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10 Dec

EC commends National Ambulance Service For Outstanding Role In 2024 Elections

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The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the National Ambulance Service for their exemplary performance during and after the recently concluded 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. Speaking at the final declaration of the election results at the Commission’s headquarters in Accra, the Chairperson acknowledged the dedication and selflessness displayed by personnel of the National Ambulance Service throughout the electoral process. “We would like to commend the National Ambulance Service for their hard work and commitment during these elections. We are deeply grateful for their invaluable support,” the Commission stated. The National Ambulance Service, which recently celebrated its 20th…

09 Dec

Bekwai Constituency MP-elect Declares: NPP Will rise Again

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In a resounding victory speech, Ralph Poku-Adusei, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Bekwai Constituency, boldly declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will bounce back stronger despite suffering significant losses in the 2024 general elections. This statement echoed his confidence and determination to lead the party's resurgence. Lawyer Ralph Poku-Adusei attributed his victory to divine intervention, acknowledging the unwavering support of his executives, coordinators, friends, family, and sympathizers. He emphasized that maintaining the Bekwai seat was crucial, as any other NPP candidate would have likely lost to the independent contender. The young lawyer's journey to Parliament was marked…

09 Dec

Sammi Awuku Secures Landslide Victory In Akuapim North

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The New Patriotic Party(NPP) Parliamentary candidate of the Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has emerged victorious in the 2024 election. The Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) secured a commanding 28,365 votes, defeating his main contender, John Evans Kumordzi of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who garnered 14,217 votes. Mr Awuku’s victory makes him one of the relatively few NPP parliamentary candidates who won their seats in the keenly contested election. Ahead of the election, Mr Awuku was confident about the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s decisive win and the party security majority parliamentary seats. He had stated he would be…

09 Dec

Jay-Z Accused In Lawsuit Of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl Along With ‘Diddy’

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US rapper Jay-Z has hit back at a lawsuit that alleges that he, along with Sean "Diddy" Combs, drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000. The anonymous accuser alleges she was assaulted at a house party after the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in New York and that an unnamed female celebrity was in the room at the time. In a statement, Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, dismissed the legal action as a "blackmail attempt". Mr. Combs - who is in jail awaiting trial after being charged in September with sex trafficking and other…

09 Dec

Political Unrest in Techiman South Constituency

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In the aftermath of the 2024 general elections, the Techiman South Constituency has become the focal point of intense political unrest. Frustrated supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have clashed with law enforcement authorities, following their dissatisfaction with the parliamentary election results. The contestation surrounding the parliamentary outcome in the constituency has sparked widespread protests, leading to heated confrontations between NDC supporters and the police. The unrest has raised concerns over the integrity of the election process in the region. Video footage circulating on social media shows damaged ballot papers scattered across the ground, further fueling suspicions and anger…

09 Dec

Police Launch Manhunt For Attackers In Akweteyman Incident

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The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a group of individuals who attacked a private building in Akweteyman, Accra, causing damage to collation materials and injuring one person. The incident occurred at the private collation centre of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for the Okaikwei North Constituency. Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service whilst addressing the media said through the assistance of the victim, two suspects—Ryan Gbagbathi and Huzaif—have been identified as part of the group responsible for the attack. She urged the public to remain calm as efforts were underway…

09 Dec

Let God Ge True And All Men Be Liars – Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng On His Failed Bawumia’s 2024 Presidential Prophecy

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The Founder and Leader of the Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, has stated that he won't blame God for his failed prophecy concerning the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. According to him, he heard God speak to him, and hence the change in result cannot be blamed on God. Instead, he takes the blame as a liar in the eyes of men, affirming God's accuracy. Speaking to his congregation on Sunday, December 8, 2024, he stated, "I know a lot of people stayed up all night listening to the election results. Yes, I spoke about it, I prophesied…

09 Dec

NDC Government Would Be Visionless And Directionless- Jones Nyamesem

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A communication team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at Kwabre East, James Nyamesem, has said he isn’t expecting anything meaningful from the government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) “There will visionless and directionless leadership in Ghana”, he said about the government to take over from President Akufo-Addo. The Electoral Commission is yet to announce the winner of the 2024 Presidential election which highly favours Mahama but some members of the NDC are already destroying things belonging to persons they perceive to be NPP. “They have started looting the fridges of people. Just three days after winning election,…

07 Dec

President, First Lady, Casts Votes In Kyebi

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, have at about midday today, cast their votes at the rock of ages Polling Station in Kyebi. Describing the process as excellent and very smooth and simple, President Akufo-Addo said the entire procedure was also efficient. He was happy to note that reports coming in from across the country have suggested that the elections are predominantly going very well. “Ghanaians are showing the commitment to democratic outcomes and we all have to be thankful to God for that. Each vote counts, your voice matters,” he…

07 Dec

Police Arrest NDC Thugs Who Assaulted Soldiers At Obuasi East

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The Ghana Police Service has swiftly moved in to arrest some thugs who assaulted military men at Obuasi East. The military men who were on a routine election monitoring encountered thugs affiliated to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the area. Sharing details about the accident, Jeff Adjei, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) Chairman for Obuasi East, stated that the NDC thugs were first to confront and attack the soldiers. “There was misunderstanding and the soldiers came in. From nowhere some hooligans came to confront the soldiers and first attacked them. It had no effect on the voting. Police have…