It is urgent for parliament to pass the Right to Information Bill (RTI), Deputy Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine has said, “The Attorney General has impressed upon parliament that it is urgent that we pass the bill. You will remember that the president assured the nation that before the end of his first term in … Read more
Morocco’s modern electoral system last October 7 chugged past dooms day predictions to deliver smooth and peaceful elections to the country. This year, 43 per cent of eligible voters cast votes; a drop from the impressive 54 per cent turnout for the regional local elections that took place last fall. Turnout for the 2011 parliamentary … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described the CEO of the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA), Dr. Charles Abugre, as one who has the expertise to effectively manage the authority but bound to fail because the financial resources needed to make things work are lacking. Dr. Abugre was plucked in 2014 from his position as … Read more
Election 2016 stands to be tested: Are Ghanaians ready? Electorates wait for their turn to vote at a polling station. File photo. Persuasive and powerful words go hand in hand and they can engender good results if used carefully and appropriately. But their potency often depends on who is saying what and where the message … Read more
Civil Society organisations (CSOs) have indicated that government’s spending cuts and tax rises will intensify after the December 2016 elections which would lead to job losses. According to the organisations, “Only after the elections will the true International Monetary Fund (IMF) austerity programme begin.” In a recently published report, titled: “The fall and rise of … Read more
Persuasive and powerful words go hand in hand and they can engender good results if used carefully and appropriately. But their potency often depends on who is saying what and where the message or the words are coming from. On Tuesday Ghana’s Chief Justice Theodore Georgina Wood put herself in those huge shoes. She told … Read more
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has released its second pre-election environment observation findings for the period of August and September. This was part of its total election observation duties in the run-up to the December 7 polls. The findings are a compilation of bi-weekly field reports submitted by CODEO’s Long Term Observers (CODEO … Read more
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has released its second pre-election environment observation findings for the period of August and September. This was part of its total election observation duties in the run-up to the December 7 polls. The findings are a compilation of bi-weekly field reports submitted by CODEO’s Long Term Observers (CODEO … Read more
A feature by Akolgo A. Samuel, Senior Civic Education Officer of National Commission for Civic Education, Bolgatanga Regional office A key indicator of democracy and good governance in the developed world is credible and peaceful elections. However, elections in most developing countries, especially in Africa, have not been the best since they bring untold hardship, … Read more
Olam has opened entries for the second International Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security, setting off another hunt for potentially ground-breaking scientific research into food security that could revolutionise the agricultural industry. First launched in 2014 by global agri-business leader, Olam International, in conjunction with its scientific partner, Agropolis Foundation, the Olam Prize for … Read more
The role of inter-party dialogue committees in ensuring peaceful elections A feature by Akolgo A. Samuel, Senior Civic Education Officer of National Commission for Civic Education, Bolgatanga Regional office A key indicator of democracy and good governance in the developed world is credible and peaceful elections. However, elections in most developing countries, especially in Africa, … Read more
Rising cases of corruption have necessitated increasing the need to encourage more journalists to explore investigative reporting. That’s a conviction by Kumasi-based media advocacy group, The Press Foundation. In pursuit of the cause, the group has instituted award scheme in honour of ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. The maiden awards ceremony held last night … Read more
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has urged the Electoral Commission, political parties, government agencies, civil society and Eminent Persons to remain committed to steps that would enhance transparency and confidence in the electoral process. The NDI encouraged the EC to continue with steps to enhance transparency and confidence in Ghana’s electoral process, expand and intensify … Read more
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) and Civic Initiative Forum (CFI) would engage 1,100 electoral agents to observe and monitor the December Presidential and Parliamentary elections. They would also establish 10 Civil Society Elections Situation Rooms (CESR) in all the regions with a national coordinating centre in Accra to disseminate credible information on the polls … Read more
Despite assurances from the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahama Ayariga ,that government will not permit the setting up of coal plant in Ghana, a civil society group has expressed dissatisfaction at the promise, calling for a national policy to back it. The minister who was speaking at forum recently disclosed that government … Read more
Northern Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Razak Saani has condemned the prevalence of child marriage and sexual abuse in Muslim dominated communities of the region. He buttressed his standpoint by citing Nakpaa, a village in the Nanumba North District where he revealed that the practice is out of control. This … Read more
Anti-corruption crusader, Sydney Casley Hayford has likened President Mahama to Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, following his [President Mahama] comments that a certain group of people are blocking government’s transformation message. President Mahama in an interview with the Ovation Magazine said a certain group of people have taken control of the Ghanaian media and are … Read more
The Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Daniel Bugri Naabu has been cautioned and granted a police enquiry bail. This was after he reported to the police on Saturday morning on an invitation on grounds of causing fear and panic. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr Ebenezer Tetteh in charge of … Read more
The Northern Regional Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Sule Salifu has stated that the regional Chairman of the party Bugri Naabu was only helping the Ghana Police to drum home their advocacy programme of preventing election wreckers from snatching ballot boxes. According to him, supporters of the party in the region are … Read more
The Chief of Staff “reckless” comments over the Kalyppo craze will not stop the increased patronization of the local fruit drink, Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Perry Okudzeto has said. He insists the frenzy about the Kalyppo twist confirms the wind of Change that is apparent come December 7, 2016. “We are … Read more