On January 9, 2025, the United States honored its 39th president, Jimmy Carter, with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. The ceremony, attended by a rare gathering of all five living U.S. presidents—Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton—highlighted the profound respect for Carter’s enduring legacy. A Tribute…
At the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana on January 9, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama made a passionate commitment to resolving Ghana’s energy crisis and preventing a return of “dumsor,” the frequent power outages that have plagued the nation in the past. Addressing the gathering, President Mahama acknowledged the challenges facing…
Ghana turned a new page in its democratic history today, January 7, 2025, as His Excellency John Dramani Mahama was officially sworn in as the President of the Republic of Ghana. The vibrant ceremony, held at the iconic Black Star Square in Accra, drew a diverse crowd, including African heads of state, former leaders, clergy,…
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has inaugurated the Parliamentary Museum, a landmark institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the country’s rich legislative history. The museum, which celebrates Ghana’s democratic journey, reflects the resilience and enduring spirit of its people. During the inauguration, Speaker Bagbin emphasized the museum’s role as a custodian of Ghana’s…
In a grand ceremony during the annual Odwira durbar of the Akuapem Nifa Division at Adukrom, the chiefs and people of the Akuapem Traditional Area bestowed the title of Nkosuohene (Development Chief) upon Daniel Kwaku Botwe, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Okere in the Eastern Region. The honor recognizes his hard work, integrity, and…
In a landmark decision, the Electoral Commission has confirmed Faustina Elikplim Akurugu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Dome Kwabenya constituency in the Greater Accra Region. The decision, announced on December 31, 2024, effectively cancels the planned re-run at one of the polling stations in the constituency. …
Ghana has a new president, and his name is John Dramani Mahama. After securing 56.55% of the votes in the 2024 presidential election, Mahama has promised a fresh start for the nation, vowing to prioritize economic revitalization and restore faith in governance. In his victory speech, Mahama emphasized the need for unity among Ghanaians, regardless…
The Vice Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, has called on party supporters to stay vigilant as the sorting and counting of votes continues nationwide. In a statement on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Prof. Opoku Agyemang expressed confidence that change is coming, highlighting the smooth progress of…
One person is reported to have died and another injured at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region. They were said to have been shot at the residence of the parliamentary candidate (PC) of the National Democratic Congress, Phyllis Nana Koryor Okunnor. A video purported to be the two lying in…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has projected a lead for John Mahama in the 2024 presidential election. This is from a video shared from the NDC’s collation centre showing results from 37,200 polling stations out of the total 40,976. Advertisement It indicates John Mahama is leading with 56.45 per cent of the votes from polling…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has blamed large crowds at various collation centres for the delay in the collation and declaration of results for Saturday’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Addressing a press conference around 2 a.m. at the EC headquarters in Accra, the Deputy Chairman of the EC in-charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey lamented that supporters…
The 2024 Ghana general elections has captured the attention of citizens, political analysts, and international observers alike. As one of the most significant democratic processes in West Africa, this election represents a crucial moment in Ghana’s political journey. Election Overview: What You Need to Know The 2024 Ghana general election encompasses both presidential and parliamentary…
Ghanaian talent manager Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, alias Bullgod, has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his appointees to prepare for life in jail after leaving office on January 7, 2025. According to Bullgod, it is in the interest of the President and his appointees to ensure the Nsawam Medium Security Prison is…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that he is not focused on the upcoming 2027 general elections but is instead dedicated to restructuring the economy for the benefit of the Nigerian people. This statement comes as several prominent figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC), including former National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, former Ogun State Governor…
The Electoral Commission has urged all Stakeholders attending Tuesday’s crucial IPAC meeting to come along with evidence and data supporting any discrepancies or concerns they may have with the Provisional Voters Register (PVR). This, according to the EC, will help ensure that all Stakeholders can work together to address any outstanding issues and concerns with…
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has strongly condemned the remanding of the Democracy Hub protesters, describing their two-week detention as an abuse of their rights. The protesters were arrested during a three-day demonstration at the 37 Roundabout, where they raised concerns over the environmental destruction caused by illegal small-scale…
