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Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has turned down a request from Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to call Parliament back into session before the December 7 general elections. Bagbin explained that this critical period should focus on campaigning, with political parties engaging the public and presenting their plans for the nation’s future. Parliament had been adjourned indefinitely on November 7 due to the absence of a finalized agenda. Afenyo-Markin later requested a two-day session to address 22 pressing issues, describing them as urgent government business. However, in his response, the Speaker stated that disrupting campaign efforts at this stage would not…

Ghana’s Pivotal Year: 2024 General Elections Election 2024: The year 2024 became a turning point in Ghana’s democratic history as the nation prepared for its critical general elections on December 7. The political rivalry between the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) was marked by heated debates, accusations of corruption, and disputes over unmet campaign promises. Election Campaigns: Balancing Aspirations and Criticism The election 2024 season saw heightened activity from both major parties, each offering ambitious agendas to win the hearts of voters. The NPP, led by President Nana Akufo-Addo, emphasized economic recovery, infrastructure…

Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has firmly denied allegations of collaborating with any political party to manipulate the outcomes of the upcoming December 7 general elections. This response comes after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) accused the EC of working with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to sway election results in the Ashanti Region. Electoral Commission Refutes Allegations of Election Rigging Speaking at a security symposium at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Dr Serebuor Quaicoe, the EC’s Head of Training, labelled the allegations as baseless. He reassured the public that Ghana’s electoral system is robust, transparent, and designed to…

Be Cautious with Bawumia’s Promises, NDC’s Elvis Afriyie Ankrah Warns Ghanaians Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, a key member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto Committee, has cautioned Ghanaians against fully trusting the campaign promises made by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Candidate. Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face, Ankrah questioned the viability of Bawumia’s major proposals, including: Implementing a flat tax rate. Eliminating the contentious e-levy. Enhancing public financial accountability. Significantly expanding the nation’s road infrastructure. A Record of Unfulfilled Promises? Ankrah argued that Bawumia’s track record of unkept commitments during…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified its decision to streamline media access at collation centres during elections, citing past challenges and the need for better management. According to the EC, this arrangement is aimed at ensuring a smooth collation process at both constituency and regional levels. The commission emphasized that the decision was informed by historical experiences and the operational demands of collation centres. “If not properly managed, these centres can face significant logistical and operational challenges,” a spokesperson explained. To address these concerns, the EC has decided to limit the number of media outlets at each collation centre to…

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is under scrutiny for its handling of the alleged double identity case involving Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng and Kwabena Adu Gyamfi. Critics argue that the Commission’s conclusions failed to address key pieces of evidence, undermining its credibility and leaving critical questions unanswered. Key Oversights in CHRAJ’s Ruling: Conflict in Official Documents: CHRAJ did not explain how Rev. Kusi Boateng, listed as born on 7th September 1971 in the National Cathedral incorporation records, was issued a diplomatic passport under the name Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, with a different date of birth: 30th December…

NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of collaborating with the Electoral Commission (EC) to skew the December 7 elections in their favor. Speaking at a mini rally in Sekondi, Western Region, on Tuesday, November 26, Mahama alleged that the EC had employed 65 NPP members as temporary staff for the Gomoa East constituency in the Central Region. John Mahama Accuses EC and NPP of Election Collusion Mahama claimed these individuals, identified as NPP members, were selected based on recommendations from an NPP Member of Parliament and party executives. He argued that such actions…

The controversy surrounding Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, also known as Mr. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, continues to generate debate even after the CHRAJ ruling, which declared that his passport was issued under the name Kwabena Adu Gyamfi. While some view this decision as clearing him of allegations, many questions remain unresolved. Single Identity Expectation: It is generally expected that individuals use one consistent identity across all official documents unless a legal name change occurs. If a name is changed, the new name should be uniformly adopted. Public Recognition: Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng was widely known by this name, with his wife…

Nationwide Strike Looms as Mortuary Workers in Ghana Demand Resolution of Grievances The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has declared a nationwide strike, scheduled to commence on Thursday, November 28, 2024. This decisive move comes after repeated attempts to address unresolved issues with authorities yielded no results, according to the association. Background of the Strike MOWAG, in a statement titled “Notification of Intention to Resume Strike Action in Abeyance,” expressed frustration over the lack of commitment from stakeholders. The group had previously paused an earlier strike on September 26, 2024, allowing room for dialogue and negotiations. However, MOWAG claims…

Minority Rejects Recall of Ghana’s Parliament: Procedural and Timing Concerns Raised The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has formally opposed a recent request by the Majority Caucus to recall the House for sessions on November 28 and 29, 2024. The recall request, submitted by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin on November 22, followed the indefinite adjournment of Parliament on November 7, a decision prompted by the Speaker’s declaration that there was no prepared agenda. Minority’s Response to the Recall Request In a strongly worded memo dated November 25, 2024, Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson addressed Speaker Alban Bagbin, challenging the…