News gathered by thedistin indicates that three person in the Odododiodoo constituency have been shot dead.   According to reports gathered, as at 6:30pm NPP members began jubilating that they had won the Odododiodoo constituency. The NPP Members in their jubilant mood sang songs as they marched to the residence of Nii …

President Nana Akufo-Addo is inching very close to a massive victory, according to data collated by his New Patriotic Party. With 35,040 (90.00%) of polling stations reporting, the President had polled so far 6,244,269, representing 52.51%. His main rival, opposition National Democratic Congress Leader, former President John Mahama, has garnered …

I can’t think of any question I have been asked more often than “Ronaldo or Messi, who is the greatest of all time?” As the two star players of their generation prepare to face each other for the first time since May 2018, the answer is as simple as it …

The National Democratic Congress’ Member of Parliament for the Abura Asebu Kwamankese Constituency has lost his seat to the New Patriotic Party. Felix Kwakye Ofosu who conceded defeat in a post on his official Facebook page thanked persons who supported him in the 2020 elections. He wrote, “We lost by 176 votes.” The …

NPP’s Parliamentary candidate for Mfantseman Constituency in the Central Region, Mrs. Ophelia Mensah Hayford has won in the 2020 polls to retain the seat. Historically, Mrs. Mensah Hayford succeeded her late husband Mr. Ekow Kwansah as the Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency after some armed robbers shot and killed him …

GhanaWeb has confirmed the release of the Member of Parliament for Odododiodio Constituency, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, who was arrested by personnel of the Ghana Police Service on Tuesday morning. He was picked up from the Modak Hotel where he was lodging following a shooting incident. Two other persons were …

The office of the Electoral Commission in the Fomena Constituency in the early hours of Tuesday was up in flames. It is unclear what caused the incident but reports suggest it happened at the time some youth in the area were very agitated. Reports suggest that the disgruntled youth had attempted to …

The ruling New Patriotic Party has rubbished claims by the National Democratic Congress that it has flipped 36 constituencies. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Director of Elections for the NDC said at a press conference that the party has won 36 parliamentary seats that belonged to the NPP. “So far, if …

The National Democratic Congress has disclosed that they are in a comfortable lead in the ongoing general election. The party held a press conference to address the public on results trooping in from the various constituencies across the country. Speaking at the press conference, Elvis Afriyie the Director of election …

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Navrongo Central, Tangoba Abayage, has conceded defeat ahead of the official declaration of the parliamentary results. In a Facebook post, Tangoba Abayage who is also the Upper East Regional Minister stated that she had lost the seat to the men in the …

Incumbent MP for Odododiodoo constituency Nii Lante Vanderpuije has been arrested as part of a joint military-police operation. The lawmaker and parliamentary candidate on the ticket of the NDC was picked up alongside his wife, daughter and about fifteen other men who were with him over alleged shootings in the …

Two persons involved in a motor accident have died at Bantama in the Dadieso Constituency of the Western North Region. Joy News’ Samuel Awuku reports that both riders died on the spot, whereas two other pillion riders have been rushed to the Bantama CHPS compound. The four were allegedly engaged …

The National Democratic Congress is holding a press conference to address some developments over the counting and collation of votes. They have claimed victories in certain constituencies even before the EC makes any official declaration. It is expected that they will use this press conference to give explanations on how they arrived …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has given the green light for voting to be extended beyond the 5:00 pm deadline in the Bantama and Tamale North constituencies in the Ashanti and Northern regions respectively. This decision was made due to long queues in the two constituencies as of the time the …

Provisional Presidential results Provisional Presidential results: Ayawaso North (Accra Girls Senior High) Special voting NPP-135 NDC-134 GUM- 0 CPP-0 GFP-0 GCPP-0 APC-1 LGP-0 PNC-0 PPP-0 NDP-0 INDEPENDENT -0 Rejected – 2 Follow every ballot counted here https://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/   Volta Region- South Tongu Constituency, Sogakope Police Station polling station, Special Voting, NPP-107 NDC-256 …

One person has been shot dead for attempting to snatch a ballot box at Awutu Senya West constituency. According to Adom News’ Kofi Adjei, the victim, believed to be a land guard, was shot by a security person. A team of police officers has been sent to the area to …

The parliamentary ballot box at Hwediem in the Asutifi South constituency of the Ashamti Region has gutted fire, Report says, some ballots papers have been burnt to ashes. According to reports, the cause of the fires is yet to be established. more soon.. Source: Universal Multimedia

Voting at all polling stations in the country has officially come to an end as of 5:00 pm. GhanaWeb reporters who are stationed at the various constituencies say the electoral process has been closed. However, in some polling station, persons who were already in the queue were allowed to cast …

A viral video on social media reveals how some young men were gunned down by policemen in their quest to steal some ballot boxes.   The who scene looked a scene from a Rambo movie especially with the swiftness with which the Policemen apprehended the culprits. It is unclear which …

The Electoral Commission has removed the presiding officer at a polling station in the Klottey Korle constituency for allowing a special voter to vote again. Mr Nehemiah Amu Antwi was presiding over the electoral processes at the Standards Education Centre polling centre at Asylum Down. His removal followed the filing of a …

Voting has officially ended across the country as at 0500 GMT on December 7, 2020, as 17 million Ghanaians voted to choose a new president. GhanaWeb Election Desk brings you a livestream of the vote counting as well as updates from across the country where our journalists and correspondents as …

England’s tour of South Africa has been abandoned after a number of a positive coronavirus tests. A South Africa player and two members of hotel staff tested positive, while England say two members of their party returned “unconfirmed positive tests”. A three-match Twenty20 series was completed, but a three-match one-day series …

About 350,000 existing customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will benefit from the Pokuase Bulk Supply Point (BSP) upon completion in May next year. The project, which is 87 per cent complete, would hold 580 MVA and redistribute to the area and ensure steady power. Residents of Kwabenya, …

The Director of Elections of the opposition National Democratic Congress Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has called on polling agents of the party to stay alert during the counting of ballots as polls near closure. According to the party, efforts by the ruling NPP to rig the elections are being monitored and …

IES has projected the rise in the price of fuel on the domestic market in December. According to the Institute, the sharp increase is as a result of the 11.5% increase in prices of International Benchmark- Brent crude, the 6.94% increase in prices of Gasoline, the 7.26% increase in Gasoline …

The electoral commission (EC) has in a recent statement revealed that they have been able to rectify the issue with the bodyguard of the former president and NDC presidential aspirant John Dramani Mahama after he was stated that his name was not part of the  people to vote. In a …

Detective Constable Kwarteng Abebrese Nantwi of Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters Operations in Accra currently on Election Duties at Ahafo Region is dead.   MyNewsGh.com has confirmed from police sources that he fell sick and was rushed to Hwidiem Government Hospital but was discharged after treatment. Earlier today December 7, …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Asawase Constituency, Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, has sparked controversy after he held the hand of a child believed to be 6 years old to thumbprint the presidential and parliamentary ballot papers. Visuals from the Peace of God polling station at Aboabo where the incumbent …

A new video sighted on social media by Reportghana.com sees an EC official shot at Kasoa as he begs for help   The young man is heard saying his is dying so they should take him to the hospital and his arm is broken, you can hear the pain in …

Suspected thugs fired gunshots at a convoy of Member of Parliament for the Awutu Senya East constituency, Hawa Koomson.   According to reports, the suspected armed landguards fired shots targetting the MP but could not reach their target and ended up shooting the wrong people on her convoy. No death …