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#GhanaDecides2024: Call EC to Order – Asiedu Nketiah to Peace Council

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11 months ago

December 8, 2024

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has urged the National Peace Council and other key stakeholders to engage the Electoral Commission (EC) to expedite the declaration of election results, emphasizing the need for accuracy and transparency to maintain peace and uphold the integrity of Ghana’s democratic process.

Ahead of the December 7 elections, the National Peace Council facilitated the signing of a peace pact by the two leading political parties to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

Although the NDC raised concerns about the council’s neutrality, claiming the initiative lacked an inclusive and balanced approach for fair engagement, NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama signed the pact. This proved his party’s commitment to Ghana’s democratic principles.

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, December 8, 2024, Asiedu Nketiah reaffirmed the NDC’s confidence in its victory while expressing frustration with the EC’s prolonged silence.

His remarks follow the concession of defeat earlier in the day by the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who congratulated NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the presidential race.

Despite this development, the EC has yet to officially announce any results, several hours after polls closed and collation commenced. This delay has led to mounting tensions across the country, with reports of sporadic violence in some areas.

The NDC has called for the immediate intervention of the Peace Council and other stakeholders to ensure the EC adheres to its obligations.

The delay from the EC has drawn concerns from political parties and citizens alike, with many urging the them to expedite the process to prevent further escalation of tensions.

Maame Adwoa A. Mensah

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MTN Ghana Foundation Completes 170 Impactful Projects Nationwide

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5 days ago

November 5, 2025

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MTN Ghana Foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Make a Lasting Impact

Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana

The MTN Ghana Foundation has been at the forefront of championing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at driving growth and development in communities across the country.

During a panel discussion at the 2025 MTN Media and Stakeholders Forum held on Thursday, October 30, at Elmina Beach Resort, Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics at MTN Ghana, highlighted the foundation’s remarkable CSR endeavors.

2025 Media & Stakeholders Forum – Panel Discussion

With over 170 projects implemented nationwide, the MTN Ghana Foundation’s CSR initiatives are focused on three key areas: Education, Health, and Economic Empowerment. In the realm of Education, the foundation has made significant contributions, including the construction of classroom blocks, school dormitories, libraries, and ICT centers for schools and prisons.

Mr. Michael Gbowonyo, General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics, MTN Ghana

Additionally, the MTN Bright Scholarship initiative has provided full educational sponsorship opportunities to thousands of tertiary students and approximately 200 teachers across the country.

In the Health sector, the MTN Ghana Foundation has made substantial investments, including the provision of fully equipped blood banks at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Winneba Trauma Hospital. Furthermore, the foundation has constructed a 15-bed children’s ward at the Twifo Praso District Hospital at a total cost of GHC 150,000.

Other notable initiatives include the “Yellow Care” program, which supports infants in hospitals, and annual sponsorships and donations to traditional councils in the Central Region during festivals such as the Edina Bakatue, Oguaa Fetu Afahye, and Aboakyire.

Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the MTN Ghana Foundation is making a tangible impact in the lives of Ghanaians, demonstrating the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.