Electoral Commission (EC) has destroyed over 3.6 million ballot papers intended for both the presidential and parliamentary elections in the Eastern Region. The exercise was carried out under strict police security and was closely monitored by the two main political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Lydia Alhassan, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has denied claims she distributed food to voters during the special voting exercise, despite videos showing her at the Legon Police Station handing out bags of food and water. In a TV interview, she insisted she wasn’t present when the incident occurred, but eyewitnesses, including journalists, confirmed her associates were involved in the food distribution.

John Dramani Mahama has urged voters in the Ashanti Region to reflect on their current living conditions as they decide who to support in the upcoming general elections

Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially rolled out the oral cholera vaccine as part of a strategic effort to prevent the spread of cholera in the country

I am here today to officially affirm the NDC's commitment to national peace. We, the members of the NDC, remain dedicated to building a peaceful and prosperous country that fulfills the aspirations of its people. Peace is the foundation upon which our nation stands, and we are resolutely committed to this goal.

The Electoral Commission acknowledges its critical need for the media at this time. Our statement was intended to ensure orderliness at the collation centers. The EC remains committed to supporting, not undermining, the work of the media.

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has expressed its willingness to undergo audits by local and international entities to validate its processes concerning allegations of distributing unwholesome rice to Senior High Schools (SHS). The FDA has faced criticism for allegedly failing to conduct due diligence before approving an extension of the best-before dates on over 22,000 bags of 50kg rice imported by Lamens Investments Africa Limited.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has recommended a forensic audit and cancellation of the contract for the National Cathedral project. This follows a petition by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a vocal critic of the controversial project, in January 2023.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the Bank of Ghana for navigating Ghana’s economy in a resilient manner. According to President Akufo-Addo, the economy is rebounding strongly, with over a 6% GDP growth rate in the 2nd quarter of 2024, adding that the prices of food and fuel are going down

President Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in resolving Ghana's intermittent power supply challenges, commonly referred to as "dumsor." Speaking at the commissioning of a 515-megawatt power plant under the $1.2 billion Ghana Bridge Power Project, the President assured Ghanaians that past power crises would not recur