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NPP rejects appointment of Emelia Agbenyo as Deputy EC Chairperson

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the appointment of Emelia Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), describing her alleged...

Power, politics and the battle for electoral credibility: is Ghana’s Electoral Commission truly independent?

Nothing tests the strength of a democracy quite like an election. Elections ignite hopes, heighten anxieties, expose political rivalries, and sometimes deepen national divisions....

What have Ga people done to you? Titus Glover questions NDC, Mahama over demolitions

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Titus Glover, has questioned what the Ga and Adangme people have done to President John...

NDC can appoint whoever they want to EC, but Ghanaians will make a decision in 2028 – Titus Glover

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Titus Glover, says Ghanaians will ultimately judge President John Dramani Mahama’s administration over its decisions,...

What was NPP’s response when NDC made noise about Bossman Asare, Appiahene’s EC appointment? – Ako Gunn

The Acting National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Ako Gunn, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of inconsistency in...

Controversy over Afi Agbenyo’s EC appointment will blow over by next week – NDC’s Ako Gunn

The Acting National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Ako Gunn, says the controversy over appointments to the Electoral Commission (EC)...

Afi Agbenyo’s appointment is constitutionally appropriate, but politically, people have the right to remind us – Haruna Iddrisu

Tamale South Member of Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that President John Mahama's appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as one of the two new...

NPP’s silence on economic indicators suggests Mahama is doing better – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has questioned whether the New Patriotic Party’s limited discussion of key economic indicators at its recent delegates conference amounted to...

“People will raise issues even with Jesus Christ as EC Chair” – Mahdi Jibril

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Elections, Mahdi Jibril, says Ghanaians would still raise concerns about the Electoral Commission, even if Jesus Christ...

Why criticise Afi Agbenyo’s EC appointment but remain silent about Joseph Asamoah? NPP questioned

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Elections, Mahdi Jibril, has challenged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to explain why it has not raised...

Afi Agbenyo is not and has never been an NDC card-bearing member – Beatrice Annan

Presidential staffer Beatrice Annan has defended the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), arguing that participation in...

Boinso community celebrates Abanga Yakubu Fusani’s election as NPP Youth Organiser

The Boinso community and its diaspora have congratulated Abanga Yakubu Fusani on his election as the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party...

Charles Bissue pledges to comply with NPP directive suspending parliamentary campaigns

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary hopeful for Essikado-Ketan, Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue, has pledged to comply with the party’s directive ordering prospective...

Credible elections require collective national effort – New Deputy EC Chair

Newly sworn-in Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah, has assured Ghanaians that the Commission will carry out its electoral...

You’ll be suspended if… – Miracles Aboagye warns NPP parliamentary aspirants over campaign directive

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Director of Communications, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has warned prospective parliamentary aspirants that disregarding the party’s directive to halt campaign...

KNUST Law Lecturer appointed Deputy EC Chair

A law lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of the...

NDC announces filing fees for national executive aspirants

The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved a filing fee of GH¢100,000 for aspirants seeking to contest the...

NPP directs parliamentary aspirants to suspend campaign activities

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all prospective parliamentary aspirants to immediately halt their campaign activities, warning that failure to comply could affect...

NPP new leadership pays courtesy call on Kufuor

The newly elected national leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by National Chairman John Boadu, has paid a courtesy visit to former...

Minority Caucus mourns former NPP Chairman Samuel Odoi-Sykes

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has mourned the passing of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman and Minority Leader, H.E. Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes,...

About 830 aspirants pick forms to contest NDC Greater Accra regional elections

The race for various positions in the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater Accra Regional elections has attracted about 830 aspirants, according to the...

Dafeamekpor dismisses claims Ghana Law Society accreditation was politically influenced

Majority Chief Whip and President of the Ghana Law Society (GLS), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has dismissed suggestions that the Society’s accreditation was influenced by the...

Kwesi Yankah hails ‘Bamba Revolution’ after NPP elections

Former Education Minister and academic Professor Kwesi Yankah has described the election of Kojo Bamba as First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party...

NPP women’s wing to sign pact with Bawumia to make us central part of his gov’t – Hawa Koomson

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Women’s Organiser, Mavis Hawa Koomson, says the party’s women’s wing will seek a formal pact with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia...

Even if we have to get license for pepper spray, we will – Hawa Koomson

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Women’s Organiser, Mavis Hawa Koomson, is calling for the legalisation of pepper spray in Ghana to enable women to...

I am peaceful; I just don’t allow people to intimidate me – Hawa Koomson (Video)

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Women’s Organiser, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has described herself as a peaceful person who, while respecting others, does not allow...

Mahmud Kabore picks forms to contest NDC Ashanti Communications Officer position

Mahmud Kabore has officially picked nomination forms to contest the position of Ashanti Regional Communication Officer of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr Kabore...

‘He has indeed paid his dues’ – NPP mourns veteran statesman Samuel Odoi-Sykes

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has mourned the death of Ambassador Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes, describing him as one of the party’s founding pillars and...

NPP Germany sends goodwill message to Bawumia on 63rd birthday

The Germany Branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has extended birthday greetings to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as he celebrates his...

Freddie Blay accuses government of politically motivated demolitions targeting his family

Former National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has accused the government of using demolition exercises in parts of Accra...

We have a winning team for 2028 – Sir John on new NPP leadership

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Secretary for Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Mr. John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as Sir John,...

I am the first, but nobody should suffer it again – Manhyia South MP on EOCO’s attempted arrest in

Manhyia South MP and lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the state’s attempt to arrest him within the premises of the Accra High Court...

Support constitutional amendment to fix election day to Tuesday – Asiedu Nketia urges SDA Church

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church and other religious bodies to support a...

“Wontumi doesn’t like where he is”– Palgrave Boakye

Spokesperson for incarcerated former Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says the latter is not...

I’ll never discuss NPP strategies with my twin brother – Abanga

Newly elected National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Abanga Fusaini Yakubu, has firmly rejected any suggestion that he could defect to...

‘I never gave up’ – Abanga Fuseini reflects on journey to NPP Youth Organiser victory

Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser, Abanga Fuseini Yakubu, says hard work, consistency and sacrifice helped him overcome previous defeats to secure a decisive...

NPP will impose $500m bail bond on NDC offenders if we return to power — Abanga

Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser, Abanga Fuseini Yakubu, has threatened to introduce a $500 million bail bond for alleged offenders associated with the...

Paul Afoko backs Bawumia for 2028 presidential election

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko has pledged his support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 presidential...

NPP Germany congratulates new executives, urges strong collaboration ahead of 2028 elections

The Germany Branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has congratulated the party’s newly elected National Executives and called for unity and reconciliation ahead...

NPP in transition

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has just elected new national leaders. From all accounts, while the constitutional amendments were dubious, the elections were free...