Ghana politics and election news

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is mourning the death of Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP) John Kumah.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially announced Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for John Mahama for the upcoming 2024 general elections.

Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, John Kumah has been reported dead.

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday, March 7 released the calendar for the 2024  presidential and parliamentary elections.

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, is set to meet with the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) today March 7, 2024 to officially submit his nomination for running mate in accordance with the NDC constitution.

Earlier this morning, Mahama presented his nominee to the Council of Elders, a critical step in the party’s preparations for the upcoming general elections.

The NDC constitution mandates the party’s presidential candidate to nominate a running mate in consultation with the National Executive Committee and the National Council of Elders.

Mahama and the NDC expressed their strong commitment that will work tirelessly to advance the interests of the Ghanaian people and guide the country towards recovery and a prosperous future.

Selecting a Running Mate is a crucial decision, and Mahama is confident that his nominee embodies the values and vision of the NDC and will contribute to a successful electoral campaign.

As the leader of the NDC, Mahama remains dedicated to representing the interests of all Ghanaians and working towards building the Ghana that they envision together.

Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled a delayed presidential election for March 24, the government said on Wednesday after a top court ruled that a proposal to hold the vote after his mandate expires on April 2 was unconstitutional.

Some NDC Members of Parliament led by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on March 6, 2024, commissioned the unfinished National Cathedral project to symbolize their critique of the government's perceived inability to complete it.

The Minister-designate for Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, on Tuesday got emotional and broke down in tears before the Appointment Committee of Parliament when she was asked questions about the 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary by-election disturbances.

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says Ghana can again be the ‘star’ of Africa with the right person a president.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with the various political parties.

The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season.

The delegates of Akuapem South Constituency in the Eastern Region on Saturday, March 2, elected Eric Yeboah Apeadu as their parliamentary candidate.

The National Muslim Conference of Ghana, led by National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr. Nuhu Sharubutu, has presented a 14-point ‘Muslim Manifesto’ to the leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has chosen Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate for the December 7 election.

Parliament’s Appointments Committee will next week begin vetting of the newly-nominated Ministers of State.

The nominees are expected to be vetted from Tuesday, 5 March 5 to 12, 2024.

Day 1 of the vetting will see Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister-designate, Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources; Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Minister-designate, Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development; Ophelia Mensah Hayford, Minister-designate, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Darkoa Newman, Minister-designate, and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection face the committee.

While, Kingsley Nyarko, Deputy Minister-designate, Education Ministry; Festus Awuah Kwofie, Deputy Minister-designate, Employment and Labour Ministry; Akwasi Konadu, Deputy Minister-designate, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources; and Musah Abdul Aziz Ayaba, Deputy Minister-designate, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Development, are all expected to appear before the committee on the final day of the vetting.

The others will also take their turn in between the first and final days of the vetting.

The timetable is outlined below:

Tuesday, March 5:

9 am: Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
10 am: Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources
11 am: Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development
12 pm: Ophelia Mensah Hayford, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
2 pm: Darkoa Newman, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

Thursday, March 7:

9 am: Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Health
10 am: Titus Glover, Minister-designate for the Greater Accra Region
11 am: Fatimatu Abubakar, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Information
2 pm: Daniel Machator, Minister-designate for the Oti Region

Friday, March 9:

9 am: Dr Benjamin Sekyere Yeboah, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
10 am: Sylvester Tetteh, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Information
11 am: Charles Acheampong, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation
12 pm: Adelaide Ntim, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Health
2 pm: Alexander Akwasi Acquah, Deputy Minister-designate for the Health Ministry

Monday, March 11:

9 am: Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development
10 am: John Kobina Sanie, Deputy Minister-designate for the Energy Ministry
10 am: Collins Adomako Mensah, Deputy Minister-designate at the Energy Ministry
12 pm: Dr Prince Hamidu Armah, Deputy Minister-designate for the Works and Housing Ministry

Tuesday, March 12:

9 am: Kingsley Nyarko, Deputy Minister-designate for the Education Ministry
10 am: Festus Awuah Kwofie, Deputy Minister-designate for the Employment and Labour Ministry
11 am: Akwasi Konadu, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Noon: Musah Abdul Aziz Ayaba, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Development