Politics

The National Democratic Congress will formally petition the Electoral Commission today over what it says is the potential risk of disenfranchising thousands of voters for the 2016 elections. The Director of Elections Samuel Ofosu Ampofo told Joy News the party is not happy about the drama of missing names on …

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) will today hold a debate for presidential candidates contesting the general elections. The NCCE has however indicated that the Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) , Nana Akufo-Addo, will not be participating. This means, presidential candidates of the Progressive People’s Party …

The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon is urging the presidential candidates of the two leading political party; President John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure peace in the country this electioneering period. The Secretary General in separate …

Former General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie popularly known as Sir John has called the bluff of renowned pollster, Ben Ephson. Ben Ephson, in a recent poll, has predicted a first round victory for President John Dramani Mahama in the December polls. Mr. Ephson’s …

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has urged Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) to retrieve all six (6) ballot boxes that got missing  in the Western Region on Friday. The Electoral Commission in Western Region confirmed that six of the boxes meant for the December elections fell off a truck on the …

President John Mahama says on the back of his good works, he derserves an overwhelming re-election victory when polls open December 7. The governing National Democratic Congress candidate, John Mahama, who pulled 50.63% in 2012 presidential elections appealed to Ghanaians to improve this margin and give him 60 percent of …

The disqualified flagbearer of the All People’s Party Dr Hassan Ayariga has endorsed president John Mahama for the December 7 elections. At a press conference in Accra, attended by some Regional and National executives, Dr Ayariga announced his unflinching support, his vote and that of his followers for the incumbent …

The Electoral Commission on Friday held a crucial Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with representatives of the various political parties ahead of the December 7 polls. The meeting was to discuss the concerns of some parties over the security and the integrity of the ballot just a week to …

The Founder and Leader of Family Harvest International Ministry (FHIM), Bishop Kwame Owusu Ansah, has sent a word of caution to the Electoral Commission of Ghana’s Chairperson, Mrs. Charlotte Osei to ensure peace through justice before, during and after this year’s general elections. He said peace thrives where there is …

One person is reported dead in the campaign convoy of the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDP), Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings on the Techiman road in the Brong Ahafo region. Confirming the incident to the media, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of NDP, Agya Owusu Ansah explained that one …