The High Court has dismissed the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s preliminary objection regarding the court’s jurisdiction to hear the Mandamus application filed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). On Tuesday, December 31, the NDC argued that the Mandamus application was an attempt by the NPP to challenge the election resultsContinue Reading
The High Court has adjourned to January 4, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the mandamus application filed by the NPP concerning the constituencies of Tema Central, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North. This decision follows the court’s earlier dismissal of an objection by the NDC, which questioned theContinue Reading
The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Anthony Nukpenu, has raised serious concerns about the safety of electoral officers in the upcoming rerun of the outstanding polling station in Dome Kwabenya. This follows the Electoral Commission’s (EC) directive to rerun elections at the Abokobi Women’s Development CentreContinue Reading
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed that his campaign team opposed his decision to concede defeat in the 7 December election. Despite their reservations, Dr Bawumia chose to acknowledge the outcome early to uphold the peace and stability of the nation. Dr BawumiaContinue Reading
The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified its decision to relocate the collation centres for some 12 constituencies to the National Police Training School (NPTS), saying it was made following recommendations from the Ghana Police Service. This decision, according to the EC, was taken to ensure the safety of its staffContinue Reading
Ewurabena Aubynn, NDC candidate for Ablekuma North, holds a thanksgiving service and reaffirms her electoral victory amid disputes over result. Ewurabena Aubynn, the NDC parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, whose election declaration is currently being contested, attended a thanksgiving service at the St. Peter’s Methodist Church on Sunday, December 15. Accompanied byContinue Reading
The United States has extended its congratulations to Ghana’s Electoral Commission, poll workers, civil society organisations, and security forces for their roles in ensuring a transparent and peaceful electoral process. US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in a statement praising Ghana’s commitment to democratic values and the peaceful conductContinue Reading
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commenced the deployment of personnel in support of the Ghana Police Service for the election activities on December 7. This is contained in a press release dated December 7 and signed by the Director -General of Public Relations of the GAF, Brigadier General E.Continue Reading
In a significant step towards enhancing transparency of the electoral process in Ghana, a citizen-driven digital platform called iCollate has been introduced to encourage citizens’ participation in polling station results collation. The platform is designed to empower Ghanaians to actively participate in monitoring and collating results to enhance the integrityContinue Reading
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is holding its final rally today, Thursday, December 5, ahead of Saturday’s general elections, drawing a massive crowd to Zurak Park in Madina, Greater Accra Region. The event marks the party’s last opportunity to appeal to Ghanaians for their mandate to return to powerContinue Reading