NPP holds primaries for ‘orphan’ constituencies on September 28

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will, on September 28, 2019, hold its election for parliamentary candidates in constituencies where the party has no sitting Members of Parliament (MPs). Members elected in these areas, which are often referred to in political circles of the country as ‘orphan constituencies’, will represent the party in the 2020 parliamentary […]

NDC Sets August 24 For Parliamentary Primaries, Pegs Filing Fees At GHc 25,000

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has slated August 24, 2019 for its parliamentary primaries. The exercise is expected to take place across all 275 constituencies in the country. Addressing the press at a press briefing on Thrusday, General Secretary of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketia explained that the party has also pegged filing of nominations […]

Trump launches 2020 bid

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally launched his re-election campaign, urging supporters to “keep this team in place” for four more years. The Republican president made his case before thousands of supporters at a rally in Florida, calling the state “my second home”. Mr Trump used the announcement to lash out at Democrats, accusing them […]

Ayariga granted GHS100K bail, passport seized

The Financial Court 2 Division of the Accra High Court presided over by Justice Afia Serwa Asare Botwe has admitted Bawku Central MP, Mr Mahama Ayariga, to a self recognisance bail bond of GHS100,000 after pleading not guilty to charges of abuse of public office brought against him by the Special Prosecutor, Mr Martin Amidu. […]

EC sets June 17 for limited voters’ registration

The Limited Voters’ Registration is expected to take off on Monday, June 17, 2019. This follows the dismissal of an injunction application which sought to restrain the Commission from undertaking the exercise. The exercise is expected to end on Sunday, July 7, 2019. “The Electoral Commission announces for the information of the general public that […]