Mr Allan Kyeremanten, a former Trade Minister, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would accept the outcome of the December election and appealed to all political parties to do the same.
Addressing a rally at Kwanyako he said it …
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential nominee Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, arrives in Tamale on Tuesday to begin a seven-day visit to the three northern regions, a statement by the campaign said on Tuesday.
The statement, signed by D…
Nana Baah VII, chief of Nankesido in the Central Region, cautioned politicians not to destroy Ghana's image as a peaceful country, in their quest for power.
He stressed that "our hard won reputation as a peace loving country must no…
President John Agyekum Kufuor has asked Ghanaians to demand responsible conduct from politicians seeking their mandate in the coming December poll to govern.
The election must be contested on the basis of issues and policy choices to…
Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International, on Thursday raised the alarm about political corruption, saying Ghana cannot allow political corruption to destroy the fledgling democracy, especially the d…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday rolled out its Oil Management Blue Print (OMBP) to ensure that Ghana's oil discovery becomes a blessing instead of a curse.
The measures, which include the oil investment portfolio, …
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Northern region, has congratulated Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his selection as the running mate to Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the flag bearer of the party.
A statement issued in Tamale on Wednesday…
Mr. David Apasera, the Member of Parliament for the Bolgatanga Constituency, has been re-elected to contest for the seat on the ticket of the party.
Mr. Thomas Biyimba, Municipal Director of the EC, said at the close of t…
Leaders of the various political parties and their supporters have been advised to abide strictly by the political parties code of conduct for a peaceful, free and fair election.
In a statement signed by retired Bishop Andrew Okoh, S…
The Wa Central Constituency of the People's National Convention (PNC) elected a 58-year-old lawyer, Mr Edward Amadu Mumuni, as its parliamentary candidate to contest the December 7 poll.
Mr Mumuni polled 31 votes to beat Mr Nuhu Idd…
Mr Abu Adam, Northern Regional President of Konkomba Development Association, lauded the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for choosing Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, as running mate to the Party's flagbearer.
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The Deputy Greater Accra Regional Organizer of the People's National Convention (PNC), Mr Charlie Ayana has called on northerners not to be content with the position of a vice president but should rather aspire to occupy the presidency.
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Mr Kwesi Jonah, a Research Fellow at the Institute of Democratic and Economic Governance (IDEG), on Tuesday appealed to the Electoral Commission to give District Election Officers the mandate to mop up eligible voters who were not capture…
The Most Reverend Dr. Robert Aboagye-Mensah, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana on Tuesday reminded Ghanaians on the need to ensure free and fair during this year's presidential and parliamentary elections.
"That eve…
Mr Samuel Asamoah, a 44-year-old science tutor of Abetifi Presbyterian Senior High School, has been elected by popular acclamation as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary aspirant for Abetifi.
All the 126 delegates …
Dr Charles Ackah, a researcher and economist at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon on Tuesday called for provision to be made in future for aspiring presidential candidates to pro…
Mr Yaw Effah Manu, Nkoranza District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has warned that the destruction of posters of political parties and aspiring candidates is a serious electoral offence and perpetrators wo…
Mr Samuel Tettey, Central Regional Director of Electoral Commission (EC) said about 141,351 eligible voters registered during the limited voters registration exercise in the Region.
He said about 35,962 of them could not take their…
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) expressed concern about foreigners taking hold of the economy and other strategic national entities to the detriment of Ghanaians.
"The country is being run by foreigners; it's becoming increasin…
Former First Lady and President of the 31st December Women's Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, received a rousing welcome when she travelled to Mepe in the South Tongu Constituency of the Volta Region to inaugurate a branch of the 3…
Supporters of New Patriotic Party(NPP)in Eastern Region have hailed the nomination of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Party's Running mate in Election 2008.
Some of the supporters speaking to Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Koforidua on Wedne…
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos and South African President Thabo Mbeki met here on Wednesday to discuss issues relating to the enhancement of bilateral cooperation and solution to Zimbabwean issue.
Angola's official news …
Opanin Kwame Afreh, a veteran political activist in Kumasi, urged all true democrats to join forces with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to champion the cause of democracy in the country.
He said it was time all democrats and NPP members…
South African President Thabo Mbeki will report to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit later this week on the facilitation process currently underway in Zimbabwe, SA deputy foreign affairs minister Aziz Pahad said on …
Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said Wednesday the talks between Japan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is making progress.
During the three-day working-level talks concluded at northeastern China's She…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District, Mr Paul C. Appiah-Ofori has added his voice to the call on Ghanaians not do any thing that will disrupt the peace that the country is enjoying.
He…
Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, aspiring Member of Parliament (MP) for the Takoradi Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged electorates to vote massively for the party to retain its parliamentary seats.
He said Ghan…
Mr Francis Ganyaglo, Volta Regional Secretary of National Democratic Congress (NDC) called on Electoral Commission (EC) to institute measures that would allow Ghanaians who had attained 18 years to register as voters anytime.
He ma…
The Central Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mr Samuel Tettey, assured eligible voters who been have registered and were yet to take their photographs that a date will soon be announced for such persons to do so.
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Prospective voters who did not register during the 2004 exercise thronged registration centers in Sunyani to do so before the close of the exercise.
When the Ghana News Agency (GNA) visited some of the centers, potential voters were…
Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, Flagbearer of the Convention People's Party (CPP) said is he is elected as the next president of Ghana, he would create a just and disciplined society.
This society, he said, would have a passion for excellence …
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District, Mr Paul C. Appiah-Ofori has added his voice to the call on Ghanaians not do any thing that will disrupt the peace that the country is enjoying.
He…
The Africa Union (AU), has suspended the membership of Mauritian from the continental body until the West African state is restored to democratically elected governance.
The AU has also demanded the release of detained President Moh…
Dr Edward Mahama, the Peoples National Convention (PNC) Presidential Candidate, has emphasized the need for Ghanaians everywhere in the world to pray for peaceful elections this year to ensure continued stability of the economy.
He s…
Agricultural subsidies would be provided to farmers under the government of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Mr Emmanuel Owusu-Antwi, presidential candidate of the party has assured.
Other policies he outlined included the crea…
The police managed to quell a clash between supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kadjebi over voter registration.
Two Urvan buses belonging to some individuals and a motorbike of the …
Thailand's ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra issued a statement from London to announce his decision to seek political asylum in Britain, after he and his wife Pojaman failed to return to Bangkok as scheduled to testify in the court for corru…
A Senior Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Brigadier-General Francis Agyemfra (Rtd) has reiterated the need for all political parties to abide by the provisions in their code of conduct, and obey the electoral laws.
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The Reformed Patriotic Democrats (RPD) accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of interfering with the on-going voter registration exercise and urged civil society to call the party to order.
In a statement to the Ghana News Agen…
Ghana's decentralization policy has so far been ineffective in addressing the country's poverty dilemma because it lacks "the right-based approach" to development programming.
Mr Lord-Lucas Vodzi, a Development Consultant, said this at a…
The White House on Wednesday said United States would continue to push for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal before President George W. Bush leaves office.
"We would continue to work on a deal before the end of the year," US Nationa…
Mr Anthony Gyampoh, a former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akuapem North, on Wednesday won the Akropong Constituency primary held at Larteh to contest the parliamentary seat on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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The Eastern Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr George Anko-Bil, said on Wednesday that Community Police will not be deployed at polling stations during the December general election following apprehensions by s…
Pakistan has said it will encourage the process of composite dialogue with India "to reduce tensions and resolve all outstanding issues" between the two neighbouring countries.
In a joint statement issued at the end of formal talks …
New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters in the Upper East Region have been called upon to vote overwhelmingly for both the Presidential and Parliamentary Candidates of the Party.
Mr Isaac Atasige, an NPP activist, made the statement whe…
Mr. John Dramani Mahama, running mate of Prof. John Evans A. Mills, has stated that the government of the NDC would
wage a relentless war against armed robbers to guarantee the peace and freedom of the people.
Mr. Mahama was addre…
Professor Emmanuel Gyimah-Boadi, Executive Director of Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), on Monday called for the establishment of conventions that would curb the discretionary powers of the executive.
He noted that the Presi…
The Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Mr Kofi Obiri-Yeboah, reminded Service personnel that they have a crucial role to play to sustain the country's democracy.
He said they should not allow themselves to be u…
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sunyani held processions through some principal streets of the municipality to create public awareness about the voter's registration exercise which begins July 31, this year.
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A Code of Conduct to regulate the operations of political parties contesting Election 2008 was on Thursday outdoored in Accra with a call on politicians to adhere to its letter and spirit.
The code focuses on the democratic imperativ…
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