ELECTIONS BOX

In preparation for the upcoming parliamentary filing, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has established a nine-member committee to ensure that all parliamentary candidates comply with the necessary Electoral Commission (EC) requirements for filing nominations. This move is part of the party’s efforts to maintain rigorous standards and ensure a smooth …

Recent allegations of voter registration irregularities in Ghana’s Hohoe constituency have escalated into a legal battle, with two separate appeals filed in the High Court in Hohoe. The appeals, lodged by Prosper Kumi and Newton Y. Darkey, challenge a decision made by the District Registration Review Committee on 18 May …

As the Communications Director for NPP UK, I have had the distinct honour of meeting many distinguished personalities within our party. However, my recent encounter with Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, fondly known as NAPO, stands out as a particularly humbling experience. As our Vice-Presidential candidate, NAPO’s demeanour and approachability left …

The Conventions People’s Party (CPP) has opened nominations for the election of its presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the party indicated that aspirants can pick up nomination forms from Wednesday, July 24 to Friday, August 2, 2024. The aspirants are directed to …

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has responded to accusations from Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Soale Jewu Soale, the King of the Gonja kingdom, regarding a ban preventing him from entering all palaces within the Gonja kingdom. The King had also alleged …

Paramount chief of the Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Building-Kunuto Soale Jewu, has issued a decree banning Lands  Minister, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor from entering all palaces within the Gonja kingdom. This decision was announced following what the Yagbonwura described as a breach of tradition and respect. This comes after the traditional leaders in …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Abdulai Jinapor, has rubbished some comments attributed to him alleging that the NDC will not reduce fuel prices if they come to power. According to Mr. Jinapor, these comments are false, baseless, and do not represent the facts. “On …

The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the sanctity of the Sabbath while acknowledging the civic responsibility of its members to participate in the democratic process. They have encouraged their members to engage in civic activities, but their congregation meetings, whether on Saturday or …

The leadership of the NPP in the Tamale South constituency has expressed dissatisfaction over the defacement of posters of their parliamentary candidate, Alhaji Fuseini Musah, during the Fire Festival celebration last Tuesday. According to the NPP leadership, it is strange that their parliamentary candidate’s posters were defaced along the Lamashegu …

Bright Botchway, a prominent youth activist and politician, issued a caution to members and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during his media engagement after the visibility exercise the traders and artisans leadership did with the parliamentary candidates, Hon. Phyllis Naa Koryoo, at Kasoa Market.     He emphasised …