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Paramount Chief of Mampong, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has condemned the recent violent incident at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Mampong, Ashanti Region, and issued a strong warning against the use of tribal sentiments in politics

Some irate youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Asante Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region have staged protests for two days over the nomination of a Municipal Chief Executive (MCE)

Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Assin North Constituency in the Central Region have expressed immense joy following the ruling of the Accra High Court, which acquitted and discharged their Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson

A group of men, allegedly affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has ransacked the office of A5 Security Services at Terminal 2 of the Kotoka International Airport

Delivering the 2025 budget address in Parliament today, the Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will reintroduce road tolls later this year, with a modern technological approach

Frustrated youth within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party in several constituencies feel overlooked despite their long-standing and loyal support since 1992. They accuse the party of disregarding their efforts after President Mahama declined to nominate candidates from their constituencies for ministerial roles. A security analyst warns that such discontent could undermine investor confidence.

Bishop Sam Owusu, founder and leader of Pottersville Church International, has boldly prophesied that Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is spiritually destined to become the future president of Ghana

The elections commission of Ghana has officially announced former president John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) party as the winner of December 7. VOA's Paul Ndiho, in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, covering the vote, tells VOA's James Butty, the president-elect addressed his supporters at a big rally Monday evening

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has officially declared John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the president-elect in the 2024 general elections.

Ghanaians go to the poll Saturday to elect a new president and members of parliament. President Nana Akufo-Addo is not seeking re-election due to term limitation, but his vice president Mahamudu Bawumia is the candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). His main challenger is former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The candidates had their final campaign rallies on Thursday. VOA's Paul Ndiho is in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, covering the election.

Tensions flared in the Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfrom Constituency as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from Awutu Senya East (Kasoa) stormed the White Gate Lounge, a hotel in Ga South, over allegations of ballot paper thumbprinting.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held its final rally and is making last-minute pushes for votes to secure the presidency.

Ahead of the December 7 General Election, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he will only accept the election results if the process is transparent and credible

Ghana's two major political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are holding their final rallies on Thursday, as the nation prepares for Saturday's decisive presidential and parliamentary elections.

Security Analyst Adib Sani has raised concerns over a possible confrontation between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during their final rallies on Thursday, December 5, ahead of the 2024 general elections

Join us for this week's episode as we explore the dynamic landscape of global elections. In our feature segment, we uncover intriguing insights into the elections taking place around the world in 2024. Next, we turn our focus to Ghana, where the countdown to the December 7 elections is heating up. We will analyze the key candidates vying for the presidency: current Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). We'll assess their campaign strategies, public reception, and the critical issues shaping voter sentiment, including economic challenges and inflation. Finally, we'll share our predictions on who might emerge victorious in this pivotal election. Tune in for an engaging discussion that promises to shed light on the electoral processes and political dynamics at play! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has identified poor revenue collection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as the key factor crippling the energy sector and exacerbating the country's erratic power supply.

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has pledged to revive the construction of a bridge over the Afram River in the Eastern Region, if elected President. This project aims to facilitate the easy and quick transportation of foodstuffs from one of the country's key food-producing areas, the Afram Plains. John Mahama questions why government has neglected the project after contracting loans for its development.

Ideally, only the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) qualifies as political parties in this country. If our laws work effectively I doubt they'll qualify to be one. This is debatable though in our current dispensation.

Ghanaians have grown wise! In 1980, voting was often driven by habit, but today, citizens cast informed ballots. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) may shy away from public engagement, recognizing this shift in voter behavior. As we approach 2024, it's clear that Ghanaians now demand substance over sentiment." - Dennis Miracle Aboagye

Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has called on all parties involved in the renewed dispute in Bawku to remain calm and exercise restraint in order to avoid escalating the conflict and disturbing the peace in the area

It appears that the standoff in Ghana's parliament between the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is far from being resolved. The parliament adjourned indefinitely on Tuesday following a legal dispute over the speaker's decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. This came about after four members switched their party affiliations, thereby giving a slim majority to the opposition. On Wednesday, the NPP accused the NDC of playing politics to win the December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. Abraham Amaliba, Director of Conflict Resolution for the opposition NDC, tells VOA's James Butty, a negotiated settlement is

Live coverage from Parliament depicts power struggle unfolding between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over which party holds the majority.

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has responded to President Akufo-Addo's call for him to debate Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Peter Yaw Kwakye-Ackah, says he has not resigned from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite his pace to contest in the 2024 general polls as an independent candidate.

Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on Ghanaians to reject the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, John Dramani Mahama, in the December 7 elections. Bawumia emphasized that Mahama would only serve a single four-year term, which would hinder accountability to the people. He positioned himself as the best option for national development and responsible governance

Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says, the current challenges facing the country is as a result of the choices Ghanaians made during the 2016 elections

Deputy Eastern Regional Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), David Dakudzi, has refuted the allegation that the NDC is against mining in the country, but rather, the right approach to proper mining must be adhered to in the country

Ghana's Electoral Commission says it's open to engaging the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address the party's fears about the voters register ahead of presidential election this December. NDC supporters took to the streets on Tuesday demanding the electoral commission audit the 2024 voters register ahead of the December polls. The party said the failure to do so would be a threat to Ghana's democracy. James Gunu, NDC Volta Region Secretary, tells VOA's James Butty, the party has identified several discrepancies, including purging thousands registered voters from the list.

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Koduah has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their demands for a forensic audit of the voter register, labeling it a hypocritical move that could incite chaos in the country.

On Tuesday, September 17, the largest opposition party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) held a nationwide protest against the Electoral Commission to demand that the electoral body audit the provisional voter's register for the December 2024 election. The party insists that the register has a lot of irregularities and cannot guarantee a free and fair election, although the Commission disagrees with this position.

Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says the government is killing businesses and creating extreme unemployment through needless taxes. John Mahama says the Akufo-Addo government has introduced 40 new taxes affecting businesses and Ghanaians

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has criticised the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its leader, John Dramani Mahama, for their 'delay' in unveiling their manifesto ahead of the 2024 elections. During the NPP's 2024 election manifesto launch, Frimpong Kodua hinted that the NDC might end up copying ideas from the NPP's policy proposals

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has declared that the party will not be signing any peace declaration as the country approaches the upcoming election.“Signing a peace declaration doesn't mean anything to the party, as previous pacts have not yielded any real results,” He stated.

We'll cut wastage and get the money to fund academic user fees – Mahama.The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, defends his party's decision to cover the cost of academic fees for first-year university students should he win the election.

Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has responded to critics of his No Academic Fees Policy for level 100 tertiary students.

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says that first-year tertiary students will not pay academic fees. According to him, this is part of a government initiative to lessen the burden on parents financing the cost of their children's education. We will implement a no-fees stress programme to alleviate the financial burden on parents and students in financing tertiary education.

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency, Bryan Acheampong, has reiterated his stance that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will not hand over power to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2024 general election. According to him, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) which has pastors, imams, and traditionalists as members, will use every possible means to win the December 2024 election.

Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communication Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has highlighted allegations concerning Abraham Bawumia, the elder brother of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Gyamfi claims that Resource Access Limited, a company owned by Abraham and Kamiska Bawumia, received five sole-sourced contracts with inflated prices, amounting to a total of GHS 218 million

A political analyst from Heritage Christian University College, Prof. Ebenezer Ayesu, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, is confusing Ghanaians and contradicting himself regarding his four-year governance cycle

Executives of National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Asutifi South Constituency in the Ahafo Region have called on the Police to be fair in discharging their duty in the upcoming general election if only they want peace to prevail in the constituency

In Ghana, members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) party are boycotting parliament to attend the trial of their leader. Cassiel Ato Forson is on trial at the High Court, along with a businessman, for an alleged 2.37-million-pound (or about 2.9 million dollar) ambulance deal. NDC parliamentarian Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor says the opposition boycotted parliament on Tuesday because the court refused to postpone the trial for the minority leader to attend parliamentary functions. He tells VOA's James Butty, the boycott will continue during the duration of the trial

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for its response to the viral video of Ernest Frimpong, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP hopeful's alleged inciting attacks against officers patrolling illegal mining sites.

National Democratic Congress (NDC) emphasizes the need to reignite financial backing for the Creative Arts sector, initially introduced during the Mills-Mahama regime but subsequently overlooked. Their argument underscores the vast potential within the creative arts domain to generate substantial employment opportunities and enhance overall livelihoods. Join us as we explore the implications and significance of this proposed initiative.

Yesterday, the police arrested two individuals in connection with a stabbing near the Electoral Commission's Office in Ofaakor, Kasoa. Ato Koomson, the son of MP Mavis Hawa Koomson, was injured. He was stabbed during a clash between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Listen as NDC's Constituency Communication Officer, Comrade Stephen Delali, explains in detail how the entire situation unfolded.

"The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released what it claims to be an audio recording of a conversation between the Attorney General, Godfred Dame, and the third accused person in the controversial ambulance purchase trial, Richard Jakpa. Listen as Sammy Gyamfi explains the whole conversation in detail."

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempting to help the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, evade justice in the ambulance case.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released what it claims to be an audio recording of a conversation between the Attorney General, Godfred Dame and the third accused person in the controversial ambulance purchase trial, Richard Jakpa.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has justified its decision to record the serial numbers of all the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits deployed for the limited voter registration exercise.

The deputy General Secretary of Ghana's opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the party will file articles of impeachment if President Nana Akufo-Addo does not indicate where he stands on the Anti-LGBTQ+bill. Passed by parliament in February, The legislation criminalizes same-sex relations and is awaiting President Akufo-Addo's approval or disapproval. Ghanaian government officials or ruling party members did not respond to our request for comment. The Ghana Graphic Online reports that on Easter Sunday, the Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga, urged President Akufo-Addo to accept and assent to the bill. NDC deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande, tells VOA's James Butty, most Ghanaians support the bill.