According to him, these delegates have become bold such that they flaunt the monies given them during elections, to the media. “Nowadays, the delegates are bold to display the envelopes that have been given to them to the media. So we need to establish that campaign of any kind, we need money. Once that is done, then we get into politics and we ask ourselves how much is too much when you are prosecuting a political campaign. That for me is how to deal with the possible corruption related to political campaign” he also stated.

General News of Tuesday, 12 December 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has been awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters (HonD.HL) by the University of Professional Studies (UPS). In a post shared on X on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Rebecca Akufo-Addo indicated that she received the honorary doctorate together with Ghana’s first female Speaker of Parliament, Justice Adeline Bamford-Addo and the first female Chief Justice of the country, Justice Georgina Theodora Wood. She expressed her gratitude to God and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the success she had chalked. The First Lady dedicated the award to the women and children of Ghana, whose resilience, she said, inspires her. At the event were President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the daughters of the first family, who could be seen beaming with smiles.

He emphasized that the law bars political parties from sponsoring or advocating for candidates in District Assemblies or local government elections. Dr. Quaicoe urged political parties to let candidates campaign based on their own merits, underlining the need for parties to avoid interfering in the electoral process. Dr. Quaicoe appealed to Ghanaians to engage in the elections and cast their votes for their chosen candidates. Nominations opened in November, with candidates required to collect forms from district Electoral Commission offices. The elections will take place in 6,272 electoral areas and 38,622 polling stations across 259 districts.

General News of Monday, 11 December 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comEconomist Kwame Pianim recently shared a story about a traffic incident where the police opted to let him go despite his overspeeding violation. I then told him that Sekondi was too far, so he should let me go to an Accra court. Reflecting on the incident, Pianim acknowledged his son's perspective, emphasising that everyone should be held accountable under the law. I asked him why and he told me that everybody must be made to go under the law. Click here to follow the GhanaWeb General News WhatsApp channelWN/OGBYou can also watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:

Abbusi, a Belgian national, was placed in lawful custody by the court on Friday, December 8, 2023, following her arraignment by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The supporters, adorned in black and red colours, displayed placards and chanted slogans in support of Shalimar Abbusi and the New Force's objectives. BackgroundThe Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) apprehended a 30-year-old Belgian woman, Shalimar Abbiusi, who gained attention through her involvement in a viral short video introducing a new political group known as "The New Force." The Immigration Service took notice of Abbiusi's activities on social media, particularly her role as the spokesperson for "The New Force." The accused now faces charges related to immigration offences and has been arraigned before the court for remand into Immigration custody.

General News of Monday, 11 December 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comTamale Central Member of Parliament, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has voiced urgent concerns as migratory birds swarm northern rice farms, causing extensive damage. Muhammed reported a substantial loss in harvest, with his yield plummeting from an expected 1000 bags to a mere 93 bags due to the destructive impact of these birds. In an interview with GhanaWeb’s Nimatu Yakubu Atouyese, Muhammed highlighted the severity of the issue, revealing that approximately 30,000 migratory birds have taken control of farmlands in the northern region. He expressed distress over the birds targeting rice farms during the milking stage, resulting in significant losses for farmers. And I got just 93 bags from that farm; I was projecting close to 1000 bags but I got only 93 because of these migratory birds," Muhammed stated.

General News of Sunday, 10 December 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe 2023 edition of GhanaWeb Excellence Awards is taking place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

General News of Sunday, 10 December 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana's renowned undercover journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has dropped a hint about an upcoming exposé that will be released in January 2024. Anas Aremeyaw Anas is a renowned Ghanaian investigative journalist who has gained international recognition for his undercover and investigative work. Anas has focused on exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and social issues in Ghana and other African countries. Anas Aremeyaw Anas has received both praise and criticism for his unconventional methods. Get ready for 'shocker' on organised crime in Jan 2024, 'the scenes are gory, people can be evil' - Anas [VIDEO] https://t.co/r7tufBTNc9 — DailyGraphic GraphicOnline (@Graphicgh) December 10, 2023NAY/EK

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to make delicious fried rice Ghana-style, with a unique blend of flavors and ingredients that make it distinctly Ghanaian. A: Yes, you can use any type of cooked rice you prefer, although long-grain rice is commonly used for fried rice. Many variations of fried rice in Ghana include chicken, shrimp, or beef. Sources:– Ghanaian Fried Rice Recipe. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/nkate-cake_31407Read more in the Web Story: Fried Rice Recipe Ghana

The death of Albert Kwao Adeabah, a 34-year-old Ghanaian in Takoradi happened in August 2023 but has gained traction in recent months after his funeral and burial. The idea was to join his mother who had left the United States, allegedly due to some immigration issues. A friend of Albert, posted the sequence of events on Facebook, suggesting that the incident took place in August 2023. Maikel Lenzy Billz, posted on Facebook: "Bro your untimely death has caused lot of pains & heartbreaks especially our mates from Nav-West JHS. It’s more painful we can’t meet in Atlanta as we discussed before you left to Ghana.

General News of Thursday, 7 December 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comParliament is poised to pass the 2024 Budget today following Speaker Alban Bagbin's reaffirmation on November 30 that the budget statement and economic policy had not been approved. All members from both the majority and the minority have shown up in the house for a headcount to approve the budget. Watch the live stream below:NAY

In response, Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Ghana, a Think Tank, questioned the accuracy of Bawumia's information, with further support from IMANI President Franklin Cudjoe. However, XDSData Ghana Limited clarified in a press release that it has not produced individual credit scores in the country. The mandatory use of the Ghana Card for financial transactions since July 1, 2022, has facilitated the submission of Ghana Card information to the bureau, but slow penetration remains a challenge. Ghana aims to introduce a credit scoring system next year, with the Ghana Card serving as its anchor. The announcement has sparked debate, with some claiming that individual credit scores are already in practice, prompting XDSData to clarify its position.

General News of Tuesday, 5 December 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaWeb TV brings you a host of interesting conversations and content ranging from politics entertainment, sports and education. For today's line-up, we bring you a GhanaWeb Special documentary on young Nigerians fleeing from online fraud ring; Patricia Rockson Hammond's discussion on sex and destiny will air on moans and cuddlesAbigail Johnson will come your way with an interview with a delivery man on everyday people. These and other carefully selected content will be aired. Stay tuned!

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency in the Central Region, has vehemently dismissed claims suggesting the sale of the Ramsar site in Winneba for lithium mining. He further emphasized that the Minerals Commission issued a statement two years ago, indicating that no application for mining in the forest had been received. Meanwhile, Effutu residents took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction over the alleged potential sale of the Ramsar site for mining purposes. Clad in red apparel, the concerned residents highlighted that the contested site is crucial for their annual Aboakyire festival, particularly in deer hunting. The residents issued a warning, stating their intent to halt the operations of the mining company, as they believe the exploration would disrupt the reserve that has been a part of their community for several years.

Legendary music producer in Ghana, Hammer of The Last Two, has advised his fellow musicians to stop showing off their wealth and instead show their struggles to the government and the public. Hammer, who was speaking on Joy FM, said that many musicians were not buying cars with their music money but with other sources of income, such as forex trading. According to him, this gave the false impression that the music industry was doing well when in reality, it was facing many challenges. Most people in the creative [music] industry are not buying cars with the music money. But we can't go around shopping at the expensive places, driving the biggest cars and expect them to feel for us," he said.