The Convention People's Party (CPP) has launched its campaign in the Wa Central Constituency with the aim to wrestle the seat from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) this time round.
As part of the broader strategy, the Party is u…
Both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidates for Atiwa constituency in the Eastern Region have pledged to ensure that their campaigns were devoid of violence.
They have theref…
Queen Beatrix, the Dutch Monarch, has given thumbs-up to Ghana for the impressive level of development within the last eight years and pledged her country's commitment to stand by it as a dependable ally to help her to continue on its path…
The Effutu Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Kojo Asmah Bondzie, on Thursday said the NDC is the only political party after Dr Kwame Nkrumah CPP that has witnessed major developments in Ghana.
For tha…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Subin constituency in Kumasi, Mr Isaac Osei, has called on all political groups and activists in the constituency to work conscientiously to ensure that peace prevailed before, duri…
A government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would introduce minimum guaranteed price for farm produce and establish a bumper stock management agency to buy and store excess farm produce.
These measures would be part of a plan …
Out of 141 people who have so far filed their nomination forms to contest as parliamentary candidates in the 18 constituencies of the Northern Region only 13 are women.
The female parliamentary candidates are Otiko Afisah Djaba, a 46-…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday asked President John Agyekum Kufuor brief the presidential candidates about the state of the economy.
In a statement issued in Accra by Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the NDC said the gov…
Mr Thomas B. Laten, National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Zabzugu-Tatale, on Tuesday pledged to unite various ethnic groups of the area to pave way for peace and development if he is again given the mandate in …
Vice President Aliu Mahama on Wednesday expressed the readiness of government to welcome any foreign observer, who wants to police the December 7, Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
He said the governing New Patriotic Party (N…
The Electoral Commission has assured voters whose identification cards are defaced or lost but have their particulars in the voters' register will be allowed to exercise their franchise on December 7.
Mr. Yaw Badu Amaniampong, Sunyan…
Lebanon's Hezbollah rejected negotiations, or signing of any treaty with Israel, following reports that Israeli officials are exploring the possibility of reaching a nonaggression pact with Lebanon, local Daily Star reported Wednesday.
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Every Ghanaian Living Everywhere (EGLE) party
has thrown its weight behind the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the December 7 election and urged its members to vote for the party's candidates.
In a communiqué signed by Alhaj…
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday accused the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in dishonest campaign in an attempt to discredit the economic gains of the government.
Mr Peter Mac Manu, na…
The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) parliamentary candidate for Nhyiaeso Constituency, Mr Kwame Appiah Boateng has urged candidates contesting the Nhyiaeso seat to organise a debate that would give the electorate a greater insight into thei…
A District Chief Executive has appealed to Ghanaian Muslims to find innovative ways of training leaders to attract Muslim youth to take responsible positions in the religion.
Mr. Haruna Oppong Boateng, the District Chief Executive of Se…
Eight candidates from four political parties and an independent candidate have filed their nominations to contest as Parliamentary candidates in the Effutu and Awutu-Senya constituencies in the Central Region in the December elections.
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the weekend launched its campaign in the South Dayi Constituency at a rally, where the Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency was introduced to the people.
Mr Johnson Avuletey, Volta Regional Organi…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, NPP flagbearer is cruising to a 60 per cent win in the Presidential election on December 7, Mr Kwame Ampofo-Twumasi, Deputy Minister of Energy stated at the weekend.
He said by the rapturous welcome exhib…
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Sunday met with several leaders of African countries to discuss the financial crisis and bilateral cooperation on the sidelines of the Francophonie summit in Quebec City, officials said.
During …
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Friday rejected the nomination documents of the Flag bearer of the New Vision Party (NVP), the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) and an Independent aspirant Mr Richard Nixon Tetteh for falsification o…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings on Saturday launched the National Democratic Congress (NDC) political campaign in four constituencies in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis at Sekondi.
The constituencies are the Sekondi, Takoradi, …
Mr Eddie Teye, Founder of the Danquah-Busia Foot Soldiers' Welfare Association (DBFOSWA, has assured dedicated and selfless members that their toil would not be in vain.
Mr Teye appealed to members in a statement to remain focused in…
There is a common hope that the next U.S. administration will improve this nation's standing in the world, if only because the last eight years have seen it decline to a degree unknown in modern times, the Los Angeles Times said in an edit…
Cuban lawmakers on Monday requested their counterparts across the world to demand the U.S. Congress and government lift the country's economic sanctions imposed on Cuba almost 50 years ago.
In a statement on Monday, the parliament of…
Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, Flag bearer of Convention People's Party (CPP), on Sunday said his Party's priority would be to revive and expand the few abandoned factories in Upper East and Northern Regions to create jobs to the people and reduce po…
Mr Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, an aspiring member of parliament of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ejisu-Juaben has called on party activists to avoid remarks that would inflame passions and create confusion during the elections this year.
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Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, Running Mate of NPP in Election 2008 has urged activists, supporters and sympathizers of the Party to be proud of its achievements and educate the public to win more eligible voters for the December polls.
He sa…
Security forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discovered explosives laboratories and weapon manufacturing and storing places for Hamas in West Bank city of Hebron over the past days, a security chief said Monday.
Major…
Kuwaiti justice minister said here on Sunday that the Arab League (AL) is mulling a unified Arab legal stance towards the current crisis between Sudan and the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Husayn Nasser al-Hurayti made the rema…
An Arab delegation seeking supports of the Sudanese government for an Arab initiative for solving Sudan's Darfur crisis wound up a five-day visit in Sudan on Sunday, which the delegation's head described as "positive."
The visit had …
With few weeks to go for the U.S. presidential elections, Democrat Barack Obama has surged ahead by spectacular 11 percent over his Republican rival John Mccain in an opinion poll Saturday.
The Newsweek magazine poll has blamed the …
Commending the measures initiated by India and Pakistan to better bilateral ties, U.S. Secretary of state Condoleezza Rice has said the two Asian neighbours have come a long way since escalated tensions in the subcontinent had led to a war…
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has offered Taliban leaders the possibility of positions in his government if they struck a peace deal to end the fighting, media reported Sunday.
The offer was made through his brother Qayoun at a secre…
Management of Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Ghana) on Monday briefed the media on highlights of the Democracy Consolidation Strategy Paper (DCSP) to be launched on October 15, to enhance constitutional democracy.
The highlight i…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Monday said the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was finding it difficult to keep pace with its three-pronged-campaign strategy.
A statement signed by Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, NDC Deputy General …
Nii Ayikoi Otoo, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Aspirant for Krowor Constituency at the weekend assured the people that he would ensure development and progress of the area when elected on December 7.
Addressing a mini rall…
The Western Regional Police Commander, Mr Mohammed A. Alhassan said the expectations of the public on the role of Policing were high in the pending elections.
He said "we cannot fail but to deliver, and we must maintain the existing …
Superintendent Charles Botwe, Sunyani District Police Commander, on Friday said the police would not countenance political activities that had the potential to cause mayhem in the municipality before, during and after the December polls.
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A clergyman of the Methodist Church, Ghana, has condemned reported malpractices that characterized the recent limited voters' registration exercise, saying it should not be allowed to recur.
"Some of us must bow down our heads in sha…
A seven-member Kwahu South District Election Security Task Force to monitor and ensure peace in Election 2008 has been inaugurated at Mpraeso.
Mr Samuel Okunor, Mpraeso District Police Commander, is the Chairman of the task force.
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Assistant Commissioner of Police, George A. Anko-Bil, Chairman of Eastern Regional Election Task Force on Friday, appealed to the media to endeavour to create the necessary awareness among the public to ensure peaceful Election 2008.
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Managements of two NGOs GrassRoots Africa and Local Civic Coalitions (LCCs) working on poverty reduction, strengthening political, economic and social rights of the poor and marginalized are initiating a project called "Democratic Governan…
The flag bearer of the People's National Convention (PNC), Dr Edward Nasigrie Mahama is to name his running mate for Election 2008 on Tuesday, who is likely to be a woman.
A source within the campaign team of the flag bearer told the…
An Accra Fast Track High Court presided over by Mr Justice A. Asante on Thursday ruled that the re-election of Mr Freddie Blay, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembele, as the Convention People's Party (CPP) parliamentary aspirant for that…
Dr Owusu Achaw Duah, the Member of Parliament for Offinso South, has announced his withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) primary to elect a candidate to contest the December election.
"After denying me the privilege to represen…
The Civic Forum Initiative (CFI), a coalition of civil society organisations, has called for the total cleaning of the voters' register, which is said to be blotted.
The CFI said the cleaning of the register would lead to the restora…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), would embark on a national industrial revolution, starting from Tema, if retained in power in Election 2008.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, NPP flag bearer, said Tema, would be made the industrial base of…
The three political parties involved in a power sharing agreement in Zimbabwe have agreed to stop commenting on progress in forming an inclusive government to avoid getting distracted, an official said on Thursday.
One of the negotia…
The three political parties that signed agreement to share power should conclude allocation of cabinet posts to enable the new government to start tackling challenges the country is facing, Zimbabwe Senate has heard.
In a debate o…
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