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NPP defends candidate selection process in Akwatia by-election

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Koduah, has defended the party’s choice of candidate in the recently held Akwatia...

I would’ve been ‘slaughtered’ if Akwatia prediction failed – Mussa Dankwah

Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has described his organisation’s projection for the Akwatia by-election as one of the most rewarding exercises he...

Akwatia defeat: NPP will bounce back in 2028 – Kennedy Nyarko Osei

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has expressed confidence that the party will bounce back to...

Akwatia by-election: NDC’s loss would have been surprising – Mornah

Leader of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, has said it would be a “surprise” if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) failed...

We won’t accept Okyere Baafi’s apology; he must resign – NDC’s Tanko-Computer

Deputy National Elections Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has rejected the apology issued by New Juaben South MP, Michael Okyere...

Akwatia by-election: Okyere Baafi apologises over resignation comment after NPP’s loss

New Juaben South MP, Michael Okyere Baafi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has apologised for his controversial statement that he would resign if...

Akwatia by-election: NDC has no hand in vote buying – Tanko-Computer

The Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has dismissed allegations of vote buying in the...

Afenyo-Markin reacts to threats from NDC’s Chief Azorka

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has dismissed claims that he was threatened by the National Vice Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief...

Tamale Central by-election: NPP withdrew because they don’t stand a chance – NDC

General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has dismissed suggestions that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) pulled out of...

Akwatia by-election: Provisional results so far

Provisional results from the Akwatia by-election are coming in rapidly from all 119 polling stations, with early figures indicating tight contests in key battlegrounds. The...

If I were President, I wouldn’t fix Akwatia roads if… – Collins Dauda [Video]

Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, Collins Dauda, has sparked debate by suggesting that road projects in Akwatia could be influenced by the results...

“Akwatia by-election no apicki ama me” – NDC’s Bernard Baidoo [Video]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate in the Akwatia by-election, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has expressed confidence in winning the contest, though he remains unsure...

We’ll ensure Okyere Baafi honours his word if NPP loses Akwatia – Baba Jamal

Former Akwatia MP, Baba Jamal, has called on New Juaben South legislator Michael Okyere Baafi to honor his public pledge to resign from Parliament...

Akuapem North MP urges police to ensure peaceful conduct of Akwatia by-election

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has called on the Ghana Police Service to guarantee a peaceful and intimidation-free Akwatia by-election. Speaking...

Akwatia by-election: “We love money; we’re waiting to get paid to vote” – Some residents

Some young women in Akwatia have openly stated that financial inducements from political parties heavily influence their voting decisions. Speaking to Accra-based Citi News during...

Development, not emotions, will decide Akwatia by-election – Dr. Kevor

Eastern NDC Chairman, Dr. Mark-Oliver Kevor, has dismissed claims that the Akwatia by-election will be decided by emotions or sympathy, insisting that development remains...

Akwatia by-election: NPP Vice Chairman allegedly slapped amidst chaos

The third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Masawudu Osman, has allegedly been assaulted in Akwatia during the ongoing by-election. Adom...

Akwatia by-election: One arrested after scuffle at NDC office [Video]

Police have arrested a young man, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, following violent clashes at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in...

Akwatia by-election: Chaos erupts after group allegedly removes NDC candidate’s posters [Video]

Tensions flared on Tuesday morning in the Akwatia constituency during the ongoing by-election. Adom FM/TV’s Chief Jerry Forson reported that disturbances broke out after a...

EC officials begin sorting of electoral materials ahead of Akwatia by-election

The Electoral Commission (EC) officials in Akwatia on Monday evening began sorting electoral materials for distribution to polling stations ahead of Tuesday’s by-election. The exercise,...

Akwatia by-election comes off today

The much-anticipated Akwatia by-election comes off today, September 2, 2025. The election follows the passing of the late NPP MP, Ernest Kumi, on July 7,...

Poised and fully prepared for Akwatia by-election tomorrow – EC assures

The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission, Benjamin Bano-Bioh, has announced that all arrangements are finalized for the Akwatia by-election, scheduled for...

Bawumia campaigns for NPP PC ahead of Akwatia by-election 

Former Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has returned to the Akwatia Constituency to campaign for the NPP parliamentary candidate ahead of Tuesday’s by-election. Dr Bawumia was...

Akwatia by-election: GJA urges responsible reportage and safety assurances

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has raised concerns about the heavy military presence in Akwatia ahead of the parliamentary by-election scheduled for Tuesday, September...

Eight convicted, fined GH¢6,000 each over Ablekuma North by-election violence

Eight men who participated in violent disturbances during the Ablekuma North by-election have been convicted and sentenced by the Accra Circuit Court. Each was ordered...

Akwatia by-election: Ablekuma North violence can’t repeat itself – Miracles Aboagye

Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against attempts to replicate the violence that...

Miracles Aboagye challenges convictions in Ablekuma North re-run violence 

New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has raised concerns over the recent conviction of eight individuals linked to the Ablekuma North constituency...

Akwatia by-election: Court throws out suit against EC 

The High Court in Accra has dismissed the Action Peoples Party’s (APP) application, which was seeking to halt the Akwatia by-election until the final...

Global Patriots Germany commends NPP presidential aspirants on successful nomination filing

Global Patriots Germany, a pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) group, has congratulated all five aspirants of the party who have successfully filed their nominations to...

NPP Presidential race: My record as Education Minister is there for all to see – Adutwum

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has highlighted his achievements in transforming Ghana’s education sector as the foundation for his ambition to...

Full text: Bawumia’s speech at NPP headquarters after filing nomination

KUKRUDU!!! Fellow Kukrudites, Before I start, I ask that we all stand and observe a minute’s silence for our brother Ernest Yaw Kumi, our MP for...

 Addai-Nimoh withdraws from NPP flagbearer race, cites “unhealthy” fees

Former Mampong Member of Parliament (MP), Francis Addai-Nimoh, has officially withdrawn from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming flagbearer contest, describing the financial demands...

2028 election: We must not just talk unity, but live it – Bawumia tells NPP

Former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged party members to embrace the call for unity...

Bawumia outlines rich, practical ideas he championed as former Veep 

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to retain him as the...

I expect there’ll be more attacks in the coming days, but… – Bawumia

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has sent a defiant message to his critics, declaring that no level of attacks can...

I have been the most effective Vice President in Ghana’s history – Bawumia

Former Vice President and 2024 NPP Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has declared that he has been the most effective Vice President in Ghana’s...

NDC does not intend to fulfil their lofty promises to Ghanaians – Bawumia

Former Vice President and 2024 NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to deliver on the...

I won’t be the one to create division in NPP – Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has assured members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of his commitment to safeguarding party unity ahead of...

I am the bridge between Ghana’s past and future – Agyepong declares

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has declared himself the bridge between Ghana's past and future. The presidential spokesperson during the Kufuor...

Akwatia by-election: I was not in favour of NDC’s primaries – Baba Jamal

Former Akwatia legislator, Baba Jamal, has argued that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) should have stuck with its 2024 parliamentary candidate, Henry Boakye Yiadom,...