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Electoral Commission to conduct Council of State elections
The Electoral Commission has open nominations for people aspiring to join the Council of State fill and contest.
In a statement issued by the Commission on January 22, 2025 noted,
“In accordance with Paragraph (C), Clause (2) of Article 89 of the 1992 Constitution.The Electoral Commission will conduct Elections to elect Regional Representatives to the Council of State.”
“Qualified persons who intend to stand for the said Elections should submit their Nomination Forms with two (2) copies of a recent bust sized photograph against a RED background showing their full face and ears. The Nomination Forms shall be submitted to the Regional Director of their respective Regions from Tuesday, 284h January, to Friday, 31s January, 2025, between the hours of 9.00 am and 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm each day,” it added.
Read the full statement below
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
