Wife of murdered Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mfantseman Constituency, Ekow Hayford, has broken her silence after his passing. Speaking after successfully filing her nomination for the vacant parliamentary candidate seat, Ophelia Hayford thanked the national, regional and constituency leaders for having faith in her. The widow described the …

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 …

The founder and Flagbearer of the People’s Action Party Mr. Kwesi Busumbru has finally reacted to the Electoral Commission’s disqualification of his party prior to the 2020 General Elections. In an interview, Mynewsghana.net monitored on UTV News, the PAP flagbearer expressed his disappointment in the Electoral Commission over his disqualification …

Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, said his Majority counterpart, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, will win the upcoming parliamentary elections, despite challenges from an independent contender for the Suame seat. Mr George Prempeh, with links to the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), is contesting as an independent candidate, determined …

Mrs Jean Mensa Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC) has revealed that the elections management body will file official complaint at the Police against the failed presidential aspirants allegedly forged claims on their nominations forms leading to their disqualification. The EC disqualified five aspirants from contesting in the polls. Citing …

Five presidential candidates have been disqualified by the Electoral Commission after a thorough review process, as the country prepares for the December 7 elections. The disqualified candidates include Kwesi Bosomoro [PAP], Akwesi Addae Odike [UFP], Marricke Kofi Gane [independent], Kofi Koranteng [independent] and  Agyenim Boateng [independent]. Factors hindering these candidates …

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has said it will deploy over 2,000 observers to all 275 constituencies during the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections on December 7, 2020. Acting Chair of CODEO, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, made the revelations on Monday, October 19, 2020, when he delivered a speech …

All three female candidates who filed nominations to compete in the presidential race in the upcoming December 7 polls have been given the green light by the Electoral Commission to contest. The three are; leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Akua Donkor, leader of the National Democratic Party, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings and …

A die-hard NPP supporter paints her teeth with NPP colors just to send a message to Ex-president John Mahama regarding he’s not accepting a total defeat in the upcoming December 7 presidential election sometime ago. In the video, one might think this woman is not mentally sound because she was …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reinstated the suspended parliamentary aspirant in the Nalerigu-Gambaga Constituency of the North East Region. Mr Peter Wuni Baaga was cited for misconduct for making certain utterances on live radio on May 12, 2020. The party described as breaches was indefinitely suspended after a committee recommendation. “This …

Former President and Presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr. John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his next government will not collapse the Office of the Special Prosecutor (SP). “The NDC government will maintain the office of the Special Prosecutor because it was established by an act …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has doubted the possibility of the general elections to be held without chaos. According to him, the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission has failed to build the consensus needed for a credible election. “I can anticipate some chaos on the election day. People will not find …

Members of the Senior Staff Association, of Universities of Ghana (SSAUoG) will today, Monday, 19 October 2020 lay down their tools over the government’s failure to pay their market premium and second-tier pension arrears dating back between 2010 and 2016. Numbering about 4,500 in all public universities, the senior staff’s …

A man believed to be a ritualist has been caught supposedly planting juju at the entrance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Chereponi constituency, Hon. Abdul-Razak Tahidu house In a video sighted by MyNewsGh.com, the man is seen handcuffed and demonstrating what he came there to …

Ophelia Hayford, the first wife of the late Ekow Quansah Hayford, is now the NPP parliamentary nominee for Mfantseman. The decision was taken at the NPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Sunday, October 18, in accordance with Article 12 of the party’s constitution. The NEC stated that the …

Tertiary schools will resume academic activities in January 2021. President Nana Akufo-Addo in a national address on Sunday, October 18, 2020, said the academic year will begin for new and continuing students. “SHS 2 and JHS 2 students are back in school, as are some students in tertiary institutions and …

Supporters of the incumbent NPP and the opposition NDC traded blows over the weekend at the burial service of the late Nsiah Kojo, 38, the NDC’s Deputy Bono East Regional Youth Organiser. At the burial service, which was held at the Kintampo Presby Park, an announcement was made that the …

The Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) John Dramani Mahama has promised to give the people of Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency a University. According to him, Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency deserves a University that will improve the educational standard of the people in the area. “I will transform …

Some national and regional executives of the ruling New Patriotic Party on Sunday stormed the Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region for a unity walk as victory appear uncertain for the party in December. Spotted among the dignitaries were Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Sammy Awuku, …

President John Dramani Mahama has promised to provide free fertilizers to cocoa farmers to alleviate their plight in the cocoa production chain. He said under the administration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2015, cocoa farmers were given free supply of fertilizers, aside from the yearly increase in producer price of …

The funeral of the Bono East Regional Deputy Youth Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Isaac Kojo Nsiah, popularly known as Kojo Nomoah, is currently underway. However, blows are flying in from sympathisers present to pay their last respects to the deceased Youth Organiser over which group to …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong has directed all Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akwatia Constituency to as a matter of urgency visit the residence of the party’s current Member of Parliament (MP) to ask for forgiveness. According to him, that is …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate of the Agona West in the Central Region has vehemently denied allegations of plotting the murder of the Member of Parliament of the Constituency. Paul Ofori Amoah’s comment comes after reports went viral that the Swedru Divisional Police command apprehended four armed men …

Former President John Mahama has said his criticisms of the work of the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission, is not borne out of hatred for her. According to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he just wants the EC Chair and her colleagues at the EC to the right …

The Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua is facing an acute shortage of blood. The distressing situation has compelled the Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr Arko Akoto Ampaw and some staff to donate pints of blood to save lives. As at Friday, October 16, 2020, the Hospital had only Seven …

The Electoral Commission has announced that effective Tuesday October 20, nominations will be opened for persons who wish to contest for the Mfantseman seat to do so. This follows the demise of the Member of Parliament for the Constituency Ekow Quansah Hayford. The Commission, however, says nominations will close the …

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Yapei-Kusawugu Constituency has suspended its campaign to mourn the death of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Constituency Mr. Abu Kamara. Mr. Abu Kamara, his aide Kotochi Joshua and one Mr. Awal Adam were involved in a gory road …

The next government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will upgrade the Asuansi Technical Institute (ASTECH) into a modern satellite campus of the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU). Former President John Dramani Mahama and the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) made the promise at a mammoth durbar of Chiefs and people of Abakrampa in …

34 year old Dorcas Brobbey files Nominations to contest New Juaben north constituency on the ticket of Liberal Party of Ghana popularly known as L.P.G.     Speaking to the media, she said they have voted for a long period since 1992 but there is no development to boast of in the new …

Pinaxonline can confidently confirm the unfortunate death of the active Odododiodo Constituency Youth Organizer for the current ruling Party The New Patriotic Party popularly known as Ras to his Peers. He unfortunately passed away yesterday and according to sources he has been sick for a while. He was a very …