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Constitutional Review Committee proposes 5-year presidential term in Ghana
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The Constitutional Review Committee has proposed a five-year presidential term in Ghana. The committee noted that the current four-year term is too short. It also said it did not find a place for a third term for a sitting president … Read more →
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Promote the rights of all young migrants – Ban Ki-moon
Posted on | CommentIn a statement to mark this year’s International Youth Day, which is on the theme “Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward,” UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon has called on “Member States, youth-led organizations and other stakeholders to act to promote the rights … Read more →
I can’t read my speech – Communication Minister, Victoria Hammah
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I have no option but to accept Supreme Court verdict – Prez Mahama
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Election Petition: Judgment Day September 4?
Posted on | CommentThe verdict of the Supreme Court on the Presidential Election Petition challenging the declaration of John Mahama as winner of Ghana’s 2012 presidential elections may come on September 4, 2013.
Look at the documents: Written addresses by Election Petitioners and Respondents
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Election Petition: Counsel to deliver addresses today
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Video: Prez Mahama visits Theodosia Okoh + Vanderduye ‘dragged’ to say sorry
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Election Petition: NDC fails to meet address deadline
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Election Petition: Parties to file addresses today
Posted on | CommentPetitioners and Respondents in the election petition case are expected to file their written addresses to the nine justices presiding over the case today.The parties are expected to argue for and against reasons why over 4 million votes cast in … Read more →
Ken Agyapong needs deliverance.. Ghanaians will always choose Mills over him – Anita De Sousa
Posted on | CommentNational Women’s Organizer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) Madam Anita De Soso has taken NPP Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency, Hon Kennedy Agyapong to the cleaners describing him as one noted for spewing garbage. The NDC … Read more →
Ministers go wild over months of unpaid salaries
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I’ll ‘export’ gay marriage around the world – British Prime Minister vows
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