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EC boss and deputies inspect offices of political parties [Photos]
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has visited the offices of the Convention’s People’s Party (CPP) and Progressive People’s Party (PPP) in Accra.
Mrs Mensa was accompanied by the Deputy Chairman in Charge of Corporate Services; Dr Bossman Eric Asare and Deputy Chairman in Charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey and other staff of the Commission.
The visit is in line with the Political Parties Act 2000 (Act 574) which mandates the EC to inspect political party offices and monitor their activities.
At the CPP office, they were received by the Chairperson, Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankumah and other officials.
At the PPP office, Madan Jean Mensah and her team were received by party executives.
The nationwide inspection will take the Commissioners to the Regional, District and National offices of all parties in Ghana.
This is to ascertain if the parties meet the requirements of Act 574, including having functioning offices, filing their accounts at the EC and whether their offices are owned or rented properties.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
