Recent protests in Ghana have highlighted growing concerns about police brutality and the suppression of peaceful dissent, raising questions about the future of the country’s democracy.
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Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, stresses the need for reforms to Ghana’s democracy, arguing that the 1992 Constitution has concentrated power in the executive branch, leaving the other branches weaker.
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NPP Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh claims there will be no more elections after 2024, igniting debates over the future of Ghana’s democracy and the role of elections.
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President Akufo-Addo pledges to oversee peaceful elections in December 2024 and step down on January 7, 2025, reaffirming his commitment to democracy and stability in Ghana.
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Kwaku Kwarteng warns that Ghana’s democracy could collapse without immediate political reforms.
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Former President John Mahama claims President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia have severely damaged Ghana’s democracy, citing concerns over electoral integrity and leadership conduct.
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Ghana’s citizens, the digital watchdogs, uncover errors in the government’s Performance Tracker, sparking a nationwide conversation on transparency and accountability
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Haruna Iddrisu condemns the Presidency’s attempt to influence Parliament on the anti-gay bill, calling it a dire threat to Ghana’s democratic principles.
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Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson calls on President Akufo-Addo for governance reforms to boost public trust in Ghana’s democracy amid parliamentary changes.
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John Mahama stresses civic duty and vigilance to safeguard democracy as Ghana gears up for the December general election.