Day: October 2, 2024

Politics

Illegal miners will be jailed for life under my presidency – Alan Kyerematen

Mr John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, an Independent Presidential Candidate, says under his presidency, illegal miners would receive a more deterring punishment such as life sentences.

Mr Kyerematen made the promise when he took his turn at the Institute …

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Dr Bawumia promises to institute district mechanisation centres for farmers

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to institute mechanisation centres in every district to help boost agriculture across the country.

According to him, over 60 per cent of Ghana’s popula…

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Tema East MP organises 24-Hour-Economy Walk

Thousands of sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Tema East Constituency have embarked on a ’24-Hour Economy’ walk in support of Mr. Isaac Ashai Odamtten, the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), and parliamentary candidate.

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Parliamentary candidate profiling: Yohane Amarh Ashitey to rescue Tema East seat for NPP

Mr Yohane Amarh Ashitey, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Tema East, has expressed confidence that he will rescue the seat from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) back to the ruling party in the December 7 general electio…

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External auditing of voters’ register, in line with global practices – Prof Gatsi

Dr John Gartchie Gatsi, a professor of Finance, says external auditing of the voters’ register after registration of new voters is a procedure in line with global best practices.

He said external audit forms a key part of rebuilding electoral integr…

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Apostle Berko urges clergy against election prophecies, predictions

Apostle Solomon Adu Berko, the Sunyani Area Head of the Apostles Continuation Church International, has cautioned the clergy against election prophecies and predictions in the run-up of the December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections.

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Former Deputy Upper West Regional Minister supports organised labour

Mr Abu Kasangbata, a former Deputy Upper West Regional Minister has commended the organized labour groups for their decision to embark on nationwide demonstrations.

‘Their voices resonate with the struggles of every Ghanaian facing the harsh realiti…

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Nana Asante Bediatuo in stable condition – President’s Office

Nana Asante Bediatuo, Secretary to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is reported to be in a stable condition, following his recent admission to a hospital in the United States (US).

‘He is responding well to treatment,’ a statement issued …

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NDC, NPP parliamentary candidates promise WASH projects in Bongo

The two main parliamentary candidates contesting the 2024 election in the Bongo Constituency in the Upper East Region have promised to prioritise the provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects to drive sustainable development.

The ca…

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Election 2024: GACC empowers first-time voters

The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has commenced a voter education campaign to empower first-time voters aged between 18 and 21 to make informed electoral decisions.

It is part of the project, ‘Youth Voice: Activating First-Time Voters for G…