying for the 47 seats in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District of the Central Region.
According to the District Electoral Officer, Mr Fiifi Caiquo, only nine of the contestants are women.
He said 314 m…
The Central Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr. Charles Nkrumah has asked Ghanaians to avoid all forms of election malpractice in order to avoid chaos at the community level and nation at large.
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The Electoral Commission (EC) on Friday said mounting of platforms for district level elections continue as scheduled contrary to media report that the activities had been suspended.
A statement which was signed by Mr Kwadwo Sarfo-Ka…
An aspiring assemblyman for Tarkwa/Anomangye electoral area in the Kumasi Metropolis, Mr Akwasi Bosompem Boateng, has pledged to work closely with the people to seek development opportunities to improve the living conditions in the area.
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Mr Courage Danku, an aspiring Assemblyman for Sokode-Gbogame Electoral Area, has pledged to mpower the youth and women in the area.
He said he would use his organizational skills and experiences as a former assemblyman to help women…
President John Evans Atta Mills has requested that between Friday, December 17 and Sunday December 19, all Muslims and Christians should say special prayers for Cote d'Ivoire where a disputed presidential election is threatening to tear th…
Two thousand, six hundred and fifty eight candidates are to contest the forthcoming District Assembly and Unit Committee elections in the Upper East Region.
Two thousand, seven hundred and sixty-four are contesting at the unit com…
The Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), has stepped up efforts at promoting increased women participation in the December 28, district level polls, has organised a two-day workshop for the media in the Ejisu Municipality.
Twen…
A Ghanaian Academic on Thursday said the dream of an independent and prosperous African continent and a major player in the global division of labour was far from being achieved.
"African leaders have failed to incorporate into nat…
Mr Innocent Kodzo Dey, Immediate Past Assemblyman for Blisam Electoral Area in the Ho Municipality who is seeking re-election, on Thursday said his aim for seeking a comeback was to establish an education fund for the area.
Speaking…
India on Thursday said it will continue to take up the issue of Pakistan diverting American military aid against it with the US till the time there is a "final solution" to the problem.
Union Defence Minister A K Antony said the past …
Eighteen (18) women had filed their nomination to contest the December 28, district assembly election, in the Asante-Akim South district.
They form about 12.8 per cent of the total 141 candidates, the highest number of women contesta…
Mr Cletus Apul Avoka, Majority Leader, said on Wednesday that the National Media Commission (NMC) is the "People's Ombudsman" and lawyer and must be given ample resources to function.
He said the NMC was too centralized and wondered …
A Tarkwa Circuit Court has remanded Chen Jing Juo, a 44 year old Chinese national for alleged murder.
His plea was not taken.
The deceased has been identified as Liu Xin Ping, 32, also a Chinese national.
Briefing the med…
Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF) has appealed to the media in the country to endeavour to promote women who are contesting in the District Assembly level elections.
This, according to WILDAF, would boost women's partic…
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is advocating for an elections fund to service budgetary needs as well as promote the independence of the Electoral Commission in carrying out its
electoral mandate.
The Senior Programme Manager …
A U.S. nuclear envoy was due in Seoul Friday to discuss strategies to deal with North Korea, as
Pyongyang showed new willingness to talk after sharply escalating tensions with an artillery attack on a South Korean island and revelations …
The Ga East Municipal Assembly on Wednesday organised a day's sensitisation seminar for aspirants of the 2010 District Level Election.
Mr John Kwao Sackey, Ga East Municipal Chief Executive, addressing the aspirants appealed to them …
The Government says its commitment to the fight against narcotic use and trade was unwavering regardless of media reports on alleged leaked diplomatic cables on Ghana which posit the contrary.
"The Government of Ghana will like to r…
A day's capacity building forum for women contesting the December 28th District Assembly and Unit Committee elections, in three Ashanti districts, had been held at Obuasi.
Organized by Kaleo Area Women Development Association, an N…
The Konongo-Mampong Diocesan Association of Catholic Teachers (KOMADACT), have appealed to political leaders in neighbouring Ivory Coast to ensure calm and allow peace to prevail in the country.
The Association said the political…
The Right Reverend Dr Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, Anglican Bishop of Kumasi, has appealed to the international community to put more pressure on Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo to cede political power.
He said everything must be done to e…
The Government says its commitment to the fight against narcotic use and trade was unwavering regardless of media reports on alleged leaked diplomatic cables on Ghana which posit the contrary.
"The Government of Ghana will like to r…
Mr Mohammed Babal Jamal, the Deputy Eastern Regional Minister, has called for the election of Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executive (MMCDE) in order to be more accountable to the people.
He appealed to the Constituti…
Setting a positive tone, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Thursday hailed India as a "great
neighbour" and expressed confidence that the two countries would reach "important strategic consensus" during the visit and take bilateral ties to an…
The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has embarked on a one-week outreach programme to deepen the understanding of its members and supporters of government's policies.
This is to enable them to better articulate and educate t…
Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), on Monday urged women to contest in the District Assembly elections to increase female participation in the country's decision making processes.
The District Assembli…
Mr. Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, on Monday asked the 22 Municipal and District Assemblies in the region to actively involve traders in their fee fixing resolution to
void unnecessary unrest.
He said the in…
Mr. Emmanuel Nsoh-Atindana, former Presiding Member (PM) of the Bongo District Assembly in the Upper East Region, has expressed worry about the low number of women contesting the District Assembly Election in the District.
In an inte…
Burkina Faso at the weekend celebrated her Golden Jubilee anniversary, with a call on the neighbouring country to pay special attention to the needs of the people to facilitate the hope of a better future.
Mrs Lucy Awuni, Deputy Uppe…
The United Nations (UN) has moved towards imposing sanctions on anyone obstructing the peace process in Côte d'Ivoire, where President Laurent Gbagbo refuses to step down despite international recognition of Opposition Leader Alassane Ouat…
Developing countries including Ghana are
likely to get support in their quest to adapt to and mitigate the harsh effects of climate change at the next summit on climate change to be hosted
by South Africa in Durban.
The African g…
Chief Justice Georgina Wood on Thursday asked
Ghanaians to allow members of the Bench to take decisions without fear or favour in order to uphold the honour and integrity of their profession.
"Judges have a duty to uphold the natio…
The Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Ransford Ninson, on Thursday cautioned Political Parties not to involve themselves in the forth-coming District Level Elections.
He indicated that since the…
Two men serving various terms in prison for
stealing were on Thursday arraigned before the Kade District Magistrate Court for stealing quantity of palm oil belonging to four persons.
Kwame Korankye, unemployed, is serving 12 months…
Dr Somtim Tobiga, a leading member of the Peoples
National Convention (PNC), said on Saturday that the party is at the crossroad and has called for concerted efforts to rejuvenate the party to
make it vibrant and more marketable.
…
An aspiring Assembly Member for the Nmlitsa Gonno
Electoral Area, in the Ashiedu Keteke Sub-metropolitan Area of Accra, Mr Abdul Aziz Nii Ayi Tagoe, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure that aspirants in the District Ass…
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday returned home after a 3-day visit to Belgium
and Germany during which he attended the EU-India Summit and met Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Singh was in Brussels in Belgium on Thursday and F…
The African Freedom Foundation (AFF), a pressure group, on Friday called on ECOWAS to deploy a peacekeeping force to protect Mr Alasane Ouatara in Ivory Coast.
The AFF in a statement issued in Koforidua and signed by Nana Addo-Aikins…
Eleven women out of 169 persons, have filed
to contest the December 28th District Assembly elections in the New Juaben Municipality.
According to Ms Lydia Egyiri, the New Juaben Municipal Officer of the Electoral Commission (EC), a…
Six hundred and sixty-nine (669) candidates have
filed to contest the forthcoming District Assembly Elections in the Upper West Region.
Out of the number only 48 are women, Mr Yahaya Mahama, Regional Director of the Electoral Commi…
A candidate for the District Assembly Elections in the Anwanya-Adutwam electoral area of the Sekyere Central district in Ashanti has pledged to improve environmental sanitation of the area, if elected.
Mr Opoku Frimpong, 53, a forme…
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