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Sefwi Wiawso MP-elect expresses gratitude and commitment to constituents

23Dec

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Sefwi Wiawso MP-elect expresses gratitude and commitment to constituents

Mr Afful Kofi Benteh, the Member of Parliament-elect (MP) for the Sefwi Wiawso constituency, has expressed immense gratitude to his supporters and pledged his dedication toward his constituents as he prepares for the upcoming inauguration. Reflecting on his journey and the collaborative efforts that led to his electoral success in the December 7 Polls, Mr Benteh said he was sincerely appreciative of the trust placed in him by the people. Mr Benteh, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), channeled his gratitude through the Ghana News Agency in an interview, following his resounding victory in the recent elections. He garnered an impressive 33,656 votes, defeating his closest rival, Mr Festus Bumakama Agyapong of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 24,926 votes...

Ebi Brights declaration as Tema Central winner is illegal – NPP

10Dec

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Ebi Brights declaration as Tema Central winner is illegal – NPP

Mr Charles Forson, the Tema Central Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the declaration of his contender, Ms Ebi Bright of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the winner of the election is an illegality. Ms Bright was declared the winner by an electoral official at the Tema Regional Police Command as the winner for Tema Central, declaring that she polled 18,539 votes over that of Mr Forson’s 18,421 votes. Mr Forson, speaking to the media after the declaration, stressed that, “it’s an illegality because, per even the EC’s own rule, only the Returning Officer of the District or the Municipality, or if it’s the President, the EC Chair, has the right to declare results, and there is a specific format, so it’s ...

NDC wins Sekondi seat first time in 28 years

10Dec

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NDC wins Sekondi seat first time in 28 years

Mr Blay Armah Nyameke, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Sekondi in the Western Region, has won the seat for the party for the first time in 28 years. He polled 14,558 out of the 25,642 total valid votes to beat the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Mr Andrew EgyapaMercer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who had 11,084 votes. The total votes cast was 25,818 out of an expected 41,634, with 176 as rejected ballots. The Sekondi seat was first won by Mr Albert Bosomtwi-Sam of the NDC in 1992 but switched to the NPP in 1996 by Papa Owusu-Ankomah, who occupied the seat for 20 years. Mr Mercer took over in 2016 and went for his second term in 2020. How...

Ada MP reiterates commitment to develop constituency youth

10Dec

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Ada MP reiterates commitment to develop constituency youth

Madam Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe Ghansah, Member of Parliament for Ada, has reiterated her commitment to developing the youth of Ada through various interventions as she received the nod for another term in parliament. Madam Ghansah, who is going to represent the people for the fourth term, said she was overwhelmed by the support given her by the electorate and appreciates their endorsement in the just-ended general elections. Madam Ghansah, who garnered 22,019 votes, representing 72.37 percent on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in a statement, stated that the victory was for Ada, and she was grateful for the outcome of the elections. She noted that the youth acknowledged her hardwork, hence their massive support in the elections, pled...

Ernest Norgbey to serve another term as Ashaiman MP

10Dec

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Ernest Norgbey to serve another term as Ashaiman MP

Mr Ernest Henry Norgbey, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashaiman, has secured the mandate to serve the constituency for a third term following his victory in the 2024 general election. Out of 94,707 total votes cast, the incumbent MP garnered 65,083, representing 68.72 percent of the valid votes cast, surpassing his previous record. His closest competitor, Mr Justice King Esseiel of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), polled 25,927.  Other contestants were Mr Heymann Emmanuel Kofi-Yesu of the Progressive People's Party, who managed 295 votes, and independent candidate Mr Kuda Gadafi Adam, 2,261. In his victory speech, Mr Norgbey assured the constituents of developmental initiatives in the...

“It depends on what is in it” – Mixed reactions to Mahama’s stance on Ghana’s Family Values Bill

6Dec

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“It depends on what is in it” – Mixed reactions to Mahama’s stance on Ghana’s Family Values Bill

Recent comments by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate about the “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2024” have sparked discussions across Ghana as the nation approaches its general election this weekend. The bill, passed by Parliament in February, addresses LGBTQ+ issues and has drawn significant attention due to its proposed measures, including penalties for LGBTQ+ identification, advocacy, or support, as well as restrictions on the activities of organizations working on matters of inclusivity and non-discrimination. In an interview with the BBC on Wednesday, December 4, John Dramani Mahama shared that his decision to assent to the bill if elected would "depend on what is in the bill." The former president attributed his measured approach to the c...

Prof Opoku Agyemang pays for surgery of 3 Year old boy with hole in heart

6Dec

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Prof Opoku Agyemang pays for surgery of 3 Year old boy with hole in heart

The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Thursday donated $7,500 to cover the cost of the surgery of a three-year-old boy, Patnam Kantam, who is suffering from a hole in the heart. Prof. Opoku Agyemang also donated GHC5,000 cash to the parents of Kantam to support his upkeep after the surgery. The three-year old boy has been on admission at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after being diagnosed with a hole in heart. With the family struggling to raise the money for his surgery, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang came to the rescue of the little boy’s family by footing the bill required for the surgical procedure. Presenting the dummy cheque and the cash to the family at the National Card...

Tema Central NDC NPP parliamentary candidates happy with special voting procedure

3Dec

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Tema Central NDC NPP parliamentary candidates happy with special voting procedure

The Tema Central parliamentary candidates for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have commended the smooth conduct of the special voting in the constituency. Mr Charles Forson of the NPP and Ms Ebi Bright of the NDC, who visited the Community Eight Police Station special voting polling centre during the election, said the elections had been smooth and peaceful. Tema Central constituency has 457 electorates on the special voters register out of the total of 68,191 voters on the general voters’ register. Mr Forson, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at the centre, urged the electorates to vote massively for him to retain the seat for the NPP. He said his seven-pillar policies were realistic and had been accepted by the people of...

Parliamentary Candidates at Amenfi West commit to peaceful election

3Dec

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Parliamentary Candidates at Amenfi West commit to peaceful election

Parliamentary Candidates (PC) at Amenfi West Constituency in the Western Region have reiterated their commitment to uphold the principles of peace before, during and after the upcoming general election on December 7. They made the commitments when the Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), organised a dialogue for them to deliberate on how to ensure political stability in the constituency. The dialogue also provided a platform for the candidates to articulate their vision and policies for their constituent to make informed decisions on the election day. The dialogue, which was attended by Mr Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) PC, with Mr Eric Afful, the National Democratic Congress PC and incumbent Member of...

GCRP urges Ghanaians to uphold peace in general elections

3Dec

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GCRP urges Ghanaians to uphold peace in general elections

The Ghana Conference of Religions for Peace (GCRP), an inter-religious council has urged Ghanaians to adhere to the teachings of the Golden Rule, to“Treat others the way you want to be treated,” as the December 7, 2024, elections approaches. It said the citizens could do this by upholding the values of peace, human dignity, mutual respect, tolerance, and unity. This was contained in a statement signed by Hajj Muhammad Amir Kpakpo Addo, Executive Secretary, GCRP and copied to the Ghana News Agency. It said: “Our diversity our strength, and we must celebrate our differences while working towards a common goal of a harmonious, peaceful and prosperous Ghana.” They appealed to all citizens to respect the electoral process, recognising that every vote counts ...