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Food Vendors Banned From Selling Vegetables To Curb Cholera Outbreak In Western Region
11 Dec

Food Vendors Banned From Selling Vegetables To Curb Cholera Outbreak In Western Region

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The Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) has announced immediate measures to combat a severe cholera outbreak that has gripped the region, with alarming infection rates and fatalities. As of December 7, 2024, the outbreak has resulted in 789 suspected cases and eight deaths, with over 60 new cases reported daily. The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan and Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal areas are the epicenters of the outbreak, accounting for 95% of the reported infections. Environmental surveillance has identified contaminated vegetables—particularly salads, leaves, and green peppers sold by food vendors—as the primary source of the infections, linking them to 96% of cases. In response,…
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Peace Council Hopeful Of Seamless Transition Process
11 Dec

Peace Council Hopeful Of Seamless Transition Process

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The National Peace Council (NPC) is hopeful of a smooth transition process following the successful conduct of the 2024 general election. That, it said, was because systems had been put in place for that. “I'm hopeful that between now and January 7, they should be able to clear whatever needs to be done and then we should have a smooth process,” the Chairman of the NPC, Rev. Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, told the  Daily Graphic in an interview. He was speaking on the sidelines of the end of a project operated by the NPC and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP). Rev.…
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Don’t Despair, Victory Is Possible In 2028 – Bawumia Assures NPP Supporters
11 Dec

Don’t Despair, Victory Is Possible In 2028 – Bawumia Assures NPP Supporters

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The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the rank and file of the party not to despair over their poor performance in last Saturday’s general election since it is still possible for the party to win the next polls in 2028. He said inasmuch as losing an election was painful, all was not lost. He, therefore, called on them to unite and rally behind the party for a comeback in 2028. Dr Bawumia, who was addressing members of the party from four constituencies in the Greater Accra Region, also advised members against indulging…
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President Akufo-Addo Names Government Representatives For 2024 Transition Team
11 Dec

President Akufo-Addo Names Government Representatives For 2024 Transition Team

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In accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the government’s representatives on the 2024 Transition Team. The appointments aim to ensure the smooth transfer of executive power to the incoming administration led by President-elect John Dramani Mahama. The Transition Team, comprising senior government officials, will be inaugurated on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, during a meeting between the President and President-elect. Both leaders will serve as Co-Chairpersons, with Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, designated to act as Co-Chairperson in the President's absence. The government team includes:   1. Akosua Frema…
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Police Arrest 106 Suspects Over Post-Election Violence
11 Dec

Police Arrest 106 Suspects Over Post-Election Violence

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The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of nine suspects linked to the arson attack on the Electoral Commission (EC) office at Ayensuano in the Eastern Region. This development brings the total number of arrests related to post-election disturbances to 106. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Police confirmed that all 106 suspects are “currently undergoing due legal processes.” The suspects, now in custody, are assisting w Advertisement ith investigations. “This arrest brings the total number of suspects so far arrested in connection with the post-election disturbances to 106, all of whom are currently undergoing due legal processes,”…
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Tema Central NPP Rejects Results
10 Dec

Tema Central NPP Rejects Results

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has rejected the collated parliamentary results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the Tema Central constituency in Greater Accra. The collation of the results which started at the Chemu Senior High Technical School on Saturday night had to be continued at the Tema Regional Police Command on Monday, December 9, 2024, following disagreements which led to the firing of teargas by the police leading to the collapse of one of the EC officials in the early hours of Sunday. The collation process which was carried out at the premises of the Tema Regional Police…
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2024 WASSCE: WAEC Scanners Failure Disrupts Post-Examination Process
10 Dec

2024 WASSCE: WAEC Scanners Failure Disrupts Post-Examination Process

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Accra, Dec. 10, GNA – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the scanners used for processing objective cards have malfunctioned. “Scanning of the objective cards which was scheduled for November 1 to November 30, 2024, is yet to be completed due to the breakdown of scanners used for the process.” A statement issued and signed by Mr. John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC National Office, revealed that the council is currently awaiting the release of additional funds from the Ministry of Education (MOE). This funding, part of an outstanding balance of GHC118 million, is…
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President Akufo-Addo Congratulates President-Elect John Mahama; Promises Seamless Transfer Of Power
10 Dec

President Akufo-Addo Congratulates President-Elect John Mahama; Promises Seamless Transfer Of Power

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Accra, Dec. 09, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated John Dramani Mahama, the President-elect in the December 07 presidential election. He expressed his commitment to ensure a seamless transfer of power on January 07, 2025, in accordance with the country’s constitution. “Further to this evening’s official declaration by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, of the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, the President has called Mr Mahama to congratulate him on his decisive victory in the just-ended election,” a statement issued by the Communications Directorate, Office of the President, noted. The statement also commended the EC and…
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More Details About Attack On Ursula Owusu’s Residence
10 Dec

More Details About Attack On Ursula Owusu’s Residence

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The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the attack on Ablekuma West Member of Parliament(MP) Ursula Owusu-Ekuful. Reports suggest an unidentified group ransacked the Communication Minister’s office stealing several items and causing significant damage. Accra-based Citi News reported the incident occurred around 1:17 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024. The stolen items include an undisclosed amount of cash, a branded Nissan Hardbody vehicle, a television set, a printer, two stabilizers, mobile phones, food supplies, and three brand-new motorbikes. The perpetrators also vandalized CCTV cameras, barbed wire, and the office door during the break-in. It is however not clear if the incident…
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