Ghana politics and election news

President John Dramani Mahama still on his Bono Ahafo Regional tour has narrated that 400,000 youth are estimated to secure a livelihood under the Economic Training and Livelihood Empowerment Programme which is already underway adding its one reason why he should be retained in power to see the programme through.

Presidential Nominee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated his resolve to improve the economy when he becomes president by building industries to process Ghana’s products while creating jobs for the people.

Suspended Ablekuma West Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nii Djabang Abbey has launched a blistering attack on the party's flagbearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo describing him as a "distasteful leader".

Rejected running mate for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) led by Madam Akua Donkor, Mrs. Patricia Mensah has revealed that she has never heard of the word inflation.

A former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ododiodio Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Reginald Nii Bi Ayibonte has predicted the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will win the Greater Accra Region in the upcoming elections.

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) will win all the parliamentary seats in the Northern Region come December 7, the party's regional secretary Khalid Rauf has predicted.

Member of Parliament (MP) for the Effutu Constituency in the Central Region, Alex Afenyo-Markin has described a contempt case brought against the Electoral Commission (EC) by the Progressive People's Party (PPP) as frivolous.

President Mahama on his Bono Ahafo Regional tour has informed the chiefs and people of Yeji that he’s directed one of two pontoons to be stationed at Yeji since the current vessel only runs on an engine instead of two endangering the lives of the people.

Ghana Freedom Party’s (GFP), Presidential Nominee finally managed to offer her running mate, 32-year-old Mrs. Patricia Asante alias Yaa Asante on Monday but her choice might just not hold.

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Nominee, Nana Akufo-Addo is due in the Ablekuma West Constituency having resumed his Greater Accra Regional tour.

President Mahama is due to begin a 5 day tour of the Bono Ahafo Region. He is scheduled to meet chiefs including Nana Dadiesoabahene as well attend a Teacher Awards event.

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has accused President John Mahama of lying to Ghanaians about his achievements.

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Inusah Fuseini, has strongly rejected claims that he paid Shatta Wale GHC80,000 to perform at his campaign launch on Sunday.

It was meant to be a merry occasion, when Member of Parliament for Tamale Central Constituency, Inusah Fuseini launched his campaign proper, but some constituents are outraged at the sum given to ‘Oya Chop Kiss’ singjay, Shatta Wale for a reported 30 minute performance at the launch.

Wife of New Patriotic Party’s presidential nominee, Nana Akufo-Addo, Rebecca is on the campaign trial and at Jasikan in the Buem constituency of the Volta Region, she let it be known that women in the country were enduring tremendous hardships which her husband could mitigate when voted to power after the December 7 polls.