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ORAL Team Launches Anonymous Channels to Fight Corruption.

The chairman of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the introduction of toll-free hotlines, email addresses, and online platforms to help whistleblowers report corruption without revealing their identities. The initiative is designed to gather evidence transparently and securely.Speaking on Joy FM, Mr. Ablakwa shared that these platforms will be operational by December 20, 2024. He clarified that the ORAL team is not a witch-hunt entity but a central body for receiving corruption-related evidence, which will be directed to relevant institutions for action.President-elect John Mahama emphasized that the initiative would ensure streamlined evidence collection and refuted claims of political targeting. The ORAL team, operating without financial incentives, aims to serve Ghana selflessly in its anti-corruption efforts.

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Blakk Rasta Says He Nearly Left Ghana Over NPP Victory Fears.

Ghanaian musician and radio personality Blakk Rasta revealed that he had plans to leave the country if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had won the 2024 elections. Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, he explained that he was frustrated with the state of governance under the NPP and had already begun preparing for a potential move.Blakk Rasta disclosed that a month before the elections, he traveled to countries like Jamaica and the United States to explore his relocation options. He likened his stance to that of Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka, who once vowed to destroy his U.S. passport if Donald Trump won the presidency.The musician described the NPP’s leadership as having brought hardship to Ghanaians and said the change in government was necessary for the country to move forward. Blakk Rasta urged Ghanaians to demand better leadership to avoid similar […]

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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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Baba Sadiq Urges Patrick Boamah to Accept Defeat and Move On.

Baba Sadiq, the newly-elected Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has called on his rival, Patrick Boamah, to accept the election results and move forward. In an interview on Daybreak Hitz, Sadiq expressed his hope that Boamah, who has contested the results, would accept the people's decision and shift focus to future endeavors. While acknowledging Boamah's political experience, Sadiq emphasized the people's desire for change. In the final tally, Sadiq won with 15,383 votes, narrowly defeating Boamah, who secured 14,949 votes.

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Bawumia Urges NPP to Stay United Amid Election Loss.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2024 flagbearer, has called on party members to avoid playing the blame game following their recent electoral defeat. Speaking to party members from the Klottey Korle and Ayawaso East constituencies at his residence, he emphasized unity and hope for the future.Dr. Bawumia acknowledged that internal issues within the party contributed to the NPP’s loss to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and encouraged supporters to remain optimistic. He thanked them for their efforts and assured them that he would continue to trust in God's plan.The NPP parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, also urged party members to stay resilient, stating that "everything is possible." Meanwhile, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the MP-elect for Weija-Gbawe, described Dr. Bawumia as a "classic leader" and expressed frustration over the lack of appreciation for his efforts […]

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M.anifest Reflects on NPP’s Election Defeat: “People Were Unhappy Ghana Was Being Run Down”.

Ghanaian rapper M.anifest, born Kwame Ametepee Tsikata, has weighed in on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the December 7, 2024, general elections. Speaking on BBC’s Newsday with James Copnall, the artist attributed the loss to widespread dissatisfaction among citizens with the state of governance.M.anifest noted that “people were unhappy that the country was not being run but being run down.” He emphasized the need for the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, led by John Dramani Mahama, to demonstrate their capabilities before earning citizens' trust, saying, “In our local parlance, we say 'show working.'”He highlighted the increasing activism among Ghanaians, particularly the youth, citing past protests against illegal mining and high unemployment rates as evidence of a growing demand for accountability. “There’s a sense of urgency that people feel now. Ghanaians are beginning to express their voices more […]

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John Mahama’s Historic Comeback as Ghana’s President.

Former President John Dramani Mahama has staged a stunning political comeback, securing victory in the 2024 presidential election with over 56% of votes. His running mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is set to make history as Ghana’s first female Vice-President. This triumph follows Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s swift concession just 15 hours after polls closed, marking the largest defeat margin in the Fourth Republic.The NDC dominated parliamentary elections, winning 185 of 276 seats, flipping key regions such as the Upper West, Volta, and Greater Accra. Jubilant celebrations erupted nationwide, with supporters likening the victory to a “second independence.” This marks a remarkable turnaround for the NDC, which suffered a resounding defeat in 2016 but has now regained both the presidency and parliamentary majority.

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Mahama Warns Against Election Rigging.

John Dramani Mahama, NDC’s Presidential Candidate, has cautioned election officials and security services against any attempts to rig the upcoming December 7 elections. Speaking at the NDC's final rally in Madina, Accra, he emphasized the party's commitment to protecting votes and ensuring a fair electoral process.Mahama called on all stakeholders, including security agencies, to reject undemocratic practices and vowed to stand with voters in resisting electoral fraud. He assured the public that the NDC would be vigilant in safeguarding the integrity of the polls.

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Nana Kwame Bediako Criticizes Football Viewing, Calls for More Productive Use of Time.

Nana Kwame Bediako, an independent presidential candidate in Ghana's December 2024 elections, has sparked controversy by advising Ghanaians to stop wasting time watching football. He argues that dedicating hours to the sport, while others profit handsomely, is an unwise investment. Bediako, popularly known as "Cheddar," emphasized that people could use their time more productively, citing that watching football for a couple of hours every few days amounts to hundreds of hours per year.He also proposed a more constructive approach to sports in Ghana, suggesting that the government integrate sports into the educational system to develop local talent. His campaign is focused on radical ideas that aim to challenge traditional norms and encourage greater national involvement in sports beyond just viewing.Bediako's remarks highlight his vision of transforming Ghana's engagement with sports, offering an alternative view to the country's deep passion for […]

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NDC Sowutuom Organizer Sentenced to 4 Years for Election Threats.

Mohammed Ibrahim, the Sowutuom Branch Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been sentenced to four years in prison for threatening violence during Ghana's December 7 general elections. He faced charges of publishing false news, threats of harm, and offensive conduct.In a viral video, Ibrahim, wearing a red military beret, accused the police and government officials of recruiting fake police to harm citizens during the elections. He also threatened to attack the Minister of the Interior. Following the video’s circulation on social media, police declared him wanted, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction after a trial in an Accra Circuit Court.The sentence was issued by Judge Evelyn Asamoah, with the charges to run concurrently. Ibrahim’s conviction is seen as a firm warning against electoral violence in Ghana. 

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