POLITICS

UG chapter of UTAG welcomes suspension of Public Universities Bill

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has urged the government to consult the necessary stakeholders within the education sector if it really wants to pass the Public Universities Bill. The comments come on the back of the announcement of the suspension of the Bill. Speaking to Citi News, the President of the …

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Agona West NDC PC granted bailed

at the Parliamentary Candidate for Agona West Paul Ofori-Amuah has finally been granted bail. According to the Police, he was granted bail after his caution statement was taken by the Police in the Central Region. Paul Ofori-Amuah is expected to assist the Police in its investigations. The NDC’s Agona West …

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Bono East: Bawumia Enstooled Afotupahene At Jema

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been enstooled as Afotupahene (chief of sound counsel) of Jema in the Nkoranza Traditional Area in the Bono East Region. Nana Amponsah Gyan II, Jema chief, and Kyidomhene of the Nkoranza Traditional council enstooled Dr. Bawumia when he visited them as part of his …

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I’ll grant amnesty to sentenced galamseyers – Mahama

Former President John Mahama has promised to release all Galamsey operators and labourers who have been sentenced by the Akufo-Addo government if he wins the December polls. The former President says these illegal miners, popularly referred to as ‘galamseyers’ would be granted amnesty so they can return to their families …

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I am taking the EC to court– Nana Agyenim Boateng

A disqualified presidential aspirant, Nana Agyenim Boateng of the United Front Party (UFP), has stated that he is taking EC to court for what he claims is an unfair disqualification. He further alleged the Electoral Commission is being manipulated by the New Patriotic Party. Nana Agyenim Boateng was disqualified from …

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Akufo-Addo finally reacts to No. 1 position on ballot paper

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reacted to his position on the ballot paper ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) picked Number 1 on the ballot paper for the December 7 elections. Coincidentally, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) picked Number 2 during …

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Dec Polls: EC to begin printing of ballot papers

The Electoral Commission(EC) is set to begin the processes for the printing of ballot papers soon for the polls in December. This follows balloting by the 12 Presidential candidates who’ll stand in this year’s presidential polls. President Akufo-Addo will be top on the ballot paper, while his arch-rival, former president …

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Nigel Gaisie Gives Prophetic Permutation On Ballot Paper

The Founder and Leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel has stated that the position of John Dramani Mahama on the ballot paper for the 2020 Presidential elections is a manifestation of his victory as prophesied some four years ago. According to Nigel Gaisie there is nothing that can indie what has …

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Why are you protecting NAM 1 ? Mahama to Akufo-Addo

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama says he will pursue the Chief Executive Officer for Menzgold Nana Appiah Mensah popularly known as NAM 1, to retrieve held up investment of customers if he wins the December polls. Speaking at Tarkwa-Nsuaem in the Western Region, Mr Mahama wondered …

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NDC’s position on ballot shows God ordained 2nd coming of Mahama – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) believes the party’s second position on the ballot paper signifies former President John Dramani Mahama’s return to power. The presidential candidates contesting the 2020 general elections balloted for positions on the ballot paper on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. While the New Patriotic Party (NPP) picked the first …

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Otukunor calls EC’s balloting process bias

Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otokunor has accused the Electoral Commission of being bias in the just ended balloting process. He said the EC deliberately put in place strenuous measures just to frustrate stakeholders involved in the political process. According to him, the EC’s decision to adopt …

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I won’t sack Martin Amidu if I win – Mahama

Former president John Mahama has served notice he will not interfere with the work of the special prosecutor, Martin Amidu, in the likely event that he wins the 2020 elections. Mr. Mahama said the role of the special prosecutor is important in the fight against corruption hence he will allow the …

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NPP replaces dead Yapei-Kusawgu constituency PC with brother

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has replaced the late Yapei-Kusawgu constituency Hon. Abu Kamara with his brother Iddrisu Salia Kamara to lead the party in the impending general elections. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Yapei-Kusawgu in the Savannah Region, Abu Kamara died in a car crash on …

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Social media goes wild after EC’s balloting process

Shortly after the Electoral Commission finalised the balloting process for the upcoming December polls, some Ghanaians hopped onto their various social media pages to express varied opinions about the outcome. While several people found an avenue to pass humorous comments about the entire process, others were quick to make predictions …

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VIDEO: NPP, NDC pick 1 and 2 on ballot paper respectively

The New Patriotic Party‘s (NPP) candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be on top of the ballot paper in the December 7 election. The NPP was followed by the main opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC). All political parties and the independent candidate contesting in the December elections balloted for their positions on the ballot paper …

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Watch Live: EC holds balloting

The Electoral Commission (EC) will today allow the presidential aspirants to choose how they will appear on the ballot papers on December 7, 2020. This will be done by randomly selecting numbers which will be picked by either party representatives or flag bearers. The exercise will take place at the …

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EC To Refund GHC500k To Failed Presidential Aspirants

The Electoral Commission (EC) said it will refund Ghc100,000 to each of the five disqualified Presidential aspirants for the 2020 elections. Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, made this known on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Commission’s ‘Let The Citizens Know’ series. According to her, “To the aspiring Presidential …

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