The acting Director of Elections for the NDC, Mahdi Gibril, has attributed the low voter turnout in the recent Ayawaso East by-election to demographic factors, perceptions surrounding the party’s primaries and allegations that emerged during the internal contest.
Rising tensions in the Middle East have heightened fears of fresh fuel price increases in Ghana, as global oil markets react to potential supply disruptions.
The government of Ghana has formally notified the government of Togo of its decision to refer their maritime boundary dispute to international arbitration.
The Ayawaso Council of Zongo Chiefs warns of possible chaos if the NDC cancels the results of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries and orders a rerun. This follows calls by the Majority Caucus in Parliament to annul the election on allegations of vote-buying.