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NCCE, Presby Church propagate peaceful elections
The Eastern Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education has collaborated with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, the Ghana Police Service and the Electoral Commission in a public education drive to ensure that peace reigns before, during, and after the 2020 general elections.
According to the Eastern Regional Director of NCCE, Mr Alex Sackey, the campaign which was in four phases started in October and would cover areas such as the Akuapim North, New Juaben South, Suhum, and Nsawam municipalities.
Addressing the New Juaben South Session at the Calvary Congregation of the Presby Church at Suhyen, a suburb of Koforidua, Mr Sackey said that Ghana was privileged to be going to the polls for the eighth time since the 4th Republic was ushered in.
He said, in all the process, Ghana had had three peaceful change overs from one political party to another and thus solidified its credentials as a democratic country.
He said edespite all the achievements made with such good track record; there had been very serious tensions in 1992, 2008, and 2012 at the end of the elections, and therefore, urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and do everything in their power to maintain the peace being enjoyed.
He advised all stakeholders to play their part truthfully by putting Ghana first at all times, adding that “we should begin to imagine politics as a relation between communities, and one another to enable us to understand that peace is good.”
The Regional Director encouraged the EC to continue doing their best and be transparent, fair, and impartial to all political parties at all times for them to accept the election results.
Mr Sackey entreated the police to apply the law without fear or favour and admonished the political parties to be very courteous and polite on platforms, radio and television stations, adding that intemperate language would create reactions from the other side that could disturb the relative peace in the country.
The Deputy Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, Mr Asirifi Young briefed the participants on the preparations the Electoral Commission was making toward a successful election and said that the commission was an impartial referee and was not in a position to rig elections as some suspected.
The Eastern Regional Crime Officer, Mr Reuben took participants through the electoral laws and their corresponding sanctions when breached.
By Samuel Opare Lartey
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President John Dramani Mahama to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season in Accra
The 2025/26 Premier League will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, performing the ceremonial kick-off ahead of the season opener between Accra Hearts of Oak and league debutants Hohoe United.
President Mahama will be joined by Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council and football fans from across the capital as the curtain rises on what promises to be one of the most exciting campaigns in recent years.
Giants Hearts of Oak will open their quest for a league title when they take on newly promoted Hohoe United under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT).
The Phobians, bolstered by new signings and a strong pre-season campaign, are eager to end a four-year run without an opening-day victory, while United will be aiming to make a statement in their first-ever top-flight match.
Before the main fixture, there will be a curtain-raiser between the Black Starlets (Ghana U-17) and Auroras FC, the youth side of Hearts of Oak, at 4:00 pm local time.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, top Afro-dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy (Livingstone Etse Satekla) will deliver a live performance at the venue, ensuring fans enjoy not only football but also top-class entertainment on opening night.
This season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, ambitious newcomers and revitalized clubs all targeting glory. From title races to survival battles, fans are set for months of excitement, drama and unforgettable moments.
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GES opens promotion applications for teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES said the ranks available are Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent.
According to the statement, applicants must meet the minimum years of service required for each position.
Teachers seeking promotion to Deputy Director must have been promoted to Assistant Director I in or before 2021.
Similarly, those applying for Assistant Director I should have held the rank of Assistant Director II since 2021 or earlier.
Applicants for Assistant Director II must have been Principal Superintendents from 2021 or earlier, while those applying for Principal Superintendent must have been Senior Superintendent I since 2021 or before.
The GES stated that teachers with approved Master’s or PhD degrees may use their certificates to apply for promotion out of turn if the qualifications meet set conditions.
These include completing an approved course of study and obtaining the certificate after their previous promotion but not later than 2023.
Applicants are to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format, except for the passport-size photograph.
The application window runs from Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. The GES urged all applicants who had applied earlier to re-apply.
By: Jacob Aggrey
