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MPs Can Only Vacate Seats Upon Changing Political Identity – Check Out The Full Text Of Supreme Court’s Ruling

The Supreme Court has provided a comprehensive breakdown of the reasons behind the decision to uphold the suit by Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. According to the Supreme Court, a Member of Parliament (MP) can only be considered to have vacated their seat if they change their political identity and remain …

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Election 2024: EC Begins Nationwide Ballot Papers Distribution

The Electoral Commission (EC) will begin transporting ballot papers nationwide today, Thursday, November 14, in preparation for the December 7 elections. In a letter dated November 13, the EC informed the General Secretaries of political parties about the distribution schedule. The first phase will start with the Greater Accra Region …

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Private Legal Practitioner Files Injunction Against Government’s T-bills Borrowings

Private legal practitioner, Jonathan Amable has filed an injunction application at the Supreme Court seeking an immediate halt to government’s borrowing on the treasury bills market. The plaintiff in the writ as sighted by Citi Business News is demanding that the government and all its agents be stopped from issuing …

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NDC MPs Boycott Parliament Over Failed Coup Against NPP Majority

In a desperate attempt to overtake the New Patriotic Party, NPP, Majority position in Parliament, which has been foiled by the Supreme Court, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament have announced their decision to boycott parliamentary proceedings until after the December 7 elections. This comes on the …

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Prof. Kenneth Attafuah Exits NIA As Executive Secretary

Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah has officially retired as Executive Secretary of Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA). The Professor of Criminology has served as the Executive Secretary of the NIA for the past seven years( 2017-2024), being at the forefront of the registration and issuing of the Ghana Card. In a …

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AFCON 2025Q: Here Are The Accredited Journalists To Cover Ghana Vs. Niger Game

A list of journalists accredited to cover Ghana vs. Niger’s 2023 AFCON qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, November 18, 2024, has been made public by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to a statement issued by the FA, accredited journalists can pick up their tags on Monday, …

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Dr. Kwaku Aseidu Nketiah Donates To Youth Groups In Tolon Constituency As Part of Regional Tour

Tolon Constituency, Northern Region – November 13, 2024 Dr. Kwaku Aseidu Nketiah, the Vice National Youth Working Committee Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), made a significant donation of party T-shirts, footballs, and sets of jerseys worth thousands of Ghana cedis to youth groups in the Vowagni and Eshawai …

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NAIS To Picket At Education Ministry Over Unpaid Contracts

The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced plans to picket at the Ministry of Education on November 20 and 21 to demand a definitive plan for settling unpaid contracts. In a letter presented to the Ghana Police Service’s Regional Commander in Accra on November 12, 2024, NAIS expressed …

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Video: Electric Buses Promised By Dr. Bawumia Arrive In Ghana

The much-anticipated fleet of electric buses, promised by Ghana’s Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has arrived in the country. The arrival marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to transition towards environmentally friendly public transportation. The new buses are part of the …

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