ELECTIONS BOX

#GhanaPolls2024: Key Ministers Who Lost Their Parliamentary Seats

The December 7 parliamentary elections, held across all 276 constituencies, delivered unexpected outcomes, especially for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NPP suffered significant setbacks, with several of its Members of Parliament, including key figures holding ministerial positions, losing their seats. These losses underscore the challenges the party faced …

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Farmer Discovers ‘Ballot Boxes’ In A Bush

A farmer in the Afigya Kwabre North constituency of the Ashanti Region has reportedly stumbled upon two suspected ballot boxes hidden in the bush, sparking outrage and concerns over potential election malpractice. The farmer, whose identity remains undisclosed, made the discovery during routine work and promptly alerted local party executives. …

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#GhanaDecides: KT Hammond, Ursula, Dakoa Newman, Twum Barimah, Other NPP Heavyweights Fall

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is experiencing a wave of significant setbacks as several high-profile Members of Parliament lose their seats to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 parliamentary elections. The defeats signal a shifting political tide, with only a handful of NPP MPs managing to retain their …

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Sekondi Seat Falls To NDC As Egyapa Mercer Loses Election

In a closely contested election, incumbent Member of Parliament for Sekondi and Tourism Minister, Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, has lost his seat to National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Blay Nyameke Armah. According to provisional results, Egyapa Mercer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) secured 11,084 votes, representing 42.94% of the total …

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Historic Upset: NDC Shatters 24-Year Jinx, Claims Assin Central Seat

In a historic upset, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has broken the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 24-year hold on the Assin Central parliamentary seat. NDC’s parliamentary candidate, Nurien Shaibu Migyimah, emerged victorious in the polls. Kennedy Agyapong, the long-serving MP, opted not to contest the election, paving the way for …

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Police Announce Road Diversions Ahead Of NPP, NDC Final Rallies In Accra

The Ghana Police Service has announced traffic guidelines and road diversions ahead of the final rallies of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday, December 5. These measures are aimed at ensuring public safety and preventing clashes between supporters. The NPP’s rally will be …

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Ex-NPP Chairman For Ajumako Enyan Essiam Crosses Carpet To NDC

Mr Robert Crentsil, popularly known as “Bob,” a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman for Ajumako Enyan Essiam and the 2016 National Best Farmer, has endorsed Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress. In a surprising move, Mr Crentsil announced his …

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Film Show On Electoral Violence At Akyem Essam

A team from the National headquarters of the Commission with a Cinema Van, led by Irene Minston-Amihere(Mrs)(Assistant Director) arrived at the Birim Central Municipality in the Eastern Region specifically Essam Electoral Area on Friday, 29th November, 2024. The Essam Community were shown a film titled “Cry Free Town” which depicted …

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Special Voting For Western And Eastern Regions Postponed To December 5 Over Ballot Leakage Incident

Western and Eastern Regions will not take part in Monday’s special voting on December 2 following an incident that has forced the Electoral Commission to order a recall and a reprinting of ballots for the two regions. For the 2024 general election, there are 328 special voting centres across the …

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