NDC Showers Praises On NPP & Calls For Moderation In Jubilation

Lawyer Victor Kojogah Adawudu, a member of the legal team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated leaders of the opposition New Patriotic Party for accepting the Supreme Court verdict.

THE FINAL VERDICT...What The 9 Judges Actually Said!!!!

The nine-member Supreme Court justices on Thursday August 29, 2013 ruled that John Mahama’s presidency is valid and in a majority decision dismissed the petition by the petitioners, ie the 2012 Presidential candidate of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; his running mate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the party’s national chairman Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey.

Election Petition: Cars Parked…Less Congestion On Roads

It is obviously a common trend to find traffic situation in the nation become bumper to bumper, especially on week days. And when Accra happens to be the economic hub of the country, it is therefore no surprise to see people struggling for transportation, and others hopping on a bus only to be stuck in a gridlock. Peacefmonline.com hit the streets of Accra today to assess the traffic situation in the capital city.

Election Petition: Armed Forces Take “Backstage Role”?

The Defence Minister, Mark Woyongo, has disclosed that his Ministry has deployed the Ghana Armed Forces to take a "backstage role" and assist the Police Service to safeguard the peace of the nation.

Please Pastors, Don’t Go To Church Saying I’m Sad We’ve Lost…Or

General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Reverend Dr. Kwabena Opuni - Frimpong has advised religious leaders in the country to remain politically neutral in their sermons to their congregation.

Ghana Must Come First Before Our Political Affiliation – Peace Council Chair

Ahead of the Supreme Court ruling on the election petition filed by three leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against the Electoral Commission (EC) and President Mahama, Chairman of the National Peace Council, Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel K. Asante has urged Ghanaians not to disturb the peace of the nation.

Ursula Owusu: Deal With Prez Mahama Or Nana Addo If…

Just hours before the Supreme Court Justices gives their verdict on the Presidential election petition, Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West; Ursula Owusu has urged security agencies in the country to exercise their duties without fear or favour.

Awuku’s Tape An “Orchestrated Pattern Of Attack” To Instigate Fear In Supreme Court Justices?

A leading member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a public interest lawyer, Sam Pee Yaley has backed calls for Sammy Awuku to provide evidence of the messages he claims have been doctored on the leaked tape containing his voice.

Ayariga Was Just A Mere Flagbearer…After The Elections What’s His Role Again?

The face of Hassan Ayariga, 2012 Presidential candidate of the People’s National Convention (PNC), indeed may not be new to Ghanaians but to his Policy Analyst and a leading member of the party, the aftermath of last year’s elections makes him an ordinary politician.

Awuku’s Alleged Tape Cannot Be Dealt With Within A 48-72hr Period - Bombande

Executive Director of the West Africa Network for Peace Building (WANEP), Dr. Emmanuel Bombande, says the recent leaked tape in circulation on the air waves concerning Sammy Awuku should not stray the focus of the nation from the Supreme Court ruling.

Tape Is Voice Of Sammy Awuku….His Comments Are “Dangerous” And Needs To Be Investigated

Former Deputy Interior Minister, Kobby Acheampong has backed calls for investigations into the leaked tape purportedly containing the voice of Sammy Awuku. The NPP Deputy Communications Director was allegedly caught on tape, pouring his heart out during a meeting with some members of the party branch in the United Kingdom.

NPP-UK Denies Meeting Sammy Awuku….Rubbishes Tape Content

NPP Branch in the United Kingdom (UK) has denied knowledge of any leaked tape purported to be the voice of the party's Deputy Communications Director in Ghana, regarding the Justices of the Supreme Court and some leading members of the party.

Sammy Awuku Should Tell Us Which Portions Of The Tape Are Doctored – Ben Ephson

Renowned Pollster Ben Ephson wants Sammy Awuku, Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, to prove to Ghanaians which part of the leaked tape purported to contain his voice has been doctored.

Why Should This Country Be On Its Knees Because Of Some Misguided Adventurists?

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has urged security services in the country to enforce the country’s laws and ensure that any outlaws are brought to book.

Ghana Will Redefine Democracy – GCPP Leader

Dr. Henry Herbert Lartey is Flagbearer of the Great Consolidated Popular Party has defused tensions in the public domain resulting from the election dispute between leaders of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Electoral Commission.

Nana Akufo-Addo And Prez Mahama Are Really Committed To Peace – Dr Abu Sakara

Dr. Abu Sakara, Presidential candidate of the Convection People’s Party (CPP), has expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama as well as the 2012 Presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating categorically that the two leaders are readily committed to maintaining the peace of the country.

Union Gov’t Is A “Bogus” Idea - Pratt

Kwesi Pratt Jnr., Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, has rubbished calls for a Union Government to be established after the Supreme Court ruling.

I’m All For An All-Inclusive Gov’t – CPP Flagbearer

2012 Presidential candidate of the Conventions People’s Party (CPP), Abu Sakara has expressed his party’s support for an all-inclusive government. Dr. Abu Sakara, speaking in an interview with Radio Gold on Friday, urged his colleagues to be jointly committed to ensuring that Ghanaians uphold the country’s rule of law and also commit themselves to nation building.

Problem Is Not About The Petition…It Is How We Interpret It

The 2012 Presidential Aspirant for the People’s National Convention (PNC), Hassan Ayariga has advised Ghanaians to repose confidence in the Supreme Court Justices, who to him are well-versed in the law to give a fair verdict on the Presidential election dispute.

Ghana’s Most “Dangerous Politician”?

It appears the Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Ernest Owusu Bempah, is not only appalled by the governance of the Mahama administration but also, he wouldn’t want to dine with certain officials within the NDC government.

How Can Peace Be Achieved In The Face Of Isolated Violent Incidents?

Deputy Communications Director for the National Democratic Party (NDP), Ernest Owusu Bempah has lambasted the National Peace Council for not addressing the injustice he claims has since characterized the nation.

It’s In The Interest Of Politicians And Political Parties To Respect Commitments Made To Ghanaians

The West Africa Regional Coordinator of the West African Network for Peace building (WANEP), Mr. Alimou Diallo has asked stakeholders in the political circles of the country to heighten their education on the significance of maintaining peace.

“Let Truth Reign” – Titus Glover

Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Tema East says Ghanaians should repose confidence in the Supreme Court Judges sitting on the election dispute between three leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Election Commission (EC).

“Is This Justice”?....NPP Activist Slams Security Agencies

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Sarpong has descended heavily on security agencies in the country, claiming they seem to be on a mission to penalize NPP supporters for their actions and inactions and neglect members of the ruling party when they also err.

Ursula Owusu Takes On The Police Service

Ursula Owusu, Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West constituency, has sought to remind security agencies in the nation of their duties to maintain law and order in the country. Hon. Ursula Owusu lambasted the security services, particularly the Police Service, for the unfair treatment meted out to supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and supposedly giving premium to fanatics of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).

No Need For Review…S C Reversing Its Decision Through Review Could Spell Doom

An NPP stalwart, Kwabena Sarpong has downplayed the need for any of the parties involved in the election dispute before the Supreme Court to seek a review should the party disagree with the court ruling.

Investors Will Continue To Have Confidence In This Country – Dep Interior Minister

Deputy Interior Minister, James Agalga has assured Ghanaians of the readiness of security services in the country to maintain law and order in the country.

Circular Warning To Citizens From Embassy Not “An Alarmist Tactics By USA”

The Information Officer of the United States (US) Embassy in Accra, Jeanne L. Clark says the purpose of the cautionary statement issued by the US to its citizens to be wary of their actions in the country is not meant to cause any alarm as critics have argued.

“The Gentleman Should Have Resigned That Very Day” – Haruna Atta

Haruna Atta

The Editor in Chief of the Accra Daily Mail newspaper, Alhaji Haruna Atta has asked Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie to resign from his post as the General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party following the Supreme Court ruling on his misconduct against the court.

US Embassy Warning To Citizens: Our Own Actions And Inactions Have Led To This – J B

John Boadu, a Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the country should blame itself for the high state of anticipation and apprehension among the citizenry ahead of the Supreme Court’s pronouncement on the pending election petition case.

Paul Afoko Jumps To Sir John’s Defence

A leading member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has discounted grapevine reports that the party’s General Secretary, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, would be ousted from his position following his baptism of fire at the Supreme Court last week.

Elmina Chiefs Did Not Snub Prez Mahama – Regional Minister

Central Regional Minister, Samuel Sarpong has debunked reports that Chiefs in Elmina boycotted the sod cutting ceremony, over the weekend, by President John Mahama to construct a harbor in their locality. The Chiefs were said to have snubbed the President on grounds that they were not consulted by the government before the sod cutting.

Prez Mahama Must Set Up Independent Body To Look At PAC Findings – Vitus Azeem

Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative, Vitus Adaboo Azeem wants President John Dramani Mahama to set up an independent body of inquiry to look at the findings by the Public Accounts Committee.

Nobody Will Fight In Ghana…We’re Much Wiser Than The Politicians Think - Pratt

Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has asked skeptics in the country not to put fear in the citizenry while the nation awaits the verdict of the Supreme Court.

Ken Kuranchie Sacrificed For The Peace Of The Nation

Executive Director of the Danquah Institute, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has hailed Ken Kuranchie for charting a new course for Ghana’s democracy. Gabby, showered praises on the Daily Searchlight editor who recently was found guilty of contempt against the Supreme Court and jailed for 10 days, claiming that he (Ken Kuranchie) presented himself as a living sacrifice for the peace of the nation.

Judges Are Not gods But Justice Is Defined By What They Say…When They Err; Take Them On Points Of Law

Managing Editor of the “Gye Nyame Concord” newspaper, Alfred Ogbamey has urged all political figures and the entire nation to draw lessons from the legal discipline that was instilled in two leading members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

We’ve Seen Judicial Authority At Work; Time Up For Parliamentarians To Also Put The Executive On Its Toes

Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu has highly extolled Lawyer Ayikoi Otoo, former Attorney-General during erstwhile President Kufour's administration for the superb defence tactics he put up at the Supreme Court, resulting in the court freeing but fining his clients; General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie and youth activist of the party, Hopeson Adorye.

Pledges And Promises By Prez Mahama & Nana Addo To Maintain Peace Will Remain Naught Until…

It is very obvious that Ghanaians pine for peace but the peace of the nation will only be possible if the major protagonists in the country’s political scene cut out the rhetoric and show by their actions that they are fully committed to peace.

Hopeson Adorye Pours His Heart After Escaping Jail: "To God Be The Glory"

Hopeson Adorye, a member of a youth wing of the New Patriotic Party dubbed "Young Patriots" has expressed gratitude to the nine-member panel sitting on the pending election petition for tempering justice with mercy.

History Beckons Nana Addo And Prez Mahama…They Must Not Disappoint

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Berekum East Constituency Dr. Kwabena Twum-Nuamah has urged parties involved in the Presidential election dispute before the Supreme Court to accept the verdict of the nine-member panel in order to maintain peace in the nation.

Prez Mahama’s Commitment To Unearthing Rot In GYEEDA Report Doubted

Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South in the Brong Ahafo Region, Hon. Stephen Balado Manu seems to have become fed up with the operations of the Mahama-led government.

Blame Prez Mahama For Leaked GYEEDA Report

John Boadu, Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party says Ghanaians should blame President John Mahama for the leaked report regarding the Ghana Youth Employment and Enterpreneurial Development Agency (GYEEDA) programme.

How Can Atuguba Claim Not To Have Heard Of Sir John…You See The Arrogance?

As the Chief Scribe of the New Patriotic Party and a member of a youth wing of the party buckle up to face the nine-member panel sitting on the pending election petition, a Deputy Communications Director of the party, John Boadu has implored the Supreme Court Judges to respect political figures in the nation.

The Judiciary Has Disappointed Ghana – Balado Manu

New Patriotic Party Former Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South in the Brong Ahafo Region, Stephen Kwaku Balado Manu has urged the Ghana Bar Association and National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to heighten public education on the legal system of the nation.

Don’t Hold Your Hopes Too High…Come To Court Prepared For Any Decision – Ursula Owusu

Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu has asked the petitioners and respondents in the pending election dispute before the Supreme Court to comply with the directives and the final ruling by the nine-member panel sitting on the case. Making her contributions on Oman FM’s political programme on Wednesday, the NPP firebrand advised the two parties not to hold their hopes high because the verdict could take an unexpected turn.

NDC: We’ve Been Educating Our Members, Sensitizing & Conditioning Them To Accept S C Ruling

Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Lawson has urged the party members and the entire citizenry to brace themselves as the nine-member panel sitting on the pending election case before the Supreme Court gets set to deliver its ruling.