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The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has officially withdrawn the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) on behalf of the Minister for Transport. This L.I. sought …

The selection of the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led to rumours and reports of the Manhyia South seat being declared vacant. The parliamentary primaries held by the NPP on Sunday, July 14, 2024, which …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has announced that he will stage a protest should former President John Dramani Mahama agree to debate vice president and presidential candidate for the  New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr. Apaak, who served as a presidential staffer …

Mr. Joseph Archibald, a prominent politician, entrepreneur, and a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has recently emphasized the need for Ghana to embrace electronic voting (e-voting). This modern approach to elections could address many of the inefficiencies and challenges associated with traditional voting methods. Archibald’s call comes …

The National Deputy Director of the Trade and Artisans Network for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bright Botchway has indicated that the National Cathedral project has become a glaring symbol of the lack of transparency and accountability under the administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Mahamudu …

The Agona Swedru Police Command in the Central Region has detained eight individuals for reportedly tearing down the giant billboard featuring Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer, and Hannah Asamoah, the party’s parliamentary candidate for the Agona East Constituency. According to sources, the removal of the billboard was carried out …

The Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church has been urged by President of the Republic H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to reevaluate its stand with regard to abstaining from voting on account of religious adherence. The upcoming general elections are scheduled for December 7th, 2024. This date, however, coincides with the …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has emphasised the need for a debate before the 2024 elections, involving some of the political parties planning to contest. The IEA believes such debates are essential for voters to evaluate both presidential and vice-presidential candidates, enabling informed decision-making. This stance comes amid apparent …

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that countries like the US and UK do not have an electronic national identification cards comparable to Ghana’s. Speaking to NPP supporters in Yendi, Northern Region, he stated Ghana’s advanced digitalisation. Dr Bawumia stated, “You can use the Ghana card in place of …

Lawyer Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah has won the Manhyia South Parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), securing 376 votes. Owusu Afriyie Prempeh, the brother of incumbent MP Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh polled 141 votes. James Owusu garnered 7 votes, while Akwasi Coker Gyambibi had 2 votes Prof. Smart …