ELECTIONS BOX

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare to implement robust measures to ensure that the upcoming 2024 general elections are peaceful. According to the Asantehene, Ghana has come of age and as such, proper measures have to be instituted to …

In the heart of Bekwai, a political narrative unfolds as the seasoned Member of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, orchestrates a pivotal moment in the constituency’s political history. Having served with dedication since 2008, Osei-Owusu steps back from the limelight, making way for the endorsement of COP George Alex Mensah (Rtd) as …

Assin Central MP and former NPP presidential candidate, Kennedy Agyapong, has declared Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, as the ideal running mate for NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to secure victory in the 2024 elections. Speaking to delegates in the Ashanti region’s Bantama Constituency ahead …

In response to recent statements made by Eric Edem Agbana of the NDC, accusing Nana Akufo Addo of benefiting from irregularities in the last election, I find it imperative to address and refute these claims. As an active member in the political landscape of Ghana, holding positions within Loyal Citizens …

Eleven aspiring candidates have been disqualified from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary primaries, scheduled for January 27. The disqualified candidates are from constituencies where the party currently has sitting Members of Parliament (MP). This was contained in the summary of the party’s vetting last week. According to JoyNews’ Samuel …

The Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as chairman Wontumi, has commended lawyer in private practice and parliamentary candidate hopeful of the NPP for the Bekwai constituency, Ralph Poku-Adusei for his selfless support and contribution to growth and development of the NPP …

The General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fiifi Kwetey, says coming to power will be in vain if people within the NDC continue the ills of the current government. He believes it will be better for the NDC to stay in opposition rather than come to power and …

As of the close of nominations on December 25, 2023, a total of 92 aspiring candidates had expressed their intention to compete for parliamentary seats in the Eastern Region. Out of 92, 85 candidates officially filed their nominations, poised to challenge incumbents in 22 constituencies. The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) …

The presidency has assured Ghanaians that the 2024 general elections “will be conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner devoid of electoral violence”. It has, however, warned anybody or group harbouring intentions to foment trouble that the law will deal with them. “Entities or people who will attempt to …

The Eastern Regional Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party has disqualified two aspirants: Madam Yaa Ansah, who sought to challenge the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for New Juaben South, and Frank Aidoo, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akuapem South. Yaa Ansah, who was out of …