With the December 7 elections drawing near, tension is growing across the country. Presidential candidates and their teams are working hard to connect with voters through active campaigns in every region.

The two main political parties, the NPP and NDC, are focused on securing support. Many people want the NPP to stay in power, while others believe that a change to the NDC might help reset the economy.

Additionally, a smaller group of voters is interested in supporting smaller parties, moving away from the traditional two-party system.

In preparation for the elections, analysts have been conducting studies to gauge the progress of each candidate.

Global Info Analytics, a key player in tracking public opinion, has been gathering data through online and telephone polls.

Their recent survey in October indicated that John Mahama, the NDC candidate, was leading with a projected 52.1% of the vote.

In a recent update on their official Twitter account, Global Info Analytics shared results from a new poll conducted between late October and early November.

The latest data still shows Mahama in the lead, with an increased percentage of 52.7%.

This update has sparked a variety of reactions on social media.

Many supporters of the NDC were pleased with the news, while others questioned the accuracy of the poll and expressed confidence that the NPP will win.

Below the post, citizens shared a range of comments reflecting their hopes and expectations for the outcome.

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The presidential candidate for the Alliance for Revolutionary Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has laid out a detailed plan to tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, with a focus on demobilising the equipment used in the activity.

Mr Kyerematen criticised the current government’s approach of seizing and burning excavators, calling it ineffective and short-sighted.

According to the former Trade Minister, the practice of burning equipment does not offer a long-term solution to the galamsey crisis.

He proposed a more strategic approach that involves the military in a systematic and sustainable demobilisation of mining machinery.

This, he believes, will better address the root of the problem without causing unnecessary destruction.

The demobilisation plan is part of Kyerematen’s broader 10-point blueprint to combat illegal mining.

A key aspect of this blueprint is a one-year nationwide ban on small-scale and community mining, which will provide the necessary time to introduce proper regulations and rehabilitate the damaged environment.

He has called for a shift in government policy, advocating for a more measured and impactful response to the galamsey issue, which continues to pose serious threats to Ghana’s land and water resources.

“Demobilisation of all machinery and equipment that are currently used in small-scale and community mining. Under the supervision of the military, if you demobilise equipment, you need to do three things- first, you need to keep them under inventory, two, you need to have them properly stored and three, you preserve them.”

“This practice of burning equipment doesn’t make any sense. And that is why the GTP (Great Transformational Plan) proposes that you demobilise, and inventorise them so that you know what you have. Otherwise, after one year, they will be out of use,” he stated.

Statesman Dr Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe has called for spirited, commitment and endurance in the fight against corruption. 

He said that despite the level of corruption, the quest to eliminate the canker was attainable and should attract the support of all. 

Dr Tamakloe was speaking at the third edition of the Asogli Anti-Corruption forum and said fighting corruption need not be the responsibility of the government alone. 

He called for strong, independent institutions which he said should be “properly resourced and encouraged to carry out their mandate without fear or favour,” 

He said crucial entities such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor should be given the needed independence and support to function. 

A call was made for the Right To Information law to be fully implemented. 

Dr Tamakloe Said the government should adopt transparent processes in public procurement, budgeting and policy implementation, and commended anti-corruption agencies such as the Ghana Integrity Initiative for sustaining the fight. 

The Statesman also said asset declaration laws should be made more effective in implementation,  

“Leaders must lead by example. There must be a higher standard of ethical conduct for those in power, both within the government and the private sector,” 

Dr Tamakloe emphasised the need to build a culture of accountability from the ground up, and to make effective, various platforms for whistle-blowing, which would protect those who fight corruption.” 

Daniel Yao Dormelevo, former Auditor General turned anti-corruption campaigner also was a speaker at the event and called for a national transition from corruption to integrity. 

“This can be achieved sooner or later if we fight corruption,” he said. 

Mr Dormelevo went on to say that ethical and transformational leadership was required in establishing and sustaining a multi-faceted approach to the fight against corruption and called for the strengthening of anti-corruption laws. 

He said laws to ensure proper lifestyle audits of public officials should also be affected. 

“If we build a good system, we all will benefit from it,” he asserted. 

Other speakers at the anti-corruption forum include Mensah Thompson and Eric Ahiafor, also known as anti-corruption campaigners, and all who helped expand the conversation surrounding corruption in the country. 

The various speakers commended Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli for institutionalising the anti-corruption day celebration and hoped it would bear significantly on the national outlook. 

Togbe Afede, in his remarks, spoke of the extended consequences of corruption and stated, “massive job losses,” and rising suicide rates in the country. 

He said it therefore became crucial to work together as a nation against the corruption menace and to eschew tribalism and other forms of disunity which he said caused corruption to strive. 

Togbe Afede said the Asogli State recognised the need to actively contribute to the fight, and thus the anti-corruption day celebration would feature permanently in the popular festival. 

“The fight against corruption is very important and that’s why it has been made part of the Yam Festival,” he said.