Ghana politics and election news

Lining up hours before dawn, citizens of Sierra Leone went to the polls Wednesday to choose a new president, parliament, and local councilors in one of the most hotly contested elections in the West African nation's history.

The NPP has banned its Deputy General Secretary, Nana Obiri Boahen, from speaking to the media in his official capacity on any matter, until a case made against him before the disciplinary committee is resolved.

The Minority in Parliament have yet again begun a sit-down strike not to take part in discussions on the floor of the House despite being present, in protest of what they consider as ill-treatment from the Speaker, Mike Oquaye.

Sierra Leone elects a new President today March 7, 2018, to replace Ernest Bai Koroma who is stepping down after two terms.

Sierra Leone Elections - Sierra Leoneans go to the polls today March 7, 2018, to elect a new president and a set of legislators and local council representatives.

Nana Akufo Addo has given assured Ghanaians that his government will take the necessary steps to get the Right to Information Bill passed.

Jerry John Rawlings Former President of Ghana says per his personal experiences and observations, he believes five-year for two terms should be enough for all Presidents serving under a constitutional democracy.

Sierra Leone Elections : Sierra Leoneans will go to the polls for general elections meant elect a new president and vote into office a new parliament.

The Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak, says the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye is being a threat to Ghana’s democracy saying “Mobutu Sese Seko or even Idi Amin will not behave the way he is doing.”

Minority in Parliament today March 2, 2018, registered their displeasure with the conduct of the Speaker of Parliament, by hooting at him on the floor of the house.

The Minority in Parliament has put up a spirited defense for the Inspector General of Police, IGP David Asante Appeatu, saying that he should not be sacked.

Minority in Parliament has accused the NPP Government of sidelining the Former Ashanti Regional Police Commander COP Nathan Kofi Boakye in the fight against crime amidst the recent armed robbery cases recorded in the country.

NPP’s Kwame Baffoe popularly known as Abronye DC has joined those screaming for the dismissal IGP David Asante-Apeatu as robbery cases increase speedily across the country.

Minority in Parliament has accused the Educational Minister Mathew Opoku Prempeh of causing financial loss to the state to the tune of GHS1m.

There has been a call for the Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Nana Obiri Boahen to resign over his claims that the Presidency gifted the NPP Gh¢50 billion for its 2017 National Delegates Conference in Cape Coast.