The executives of the Adansi-Akrofuom constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and assembly members in the area, have petitioned President John Evans Atta Mills to consider re-nominating Mr. Opoku Ampofo Manu as the District…
The executives, patrons and the Terchire Students Union have congratulated Mr. Dominic Owusu Amok, the District Chief Executive-designate for Tano North, and expressed gratitude to the President for nominating him.
A statement signed…
The Vice President John Dramani Mahama left Accra Saturday night to attend the opening of the Pan African Parliament in South African.
The Vice President, who is the special guest of honour, would deliver an address at the opening of …
The Chairman of the Odododiodioo Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Daniel Okai has expressed his support for the call to prosecute corrupt past government officials alleged to have "Looted" state property.
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Mr Anthony Kobina Amoako, Assembly Member for Odoben was on Thursday elected the Presiding Member of the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District (AOB) Assembly.
Mr Amoakwo, who was the sole candidate in the second round of voting, polled 38 v…
President Barrack Obama of the United States of America will pay a state visit to Ghana from Friday, July 10 to Saturday July 11, 2009.
He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Michelle Obama and other government officials.
This…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Bongo District in the Upper East Region, Mr Clement Akugre Atia has assured that he would strengthen and increase the revenue base in the District and also block leakages within the sector.
S…
Mr. Ebo Barton-Oduro, Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney General on Friday said the Right to Information (RTI) Bill has been laid before Cabinet for the necessary action for onward submission to Parliament.
"The time for the ena…
Mrs Beatrice Bernice Boateng, Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, last Sunday left for Antigua, Guatemala to participate in a three-day conference dubbed; "Women Redefining Democracy for Peace, Justice and Equality."
A stateme…
Mr. Zakari Bukari Anaba, Tano South District Chief Executive, has called on feuding factions within the NDC to forget the past and unite to move the developmental agenda of the district forward.
"A divided house cannot stand", he sai…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa West, Mr Francis Kojo Arthur, has appealed to Ghanaians to put aside political affiliations and cooperate with the government to build a strong economy.
He said without unity, peace and hard wo…
Tradition now has it that each year, the month of May be devoted to the performance of the press and the challenges of journalism worldwide, with May 3rd observed specifically as World Press Freedom Day.
This time, therefore, is appr…
The Essemaman Development Association in the Shama District has appealed to President John Atta Mills to re-nominate Ms. Emelia Arthur as the District Chief Executive of the area.
"Our appeal is strengthened by the fact that the assem…
The Essemaman Development Association in the Shama District has appealed to President John Atta Mills to re-nominate Ms. Emelia Arthur as the District Chief Executive of the area.
"Our appeal is strengthened by the fact that the assem…
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been asked not to take advantage of the party's assumption of power to intimidate political opponents.
Mr. De-graft Forkuo, newly elected District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asante…
The Akyem Oda Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for investigations into last week's rejection of Ms Ophelia Koomson, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) nominee for Birim Central.
Speaking at a press confe…
Metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies have been asked to elect Presiding Members (PMs) who are politically impartial.
This is to ensure that experiences and expertise acquired by PMs over the years are not swept away by cha…
Alhaji Muhammad Mumuni, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, returned home yesterday from Abuja, Nigeria, where he attended a meeting on the killings and disappearance of Ghanaians in the Gambia.
Briefing journalists …
The National Democratic Congress on Thursday called for the arrest and prosecution of the former Speaker of Parliament, Mr Ebenezer Begyina Sekyi Hughes, for allegedly "looting property from his official residence upon leaving office".
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The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) on Thursday line-up a programme of advocacy by civil society organizations across the continent to herald the African Union Day on May 25.
The programmes includes a global relea…
Mr. Daniel Okai, Chairman of the Odododiodioo constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commended members of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) for endorsing Dr Alfred Oko Vanderpuije as the Metropolitan Chief Executiv…
Some supporters of the National Democratic Congress of the wards in Gomoa East (NDC) and the Assembly Members of Gomoa has called on the President, Professor John Atta Mills to nominate Mr Jonamoah Moses Jehu-Appiah, as the District Chief …
Mr. Vincent Oppong Asamoah, the new Chief Executive for Dormaa Municipality, has expressed his desire to harness available human and material resources for the accelerated development of the area.
He said the district assembly concep…
Seven political parties through the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) on Tuesday identified biometric system of voter's registration as a key mechanism against multiple voting and impersonation in Ghana's electoral system.
The IP…
Islamic Relief USA appealed on Tuesday for donations to help thousands of families displaced by fighting between government troops and Taliban militants in Pakistan.
The appeal was part of a campaign to raise 750,000 dollars to some …
Mr. Alban Babgin, the Majority Leader in parliament, has said approval of the Chinery-Hesse Report giving recommendation for gratuity for ex parliamentarians was rushed.
He said members of the house were not given enough time to peruse a…
Two Members of the Gomoa East District Assembly has filed a suit against the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Presiding Member (PM) of the Assembly at the Agona Swedru High Court to declare the election of the District Chief Executive nul…
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu 11, Omanhene of Dormaa Traditional Area, has commended assembly members in the area for the peaceful manner they endorsed Municipal and District Chief executives.
He said by this, assembly members in …
The people of Karaga went into jubilation soon after assembly members on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to confirm Mr. Mohammed Abdulai Sandow as the District Chief Executive for the area.
Mr. Sandow polled 29 votes out of the 35 cast,…
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) collected nearly 1,700 weapons in a gun buyback program, it was reported on Tuesday.
The program which traded gift cars for fire arms netted 841 handguns, 539 rifles, 276 shotguns, 40 assault-…
Mr Kofi Owusu, Director of Programmes at Joy FM, an Accra based radio station on Saturday called on the Police Service to sharpen the communication skills of its personnel to enhance effective police-media relations.
He said when the…
Mr. Mahama Ayariga, Presidential Press Secretary, has defended the size of delegation that accompanied President John Evans Atta Mills to Britain last week, insisting that, "there has been a conscious cut and reduction in numbers" compared…
Government is to restore facilities at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial park to a faultless state in honour of Ghana's founding father, Vice President John Mahama announced on Monday during a tour of the park.
Built by former President Jerry J…
Without India's participation,his swearing-in would have been incomplete, South Africa's new
President Jacob Zuma has told visiting Indian Vice PresidentHamid Ansari, indicating warmth in the bilateral ties.
Zuma, 67, who was inaugu…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor left Accra on Monday night to Lilongwe, Malawi, to monitor the country's general elections slated May 19, this month.
Mr Frank Agyekum, the former President's spokesperson, who told the Ghana News…
Members of Nkoranza South District Assembly
at their first meeting refused to confirm Mr. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum as the President's nominee for the position of DCE.
Seventeen out of 32 members present voted for him while 15 voted …
Mr Alban Bagbin, Majority Leader of Parliament has announced that plans are far advanced to broadcast parliamentary proceedings live both on radio and television nation-wide.
The move, he said is part of plans to enhance the workings of …
Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Monday announced US$30 million in grants to 24 think tanks in East and West Africa.
The …
Seven Political Parties on Tuesday called for Constitutional review of the electoral calendar to ensure a smooth transition period.
They were of the view that the period specified for the election of Members of Parliament, should be…
President John Evans Atta Mills, returned home on Sunday night after a three-day official visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.
Briefing journalists on arrival, Mr Mahama Ayariga, Pres…
The Forum for Positive Agenda (FROPAG) on Monday appealed to the public especially members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to desist from verbally attacking the personality of Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli.
The group said a st…
The Adansi South District Assembly for the second time rejected Mr Opoku Ampofo Manu, the President's Nominee for the position of District Chief Executive, at its meeting held in New Edubiase on Sunday.
Mr Manu polled 30 votes with…
Mr Joseph Kwadjo Ofori, Member of Parliament for Akan Constituency, has said successes achieved during the first 100 days of the National Democratic Congress-led government attested to a promising future.
He said the passage of some …
Briatin-based Vodafone Group PLC is to invest $700 million in the development of telecommunication infrastructure in Ghana to improve on its network services, Sir John Bond, Chairman of the Company has announced.
The proposed inve…
The 38-member Asante-Bekwai Municipal Assembly, on Thursday, unanimously confirmed the President's nominee, Mr Noah Asante Manu, as the Municipal Chief Executive.
At a meeting of the assembly at Bekwai, it also elected Mr Osei Kw…
The Leader of the Conservative Party in U.K., David Cameron, has highly praised President John Evans Atta Mills for his matured approach to politics and open-minded style of governance.
Conferring with President Mills as part of his…
The "Nana Akufo-Addo for President 2012" (NAFOP 2012), a pressure group, has stressed the need for the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to settle on Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the party's flagbearer for the next presidential…
President John Evans Atta Mills has urged Ghanaians living abroad to be focused on the truth, devoid of political misconceptions, have faith in the Government and join hands to improve the lives of the citizens.
He said efforts shou…
Sheikh Saeed Abubakari Zakaria, head of the Ambariya Muslim Community in Tamale, has advised Alhaji Abdulai Haruna Friday, Tamale Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), to work hard to change the sinking image of the area.
He said "You …
Birim Central Municipal Assembly has rejected the only female nominee among the 21 persons nominated by the President to be considered for Municipal and District Chief Executives in the Eastern Region at an emergency meeting of the assembl…
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