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Military will not deploy to polling stations - GAF reiterates
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has clarified its role in the security arrangements for the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, emphasising that no military personnel will be stationed at a polling station.
Instead, it said the Ghana Police Service (GPS) will take the lead in election security operations, with the GAF on standby to provide support only if specifically requested by the police.
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Land litigations affecting economic growth — Chief Justice
The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has bemoaned the incessant challenges associated with land acquisition and administration, describing them as disincentives to investment and ultimately affecting economic growth.
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Towards Saturday’s general election: 2 Religious leaders urge moderation, peace
Two senior religious figures have called for moderation among the electorate in order to preserve the peace of the country as the nation heads to the general election on Saturday.
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Special voting in Eastern, Western regions rescheduled - Exercise to go ahead in 14 regions
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rescheduled the special voting exercise for the Eastern and Western regions from today to Thursday, December 5, 2024, due to the recall of printed ballot papers for the two regions.
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Debate over: NPP, NDC accept GMO with caution
Since April this year when it was reported that Ghana’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved the commercialisation of 14 new genetically modified organisms (GMO) crops, people have reacted differently to it.
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20 Facilities begin free dialysis treatment today
Twenty health facilities spread across the country will from today provide free dialysis treatment to patients with kidney issues.
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First Lady builds basic school for Wiaboman community
The First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, inaugurated a basic school at Wiaboman in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality in Accra last Friday.
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UniMAC launches PhD programme in Media and Communication next year
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) is set to introduce a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Media and Communication early next year, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah, has said.
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Ex-Black Stars player Samuel Inkoom back in court Dec 30 over alleged visa fraud
Samuel Inkoom, a former Black Stars player, has been charged with defrauding by false pretenses in an Accra Circuit Court.
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Let’s defuse tense political atmosphere — Most Rev. Louis
An Auxiliary Bishop of the Accra Archdiocese of the Catholic Church, Most Rev. Dr John Louis, has expressed concern about the tense political atmosphere leading to the general election on December 7, 2024.
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Philadelphia Church Founder reveals Bawumia’s generosity during his father’s funeral
The Founder and Leader of the Philadelphia Church of Yahweh, Pastor Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah, has shared a heartfelt account of Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s remarkable act of kindness during the funeral of his late father.
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Philadelphia Church Founder prays for Dr. Bawumia’s victory in December 7 Elections
The founder and leader of the Philadelphia Church of Ghana, Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah, has fervently prayed for Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of Saturday’s elections.
Dr Bawumia, who is in the Ashanti Region to conclude his campaign tour, visited the popular church in Kumasi on Sunday. Accompanied by his Running Mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and several prominent members of the NPP, Dr Bawumia received an enthusiastic welcome from the church’s large congregation.
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This is why the Electoral Commission recalled ballot papers for reprinting in the Western and Eastern Regions
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has taken the extraordinary step of recalling ballot papers intended for the Western and Eastern Regions following an incident involving a defaced ballot paper.
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VIDEO: EC recalls ballot papers for Western and Eastern regions, special voting in 2 regions rescheduled to Dec 5
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced the recall of ballot papers intended for the Western and Eastern Regions following reports of a defaced ballot paper.
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Police investigate incident involving NDC Wassa Amenfi Central Parliamentary candidate
The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into an altercation involving Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Wassa Amenfi Central, and a section of the Adjakaa Manso community in the Western Region. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
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President Akufo-Addo presents aviator wing badges to 12 new pilots
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has at the 2024 Wings Parade, presented Aviator Wings or Air Crew Badges and Awards to twelve pilots at the the Ghana Air Force Base.
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Ghana waives pre-approval for visa-on-arrival during December in GH 2024
In a move to boost tourism and enhance the travel experience, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced the waiver of the pre-approval requirement for visas-on-arrival from December 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025.
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Ras Mubarak: Former MP sues MTN Ghana for $5million
Former Member of Parliament for Kumbungu and ex-Chief Executive of the National Youth Authority, Abdulai Mohammed Mubarak alias Ras Mubarak, has filed a lawsuit against leading telecommunications company MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC) at the High Court in Accra.
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LIST: These 20 hospitals will provide free dialysis from December 1, 2024, in Ghana
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has officially launched its national free dialysis programme, with 20 accredited health facilities set to provide free dialysis services across Ghana starting today.
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We have to chase the 'elephant' back into the bush - Mahama to voters in Kumasi [VIDEO]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has neglected the Ashanti Region despite many voters' loyalty to the NPP.
Addressing a crowd at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi on Sunday, Mr Mahama said the NPP has taken the electorate in the Ashanti Region for granted and has failed to deliver on its promises and address pressing concerns, describing their actions as "419 politics."
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Go for change, Mahama to voters in Ashanti Region
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama has urged the electorate in the Ashanti Region to reflect on their current living conditions and vote him back to power to reset the country and position the economy on the path of growth.
Mr Mahama outlined a number of challenges faced by Ghanaians, including high unemployment, economic hardships, and widespread dissatisfaction with the state of the nation as reason for voters in the region to reconsider their voting pattern on December 7, 2024.
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Bawumia pledges to remove mobile phone taxes to make them cheaper in Ghana
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating taxes on mobile phones to reduce their cost and make them more accessible to Ghanaians.
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Bawumia pledges to empower Ghanaian youth with digital skills
Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to creating job opportunities for Ghanaian youth by equipping them with digital skills.
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How Joyce Bawah Mogtari sees the man John Dramani Mahama
Let me share something extraordinary about the humanity, alluring personality and leadership of the man John Dramani Mahama. Over the past several months, we have engaged diligently with the voter population throughout our beloved country.
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NDC supporters 'flood' Kumasi streets for 'Enti Asanteman aseda ni' walk
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti region on Sunday morning marched in Kumasi to welcome John Dramani Mahama, who is on a tour of the Ashanti Region as part of the 2024 election campaign.
Dubbed "Enti Asanteman aseda ni" walk, it was aimed at stressing the call of the NDC for a change of government and a shift from the Ashanti Region’s voting pattern on December 7 election.