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Banking sector clean-up, galamsey fight took some votes from us – Government

The government of Ghana has refuted suggestions that the results declared in their favour for both the presidential and parliamentary elections were an indication of failure considering their performance in 2016. Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah addressing the press on Thursday stated that the two elections are different especially considering the number …

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Man dies few hours after his wedding

Family and friends have been thrown into mourning following the death of a young Ugandan man just few hours after his wedding. Reports say Roy Jairus Watuulo died hours after he tied the knot with his wife, Anitah Nabuduwa on Saturday, in Kampala. According to close friends and relatives, he …

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NPP will have a tough time in Parliament – Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu

Majority Leader of the 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic and MP-elect for Suame, Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu says the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will have a pretty torrid time in the early stages doing Parliamentary business following the huge loss of seats. According to him, it is sad and unfortunate that some of the party’s …

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EC revises disparities in presidential election results percentages

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has explained some disparities in the December 7 presidential election results percentages which was declared by the Chairperson of the Commission on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. The EC in a statement stated that, Jean Mensa “inadvertently used 13,433,573 as the total valid votes cast.” “The total valid …

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We’ll meet you with brutal force – Ken Agyapong to Mahama

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong, has told former president John Dramani Mahama that he would be met with brutal force if he tries to incite his supporters to cause mayhem in the country. His comments come after the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) sent the strongest warning …

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My victory is clean – Akufo-Addo

President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has delivered his victory speech saying he was grateful to Ghanaians. Speaking from his residence after the declaration by the Electoral Commission (EC) the president described the elections and his victory as an incontestable one. According to him, the amount he did in his first …

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You deserve it – Former President Kufour congratulates Nana Akufo-Addo

Former President John Agyekum Kufour has sent a heartfelt congratulations to president-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addofor winning the 2020 presidential elections. The former president took to his social media handles to send the message. He tweeted “Congratulations to the President-elect, @NAkufoAddo, you deserve it” Congratulatory messages have been coming in thick …

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VIDEO: NPP Chairman leads thugs to vandalize party property

The Amenfi East Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Asafoankye Kwame Badu popularly known as Ayenmposuro has been accused of sending machete and gun-wielding thugs to vandalize party property after the announcement of President Nana Addo Dankwa’s victory. According to sources, the chairman together with the MCE planned and …

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Ghana’s first private bid for a large scale gold mine

A ferocious international bidding war for one of the most well-endowed gold mining concessions discovered in recent history has taken a dramatic new turn with what has been a two-horde tussle having become a three horse race. The late entry of a wholly Ghanaian owned company which is looking to …

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Reporters attacked by irate Youth of NDC Supporters

Two reporters of GhanaWeb were attacked by irate youth who are believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress at the party’s headquarters. The head of GhanaWeb’s political desk Laud Adu Asare and videographer Sandra Obiribea survived by the skin of their teeth as the unruly supporters assaulted them as …

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SAD VIDEO: Mood at Mahama’s office after EC’s verdict

It was a rather calm and pensive atmosphere at NDC’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama’s office a few minutes after the declaration of the 2020 election results. Perhaps, struck by the news, party members present at the office complex in Cantonments appear to be in a sober mood with fewer engagements. …

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Ghanaians congratulate President-elect Akufo-Addo

Just after the Electoral Commissioner, Jean Mensa declared the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addoas the president-elect for the Republic of Ghana, social media has erupted in sending congratulatory messages to him. President Akufo-Addo has retained his seat after a keen contest in the general elections held on December …

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LIVESTREAMED: President-elect Akufo-Addo addresses Ghanaians

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo just addressed the media and Ghanaians after being declared winner of the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections by the EC. He addressed the press at his Nima-based residence to a charged party supporters. Present at the press conference was the Vice President Dr Bawumia, his family, …

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LIVESTREAMING: Scenes from the residence of President Akufo-Addo

The residence of the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been thrown into ecstasy. This celebratory mood follows numerous projections on the outcome of the general elections going in favour of Akufo-Addo. Meanwhile, the headquarters of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) is witnessing mixed feelings about the outcome …

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BREAKING NEWS: Akufo-Addo WINS Election 2020

The Electoral Commission has announced the final results of the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been declared winner. Electoral Commission Chair, Jean Mensa made the big announcement flanked by her deputies at the Electoral Commission’s Headquarters. Meanwhile, scores of party supporters of both parties are at …

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Nana Addo order Savelugu PC To Accept Defeat

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed the NPP candidate in Savelugu to sign the pink sheet and concede defeat.   The NPP is alleging that a voter was allowed to vote twice for which reason the NDC PC won. The NPP had refused to sign the rest for the …

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NPP to go to court over results of some five constituencies

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has served notice that it will go to court over the results of the parliamentary elections in five different constituencies. The General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadu made this revelation while speaking to the media from the residence of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, December 9. He, however, …

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NPP to go to Court over results of some five constituencies

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has served notice that it will go to court over the results of the parliamentary elections in five different constituencies. The General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadumade this revelation while speaking to the media from the residence of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, December 9. He, …

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Election 2020: How the 16 regions voted

The Electoral Commission (EC) is yet to announce the full outcome of the Monday, December 7, presidential and parliamentary elections. However, certified results from the EC show that the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have both lost and gained some parliamentary seats in the sixteen regions of …

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#2020polls: NDC supporters storm EC HQ, demand declaration of results

Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have massed up at the headquarters of the Electoral Commission in Accra, demanding that the Chairperson of the election management body, Mrs Jean Mensa, declare the presidential results of Monday’s polls. The supporters chanted “we want peace” and insisted that the flagbearer of …

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Ivory Coast lifts suspension of Hershey cocoa sustainability schemes

Ivory Coast has opted to lift a suspension imposed last week on cocoa sustainability schemes run by Hershey after the U.S.-based chocolate maker committed to paying a premium aimed at combating poverty among farmers Ivorian and Ghanaian cocoa regulators on Monday last week suspended the schemes, alleging Hershey was sourcing …

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LIVESTREAMED: Scenes from the residence of President Akufo-Addo

The residence of the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been thrown into ecstasy. This celebratory mood follows numerous projections on the outcome of the general elections going in favor of Akufo-Addo. Meanwhile, the headquarters of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) is witnessing mixed feelings about the outcome of the election. …

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