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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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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You Either Don’t Read Or Understand Economic Data – Bawumia Replies Mahama
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You Either Don’t Read Or Understand Economic Data – Bawumia Replies Mahama

The Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken former President John Mahama to the cleaners, exposing what he calls Mahama's dreadful record in all economic indicators. In a fiery delivery at Nungua, in the Krowor Constituency of the Greater Accra Region, Dr. Bawumia laughed off claims by former President Mahama on his Facebook page that the current NPP government is a failed government. Responding, Dr. Bawumia taunted former President Mahama for not understanding economic data, because if he did, he won't be comparing his "failed government" with the NPP's, when every available economic data shows that the NPP has superior record. "He said he has performed better than us and I said if you believe you performed better, come for a debate. ...
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Prof Opoku Agyemang to ramp up support for Mahama in Oti Region
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Prof Opoku Agyemang to ramp up support for Mahama in Oti Region

The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, is starting a tour of the Oti Region on Thursday. She will spend the next two days in the region to canvass for votes for NDC presidential candidate, Mr John Dramani Mahama, and the party’s parliamentary candidates. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang will address voters in communities including Likpe-Mate in the Guan Constituency, New Ayoma in the Buem Constituency, Abotoase in the Biakoye Constituency and Kparekpare in the Krachi East Constituency. She will highlight the NDC’s key manifesto policies aimed at financially empowering women across the country, creating jobs for the youth and improving education at all levels, amongothers.Prof. Opoku-Agyemang will complete her tour of the Oti...
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Military Will Be At Flashpoints – Taskforce
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Military Will Be At Flashpoints – Taskforce

  HEAD OF Operations, Training and Peacekeeping, Ghana Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Kwaku Dankwa Hagan, has stated that military personnel will be deployed at various flashpoints to ensure peace and security in this year’s election. Speaking at the National Election Security Taskforce (NESTF) meeting with the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Brig. Gen. Hagan said it has become crucial for military personnel to secure electoral polling stations to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electoral process, while maintaining peace and order during elections, particularly in areas prone to violence or instability. “We have collaborated with the police service and the Electoral Commission (EC) to identify over 1,000 potential flashpoints and areas that may require addi...
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NDC will work with queen mothers to fight poverty- Prof Opoku Agyemang
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NDC will work with queen mothers to fight poverty- Prof Opoku Agyemang

The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the next NDC government will actively engage and work with queen mothers to fight poverty. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said this when she addressed a forum of Central Regional QueenMothers on Tuesday. Speaking on the theme "building the Central Region we want, the shared perspectives from our queen mothers”, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said it leaves much to be desired that the Central Region is described as the fourth poorest region in Ghana. She added it is imperative that governments collaborate with traditional authorities, especially queen mothers, to fight poverty in the region. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the next NDC government will introduce the 24-Hour Economy, Women’s Dev...
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Election 2024: EC Recruits About 210,000 Officers, Ballot Papers Distributed To Police Armouries
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Election 2024: EC Recruits About 210,000 Officers, Ballot Papers Distributed To Police Armouries

As Ghana approaches its highly anticipated December elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) says it has made significant progress in its preparations. At a meeting with the National Election Security Taskforce the Chairperson of the Commission indicated that ballot papers have been distributed to Police Regional Armouries in all but three regions, with plans in place to complete distribution by the end of the day.  In addition, Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have already been sent to eight regions, with the remaining devices expected to be delivered by the weekend. The EC has been working closely with political parties, the Ghana Police, and other stakeholders throughout the ballot printing and distribution process to ensure transparency and efficiency.  In ...
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