Nana Akufo-Addo
27 Dec
Ghana’s recent presidential election has once again reaffirmed the country’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.
18 Dec
Ghana's Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected two bids to overturn a contested piece of legislation severely curtailing LGBTQ rights which was adopted by MPs earlier this year.
17 Dec
Sir: Over the past three decades, Ghana has distinguished itself as a beacon of democracy in Africa, often standing out for its peaceful and transparent elections. In a continent where electoral disputes and political instability are common, Ghana’s success story offers invaluable lessons.
14 Dec
On December 7, 2024, over 15 million Ghanaians went to the polls to elect a president and 276 members of parliament. The incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo, having completed his constitutional term limits, was ineligible for re-election.
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said Ghana’s decision to decentralise its electoral system was inspired by Nigeria’s success in managing constituency election results.
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The President of Ghana - His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo, has met with climate and sustainability advocate Ismachiah Oduwole, the 14 year old US teenager who began an unusual journey in December 2022 during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, to sign his project football. The president made an open pledge to reduce Ghana's green house emissions by 15% before the year 2030.
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Ghana's president has said he will not decide whether to sign a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law until the Supreme Court rules on a legal challenge.
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