Month: December 2024

Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has given indications the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will follow due process to retrieve all of their seats worn in the December 7, 2024 elections but forcefully taken by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to him with due process, Fanteakwa North and Akwatia has been declared in the favour of the NPP.

And believe Suhum, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ablekumah North, Tema Central and Okainkoie Central are theirs as they will wait patiently for the re-run of collation process to be completed, he said in an interview.

“We know we are Minority come 2025. This is not the first time NPP is going into Minority; in 1997 we only had 61 seats NDC had 100 but we still discharged our duties to the people of Ghana and our people gave us the mandate in the 2000 elections so we are going to win 2028”.

Ghanaians will know that despite we lost the presidential bid and in Minority we will not allow our colleagues to forcefully take our seats from us. We call on President Mahama and all the NDC senior Executives to call their men to order, let us allow the peaceful process to continue, he stated.

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Member of Parliament elect for Ho West Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has thanked his constituents for returning him back to the 9th Parliament which starts on Tuesday, December 7, 2024 which is his fifth term.

According to him he was given close to eighty-four percent (84%) votes, saying it shows that his people love him and he is not taking it for granted, rather he is humbled.

In an interview in Parliament on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, he noted that Saturday, December 7, 2024 election is a verdict on the current administration’s performance in the sense that they have not done well at all; adding that in everything one does, “you take stock and you are given a verdict. The bible says a time is coming we will give account of the things we have done either good or bad”.
“If a Parliament of 276 and all you can do is getting less than one third of the MPs, it shows you have been rejected”.

When asked why it appears as though Ghanaian politicians do not learn from the mistake of others because in 2016 the mistakes of the NDC were the same mistakes committed by the NPP in 2024, he said “we are from the same breed, every politician; it is assumed that we are from the same mother. It is for us to learn, I have tasted power when I came to this House 2009. I have seen power twice and also endured opposition for two terms and I have seen a change of power again to my party, it is for us to learn from these mistakes”.

Again, the arrogance of power came to play and NPP should eat their own humble pie, wherever we have gone wrong we should let the people know that; it is the only way Ghanaians will forgive us.

And the promises we give we should be able to fulfill them, the major one being the 24hour economy. It is my expectation that this verdict given, we learn not to commit the same mistakes, even as we lose power in 2016 it did not go this way, he added.

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A visit by Ghanamps.com to the chamber of Ghana’s Parliament, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, witnessed workers finishing up work in the chamber, the laying of cables has been completed with work on the carpet ongoing.

Per investigation done by Ghanamps.com work will progress through the night to ensure early completion for Monday’s sitting.

Minority chief whip Governs Kwame Agbodza on his part indicated that he cannot tell whether the chamber or Dome will be used, as it is too early to tell but more would be known by the close of the week.

Rt. Hon Speaker Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin gave indication earlier that pursuant to Order 58 of the standing Orders of Ghana’s Parliament, the House would reconvene on Monday, December 16, 2024.

“The seventh meeting of the fourth session of the eighth Parliament of the fourth Republic shall commence on Monday, December 16, 2024”, a statement from the Speaker indicated.

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deploying their supporters to pressure Electoral Commission (EC) officials into declaring some parliamentary results in their favour during the 2024 elections.

The General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong-Kodua, cited instances of alleged illegal declarations in constituencies including Ablekuma North, Dome-Kwabenya,
Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, Ahafo Ano North, Obuasi East, Ahafo Ano South West, Akwatia, Suhum, Fanteakwa North, Nsawam Adoagyir, Techiman South, and Aowin.

This claim was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, December 11, by the NPP’s General Secretary.

According to Mr Frimpong-Kodua, “the NDC deployed their men to, in some cases, force the hands of the Electoral Commission’s returning officers to declare results in their favour.”

This accusation follows the NPP’s significant loss of major parliamentary seats during the elections. The party secured 75 seats, while the NDC garnered a commanding 184 seats, reshaping the parliamentary landscape, with some seats still outstanding due to disagreements.

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, further alleged that NPP parliamentary candidates and members faced intimidation and harassment.

He shared specific instances, including the situation in Abuakwa North, where the parliamentary candidate, Madam Ekua Afriye, reportedly endured a sleepless night as individuals stormed her residence searching for election pink sheets.

“Why is the NDC so interested in destroying evidence? Why are they capturing pink sheets to destroy them and set them ablaze?” Mr Afenyo-Markin questioned, adding that Madam Afriye had to flee her home for safety, with police intervention required to protect her.

In another instance, Mr Patrick Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, reportedly faced threats at his residence over allegations that he possessed pink sheets.

Again, he noted irregularities in Tema Central, where the individual who purportedly declared the results for the NDC was not the designated returning officer.

“They [NPP] called somebody to declare the result when the rightful person, who had sworn an oath to be the returning officer, was bypassed,” he alleged.

The NPP leadership called on NDC’s presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, to intervene and ensure that his supporters act within the boundaries of democracy.

“This is not the democracy we have worked hard for,” Mr Afenyo-Markin stressed. The Majority Leader also called on the Electoral Commission to take immediate steps and reverse what he calls the “illegal declaration.”

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Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on the President Nana Akufo-Addo to halt the transition process until all Parliamentary results are fully declared by the Electoral Commission.

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri’s appeal follows disputes over the declaration of several parliamentary results, including his constituency.

Addressing the media on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the party’s office in Nsawam, Annoh-Dompreh criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he described as irresponsible behaviour, calling for the establishment of a secure platform by the Electoral Commission to announce the remaining results.

“Let me appeal to the outgoing president Nana Akufo-Addo. We know he has set in motion a transition process as a matter of course. We want to appeal to the president: he who comes to equity must come with clean hands, so the transition process should be halted.

“His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo should halt the transition process, and John Dramani Mahama, president-elect, must show the same equity, must speak to his people, and we must ensure that all the other seats are declared duly by the EC before the transition process goes on,” he stated.

Annoh-Dompreh also described as totally false the accusations leveled against him about his involvement in the shooting incident at the Nsawam Adoagyiri Collation Center.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman in the Eastern Region, during a press conference, accused Annoh-Dompreh of shooting an observer, Richard Taboh, in the full glare of the public when confusion broke out at the collation centre.

Annoh-Dompreh, who denied shooting the young man, called on the leadership of the Ghana Police to institute a thorough investigation into the shooting incident.

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The National Youth organizer of the New Parotic Party (NPP) Salam Mustapha has taken a swipe at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and their supporters for exploiting the goodwill shown by the flagbearer of their party Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia considering defeat even before the Electoral Commission announced the result.

Supporters of the NDC, he said are orchestrating chaos and igniting mayhem across the nation.

“We are disappointed to hear that the NDC has issued a press statement attributing acts of vandalism and looting of state properties to supporters of the NPP. We urge the Police to act swiftly in protecting and arresting the perpetuators of the ongoing acts”.

At a press conference on Monday, December 9, 2024, addressed by Salam Mustapha he noted that the alarming escalation of violence being carried out by NDC supporters against EC officials, NPP parliamentary candidates and security personnel is unprecedented with videos all over in the media and not a single NPP supporter has been seen carrying out such dastardly act.

There is no doubt now that the NDC trained and primed their supporters to cause mayhem and that they are doing what was drummed into them. They have a quest to challenge the security forces.

If the state security should react, despite the peaceful way in which the elections have taken place on 7th December and how NPP supporters have carried themselves in a peaceful manner, the NDC will then resort to accusations.

The NDC is forcefully trying to take over election declarations in the Regional EC offices. The obvious intention is mass provocation which will only result in violence, disruption of activities and a disruption of the key peace processes which we have fought so hard to protect.

We the NPP are calling for Action:

The NPP will not allow the NDC to undermine Ghana’s hard-won democracy. It is our responsibility to protect every citizen of this dear nation.

We call on the Ghana Police Service to maintain law and order at all collation centres and protect the sanctity of the electoral process.

We urge the Electoral Commission to ensure the swift execution of its constitutional mandate without interference or intimidation. Please get the needed documents needed to make you effectively carry out your mandate.

The NPP demands that John Mahama immediately instruct his supporters to stand down and allow the EC to do its work.

We caution you to note that continued provocations and aggression by NDC supporters may lead to uncontrollable reactions, which could jeopardize national stability.

NPP supporters have stood firm in the interest of peace and democracy, but our patience is being tested. We will firmly defend ourselves against any attack on us or our members.

We appeal to all Ghanaians to remember that we are one nation with a shared destiny. Elections are not a justification for violence or division. Let us all work together to maintain the peace and stability that have been the hallmark of our democracy.

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President Nana Akufo-Addo has congratulated president elect John Dramani Mahama after the electoral Commission Jean Mensah officially announced the result of the 2024 Presidential election and declared John Mahama as winner.

According to him he is committed to ensuring a seamless transfer of power on 7th January next year and looks forward working with the president elect and his team.

In a statement issued by the director of communications at the presidency Eugene Arhin in the spirit of collaboration the president invites the president elect for a meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Jubilee House to initiate the transition process, as he remains committed to the principles of good governance and peaceful transition that will further strengthen Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.

President Akufo-Addo called on all Ghanaians to unit and work to consolidate democracy and the rule of law in Ghana.

He further congratulated the EC and Ghanaians for successful election that reflects the enduring strength of Ghana’s democracy.

He acknowledged the commitment and participation of all stakeholders which have ensured that the democratic process in Ghana remains credible and peaceful.

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The Rt. Hon Speaker, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President elect, John Dramani Mahama oh his victory in the Saturday, December 7, 2024 Presidential elections.

According to him the declaration made by the chairperson of the Electoral Commission Mrs. Jean Mensah who is also the returning officer for the Presidential Elections is heartwarming.

Speaker Bagbin in a statement expressed his admiration for the confidence reposed in Mr. Mahama which he described as a show of courage.

“Today, we celebrate not just a victory, but a reaffirmation of our democratic principles,” Bagbin stated. “John Mahama’s win is an affirmation of the will of the people, and I am confident that he will lead Ghana towards greater prosperity and inclusivity.”

He called on Ghanaians to rally behind the newly elected president, saying “it is now our collective responsibility to support him in the task of nation-building”.

“Together, we can work towards addressing the challenges that lie ahead and ensure that every citizen feels the impact of good governance,” he added.

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