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I chose NDC over PPP in 2012 - Nduom's running mate

The vice presidential candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Bridgitte Dzogbenuku, has revealed that she did not vote for her presidential candidate, Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom in the 2012 general elections.

EC clears Nduom, 2 others for Dec 7; Ayariga, others fall

The Electoral Commission (EC) has cleared the flagbearers of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), National Democratic Party (NDP) and the People's National Convention (PNC) to contest the upcoming presidential elections.

Better to inform presidential nominees of extra errors than wait after deadline date - EC

The Electoral Commission’s Deputy Communication Director, Yusif Ayuba maintains it was better to inform failed presidential nominees about the extra errors the commission detected after the Supreme Court directive that they be allowed to amend their papers than remain mute and then raise the issue after Tuesday’s deadline day.

Akufo-Addo congratulates president-elect Donald Trump

I join many across the world in extending my warmest congratulations to the President-Elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on his victory in the November 8 election. His competitor, Secretary Hillary Clinton, is also to be applauded for graciously conceding defeat.

Nkrumah’s state farm operations to be activated under Greenstreet

Ghanaian citizens can expect state farms to be reintroduced in a Greenstreet government. According to the Convention People’s Party (CPP) presidential nominee, the Nkrumah era state farm operations will be reactivated to ensure food security and raise the standard of living of citizens.

Chaos at Odododiodoo-Two shot, Minister accused of punching opponent

The political tension in Odododiodoo constituency in Accra has taken a violent twist with the Member of Parliament(MP) of the area and Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye accused of punching his New Patriotic Party (NPP) opponent, Nii Lantey Bannerman.

Hillary Clinton tweets

"Look at this picture," said Bash, reflecting on election results that were surprising to many pollsters and analysts. "This is something that I think is quite poignant at this hour."