President Akufo-Addo has announced the re-opening of schools and universities to allow final year students to begin classes ahead of the conduct of their respective exit examinations. During his 10th televised address, the president said, “Indeed, final year university students are to report to their universities on 15th June; final …
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Mahama Should Desist From Using COVID-19 Pandemic as Political Tool – Edmund Kyei
In recent times, the Ex-President who is anxiously seeking re-election in Ghana has continuosly played politics with the covid-19 pandemic since its inception. The ex-president went ahead to set-up a political medical team to fight COVID-19, meanwhile we were dealing with a national and non-partisan issue and the least …
Read More »NDC supporters being misled by ‘confused’ leadership – Buaben Asamoa
Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Yaw Buaben Asamoa has urged supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to “cut off” their leadership for leading them astray as regards the issue of the new voter register. The opposition party has strongly argued that the move by the …
Read More »88 new district hospitals to start in July – Nana Addo discloses
Despite criticisms and skepticism that greeted president Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo’s promise to construct of 88 new district hospitals across the country, he has assured that the project described by some critics as ambitious will commence in July this year and it is expected to last for one year. The …
Read More »35 Ghanaian deportees from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Thirty-five of the 231 Ghanaians who were deported from Kuwait last week have tested positive for Covid-19. This was confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in its Covid-19 case management update on May 31. The 231 deportees were said to have tested negative for the virus in Kuwait before …
Read More »Report on 36th coronavirus death released
Details of Ghana’s 36th coronavirus fatality has been provided by the Ghana Health Service. The victim, a 93-year-old man had a history of hypertension and an underlying condition of prostate cancer. According to the report, he was admitted in a hospital in the Greater Accra Regional capital with complaints of …
Read More »EC refusing to file defense lawsuit against new voters’ register
Osei Kwame Griffiths, former boss of the National Identification Authority (NIA) under the John Mahama administration, has hauled the Electoral Commission (EC) before an Accra High Court, over its decision to procure items for the compilation of a new voters’ register for the December 2020 presidential and parliamentary polls. The …
Read More »Gov’t Must Hasten SlowlyIn Re-opening Schools – Assistant Head
In anticipation of the easing down of the Covid-19 restrictions, the Assistant Headmaster in charge of Administration, St. Mary’s Senior High School, Mrs Sarah Garshong, has added her voice to the call on government to hasten slowly on its decision to re-open schools on a mass scale. According to …
Read More »High coronavirus cases force Korle-Bu to stop surgeries
There are several pain and deaths on the horizon, as the Anaesthesia Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has since Tuesday 26, 2020, suspended urgent surgical cases as a result of a “surge in severely ill COVID-19 patients in Accra” with anaesthetics needed “urgently”. The Department of Anaesthesia, is responsible for numbing …
Read More »EC refusing to file defense lawsuit against new voters’ register
Osei Kwame Griffiths, former boss of the National Identification Authority (NIA) under the John Mahama administration, has hauled the Electoral Commission (EC) before an Accra High Court, over its decision to procure items for the compilation of a new voter register for the December 2020 presidential and parliamentary polls. The …
Read More »26 staff of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital test positive for coronavirus
Twenty-six staff of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, have tested positive for COVID-19, ClassFMonline.com has learnt from sources familiar with the situation. It is, however, unclear if they got infected at the hospital or outside the health post. The management of the hospital is investigating the …
Read More »Winner of 2020 elections may be declared by the Supreme Court – Vim Lady
Broadcast Journalist with Despite Media, Afia Pokuaa has said that she believes 2020 elections will be determined by the supreme court. The National Democratic Congress and other political parties are not in sync with moves by the electoral commission to compile a new voter’s register. Worrying is is also their …
Read More »HOT VIDEO: Monkeys ‘escape with COVID-19 samples’ after attacking lab assistant
One of the primates was reportedly later spotted up in a tree, chewing one of the sample collection kits. A gang of monkeys attacked a laboratory assistant and escaped with a batch of coronavirus blood test samples, it has been reported. The bizarre incident saw the troop of primates launch their …
Read More »‘Frustrating psychosis’ – Mahama mocks unsuccessful predictions about his choice for running mate
Former President, John Mahama, has mocked persons he believes are having sleepless nights worrying about his choice of a running mate for the 2020 presidential elections. The seeming delay about John Mahama’s choice for a running mate has sparked criticism both within his party and in the camp of the …
Read More »We’ll Kill Mahama… NDC Boy Threatens Over Register
One of the communications members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has threatened that they will behead former President John Mahama if he allows the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voters’ register. Besides, he predicted boldly amid swearing that there was no way Ghana would not experience …
Read More »Ghana’s Coronavirus cases now 7768 with one more death
One more death has been recorded whilst 119 Coronavirus patients have recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries to 2540. The country’s Coronavirus case count has also increased to 7768, according to the Ghana Health Service. The current figures are an update on Friday, May 29 records where the …
Read More »We endorse Bernard Mornah’s ‘we’ll kill each other’ comment – NDC
The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said it endorses and subscribes to the caution made by the Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC) Bernard Mornah to the Electoral Commission (EC) in respect of the potential outbreak of political violence at registration centers, as a result of the …
Read More »Public outrage over ‘sickening monetization’ of NPP primary election
Swathes of voters in the Ejisu Constituency have publicly expressed disapproval of what they cast as “sickening monetization” of the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) primaries to pick a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary election. The disturbing development, they say, is doing irreparable damage to faith in politics. The huge …
Read More »JB Danquah outlines initiatives to develop Subin
Joseph Boakye Danquah, the foremost contender of Eugene Boakye Antwi has made known his intentions to drastically transform the economy of Subin constituency, a potential hot business catchment area in Kumasi if he is elected into power. According to JB Danquah, who is also the chairman for NPP Minnesota Chapter, …
Read More »Soldiers won’t be your oppression tool – Vanderpuije to govt
MP for Ododiodio Nii Lante Vanderpuije has warned Deputy Defence minister Major Rtd. Derrick Oduro not to count on the military government intends oppressing Ghanaians ahead of the December polls. According to him, the military will not allow themselves to be used as a tool for oppression. Speaking to Starr …
Read More »Whether or not we will register is immaterial – Peter Otokunor
Some political pundits have asked communication members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if they will take part in the new Voters registration exercise following their opposition. The NDC has sworn to resist the EC’s decision to compile a new voters register despite several reasons given by the Commission. Many …
Read More »Be transparent about MPs COVID-19 infections – Mahama to Parliament
Former President John Mahama has called for transparency following the confusion over the state of COVID-19 infection in Parliament. In a statement, Mr Mahama said although it is good to offer hope to Ghanaians in the wake of the virus, it is crucial that people get to know the full …
Read More »Fact-check: Chewing raw onions can cure coronavirus – False
A voice note that is being shared on WhatsApp claims chewing raw onions can help cure coronavirus. In the 4 minutes, 21 seconds long voice note, a man speaking Hausa- a widely spoken language in Northern Ghana and Zongos across the country is heard assuring listeners and vulnerable COVID-19 victims to try …
Read More »Instant Cards For Voters
Eligible persons who turn up for the forthcoming voter registration scheduled to commence at the end of next month would receive their cards instantly, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced. The instant delivery of voter identification cards is a novelty many Ghanaians would relish, considering the avoidance of the stress …
Read More »Mahama Writes: Public Education On COVID-19 Dwindling; Hygienic & Distancing Protocols Waning
As we prepare for the weekend and a new month, I want to take this opportunity to remind each and every one that the COVID-19 pandemic is real. We must continue to take responsibility for our individual and collective safety. How do you stay safe? Avoid crowded places and wash …
Read More »EC To Deploy ‘Cluster System’ During Voters’ Registration Exercise
The Electoral Commission of Ghana says it will be adopting a ‘cluster system’ to ensure a smooth running of the upcoming voters’ registration exercise. The compilation of the new register which is now scheduled for last week of June will take place in over 33,000 polling stations. Giving further details during …
Read More »Atik Mohammed still suspended – PNC
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has reiterated that Atik Mohammed remains suspended as the General Secretary of the Party. According to the PNC, the decision to suspend Mr Mohammed was taken at a National Executive Committee meeting of the party following “widespread complaints of his incompetence and his disregard for …
Read More »EC sacks Odike from IPAC Meeting
The founder of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai, was turned away from partaking in the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Wednesday. Odike and another person he claimed to be the General Secretary of the UPP were sacked from the venue of the meeting organized by the …
Read More »EC bosses behaving like foolish kings – Asiedu Nketia
The leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC) led by Madam Jean Mensa and her Deputy Commissioners have been likened to a ‘foolish’ King who refuses to heed to sound counsel. General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who spoke out strongly against the electoral body’s pig-headedness …
Read More »Reach out to NDC – Prof. Gyampo advises EC
A Political scientist, Prof. Ransford Gyampo has urged the Electoral Commission to find ways of creating a friendly atmosphere in the political arena ahead of this year’s general elections. Speaking on Anopa Kasapa on Kasapa 102.5 FM, Prof Gyampo intimated that it’s not healthy for the Election Management Body to …
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