‘SALL’ Gets First MP after 2020 Snub

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December 9, 2024

BY: Daniel Orlando | VoltaOnline

The people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe (SALL) traditional areas, constituting the Guan Constituency in the Oti Region, have finally secured representation in Parliament.

The area, which was denied representation in the 2020 general elections, has elected Fred Agbenyo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the first-ever Member of Parliament (MP) for the area.

The former National Communication Officer of the NDC secured 9,963 out of 13,164 valid votes cast, leaving his closest contender, Michael Osibo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with 2,998 votes.

In the presidential race, John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, polled 10,603 votes, while Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP obtained 2,103 votes. Other candidates, including Daniel Augustus Lartey (GCPP), Christian Kwabena Andrews (GUM), and several independents, received minimal support.

The Guan Constituency, covering an expansive 1,722 square kilometers, is a thriving agricultural hub.

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NDC Reclaims Hohoe Seat after 2020 NPP Snatching

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BY: Lambert Coffie & Daniel Orlando | VoltaOnline

In a stunning turn of events, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reclaimed the Hohoe parliamentary seat, which was snatched by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) John Peter Amewu, in the 2020 elections.

Mr. Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo of the NDC emerged victorious, securing 31,163 votes, while Mr. Amewu trailed behind with 14,971 votes, a margin of over 16,000 votes.

The victory completes the NDC’s sweep of the Volta Region, with the party now holding all 18 parliamentary seats. The Hohoe seat was the consolation for NPP in the region, and Mr. Amewu’s loss is a notable setback for the party.

Despite efforts by the Railway Development Minister, John Peter Amewu, to retain the Hohoe seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for a second time, leveraging his infrastructural developments in the constituency, the voters ultimately opted for change.

In the presidential race, John Dramani Mahama of the NDC polled 36,739 votes, while Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP secured 8,526 votes.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Kpotosu Wins Ho Central Seat in Landslide NDC Victory

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December 8, 2024

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BY: Daniel Orlando | VoltaOnline

Mr. Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has emerged victorious in the Ho Central constituency parliamentary elections, securing an impressive 88.80% of the total votes cast.

The NDC candidate polled 62,325 votes, far outpacing his closest competitor, Municipal Chief Executive Mr. Divine Bosson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 5,737 votes, representing 8.17%.

The elections, which took place across 257 polling stations in the constituency, were characterized by peace and order, with no major incidents reported. A total of 70,733 voters cast their ballots out of the 112,361 eligible voters in the constituency.

In his victory speech, the MP-Elect expressed his gratitude to the constituents for their overwhelming endorsement, pledging to continue the developmental agenda and forward movement of the constituency.

Outgoing Member of Parliament, Mr. Benjamin Komla Kpodo congratulated Kpotosu on his victory and assured him of his full support to propel the progress of the constituency to greater heights.

Prior to the official declaration, the Independent Candidate in the elections, Mr. Mawulorm Klutse conceded defeat and congratulated the MP-Elect.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

GhElection2024: Volta Witnesses Smooth & Peaceful Voting Process So far

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December 7, 2024

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BY: Lambert Coffie & Daniel Orlando | VoltaOnline

Voting is progressing smoothly and peacefully across many polling stations in the Volta Region.

VoltaOnline monitoring indicates orderly queues with voters taking turns to cast their ballots.

In the Ho municipal area, polling stations visited before midday showed a seamless voting process. Over 90,000 voters are expected to cast their votes across 254 polling stations.

Eligible voters formed long queues as early as 4:30 am, demonstrating their eagerness to participate in the electoral process.

Some polling stations visited include GPRTU Office Ho Bankoe 2, where 745 eligible voters are registered, with 108 casting their votes by 9:07 am.

At Power College 1 Polling Station, 414 voters are registered, with 79 casting their votes by 9:30 am. Dora Memorial School 1B has 597 registered voters, with 173 casting their votes by 10:32 am.

Interestingly, some polling stations had no queues at the time of reporting. The peaceful atmosphere is not unique to Ho, as other parts of the region, including Ho West, Hohoe, and Kpando, are also experiencing a smooth and calm process.

The polls, which started at 7:00 am, will close at 5:00 pm. However, polling stations with voters in queue at the closing time will still allow those voters to cast their ballots.

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GhElection2024: 58 Candidates, Including 11 Women Vie for 18 MP Seats in Volta

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December 7, 2024

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ho (5) — Voting ongoing at Ho Bankoe R.C voting centre

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All is set for the conduct of the 2024 Parliamentary and Presidential elections in the Volta Region today, December 7.

A total of 1,023,836 registered voters across 2,351 polling stations are expected to determine the fate of 58 parliamentary candidates in the 18 constituencies of the region. Among the 58 candidates, 11 are women.

According to information from the Volta Regional Directorate of the Electoral Commission, the candidates come from varied backgrounds, including education, health professionals, businessmen, and farmers. The youngest candidate is 30 years old, while the oldest is 68 years old.

Mr. Eric Dzakpasu, Regional EC Director, has assured Ghanaians of smooth voting on election day, noting that all logistics have been dispatched to the polling stations for the exercise. Ballot papers and other voting materials are being distributed to all polling stations in the region.

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Aflao Border, Others Closed Ahead of December 7 General Elections

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December 6, 2024

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BY: Daniel Orlando| VoltaOnline

The government has announced a temporary closure of Ghana’s land borders ahead of the December 7 elections.

The Ministry of the Interior, in a press statement, said the move is part of heightened security measures aimed at maintaining a peaceful and orderly election process.

The closure will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024, the sector Minister, Henry Quartey said in the statement, adding that all land borders will be sealed off to both citizens and travelers, with State Security Agencies enforcing the directive.

The statement, however, called on all citizens and travelers to cooperate fully with the security agencies tasked with enforcing the border closure.

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Ho Attains Metropolitan Status Alongside Three Others

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December 4, 2024

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BY: Daniel Orlando| VoltaOnline

The Ho Municipal Assembly has been officially upgraded to a metropolitan assembly, following executive approval granted by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

This development was announced in a statement issued by the Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development (MLGRD) on Wednesday, December 4.

The statement revealed that three other municipalities have been elevated to metropolitan status, while some districts have been upgraded to municipalities, in line with the provisions of Act 936.

Sunyani, New Juaben, and Wa are the other municipalities that have been upgraded to metropolitan status, while Offinso North, Brim North, and Karaga have been promoted to municipal status.

The elevation of the Ho Municipal Assembly is a culmination of efforts by the government to upgrade the municipality, driven by its growing population and social infrastructure needs.

This development is a fulfillment of the assurances made by the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Divine Bosson, under whose leadership, the municipality has witnessed some major development, including the construction of a modern office complex for the assembly. This new complex replaces the old Ho council premises, which had limited office space for staff for over 30 years.

With the municipality’s new metropolitan status, the zonal councils of the assembly will now operate as semi-autonomous Sub-metros. This means that they will have more autonomy to make decisions and take actions at the local level.

Furthermore, the assembly’s share of the District Assembly Common Fund will increase, providing more resources for development projects and initiatives.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Ho MCE Touts Achievements, Seeks Support for Parliamentary Bid

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BY: Lambert Coffie | VoltaOnline

The Ho Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Divine Bosson, has highlighted his administration’s achievements as he makes a case to represent the Ho Central Constituency in parliament.

At a press engagement in Ho on Tuesday evening, Mr. Bosson outlined several notable projects, including the construction of a new office complex for the assembly, ongoing construction of a befitting official MCE residence, and 2-bedroom, 10-unit staff bungalows under the government’s affordable housing project. He also mentioned the construction of over 130 shops with ancillary facilities in the Ho Central market, new police stations, which would soon give the Municipality three new policing districts with a divisional command.

On roads, the MCE mentioned several link roads to open up the Municipality, including, the Cemetery -Barracks bypass, OLA Bypass among others.

Other projects mentioned include the AstroTurf project at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Dave campus, 20 borehole projects to improve water supply in peri-urban communities, and a host of social infrastructure and amenities to enhance the qualify of life of residents.

The MCE is therefore convinced that his administration’s achievements have established a strong foundation for the Municipality’s elevation to a Metropolitan area. He thus, appealed to voters to transcend party affiliations and support him, citing his proven experience and ability to champion development in the area.

The Ho Central Constituency NPP Chairman, Mr. Frank Ahaze, also urged the media to propagate the achievements of the MCE and government, to make a strong case for the election of Mr. Bosson to parliament.

The MCE, who is vying on the ticket of the governing NPP, faces stiff competition from three other candidates, including Mr. Richmond Kpotosu of the NDC, Mawulorm Klutse, an independent candidate, and one other person from the NDP.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Asogli State Council Condemns Koku Anyidoho’s ‘Insinuations’ Against Agbogbomefia

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December 3, 2024

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BY: VoltaOnline NewsDesk

The Asogli State Council has strongly condemned alleged recent comments made by Mr. Koku Anyidoho, deemed baseless and reckless insinuations against the Agbogbomefia, Togbe Afede XIV.

According to a statement issued by the council, Anyidoho’s comments, captured in a widely circulated video, targeted Togbe Afede XIV concerning the current state of the Ho Airport. The council described Anyidoho’s comments as “divisive and infantile political antics” and advised him to cease involving the Agbogbomefia in his political activities.

The statement clarified that Togbe Afede XIV’s interest in the construction of the Ho Airport reflects his broader interest in the developmental issues of the Volta Region and Ghana as a whole. It also revealed that the Agbogbomefia, through his company, paid $32,445 to the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) as a 30% deposit for land allocation at the Ho Airport, for the purposes of establishing a Pilot Training School and an Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility, but the GACL has yet to fulfill its promise.

The council emphasized that Mr. Anyidoho’s insinuations against Togbe Afede XIV are baseless, irresponsible, and offensive. It also noted that the Agbogbomefia has consistently demonstrated his love for the Volta Region and Ghana through numerous business ventures that contribute significantly to national development.

The Council further directed Mr. Anyidoho to seek answers from the current administration over the neglect of the Ho Airport, rather than involving the Agbogbomefia in his political propaganda.

Mr. Anyidoho, a former deputy General Secretary of the NDC, has been on a collision course against his party after losing the General Secretary bid at the party’s 2018 elections. He has since been using his Atta-Mills Institute to flirt with the governing NPP.

Source; www.voltaonlinegh.com

OSP Cautions Political Actors & Election Officials Ahead December 7

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December 3, 2024

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BY: VoltaOnline NewsDesk

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning to political actors and election officials ahead of Ghana’s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.

In a press release dated December 2, 2024, the OSP cautioned that it is a serious offense to willfully falsify vote counts or make false returns, and that such actions will be prosecuted.

The OSP emphasised the importance of transparency and accountability in the electoral process, reminding the public that engaging in corrupt acts such as vote buying, vote selling, intimidation, and impersonation is strictly prohibited by law.

The Office also reassured the public of its readiness to address any allegations of corruption or electoral malpractices promptly and decisively. The OSP called on all citizens, election officials, and stakeholders to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities that could threaten the integrity of the elections.

According to Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, “The sanctity of our elections is paramount. We will ensure that those who seek to undermine the democratic process through corruption or fraudulent acts are held accountable”.

The OSP’s warning comes on the back of allegstions of voter inducement by some parliamentary candidates in just ended Special voting exercise on Monday, December 2, 2024.

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Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com