Politics of Wednesday, 16 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaWeb has introduced a new programme to provide election updates and election-related news to its viewers. The show which premiered on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, is focused on curating news stories related to the 2024 elections from all regions nationwide. Furthermore, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has deferred his ruling on an application by the Minority Leader to declare four seats vacant. According to the Speaker, he will use the next few days to write a thorough ruling on the matter, which was moved by Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Watch the first episode of GhanaWeb TV’s Ballot Briefing below:SSD/ ADG

General News of Tuesday, 15 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have warned the general public to desist from wearing military-pattern uniforms and using military accouterments. “The attention of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has been drawn to the unauthorized and unlawful use of military-pattern uniforms and accouterments by protesters during demonstrations, as well as by individuals providing security for some public figures. “GAF has also noted with dismay similar illegal acts among persons operating in illegal mining areas (galamsey sites) and some political activists. Such actions risk creating the false impression that these individuals are part of GAF, thereby tarnishing the reputation of the Armed Forces. GAF reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to protecting citizens and maintaining the territorial integrity of Ghana.

www.ghanaweb.comOn October 14, 2024, a tragic rock blast on the Buduburam stretch of the Accra-Winneba Highway left four people feared dead. Rock Blast Incident Raises Safety Concerns on Ghana‘s HighwaysWhat safety measures are in place during construction activities? Community Reaction to the Buduburam Rock Blast IncidentThe local community’s response to the rock blast has been intense. Key Takeaways from the Buduburam Rock Blast IncidentSeveral important points emerge from this tragic event:Four individuals are feared dead due to the blast. The Buduburam rock blast incident underscores the importance of vigilance and responsibility in ensuring public safety.

Business News of Monday, 14 October 2024Source: reuteurs.comThe world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and other shocks, a new World Bank report showed on Sunday. The 26 poorest economies studied, which have annual per-capita incomes of less than $1,145, are increasingly reliant on IDA grants and near-zero interest rate loans as market financing has largely dried up, the World Bank said. "At a time when much of the world simply backed away from the poorest countries, IDA has been their lifeline," World Bank chief economist, Indermit Gill said in a statement. IDA normally is replenished every three years with contributions from World Bank shareholding countries. It raised a record $93 billion in 2021 and World Bank President Ajay Banga is aiming to exceed that with over $100 billion in pledges by Dec. 6.

According to Amaliba, Mahama’s remark that the NPP would never allow a Northerner to lead the party prompted the NPP to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He added that if the NPP had chosen candidates like Alan Kyerematen, a former NPP member now running as an independent candidate, the 2024 elections would have posed a greater challenge for the NDC. Amaliba further explained that if the NPP had selected Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, the NDC would have also faced difficulties securing victory. Speaking on TV3's Morning Show on October 11, 2024, Amaliba stated, “Afoakwa said something about Bawumia, and for me, I sometimes sit back and wonder how former president John Mahama was able to trick the NPP into giving us a weak candidate. The NPP hopes to maintain power while the NDC aims at a comeback.

Politics of Monday, 14 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIndependent presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, Kofi Koranteng, has criticised The New Force's presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, for apologising to Europeans over the transatlantic slave trade. Cheddar recently gave a speech at the UK Parliament, where he apologised on behalf of Africans, referring to what he called "their mistakes," which he claims have led to economic crises. He also urged the UK Parliament to refrain from using foreign influence on African nations. He stated: “Apologies are only due to the Ghanaian youth whose futures have been jeopardized by siphoned resources and arrested development, not to our colonial masters. pic.twitter.com/MxkdDqS4P4 — Kofi Koranteng (@KofiKorantengGh) October 12, 2024AM/BB

In a statement released on Sunday, October 13, 2024, the police assured that calm had been restored in the area. "The Ghana Police Service has successfully restored calm in Mamobi, a suburb of Accra, following disturbances between NPP and NDC supporters that led to nine injuries," the statement read. Background:Supporters of the NPP and NDC from Nima, Mamobi, and Newtown, all Zongo communities in Accra, clashed in the late hours of Sunday October 13, 2024. In another video, a man wearing an NDC t-shirt, allegedly hit on the leg by a bullet, was seen lying on the floor. "The NPP members have shot an NDC man," a boy is heard saying in Twi as he is questioned by a woman.

General News of Sunday, 13 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaWeb has seen a viral video on social media where Pastor Salifu Amoako discusses how he drives in the country without a driver's license. Without a driver's license and a car number plate, I have been driving," he said. "Who born you by mistake to stop me? Reports indicate that one of the vehicles involved in the accident, a white Jaguar, belongs to the wife of Salifu Amoako, a well-known pastor in Ghana. GhanaWeb cannot confirm at this point that one of the individuals involved in the accident is the son of Pastor Salifu Amoako, who allegedly took his mother's Jaguar to run an errand during a birthday party.

Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 13 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAttendants at a GOIL filling station in Atimpoku, a community in the Eastern Region, appear to have found themselves in trouble after journalist Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah exposed what seems to be a fuel pump tampering scam at the station. The journalist accused the attendants of tampering with the fuel pump in such a way that the amount actually dispensed to customers is far less than what they paid for, despite the displayed figure on the fuel dispenser. To prove his claim, Okatakyie asked one of the attendants to pump 10 litres of fuel into a regulated container. If you buy fuel worth GH¢1,000, they’re actually giving you fuel worth less than GH¢500,” he said. Watch a video from the scene of the incident below:Angel FM/TV presenter, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, exposes suspected fuel pump tampering at a Goil filling station in Atimpoku, in the Eastern Region.

Politics of Sunday, 13 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comTamale Central was shaken when thousands of people turned up for a walk in support of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The massive crowd, estimated to be in the tens of thousands, was mostly made up of young people, marking a significant boost to the presidential bid of Dr. Bawumia. The huge turnout, analysts said on radio stations in the north, also indicates Dr. Bawumia's increasing support and momentum in the Northern Region. In the new Northern Region, which features Tamale Central and the Tamale Constituencies, the NPP shares the same number of seats as the NDC; 9 each, while the Bawumia factor has closed the presidential margin to almost 50-50. With Dr. Bawumia now standing as the main man, and not as a running mate, the dynamics have completely changed and the scale is expected to tilt in Bawumia's favour.

Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 12 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Accra Circuit Court has reportedly denied a request by Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, seeking permission to travel out of Ghana. The state, represented by State Attorney Amanda Awadi, however, objected to Ama Governor’s permission to travel abroad. "An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame has granted bail to Ama Governor and 8 others to the tune of GHC70k and two sureties. "This application is in respect of Ama Governor, Emmanuel Gyan, Emmanuel Kwabena Addo, Ziblim Yakubu, Oheneba Prempeh, Philip, Owusu Kobina, Akisibik Desmond, Von Coffie and Sadik Yakubu. Ama Governor was among 53 protesters who were arrested in late September and subsequently put before the Accra High Court where they were remanded into police custody for 2 weeks.

General News of Saturday, 12 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Accra Archdiocese organised a protest dubbed ‘Environmental Prayer Walk’ against illegal mining, known as galamsey, throughout the streets of Accra on Friday, October 11, 2024. The prayer walk commenced at the Holy Spirit Cathedral and concluded with a petition presented to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House, followed by a Mass at Christ the King Parish, located adjacent to the Jubilee House. Participants, including many Catholic faithful, wielded placards expressing their discontent over the environmental destruction caused by galamsey and the government's perceived failure to address the issue while engaging in prayer. Major streets in Accra came to a standstill as large crowds moved through the city, singing praises and Marian songs. During the Mass that concluded the protest, the Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev.

According to her, his solution is the most practical solution she has encountered. Reacting to this in a post on X on Friday, October 11, 2024, Nana Aba expressed her support for Dr Bawumia's proposals. She stated that Dr. Bawumia's strategy showed a deep understanding of the intricacies of galamsey and offered realistic measures to combat it. "I just listened to Dr Bawumia’s remarks on galamsey. See the post below:I just listened to Dr. Bawumia’s remarks on galamsey.

General News of Saturday, 12 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana has asked the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana to ensure that poll results are accessible and transparent. According to the Programs Manager for CDD, Paul Osei-Kuffour, transparency on the part of the EC will help the institution build a high level of trust among Ghanaians. Osei-Kuffour explained that citizens need to be updated on the electoral process before and after the elections. “Our observation is that the electoral process remains inclusive and that citizens need to know the mechanisms that the EC has deployed out, from the pre-election environment to the election day, and the post-election collation process,” he stated. He further stated, "If you look at the last elections that was held, the documents that are mainly accessible to the public is the constituency collation result sheet.”Osei-Kuffour emphasised the need for access to basic documents on collation results.

Politics of Friday, 11 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Electoral Commission (EC) has responded to public concerns that have been raised about ballot statistics being made available before the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections ballot papers are printed. The Commission has reassured the public that ballot paper printing has not yet commenced. But the Commission's delivery of ballot statistics to printing firms, political parties, and all candidates will precede the actual printing of ballots. The EC in a statement reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, saying, “As has always been the case, the Commission will provide ballot statistics to the Candidates / Political Parties and all Printing Houses before the printing of ballot papers starts. “Printing of ballot papers will only commence after ballot statistics have been provided to all Stakeholders.