Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been elected as the Speaker of Ghana’s 9th Parliament. His nomination was formally presented by Majority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during a parliamentary session on January 7, 2025. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin seconded the motion but voiced concerns about President-elect John Mahama’s involvement in nominating Bagbin, suggesting it […]

Thousands of Ghanaians have gathered at the Black Stars Square in Accra to witness the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect John Dramani Mahama. The iconic venue, which had been closed from December 31, 2024, to January 8, 2025, to prepare for the occasion, is now packed with enthusiastic attendees. Some arrived as early as Tuesday morning, […]

A devastating fire broke out at parts of the Kantamanto market in Accra on New Year’s Day, prompting a swift and large-scale response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). To contain the fire, 13 fire appliances were deployed from various fire stations, including Abelenkpe, Kasapreko, Circle, Trade Fair, Dansoman, Legon, Tema Regional Headquarters, and […]

President-elect John Mahama welcomed the new year with a message filled with hope and optimism, sharing his vision for a brighter future for Ghana. In his New Year address, Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to driving economic transformation, implementing governance reforms, and addressing the concerns of the Ghanaian people.   Mahama underscored his dedication to creating […]

CARE Ghana, a civil society organization advocating for free and fair elections, has strongly condemned the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to reject the election results from the Abokobi Women Development Center 2 polling station.   The organization criticized the EC’s reasoning for rejecting the results—claiming they were recorded on training sheets—as “untenable.” CARE Ghana emphasized […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced an election rerun at a designated polling station in the Dome Kwabenya constituency following the completion of the collation of results from 367 polling stations, with three results still pending.   Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the EC’s Director of Training, explained the situation: “The returning officers reported that the results […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has declared that parliamentary candidates whose election results were annulled by the Supreme Court are ineligible to be sworn in as Members of Parliament.   Bagbin asserted that the declaration of these MPs-elect was unlawful, making them unqualified to assume their seats in Parliament. He explained on Saturday that […]

Following the 2024 general elections, President Nana Akufo-Addo has issued a stern directive to security services, urging them to take a firm stand against any acts of violence that threaten the country’s peace and stability.   In his final Christmas address to the nation on December 24, President Akufo-Addo condemned the senseless violence that has […]

Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to re-collate election results in nine constituencies, emphasizing that this practice is not unprecedented in the nation’s electoral history. In a statement shared on social media, the EC highlighted its commitment to accuracy and fairness, referencing past instances where re-collation corrected earlier outcomes to ensure the integrity […]

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured residents in the Volta and Oti regions of a reliable and consistent electricity supply throughout the Christmas season. Christina Jatoe Kaleo, the Volta Regional General Manager of ECG, emphasized the company’s dedication to providing uninterrupted power to ensure a joyful festive celebration for all.   Ms. Kaleo […]