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Government reacts to NPP's charges

Accra, Feb. 22, GNA – The Government on Wednesday reacted to charges leveled against it by the Minority in Parliament on alleged “political equalization”, arrest of former Deputy Minister of Education and Sports, Mr Osei Bonsu Amoah and "selectivity" of those being arrested or invited on the Woyome saga.

AAK inaugurates inter-party dialogue committee

Abura Dunkwa (C/R), Feb. 22, GNA – Mr Ebenezer Kwesi Dadzie, the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has appealed to Ghanaians to ensure that peace continues to reign in the country before and after the Elections.

NCCE inaugurates Greater Accra Regional Inter-Party Dialogue Committee

Accra, Feb. 22, GNA - The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) on Wednesday inaugurated an Interim Greater Accra Regional Inter-Party Dialogue Committee to serve as a unifying body to promote peace and resolve conflicts before and after the elections.

Ejisu-Juaben inaugurates inter-party dialogue committee

Ejisu (Ash), Feb. 22, GNA – A 21-member inter-party dialogue committee to help mediate in electoral conflicts in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality has been inaugurated at Ejisu.

It is made up of representatives of the political parties, security agencies, religious and traditional leaders, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Electoral Commission (EC), the assembly, youth and women groups.

OB Amoah’s Arrest Unwarranted – Minority

NEW PATRIOTIC Party (NPP) Members of Parliament have taken on the Mills administration over the arrest of their colleague, Osei Bonsu Amoah, describing the act as a baseless and fruitless attempt to cover up the huge Woyome scandal.

NDC Takes Over Naval Base

It seems activists of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have decided to turn all 2012 state functions into political rallies as part of efforts to rally support for the party ahead of the December 7 general elections.

NDC Gurus Chase Media Out

Drama unfolded at KAMA Conference Centre near Labone, Accra on Monday, February 20, 2012 when some National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwarts chased out reporters who mistakenly walked into a strategic meeting that was not opened to the public.

Technical problem halts work in Parliament

Accra, Feb. 22, GNA - The business of the Parliament of Ghana was on Wednesday delayed as a result of a technical problem.

The proceedings, which normally commences at 1000 hours had to be delayed, as technicians worked assiduously to fix the problem that impaired the communications network of the House till about 1240 hours.

Respect the Presidency - NPP urged

Saltpond (C/R), Feb 22, GNA – The Mfantseman Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Henry Kweku Hayfron, has appealed to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to accord the presidency respect.

He said the behaviour put up by NPP Members of Parliament on the day the President presented the State of the Nation address to Parliament degraded them as “honourable members.”

Minister appeals Ghanaians to support Better Ghana Agenda

Breman Asikuma (C/R), Feb 22, GNA - The Central Regional Minister, Mrs Ama Benyiwa Doe, has urged Ghanaians to steadfastly support the government to execute the Better Ghana Agenda to better their lot.

Madam Benyiwa Doe made the appeal at the inauguration of the rehabilitated Breman Asikuma Lorry Park at GHȼ 201,072.00,

EOCO Files Motion To Freeze Woyome's Assets

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has filed a motion at the Financial Division of the Accra Fast Track High Court seeking to freeze all the bank accounts and financial assets of , the businessman at the centre of the GH¢51.2

Exclude Children From Political Campaigns - GNAT

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has appealed to politicians to exclude children in their political campaign in the 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections.

It, therefore, charged politicians to allow fair play, tolerance of different views and inculcate the essence of discipline as these would calm political tension in the build up to election 2012

Attempts To Draw NPP Into Woyomegate Will Fail - Akomea

The Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party has said that the National Democratic Congress is desperately trying to draw the NPP into the Woyome scandal but adds it will fail.

Efforts to unite President Mills and Rawlings lauded

Sunyani (B/A), Feb. 22, GNA – Nana Amankona Nimpong, a prominent member of the National Democratic Congress in Sunyani, has expressed appreciation to some leading members of the party for initiating steps to unite President John Evans Atta Mills and former President Jerry John Rawlings, founder of the party.

Minority MPs denigrate Parliament - Professor Akosa

Accra, Feb. 21, GNA - Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, a leading member of the Convention People's Party (CPP), on Tuesday described the conduct of the Minority in Parliament during the presentation of State of the Nation address as an act of denigrating Parliament”.

Quashigah: Akufo's continous denial of the truth (Statement)

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo at his maiden rally for campaign 2012 held in Accra over the weekend asserted that H. E President J.E.A Mills has no record to campaign on; which in our candid view indicates that he has decided to put on double-masks making it impossible for him to see what is happening around him.

Statement: NDC Responds to Akufo-Addo's 2012 maiden rally effusions

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has observed with keen interest statements made by Nana Akufo Addo, Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at his maiden rally for the 2012 general elections held at James Town, Accra.