Ghana faces real threat of terrorism – Rawlings Cautions
Former President Jerry John Rawlings is admonishing Ghanaians to be extra vigilant as the country prepares to go to the polls in December, lest Ghana crumbles under terrorist attacks. Pointing to “credible intelligence” attributed to several sources, the former military leader reiterated that Ghana is on the radar of terrorists. “Our country faces a real […]
‘Sir John was a good man, I will miss him’ – Bawumia mourns
Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has sent out a message of commiserations to the family of the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie known in politics as Sir John. The Forestry Commission CEO passed away on Wednesday at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. In a post on his verified Facebook Timeline, the Vice President indicated that he last spoke […]
John Mahama receives NDC 2020 manifesto (Photos)
The Manifesto Working Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has presented a copy of the NDC 2020 manifesto to the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. Mr Mahama announced receipt of the manifesto in a facebook post, saying it was a People’s Manifesto that will represent the NDC’s “social contract with the good people of […]
Tension at Accra Girls Institute as NPP, NDC members clash over press conference
Tension is rising at the Accra Girls’ Vocational Institute registration centre in Accra as supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party are reported to have prevented members of the opposition NDC from holding a press conference at the centre. According to Starr News’ Musa Lansa, the Police have been called in to restore calm as the supporters […]
NDC announces 23-member campaign team for 2020 elections
The National Democratic Congress announced a 23-member campaign team for the 2020 election. The list, which has a blend of seasoned politicians and professionals from the Umbrella family, will have Professor Joshua Alabi as the campaign manager with Dr Alex Segbefia as his deputy. A statement issued on Monday said the team will operate under […]
‘December 7 must be a Ghanaian election, not a West African election’ – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says it must be the collective responsibility of Ghanaians to ensure that the country has a register fit for purpose for the conduct of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. According to President Akufo-Addo, “we must all make sure that persons who do not meet the requirements, as set out clearly […]
K.T Hammond’s statement has no fact – Defence Minister
Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has refered to K.T Hammond earlier statement regarding the people of Volta Region as factless. The MP for Bimbila condemned the Legislator viral voice-tape where he was heard to be saying that 100,000 voters came from Togo to vote for Atta Mills in the 2008 Presidential run-off. The Defence Minister has […]
Deployment of soldiers in Volta and Oti regions creating panic and anxiety – Mahama
Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has showed support for regions he termed are under “military siege” ahead of the voters’ registration exercise. In a statement, the NDC flagbearer said the development is akin to declaring war on residents of those areas. He said it is part of a grand scheme to disenfranchise some Ghanaians in the upcoming polls. The […]
No politically engineered register can save you – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo
Former President John Mahama has expressed disappointment in the Supreme Court ruling on the compilation of a new Voters Register for the December polls. According to him, the decision by the Court to deny their request for the old voters idenity card to be used was part of a grand scheme to retain President Nana […]
NPP supporters in Effiduase-Asokore call for annulment of primaries
Some NPP supporters in Effiduase-Asokore are challenging the outcome of primaries election which saw the retention of incumbent Member of Parliament, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie. They have served notice of petitioning the party’s regional leadership to annul the MP’s landslide victory they say was preceded by irregularities and foul-play in the poll. The supporters allege Dr […]
