The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to bar Donald Trump from running as a presidential candidate for November’s election. Justices unanimously overruled Colorado’s decision to disqualify Trump from the Republican primary ballot. Judges in the state had cited an anti-insurrection clause in the US Constitution …
Read More »Transport Fares To Go Up By 30% Effective Thursday, March 7
The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have jointly announced a 30 percent hike in transport fares, effective Thursday, March 7. In a press release issued on Monday, March 4, the two organisations attributed the fare increase to the government’s failure to address their concerns adequately. …
Read More »EC Sets Date For Declaration of 2024 Presidential Election Results
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will declare the results of the 2024 presidential polls within three days of voting. According to the Electoral Commission’s Timetable of Activities for the 2024 elections published by the Daily Graphic, Regional Collation Centres would be maintained to announce the results at …
Read More »Sad News Hits Builsa South MP
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South Constituency in the Upper East Region, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, is mourning the loss of his father, Paul Asikisimi. Mr. Asikisimi passed away on Sunday, March 3, at his residence in Sandema. Dr. Apaak, who is also serving as the family spokesperson, …
Read More »Finance Ministry Cautions Akufo-Addo Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill; Ask Him To Refrain From Signing It
President Akufo-Addo has been advised by Ghana’s Ministry of Finance not to sign the newly enacted Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. The Finance Ministry warned that taking such action could have a negative impact on the nation’s ability to get financial support from international organizations like the Bretton Woods Institutions …
Read More »Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Give Thumbs Up To Alan’s Fixed Rate On Import Duties Promise
The leadership of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association announces its endorsement of the independent presidential candidate, Mr. Alan Kyerematen’s commitment to introducing a fixed rate on import duties. Mr. Kyerematen has pledged to implement this initiative within the first six months of his administration if elected in the …
Read More »NEST Honours Sir John
The Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency First Vice Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Ashanti Regional TESCON Patron, John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as “SIR John,” have been honored by the Chief Executive Officer and the entire management of the Network for Societal Transformation (NEST). The Network …
Read More »NDC’s Digitalization Will Be Better Than Bawumia’s – Bolgatanga Central MP
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo has outlined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) commitment to implementing an advanced digitalization system for Ghana if elected, surpassing current efforts led by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. During a public lecture organized by the Coalition for Restoration (CFR) at the …
Read More »Article: Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Remains A Formidable Force And A Reliable Pillar For The NPP.
Dear Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, jr. We respectfully script to express our dismay and disquiet on your article on 29th February 2024 published by Modernghana.com on the topic “There has Always Been Factional Conflicts in NPP” On this important subject matter above, you responded to this statement made by the veteran Journalist, …
Read More »EC Releases 2024 Electoral Calendar
The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season. This will be followed by the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper on September 23, 2024, …
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