Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has advised senior figures within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to refrain from initiating early campaigns to succeed President John Dramani Mahama. According to reports, prominent party members such as Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia have begun laying the groundwork for future presidential bids. Smith, speaking on Channel One TV’s “Face to Face” on September 23, described these actions as premature and potentially disruptive. He acknowledged that some individuals may be positioning themselves for future leadership…
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E/R: Akwatia by-election; constituents vote today
Eligible voters in the Akwatia constituency are voting today, Tuesday, September 2, to elect a new Member of Parliament in respect to the death of their original appointee, Ernest Kumi. The Electoral Commission has opened 119 polling places throughout the constituency to facilitate the electoral process. Approximately 50,000 registered voters will participate in the by-election. They, however, assured the public of transparency and credibility in the exercise, and special arrangements have been made to guarantee the timely delivery of electoral materials, close monitoring, and efficient collation of results. The National…
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