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Assess candidates beyond promises; focus on track record and plans — NPP UK chair hopeful tells delegates

A candidate vying for the chairmanship position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) UK branch has urged delegates to look beyond campaign promises and...

NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo: Key moments captured in PHOTOS

Thousands of supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday took to the streets of Accra for the party’s “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration,...

NPP supporters change Police-approved route during march to Jubilee House

Some supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday deviated from the route approved by the Ghana Police Service during the party’s...

Cycle of “do me, I do you” must end – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged political leaders to end what he describes as a cycle of retaliation in Ghana’s politics, calling for a...

Check out supporter’s unique appearance for NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration in Accra on Thursday was marked not only by chants and petitions but also by...

NPP ‘Democracy under attack’ demo meant to mar anniversary of helicopter crash victims – Solomon Owusu

The Director of Communications for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has criticised the opposition New Patriotic Party's (NPP) nationwide demonstration, alleging that the protest...

Afenyo-Markin joins NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo [Video]

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has arrived at the Supreme Court to join NPP supporters as the party embarks on its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration,...

NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo underway in Accra

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has begun its nationwide demonstration dubbed “Democracy Under Attack,” with supporters gathering in Accra to protest what the party...

I don’t feel safe; I feel my mouth will put me in trouble – Dennis Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says he fears his outspoken nature could get him into...

NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo comes off today

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is expected to stage a nationwide demonstration today, Thursday, August 6, under the theme "Democracy Under Attack," citing what...

NPP communicator Papa Rich released from National Signals Bureau custody

Broadcast journalist and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Asante Akim South Constituency Communications Officer, Richard Nana Basoah, popularly known as "Papa Rich," has been released...

NPP urges Mahama govt to account for anti-galamsey progress one year after helicopter crash

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the government to provide a comprehensive account of Ghana's fight against illegal mining, arguing that the...

NDC releases roadmap for 2026 constituency, regional and national executive elections

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released the timetable for its 2026 constituency, regional and national executive elections following approval by the party's...

NDC wants to use the tribunals to perpetrate evil nobody should support it – Nana B

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the proposed Tribunal Bill, describing it as a threat to...

Akufo-Addo is now a saint, Mahama is becoming a political tyrant – Nana B

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has accused the government of President John Dramani Mahama of threatening Ghana’s...

NDC sets October 20 for national executive nominations

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will open nominations for its 2026 national executive elections on Tuesday, October 20, as the party begins preparations for...

PNP joins NPP’s ‘Save the Judiciary’ demo, raises concerns over selective justice

The People’s National Party (PNP) has announced that it will participate in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) planned demonstration on Thursday, August 6, citing...

NDC can work with Jean Mensa despite earlier calls for her removal – Asiedu Nketia

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the party is prepared to work with Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean...

Gyampo dismisses NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ protest as face-saving tactic

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) planned “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration,...

NPP demands clarity over funding of GH¢2 diesel price reduction

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is demanding clarity from the government on how it intends to finance the temporary GH¢2 per litre reduction in...

NPP demo organisers were not informed about National Remembrance Day for helicopter crash victims – Egyapa Mercer

Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer says organisers of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) planned demonstration were not informed that August 6 had been...

I’m not campaigning for 2028 — Asiedu Nketia says thank you tour was to ‘quench fires’ in NDC

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has dismissed claims that his recent thank-you tour across the country was aimed...

Kwakye Ofosu dismisses Mahama third-term debate as NPP propaganda

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed the ongoing debate over President John Dramani Mahama’s possible third-term bid, describing it as political propaganda by...

I warned NPP against top-down elections, but they ignored me – Asiedu Nketia

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says he cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against adopting a top-down approach...

I’m lobbying to become NPP’s acting national chairman to advise them – Asiedu Nketia jokes

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has jokingly suggested that he is lobbying to become the acting National Chairman...

‘Democracy must mean freedom without fear and persecution’ – Bawumia cites UGCC ideals on Founding Day

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the ideals that guided the founders of the United Gold Coast...

Diesel reduction offers no real relief to Ghanaians – Dennis Miracles Aboagye

An aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, says the government’s GH¢2 reduction in diesel prices does not provide significant...

Asiedu Nketia proposes state funding for political party primaries

National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has called on the government to provide funding for political parties to conduct one-member-one-vote internal...

I’m happy we have stabilised the economy – Asiedu Nketia

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the government has laid the foundation for economic growth and job creation...

NDC to resolve branch election challenges before constituency polls – Asiedu Nketia

National Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the party is taking steps to address challenges arising from its...

I have no regrets – Asiedu Nketia on 2023 parliamentary leadership reshuffle

National Chairman of the National democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says he has no regrets over the unprecedented decision to reshuffle the party’s...

I made the 24-hour economy more popular, I am yet to get an appointment – Atta Owusu

William Atta Owusu, popularly known as "Dr Pudong," says his widely criticised comments on the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) 24-hour economy policy during the...

2024 election defeat: NPP leadership must accept responsibility and step aside – Frances Essiam

Former managing director of Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company, Frances Essiam, has called on the party's current national executives to accept responsibility for the party's...

2028 election: NDC doesn’t have to fail for Bawumia to win – Kpandai MP

Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) does not need the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to fail...

North East Region has endorsed my leadership – Justin Kodua

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, says he has received strong assurances of support from party delegates and...

Inusah Fuseini punches holes into five-year presidential term limit

Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has opposed the government's proposal to extend Ghana's presidential term from four years to five, arguing that the...

Global InfoAnalytics poll: Ato Forson to floor Bawumia by 22%

A July 2026 poll by Global InfoAnalytics has projected that Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson would hold a significant lead over Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia if...

NPP gets police approval for August 6 demonstration

The Ghana Police Service has approved the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) planned demonstration on Thursday, August 6. The protest follows the acquittal of former Microfinance...

Betty Krosbi Mensah declares intention to contest NDC National Women Organiser position

Former Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North and former National Coordinator for Recreational and Wellness, Betty Krosbi Mensah, has announced her intention to...

Iddisah Tahiru Omega declares intention to contest NDC Communications Officer position in Bole-Bamboi

Tahiru Iddisah Omega has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the...