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Ato Forson Urges NDC to Uphold Integrity and Accountability in Government.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the incoming majority leader in Ghana’s next parliament, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prioritize integrity, probity, and accountability as it prepares to form the new government. Speaking during parliament’s first sitting post the December 7 elections, Dr. Forson emphasized the importance of people-centered policies that place the needs of Ghanaians above political interests.In his address, he warned against repeating the mistakes of the outgoing Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration. "We cannot be like this NPP government," he said, urging the NDC to act with transparency and avoid serving the elite and their associates. He stressed that the incoming government must focus on delivering policies that benefit ordinary Ghanaians.

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Mahama’s Office Denounces Fake Appointment List.

The office of President-elect John Dramani Mahama has refuted a viral list on social media alleging to reveal appointees for his upcoming administration.In a statement issued on December 16, 2024, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Mahama’s Special Aide, labeled the list as “false and unauthorized.” She urged the public to rely only on official announcements from the President-elect’s office.The statement emphasized that no official appointments have been made, aside from a 10-member Transition Team led by Julius Debrah, tasked with ensuring a smooth transfer of power under Ghana’s Presidential Transition Act.Ghanaians have been advised to disregard unverified information and await updates directly from Mahama’s office.

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WAEC Delays Release of WASSCE Results for Over 460,000 Candidates.

The release of the 2024 WASSCE results for 460,611 candidates is facing delays as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) awaits funds from the Ministry of Education. The GH¢118 million owed is crucial for repairing or replacing scanners needed to process objective test cards. According to WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, breakdowns in the council’s scanners have stalled the process. He urged examination officials and suppliers to remain patient as efforts are underway to resolve the funding issues. The exams, conducted from August 5 to September 20, 2024, involved 1,003 schools and marked Ghana’s third time hosting the WASSCE exclusively. WAEC also noted several infractions during the exams, including the smuggling of mobile phones and distribution of answers, with plans to sanction those involved. The release of the 2024 WASSCE results for 460,611 candidates is facing delays as […]

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Plan International Launches Project to Tackle Teen Pregnancies in Cocoa Communities.

Plan International Ghana has launched the Rooting for Change project in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern Region to address adolescent pregnancies in cocoa-growing areas. Supported by Tony's Chocolonely, a leading cocoa company in the Netherlands, the two-year initiative focuses on empowering youth in Aponoapono and Obretema, with the aim to expand into nearby communities.This project seeks to support at least 800 young people, 60% of whom are girls aged 10–19, by September 2026. It will provide education on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), improve access to youth-friendly health services, and create a safe environment for adolescents to make informed decisions free from discrimination and violence.The program also addresses challenges like poverty, gender inequality, and limited resources, which increase the vulnerability of girls in cocoa-producing regions. Local stakeholders, including the Ghana Health Service, Suhum Municipal Assembly, and social […]

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NSA Files Second Injunction to Block The Fourth Estate’s Investigative Report.

The National Service Authority (NSA) has filed a second injunction against The Fourth Estate, seeking to prevent the publication of a series of investigative reports into its activities.The NSA claims that publishing the exposé without their input would cause "irreparable harm" to its reputation. Despite multiple attempts by The Fourth Estate to engage NSA officials for their side of the story—through letters, calls, and meetings—the Authority has opted for legal action.A prior 10-day court injunction, secured on December 2, temporarily halted the publication. With its expiration on December 12, the NSA has returned to court, asking for the following:Restraining The Fourth Estate from publishing the report until NSA’s side is included.A directive to retract the yet-to-be-published report on all platforms.An order for The Fourth Estate to bear the litigation costs.The investigative journalism project, operated by the Media Foundation for West […]

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NDC Candidate Seeks Fresh Election After Alleged Pink Sheet Destruction in Nsawam Adoagyiri.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Amenorpe Philbert Fummey, has taken legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) after claiming the results in his constituency were compromised by the destruction of vital election documents. Fummey has filed a suit at the Accra High Court, requesting a fresh election and alleging that the EC used invalid pink sheets to collate results for the constituency.Fummey argues that members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) attacked the collation center, destroying some pink sheets. At the time, Fummey’s team had processed 118 out of 203 sheets, but after the attack, only 137 sheets were retrieved, leaving the EC in possession of only 80% of the documents. Despite this, the EC continued with the collation process, prompting Fummey to demand that the election results be declared invalid.Fummey’s legal team has also […]

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Transition Team Investigates Last-Minute Deals Amid Election Shift.

As Ghana prepares for its 2024 leadership transition, a joint team overseeing the power handover has raised concerns about the outgoing government’s last-minute actions, particularly recruitment and financial deals. A special committee will be established to investigate new hires across government ministries, checking if they followed proper procedures and received necessary financial clearances. The committee will also examine a controversial GH¢240 million payment linked to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for the transition team, highlighted the fiscal risks of these decisions, stressing the incoming administration’s need to review such financial matters to ensure good governance. The team has called for a halt to these last-minute actions to protect the nation’s resources as the country faces economic challenges. This marks the continuation of concerns over outgoing administrations making appointments and payments just before relinquishing power.

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Ben Ephson Attributes 2024 Election Prediction Miss to Voter Apathy…

Pollster and Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch, Ben Ephson, has explained why his prediction for the 2024 general election fell short. Speaking on Joy Prime, he highlighted voter apathy among New Patriotic Party (NPP) members as the key reason for his miscalculation.Ephson emphasized the challenge of detecting apathy in pre-election polls, citing a sharp decline in NPP voter turnout, especially in strongholds like the Ashanti Region, where votes dropped by over 1.2 million compared to 2020.Drawing parallels with the 2016 U.S. election, he noted that apathy, similar to that seen among Black voters during Hillary Clinton’s campaign, is a critical but hard-to-measure factor in polling.Reflecting on his career, he stated, "Out of eight polls in 23 years, I’ve missed two. Both times, apathy was the unknown variable."Ephson concluded that had the remaining NPP voters turned out, the party could […]

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505,000 Businesses to Be Delisted by December 2024.

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) plans to delist over 500,000 business names and 5,000 companies from its registry by the end of December 2024. This move is targeted at entities that have failed to file annual returns despite extended grace periods and reminders.Registrar Jemima Mamaa Oware explained that this initiative is part of efforts to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) and enhance the integrity of the ORC's registry. Non-compliant entities will face restrictions, including a 12-year prohibition on reusing delisted names.Digital Transformation in 2025The ORC plans to fully transition to a digital system in April 2025, streamlining services like business registration, renewals, and filing returns. The system will integrate with key institutions like the National Identification Authority (NIA) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to improve operational efficiency and accessibility.Businesses at risk of delisting […]

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Heroic Mid-Air Rescue: Ghanaian Doctor Shares Her Experience.

Dr. Joyce Emefa Addo-Klah, a Ghanaian doctor, recounted how she saved a passenger's life during a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Accra on December 11, 2024. Speaking on Joy FM, she described her swift response when a medical emergency arose four hours into the journey.Traveling with her husband, also a doctor, and their son, Dr. Addo-Klah quickly grabbed her medical equipment and attended to the passenger. Assisted by the KLM crew and their well-equipped emergency kit, she stabilized the patient and monitored their condition in the business class area until landing.“This isn’t my first in-flight emergency,” she remarked, emphasizing her habit of carrying basic medical tools while traveling. The passenger is now stable, and Dr. Addo-Klah continues to follow up on their recovery.

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