The Electoral Commission (EC) has outlined the task for security officers to perform on December 1, for the Special Voting, and December 7 for the nationwide polls. “On Election Day, security officers are to provide security cover for movement of election officials and materials,” the EC stated in Guide to Voters,” manual made available to … Read more
The New Patriotic Party says it will ensure youth development and the provision of sports centres in all the Regions in partnership with the private sector if elected into power in the December 7 elections. In its 2016 manifesto copied to the Ghana News Agency, the NPP promises that ‘’each centre will house a fully-equipped … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says Ghana’s life expectancy at birth increased from 60 years to 63 years from 2008 to 2013 because of its Administration’s commitment to deliver a better and improved healthcare system. The NDC says the achievements under the health sector are as a result of the strategic investment made under the … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) has directed all Returning Officers and Presiding Officers to offer People With Disability (PWDs) other vulnerable people preferential treatment at the Polling Stations. In the handy book: “A Guide to Voters: Election 2016, Presidential and Parliamentary Elections,” made available to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, the EC directs Presiding Officers … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set the parameters for the determination of the validity of a ballot paper. ‘If a voter accidentally damages his or her ballot paper, for by tearing, dirtying it or if the ballot paper is severely torn when being removed from the ballot booklet, it must be cancelled and replaced. ‘The … Read more
The Electoral Commission (EC) has directed all Returning Officers and Presiding Officers to offer People With Disability (PWDs) other vulnerable people preferential treatment at the Polling Stations. In the handy book: ‘A Guide to Voters: Election 2016, Presidential and Parliamentary Elections,’ made available to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, the EC directs Presiding Officers … Read more
The Electoral commission (EC) has tasked Presiding Officers (PO) to take custody of the Biometric Verification Device (BVD), ballot boxes, ballot papers and all other materials required for the conduct of the December 7 polls. The PO is also mandated to supervise the work of Polling Assistants and promptly resolve any issues they may encounter … Read more
Journalists have been advised to guard against publishing uncertified election results as a way of contributing to ensuring that Ghana’s December 2016 General Poll are peaceful. Mr Mawusi Afele, a Former Acting General Manager of the Ghana News Agency (GNA), explained that elections results were about figures, and urged media practitioners to be cautious of … Read more
A lecturer at the Catholic University College of Ghana, the Reverend Father Dr. Peter Nkrumah Amponsah, has urged journalists to overcome hidden prejudices – partisan interests, and go the extra mile to report the truth. That, he said, was the way forward not only to keep the nation calm as it edged closer to the … Read more
The Ghana News Agency (GNA) is well positioned to sustain and enhance its role in the news and information industry not only in Ghana but also on the entire African continent. Alhaji Mohammed Nurudeen Issahaq, the Acting General Manager of GNA said despite the fact that the Agency is currently going through turbulent times, it … Read more
The Ghana News Agency, a key stakeholder in the effort to consolidate Ghana’s fledgling democracy, has launched the “One Ghana Campaign” towards ensuring peaceful polls on the December 7. Alhaji Mohammed Nurudeen Issahaq, the Acting General Manager of the GNA, said since elections are an essential part of every democratic process the Agency has an … Read more
The Ghana News Agency, a key stakeholder in the effort to consolidate Ghana’s fledgling democracy, has launched the “One Ghana Campaign” towards ensuring peaceful polls on the December 7. Alhaji Mohammed Nurudeen Issahaq, the Acting General Manager of the GNA, said since elections are an essential part of every democratic process the Agency has an … Read more
A government of the New Patriotic Party, under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, would resolve the nation’s health challenges based on seven principles. The principles hinge on ensuring and mainstreaming a Health-in-All Policy approach with government agencies taking into account the health implications of their work programmes. It would introduce a ‘One Health approach with health … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the second term of President John Dramani Mahama would see the construction of 20 polyclinics in Ashanti, Eastern, Volta and Upper East regions. “We will between 2017 and 2021 complete the construction of 15 Polyclinics in the Greater Accra and Central Regions; continue to equip Polyclinics and District Hospitals, … Read more
Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) has assured motorists it will maintain its fuel prices at the pump despite industry trends suggesting an upward adjustment. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana on Monday asked consumers of petroleum products expect between 8 and 11 per cent increment effective October 16, attributing that to current increases in the … Read more