ELECTIONS BOX

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of defunct UT Bank and UT Holdings, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng (rtd) has thrown his weight behind former President John Dramani Mahama ahead of the 2024 general elections. According to Mr. Amoabeng, although he has always supported the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the …

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has declared that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will remain in opposition indefinitely. Speaking to Citi News after the President’s State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, February 27, Hammond emphasized that despite the economic challenges, the country is on the …

The Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SDA) has welcomed the Electoral Commission’s assurances it is considering shifting the national election date from December 7 to a day in November with the possibility of starting in 2028. Dr. Solace Yawa Asafo, the Communication Spokesperson for the SDA in Ghana, called the decision ‘historic’, …

The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that the flagbearer of the party, John Dramani Mahama, is the best person to protect the public purse, describing him as ‘incorruptible’. He underscored the need for the electorate to entrust the public purse in …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that its proposal to move the date for general elections from December 7 to November may not take effect this year. According to the Deputy EC Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, Eric Asare Bossman, the legislation required for this change to be implemented …

Political movement, the New Force has refuted claims that its founder, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has joined the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement issued on Saturday, February 17, the movement clarified that any reports suggesting Cheddar’s affiliation with the NDC are false and should …

The current Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Bantama constituency, Francis Asenso-Boakye has declared that former President John Mahama is unprepared for the presidency. His comments followed Mr Mahama’s recent remarks about needing a “honeymoon period” if elected in 2025, interpreting it as a sign of …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.    The Daily Searchlight         Daily Guide         Daily Graphic           Supreme Newspaper       The Ghanaian Times       …

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip of Ghana’s Parliament and Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam Adoagyiri, has declared his choice for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate. In a post shared on X on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the MP reacted favourably to a post that suggested that …

Hon Kennedy Osei Nyarko, Member of Parliament (MP) for Akim Swedru has expressed gratitude to delegates for voting for him to continue his good works. Hon Kennedy Osei Nyarko was reelected by delegates in the Akim Swedru constituency of the Eastern region, to contest on the ticket of the NPP …