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Prez Akufo-Addo: Agenda 111 will be discarded if NDC takes charge
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is worried that the Agenda 111 hospital projects may face challenges if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) comes back into power. He pointed out that the NDC had criticized the initiative in the past. He cautioned that important projects like Agenda 111 could be neglected if Ghanaians elect former President John Dramani Mahama and the…
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The Benefits of Cocoa in Ghana
Cocoa is a vital agricultural commodity in Ghana, with its cultivation and export significantly contributing to the country’s economy and society. From generating revenue and creating jobs to fostering industrial development, cocoa plays a pivotal role in shaping Ghana’s growth. Moreover, its importance transcends economics, influencing the nation’s social and environmental landscape. Economic Contributions Cocoa is the backbone of Ghana’s…
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We rank among the leading electoral organizations in Africa – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) firmly denies any suggestions that public trust in its activities is decreasing before the December 7 general elections. In response to concerns raised in an Afrobarometer report by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which revealed that many Ghanaians are becoming more doubtful about the Commission’s fairness, the EC affirms that it is fully ready…
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Vacant Seats: Thaddeus Sory confirms no ruling against Speaker Bagbin
Thaddeus Sory, the legal representative of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is arguing that the Supreme Court of Ghana has not given any specific order against the Speaker’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Supreme Court, with a 5-2 majority decision, ruled that the Speaker’s declaration that four MPs who…
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Bawumia Engages With Catholic Bishops
The NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, held a meeting with the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference at the Pope John Paul Formation Centre in Ofoase Kokoben, Ashanti Region. The Conference president, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi is dedicated to addressing important national concerns such as the upcoming December 7 elections and the ethical values of Ghanaian society. Bawumia, in a…
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AG Files Salifu Amoako, Wife Trial Papers
The Attorney General’s Office has submitted disclosure documents for the upcoming trial of Archbishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and his wife, Mouha Amoako, related to their son’s accident that led to the death of two young girls. While the disclosure documents have been filed, witness statements from the prosecution are yet to be submitted. Assistant State Attorney Yaw Acquah informed the…
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Observe: Supreme Court judge Mariama Owusu’s retirement as she takes her final bow
Retired from her distinguished service after more than 34 years, Supreme Court Judge Justice Mariama Owusu stepped down from the bench on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. A retirement ceremony was held at the Supreme Court to commemorate this occasion, where Justice Owusu took her ‘last bow’ as she left the bench. A video shared by The Law Platform captured her…
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Court rejects Yellow Ghana’s request to stop EC from printing ballot papers
A High Court in Accra has rejected an injunction request by the Yellow Ghana Movement to stop the Electoral Commission (EC) from printing the Notice of Poll and ballot papers for the December 7 general election. The court’s decision, made on Thursday, November 14, was due to the belief that the case did not have any legal merit and was…
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“If the Youth are not Empowered, the nation cannot be Built” – Okudzeto Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has emphasized the importance of empowering Ghanaian youth in order to build a stronger nation. The North Tongu legislator, in a post on his official X page on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, emphasized the importance of empowering the youth. This empowerment, he noted, would enable them to lead a…
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December 7 Elections: “We will soon announce which political party we shall support” – GFP
After the disqualification of Ghana’s Freedom Party (GFP) flagbearer, Philip Appiah Kubi, also known as Roman Fada, the party will soon announce which political party they will endorse for the upcoming December 7 elections. The Electoral Commission of Ghana reviewed the documents submitted by Philip Appiah Kubi as the replacement for the late Akua Donkor. The commission, led by Madam…
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