POLITICS

Appeals Court orders reinstatement of dismissed UEW lecturer

The Court of Appeal in Cape Coast has quashed the decision by the University of Education, Winneba that led to the dismissal of Dr Samuel Ofori Bekoe, a former lecturer of the University. The court avers that the University erred when it “hastily” dismissed Dr Bekoe who was at the …

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NDC slams govt’s attempt to commission uncompleted Somanya Hospital

The Yilo Krobo Constituency Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in the Eastern Region has chastised the ruling government for hastening to commission the uncompleted Somanya District Hospital to deceive voters. A statement issued by the NDC signed by Akumatey Emmanuel Okrah -Constituency Communication Officer of the NDC on Monday …

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2020 Polls: I need peace to enjoy my wealth – Ken Agyapong

Businessman and Member of Parliament(MP) for Assin Central Hon. Kennedy Agyapong has advised the youth of Ghana against violence during the 2020 elections. According to him, he will want to enjoy his wealth in peace so he is against any form of violence that will be an impediment on him …

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Meet The Man Who Has Contested Every Election Since 1992

When voters in the Bawku West constituency go to the polls on December 7, one man will make the eighth attempt at representing them— a national record. Rightly so, his electorates have nicknamed him the ‘Zebilla Mugabe’, having been on every ballot paper since 1992 on the ticket of the …

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4 health benefits of walking barefoot

The importance of walking barefoot, sometimes, cannot be overemphasized, because making an effort to spend more time barefoot in nature can provide the human body with some amazing benefit. As a matter of fact, studies have shown that walking with your feet, directly touching the soil, allows your body to …

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I launched Free SHS in 2015 – Mahama

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says the Free Senior High School (Free-SHS) programme was started by the NDC government in 2015. He said the current government poorly implemented the programme, which compelled them to adopt the double-track system and that he would abolish …

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I would’ve had 2 kids by now if I were in bed with govt – Jean Mensa

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Jean Mensa has vehemently refuted the accusation that she’s pandering to the whims of the governing New Patriotic Party(NPP) in the discharge of her duties. The largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has on many occasions questioned her neutrality going into the December 7 general elections, accusing her …

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Election 2020: Supreme Court sets target for election petition

The Supreme Court is set to deal with any election petition that will arise out of the 2020 elections in 42 days maximum. Justice Jones Dotse, the Chairperson of the Election Manual Review Committee, any suit challenging a presidential election will only be allowed from contestants in the election and …

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Quit politics – Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings told

A political scientist and a lecturer at the Institute of Local Government Studies, Mr Fred Oduro, has advised former First Lady and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party, Mrs Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings to quit politics and focus on her “calling” which is women empowerment. According to him, quitting politics will …

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NPP youth seize party chairman’s vehicle

Tense calm returned to the streets of the Upper West region town of Lawra, days after armed loyalists of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) attacked their constituency chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Donkor. He was reportedly in a party branded pick up when the irate youth attacked occupants of the vehicle including …

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NDC supporter dies after accidental gunshot

A man believed to be a supporter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has died after he was reportedly shot accidentally by a friend. The incident as reported by CitiNews occurred on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at a rally organized by the NDC. The unfortunate incident happened when the supporters …

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Bawumia among least-favoured to lead NPP after Akufo-Addo – Survey

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is not the choice of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates in the search for a replacement for his boss, Nana Akufo-Addo post-2020 elections. According to a survey conducted among the delegates of the party, who comprise executives at the constituency and local branches, the vice …

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[VIDEO]: Rawlings’s death not natural – Bishop Owusu Bempah

Former President Jerry John Rawlings did not die a natural death, Bishop Isaac Owusu Bempeh, head pastor of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, has said. According to him, Mr Rawlings was killed in the spiritual realm by some prominent politicians in Ghana. He made the revelation on Net 2 television on Monday, …

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Sale of alcohol near polling stations is an offence – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned that the sale of alcohol within 500 meters of any polling station is deemed as an electoral offence, which can attract severe consequences. Mr Kwame Amoah, EC Greater Accra Regional Director, therefore, warned people operating such joints to sell alcoholic beverages within the 500-meter radius of …

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EC sensitizes visually impaired persons ahead of Dec. polls

The Electoral Commission (EC) together with the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) have sensitized visually impaired persons on their voting processes ahead of the December 7 general elections. The exercise held for a day at the capitals of the six districts namely Goaso (Asunafo North), Kukuom (Asunafo South), Hwidiem (Asutifi South), …

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PHOTOS: First Akan Presidential Debate underway

All is set for the first-ever Akan Presidential debate among aspirants ahead of the general election in December. The event is being organised by Adom TV, Adom 106.3 FM, Nyhira 104.5 FM, Asempa 94.7 FM and Adomonline as part of the full package of Multinedia’a acclaimed Election Headquarters (#ElectionHQ) of …

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NDC Ejura accident: Five transferred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Five of the victims of Saturday’s road accident involving National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) supporters at Ejura in the Ashanti region have been transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Authorities at the Ejura Government Hospital say the five, with head injuries, were part of 54 people who sustained various degrees …

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Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases drop

Ghana’s active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have seen a slight decline in the last week. As of Friday, November 13, the number of active cases stood at 1,541, and 1,146 on Tuesday, November 18. Recent figures from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that as of November 19, the number of …

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Mahama Marches In Ashanti Region

Former President Mr John Dramani Mahama on Sunday brought his three-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region to a close with a route march through some principal streets in Kumasi. The route march, which attracted a huge party supporters and sympathizers was in honour of the late former President Jerry …

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