Decline of public trust in EC worrying – Marietta Brew
A former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Miss Marietta Brew, has expressed concerns over the current decline in public trust in the Electoral Commission (EC), emphasizing that the trends are worrying. She explained that the Afrobarometer Round 9 Survey in 2022, conducted by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), showed that the credibility of the […]
Delay in release of funds to Assemblies must be punishable – Dr Afari-Gyan
Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, a former Electoral Commissioner, has asked the government to make it an offence to delay the release of statutory allocations of common funds to the local Assemblies. He said the delay was affecting the effective administration of local governance. Dr Afari-Gyan said this at a public lecture on Monday to mark Constitution […]
John Mahama’s message on Constitution Day: Highlights Constitutional Reform in Ghana
Former President John Dramani Mahama, the 2024 Flag Bearer of the National Democratic Congress, has commemorated the 31st anniversary of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. He emphasized the importance of democratic governance, expressing pride in the nation’s progress despite challenges. Mr. Mahama acknowledged the roles of Presidents Rawlings and Atta Mills in establishing the 1992 Constitution and the […]
3 years on, I’m still waiting for Mahama to congratulate me on elections victory – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo in a message to the nation on the Constitution Day on January 7, has said three years after winning the 2020 elections, his main opponent, John Dramani Mahama was yet to congratulate him on the elections victory. “On a lighter note. three (3) years on, I am still waiting for my main opponent […]
NCCE marks Constitution Day in Accra; advocates reforms to promote participatory democracy
By Regina Agana Akanteba The National Commission for Civic Education, NCCE, has reiterated calls for reforms in the 1992 Constitution to help promote participatory democracy and consolidate political gains made so far. This was made known at a media briefing to mark Constitution Day in Accra. The Chairperson of the NCCE, Kathleen Addy, said the […]
Monday, January 9, declared public holiday
By Seli Baisie The Ministry of Interior has declared Monday, January 9 as a public holiday. This is because Constitution Day– January 7, 2023 which is a Statutory Public Holiday falls on Saturday. “The general public is hereby notified that Saturday, 7th January, 2023 marks Constitution Day which is a Statutory Public Holiday,” the Ministry […]
