The Electoral Commission (EC) has described as false claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that it is printing pink sheets without serial numbers for the 2016 elections. Describing the allegations as regrettable, the Commission said the NPP would have been better served raising concerns with it rather than “rush to the media with unfounded ... The Electoral Commission (EC) has described as false claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that it is printing pink sheets without serial numbers
Mr Buti Manamela, a Deputy Minister at the South African Presidency, has commended the Ghana National Service Scheme (NSS) for implementing innovative projects that generate income for its operational activities. “I was impressed with the self-supporting programme of the Service in terms of the project they run in the agricultural sector, catering services, bottled water production ... Mr Buti Manamela, a Deputy Minister at the South African Presidency, has commended the Ghana National Service
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has requested an emergency meeting of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee over what it describes as an illegality; the printing of pink sheets without serial numbers. The NPP said it identified the anomaly when it visited Aero Vote, the company contracted to print the pink sheets for this year’s elections. The ... The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has requested an emergency meeting of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee over what it describes as an illegality; the printing
Over twenty-six thousand election officers would be deployed to play various roles to ensure the smooth conduct of next month’s general election in the Ashanti Region. Mr. Lawrence Sarpong, the Deputy Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), said they would include 131 returning and deputy returning officers, 186 key trainers – technicians, 5,190 presiding officers, ... Over twenty-six thousand election officers would be deployed to play various roles to ensure the smooth conduct
The coalition of Democratic Election Observers (CODEO) as part of efforts to project issue-related campaigns, has organized a parliamentary debate for parliamentary candidates in the Sekyere Afram Plains. This is in collaboration with Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and Citi FM. This is the third parliamentary debate, organized in the Ashanti region. The debates have ... The coalition of Democratic Election Observers (CODEO) as part of efforts to project issue-related campaigns,
Some Residents in the Eastern Region have demanded that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, compel the NPP MP for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta-Akyea, to apologise to them for comments deemed offensive to Krobo land. Mr. Atta-Akyea is reported to made some derogatory remarks on government’s plans to build the Eastern Region University in the ... Some Residents in the Eastern Region have demanded that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, compel the
The Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described the John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress government as the most corrupt government in the history of Ghana. Speaking at a campaign in Bongo in the Upper East Region, Dr. Bawumia also accused President Mahama of not being honest with Ghanaians. ... The Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described the John Mahama-led National Democratic
President John Dramani Mahama has blamed the Police for the clashes that occurred between some members of his party and the New Patriotic Party at the residence of the NPP flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo. “I think that the Police at Nima should have been better briefed knowing that this group was passing through and then we ... President John Dramani Mahama has blamed the Police for the clashes that occurred between some members of his party and the New Patriotic Party at the residence of the
A senior research fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kojo Asante has said the decision by both the United Kingdom (UK) and United States (US) governments’ to deny Ghanaian politicians who indulge in violent acts ahead of the election visas is in order. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, Dr. ... A senior research fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kojo Asante has said the decision by both the United Kingdom (UK) and United
WhatsApp has introduced a number of new features in recent months but perhaps the most eagerly awaited has been video calling. Some users briefly flirted with video calls back in May but it took until October before a wider set of Android device owners could get involved. Now, the Facebook-owned company is ready to unleash ... WhatsApp has introduced a number of new features in recent months but perhaps the most eagerly awaited has been video calling. Some users briefly flirted with video calls
Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has dared High Court Judge, Justice Paul Derry, to face him with the panel of judges selected by the Chief Justice, rather than resorting to the International Human Rights Court in Abuja to seek redress. The embattled high court judge took to the courts and subsequently to the International Human ... Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has dared High Court Judge, Justice Paul Derry, to face him with the panel of judges selected by the Chief
The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Hon. Mark Asibey Yeboah, failed to appear at a parliamentary debate which was organized by the Eastern Regional Branch of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), at Appenteng Hall in Koforidua. The debate, which is being organized by the NCCE all over the country, aimed at ... The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Hon. Mark Asibey Yeboah, failed to appear at a parliamentary debate which was organized by the Eastern Regional Branch
A racist Facebook post about Michelle Obama has caused a major controversy involving a town mayor in the US state of West Virginia. Pamela Ramsey Taylor, who runs a local non-profit group in Clay County, referred to the first lady as an “ape”. “It will be refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified first lady ... A racist Facebook post about Michelle Obama has caused a major controversy involving a town mayor in the US state of West Virginia. Pamela Ramsey Taylor, who
Following the news can be a most soul-destroying exercise. But can we ever avoid doing it? The world will march on unconcerned, reducing the money in your pocket day after day, whether you follow the news about how and why your poverty might be increasing, or not! Trump won! The Electoral Commission chose to appeal ... Following the news can be a most soul-destroying exercise. But can we ever avoid doing it? The world will march on unconcerned, reducing the money in your pocket day after day,
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), is reportedly plotting to cause mayhem in the Volta region during the December elections. This is according to a deputy General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) who says his party has intercepted a document from the NPP that outlines the plan. He said the planned activity ... The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), is reportedly plotting to cause mayhem in the Volta region during the December elections. This is according
Some commercial banks have told Citi Business News they are highly optimistic of increased deposits towards the end of year despite the upcoming general elections. Though the banks admit of a general decline in economic activities, they are confident that will least affect their targets for 2016. “Of course elections will be with us always ... Some commercial banks have told Citi Business News they are highly optimistic of increased deposits towards the end of year despite the upcoming general
A former Northern Regional Minister, Prince Imoro Andani, has called on the United States and British Embassies in Ghana, to freeze the visas of some indentified Ghanaian senior politicians whose actions could lead to a crisis situation ahead of the December 7 polls. His call comes at the back of the condemnation of the recent clashes ... A former Northern Regional Minister, Prince Imoro Andani, has called on the United States and British Embassies in Ghana, to freeze the visas of some indentified
The Ghana Police Service has a daunting task in ensuring peace and security at all the polling stations for the December polls. This is because there are fewer security officers compared to the number of polling stations where electorates will cast their votes. There is an estimated 25,000 police personnel, with 29,992 polling stations across ... The Ghana Police Service has a daunting task in ensuring peace and security at all the polling stations for the December polls. This is because there
Some hawkers around the newly inaugurated Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra are angry with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly for asking them to vacate the premise. President John Mahama inaugurated the three-tier interchange project which cost about 74 million euros on Monday. But hawkers had prior to the inauguration taken over the spaces allotted for pedestrians ... Some hawkers around the newly inaugurated Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra are angry with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly for
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