The Electoral Commission (EC) is engaging the leaderships of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) on the issue of media accreditation to Collation Centres. A statement issued by Mr. Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman, Operations, EC, copied to the Ghana News Agency said since the memo directing the Commission’s staff at the…
Some armed policemen and civilians on Wednesday morning, November 27, 2024 stormed the premises of metro TV around Alisa Hotel, North Ridge in Accra to disrupt a live production. Host of the station’s morning show, Randy Abbey, who announced the incident on air indicated that the armed persons stormed the premises to injure some of…
Former Auditor General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has urged the media to unite and boycott coverage of the December elections if the Electoral Commission does not reverse its decision to restrict media access at the regional and district collation centres. Domelevo argued that the Electoral Commission’s move undermines transparency and accountability, casting doubt on its commitment…
Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Defeamekpor, has advised Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to seek clarification from the Supreme Court over the Speaker of Parliament’s decision to decline a recall of the House. According to Mr Defeamekpor, Speaker Alban Bagbin exercised his discretion in rejecting the Majority’s request to reconvene Parliament. Speaking on Joy…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has declined the request by the Majority Leader for him to recall the House to consider outstanding urgent government and public business. He said given the closeness of the elections barely 11 days, recalling members of Parliament would interrupt with their campaigns and that would not serve…
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Sissala East Municipality has taken a proactive step towards promoting peace and stability in the region. In a bid to prevent and contain violent extremism, the NCCE organized a training workshop for political party youth activists. Held in Tumu on November 20, 2024, the workshop aimed…
Reverend Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, Chairperson of, the National Peace Council (NPC) has commended the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) for instituting Fact-checking on topical and controversial matters through its periodic updates. The MFWA, Dubawa, FactSpace West Africa and other civil society organisations working on information hygiene, integrity and resilience in Ghana have formed the Ghana…
Asante Kotoko has announced changes to its Interim Management Committee (IMC) following a directive from His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Manhyia Palace. In a statement released by the club, it was revealed that Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum will no longer serve as a member of the IMC. This decision, according to the…
Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelovo has called on the Auditor General to investigate and surcharge individuals if breaches are found in the use of funds allocated for the National Cathedral project. Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight on Monday, November 25, Mr Domelovo supported a recommendation by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) for…
Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has urged constituents of Gomoa Central to avoid voting “skirt and blouse” in the 2024 elections. Joining the campaign tour of the NDC’s Vice Presidential candidate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, in the Central Region, Ofosu Ampofo highlighted the importance of unity in voting….
