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Deeper Life Church Pastor urges Christians to go out and vote on December 7 
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Deeper Life Church Pastor urges Christians to go out and vote on December 7 

Pastor Paul Adu-Adjei, the Abesim District Pastor of the Deeper Life Bible Church in the Bono Region, has urged Christians to go all out in their numbers and exercise their franchise on Saturday, December 7.He said God expected all Christians to go to the polls on election day and vote to elect God-fearing leaders with high integrity into government. He said voting is not a sin before God. However, Pastor Adu-Adjei advised Christians against meddling themselves actively in political party campaigns, but instead, should channel their exuberances into winning souls and advancing the Kingdom of God.He gave the advice when he interacted with the members of the church on Election 2024, after a Sunday worship service of the church at Abesim. ...
Foundation engages stakeholders on GESI in election 2024
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Foundation engages stakeholders on GESI in election 2024

The Noble Care Foundation (NCF), a women and children focused not-for-profit organisation, has engaged stakeholders in the Upper West Region on issues of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in the 2024 general election. The engagement, on the theme: “Advancing Gender Responsive Governance and Inclusive Democracy in Ghana in the Context of Election 2024,” was organised by the NCF under the auspices of the Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT). It was to create a platform for the stakeholders including traditional leaders and representatives of the various political parties among others to address key GESI issues of concern as the 2024 election approached.  The discussion focused on initiatives to ensure inclusive and peaceful election, and acces...
EC says it’s ready for special voting, December poll
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EC says it’s ready for special voting, December poll

The Electoral Commission (EC) in the Krachi West Constituency of the Oti Region has announced its preparedness ahead of the upcoming special voting on Monday, and the general elections on December 7. In an interview, Mr. Isaac Buckman, the EC Officer in charge of the constituency, said officials have undergone extensive training to ensure a smooth electoral process.  "The training signifies our readiness for the 2024 general elections in Krachi West," he noted. He gave assurance that the EC in the area is not experiencing any challenges and that security arrangements are firmly in place to ensure a peaceful and credible election. "EC officials, security personnel, political parties, and the electorate are all prepared for the elections on December 2 and 7. Everything ...
Profiling of Kpone-Katamanso constituency 
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Profiling of Kpone-Katamanso constituency 

The Kpone-Katamanso Constituency in the Greater Accra Region is one of the few constituencies that shares boundaries with many other constituencies. It has boundaries with Akuapem in the Eastern Region, Shai Osudoku, Ningo-Prampram, Tema East, Tema Central, Tema West, Ashaiman, and Adenta. The constituency covers a vast area, including Kpone on Sea, parts of Tema Community 25, Gbetsiley, Zenu, Santeo, Michel Camp, Bediako, Gulf City, Nanoman, Oyibi, Katamanso, Appollonia, Gonten, and Kpone-Bawaleshi, among others. Even though the two larger communities of Kpone and Katamanso are Ga lands, they also serve as residents for various ethnic groupings such as Akans, Ewes, and Northerners. According to the 2021 population census, the consti...
Mount Oliveth Methodist Church walks for peace
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Mount Oliveth Methodist Church walks for peace

The members of the Mount Oliveth Society of the Methodist Church Ghana, have embarked on a peace walk to raise awareness among the populace on why Ghana’s peace must be promoted and protected. The Peace March, which went through the principal streets of Lagos Town, Tanokrom, Anaji, and Kwesimintsim with placards such as “Unity in Diversity,” “Ghana is what we have,”“Violence Begets Violence,” “Let Your Thumb Do the Talking and Not Guns,” reminded Ghanaians also of their roles to cement the peace. Reverend Seth Amoah, the Minister of the Mount OlivethSociety, said growing into democratic maturity as a country required that all stakeholders contributed in diverse ways to drum home the imperat...
Tema West constituency in focus
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Tema West constituency in focus

The Tema West Constituency, which is one of the three constituencies within the Tema area, is a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NPP has consecutively won the seat in all elections in the Fourth Republic of Ghana. Tema West, which has 11 electoral areas and covers Tema Communities Two, Three, Five, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, SakumonoVillage, Sakumono Estate, Baatsona, Kotobabi, Lashibi, Klagon, Borteyman, King Solomon, Suncity, Promise Land, and Adjei Kojo. The constituency shares boundaries with Tema East, Tema Central, Kpone-Katamanso, and Krowor. Even though it has many well-developed communities, it has some slum communities, including the ‘Kiosk Estate.’ Business Tema We...
Akufo-Addo criticises Mahama over lack of roadmap on 24-hour economy
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Akufo-Addo criticises Mahama over lack of roadmap on 24-hour economy

President Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for failing to provide a clear roadmap for his proposed 24-hour economy policy five days to the December 7 election. He said Mahama’s lack of a comprehensive plan for implementing the policy raised concerns about its feasibility and potential impact on the economy. President Akufo-Addo said the four-years under former President John Mahama’s Administration and performance wereresponsible for his defeat in the 2016 elections. He said Mr. Mahama would lose again in the 2024 election. Speaking in Dambai, President Akufo-Addo noted that every President before him, except Mahama, had been...
Hassan and Tebogo named World Athletes of the Year 
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Hassan and Tebogo named World Athletes of the Year 

Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Letsile Tebogo have been announced as World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2024 in Monaco.Following a vote by fans, Hassan and Tebogo received top honours on an evening that saw six athletes crowned in three categories – track, field and out of stadium – before the overall two winners were revealed.Tebogo was confirmed as men’s track athlete of the year, with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone receiving the women’s honour. Hassan claimed the women’s out of stadium crown and Tamirat Tola the men’s, while Mondo Duplantis and Yaroslava Mahuchikh were named field athletes of the year.This year’s Rising Stars were also celebrated, with Sembo Almayew and Mattia Furlani receiving recognition.World Athletes of the Year for 2024Women’s World A...
Derma Area Rural Bank holds AGM.
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Derma Area Rural Bank holds AGM.

The Derma Area Rural Bank(DARB) in the Ahafo Region, has held its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM), with a call on shareholders and prospective ones, to increase their share purchases. Mr Gabriel Essandoh, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank, who made the call in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) explained that adequate share capital was vital for the growth, viability and sustainability of any serious financial institution. He, therefore, urged the public to support the bank in this regard. Mr. Martin Awisi, Head of Audit, said the DARB was committed to best practices and due diligence in all its operations. He indicated that the bank was safe and secure to do business with, and thus, urged all and ...
Parliamentary Candidates Face-off in Assin South Constituency.
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Parliamentary Candidates Face-off in Assin South Constituency.

The Assin South Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has organised a debate for Parliamentary Candidates (PC), in the constituency to state their developmental plan, policies and vision for the area. However, only Rev John Ntim Fordjour, incumbent Member of Parliament and the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate participated in the debate. Mr Kofi Baidoo, Parliamentary Candidate (PC), of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Mr Joseph Kofi Damtse PC, an independent candidate failed to turn up. The move was to afford the  three candidates the opportunity to speak on developmental issues of concern, while outlining their visions and p...
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