Reports from the collation centre in Mfantseman Constituency indicate that there is a dispute over two ballot boxes Citi News‘ correspondent narrated that he was at the collation centre along with many others awaiting the ballot boxes for collation to begin when they heard a ruckus and realised a man was being manhandled by a group of ... Reports from the collation centre in Mfantseman Constituency indicate that there is a dispute over two ballot boxes Citi News‘ correspondent narrated

Voting was successful at the Okaikwei North constituency in the Greater Accra Region. No major incident has been recorded at the time when Citi News’ Jonas Nyabor filed this report however pockets of agitation and misunderstanding erupted at some polling stations visited within the Achimota electoral area. A total of about 76,000 registered voters are ... Voting was successful at the Okaikwei North constituency in the Greater Accra Region. No major incident has been recorded at the time

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has said that reports it has received from 86 percent of the 28, 992 polling stations indicate that 55 percent of them had no major problems during voting. A statement from the group also indicated that 44 percent of the polling stations it had reports from cited minor problems, ... The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has said that reports it has received from 86 percent of the 28, 992 polling stations indicate that 55 percent

The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the voting period  in some polling stations in the Afram Plains North constituency of the Eastern Region to 10 pm. The Commission explained that it took the decision after receiving reports about challenges some prospective voters encountered while trying to arrive at some polling stations located in the area. ... The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the voting period  in some polling stations in the Afram Plains North constituency of the Eastern

There has been another U-turn in the Jaman North constituency as the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced voting has been postponed in the constituency to tomorrow [Thursday]. Representatives of the various political parties, the District Security Council and stakeholders in the area earlier agreed to postpone the exercise to Thursday following a  disagreement over the voter ... There has been another U-turn in the Jaman North constituency as the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced voting

The sorting and counting of ballot papers has begun in some of the 28, 992 polling stations nationwide after polls closed at 5pm. 15, 712, 499 registered voters were expected to troop to the polls at 7 am today Wednesday and as expected, thousands of them are still  in queues awaiting the chance to exercise ... The sorting and counting of ballot papers has begun in some of the 28, 992 polling stations nationwide after polls closed at 5pm. 15, 712, 499 registered voters were expected to troop

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that it will present its final report of the proposed Minimum Capital requirement to the board of the bank by close of this year. The Bank of Ghana earlier this year met with the International Monetary Fund to design regulatory capital and the economic capital. Currently, banks are ... The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that it will present its final report of the proposed Minimum Capital requirement to the board of the bank by close of this year. The

The incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP for Shama in the Central Region, Gabriel Essilfie, has expressed some degree of satisfaction with the electoral process. He, however, noted he was compelled to intervene to calm tensions at, Abuesi, a town in the constituency. Mr. Essilfle recounted that some persons were being rowdy at a polling station ... The incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP for Shama in the Central Region, Gabriel Essilfie, has expressed some degree of satisfaction

Voting in the 2016 elections is well underway and over 15 million voters are casting their ballots across 28,992 polling centres in the country’s 275 constituencies. Citi News has correspondents in Ghana’s 10 regions monitoring the various constituencies. In the Greater Accra Region, voting has been going on smoothly, but there was an arrest at a ... Voting in the 2016 elections is well underway and over 15 million voters are casting their ballots across 28,992 polling centres in the

The Electoral Commission has quashed a decision by political parties to postpone voting in the Jaman North constituency in the Brong Ahafo Region. Representatives of the various political parties and stakeholders in the area agreed to postpone the exercise to Thursday following a  disagreement over the voter transfer list which the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ... The Electoral Commission has quashed a decision by political parties to postpone voting in the Jaman North constituency in

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), President John Dramani Mahama has cast his ballot in Bole Bamboi in the Northern Region. The President was verified biometrically and cast his ballot in a matter of minutes. Nana Addo, on the other hand was at the Rock of Ages Polling Station in the Abuakwa South Constituency. The ... The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), President John Dramani Mahama has cast his ballot in Bole Bamboi in the Northern Region. The President

The Electoral Commission has disclosed that persons complaining that their names are not on the voters register are persons whose names were deleted because they used the National Health Insurance Insurance (NHIS) as form proof of identification. Addressing the press on Wednesday, the Director of Electoral services, Samuel Tettey said they cannot be blamed for ... The Electoral Commission has disclosed that persons complaining that their names are not on the voters register are persons whose

Political parties in the Jaman North constituency in the Brong Ahafo Region have agreed to postpone to tomorrow [Thursday] voting in the constituency. Afram Odiakopa, a reporter at Jenya radio in the region confirmed this development to Citi News and was later corroborated by the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu ... Political parties in the Jaman North constituency in the Brong Ahafo Region have agreed to postpone to tomorrow [Thursday] voting in the

Stakeholders of Konongo Odumase Senior High School are to meet on Saturday to determine the fate of students whose demonstration against the school’s authorities led to its closure. The meeting, according to the chairman of Board of Governors of the school, Dr Yaw Amakye, would discuss among other things, the next line of action following ... Stakeholders of Konongo Odumase Senior High School are to meet on Saturday to determine the fate of students whose demonstration against the school’s

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi will hand in his resignation on Friday, a parliamentary source said, as President Sergio Mattarella seeks to slow the pace of an unfolding political crisis. Renzi vowed to resign in the early hours of Monday after a bruising referendum loss, but Mattarella, whose powers include naming prime ministers and dissolving ... Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi will hand in his resignation on Friday, a parliamentary source said, as President Sergio Mattarella seeks

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has said he is confident the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo will emerge victorious in today’s elections. “I am very confident, I don’t talk 100 percent but I expect Ghanaians to give it to Nana Akufo-Addo and the NPP,” he said after casting his ballot at ... Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has said he is confident the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo will emerge

Supporters on the two leading parties in this year’s elections, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reportedly clashed at Deme, a border community in Dzodze in the Ketu North constituency. According to Citi News‘ King Norbert Akpablie, the supporters of the governing party were “lurking in the bush to prevent people ... Supporters on the two leading parties in this year’s elections, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic

Some dignitaries of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the governing National Democratic Congress have voted at various constituencies in the country. The Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Nana Addo voted at the Rock of Ages polling station at Abuakwa South constituency of the Eastern Region. A few minutes after casting his ballot, Nana ... Some dignitaries of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the governing National Democratic Congress have voted at various constituencies in the country. The

The Association of Small Scale Industries (ASSI) has assured its members will offer full services today, December 7, 2016. The association’s assurance follows assertions by some business operators that they will not be open for business today to enable them exercise their civic right. The ASSI comprises 15 trade associations including; Ghana National Tailors and ... The Association of Small Scale Industries (ASSI) has assured its members will offer full services today, December 7, 2016. The

Some men in the Weija Gbawe constituency have been arrested for allegedly plotting to snatch ballot boxes and other election materials. They were intercepted en route to a Tettegu, also in the area. Citi News reported from the area that police met them men in a green Ford pickup. The police asked them to stop ... Some men in the Weija Gbawe constituency have been arrested for allegedly plotting to snatch ballot boxes and other election materials. They were intercepted en route to a Tettegu, also