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We’re trying to protect the sanctity of the voters’ register – EC justifies limited voter registration exercise

1,176  Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, says the Electoral Commission as part of its mandate is concerned with protecting the sanctity of the voters’ register. According to him, those calling for the extension of the limited voters’ registration from the district offices to the electoral areas are only concerned about increasing the number of […]

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Some applicants in Ashanti Region pass the night in queue at voters’ registration centres

1,353    Some applicants in the limited voter registration exercise in the Asokore Mampong Municipality have had to pass the night at various centres. They resorted to early arrival after days of failing to complete registration. The applicants have had to compete with political party agents who use stones and other objects seats in queuing […]

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Hon. Samuel Atta Akyea’s Role in Investigative Committee Faces Scrutiny

1,561  Honourable Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament representing Akim Abuakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region, and currently presiding over the Parliamentary Adhoc Committee tasked with investigating a purported anti-IGP audio, has become the focal point of controversy due to his conduct during the inquiry. During a Committee session convened to scrutinize Dr. […]

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EC’s limited voter registration exercise autocratic – Ablakwa

1,619    The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has cautioned the Electoral Commission (EC) against its voter registration exercise, which he says could disrupt the country’s gains in sustaining democracy. According to Ablakwa, the EC’s decision to restrict the exercise to its district offices is undemocratic and could disenfranchise many eligible […]

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New fishing canoes banned

1,544  A ban has been placed on the registration of new canoes for artisanal fishing for the next three years. This follows the implementation of a three-year moratorium on new artisanal canoe entry to take effect from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026, for the artisanal sector. The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development […]

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Government ready to assist local companies to attract investors-Mireku Duker

1,490  The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mining , Hon. George Mireku Duker has urged mining companies in the country to avail themselves for investment opportunities as the government is ever-ready to assist them secure investment. According to the Deputy Minister government through the strategic promotion of Ghana’s mining industry has […]

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Let’s deepen local content to support communities in catchment areas-Mireku Duker urges mining companies

1,531  The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resource, Hon. George Mireku Duker tasked with dealing with issues relative to Ghana’s mining sector has implored mining companies to make deliberate and concerted effort towards deepening their relationship with the various mining communities by upscaling their local content participation and undertaking developmental projects in those communities. […]