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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished Ghanaians to cooperate with the security agencies to ensure that the 2024 general election is conducted in an atmosphere devoid of intimidation and violence. Addressing the nation on Friday, December 6, the president, highlighted the deployments and preparations by the security agencies. “The security agencies, led by the police, have also made all the relevant deployments and preparations that will guarantee the peace, law, and order of the nation prior to, during, and after the election. Let us all cooperate with them to ensure that the election is conducted in an atmosphere devoid of intimidation and violence.” He further advised Ghanaians to go out to cast their ballots for their preferred candidate, thereby maintaining the ...

In a startling revelation, road crashes in Ghana have claimed 2,038 lives within the past 10 months, according to data from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). This alarming figure underscores the dire need for improved road safety measures across the country. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has identified speeding, reckless driving, and poor road conditions as major contributors to this rising trend. The data also reveals over 7,500 injuries during this period, reflecting the widespread impact of traffic accidents on Ghanaians. In an interview with PENT NEWS, the Public Relations Officer of the National Road Safety Authority Mrs. Pearl Adusu Sateckla, stated that the enforcement of traffic law plays a significant role in combating road crashes. She ...

The National President of Persons with Disabilities, Mr. Joseph Atsu, has expressed concerns with the Electoral Commission’s efforts to make the electoral process accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs). Despite efforts by the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections, some PWDs feel overlooked in the decision-making and logistical arrangements. As Ghana approaches its general elections, concerns have been raised about the inclusivity of the electoral process, particularly for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Speaking at the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration in Kumasi, themed “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future, he stated that several meetings with the Elect...