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Ken Agyapong surges ahead in NPP primaries as Bawumia slips in new survey

Sanity Africa, the Pan-African civil society organisation, which recently predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly...

Galamsey: Stop the excuses; the situation is dire – Miracles Aboagye tells gov’t 

The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to stop making excuses and take firm...

Afenyo-Markin admits national failure in politicised galamsey fight

Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns about what he terms the growing politicisation of efforts to combat...

Give us a break – Mustapha Gbande slams NPP over galamsey crisis 

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing it of...

Present new flagbearer in 2028 as sign of remorse – EPA Deputy CEO to NPP

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Michael Ayamga-Adongo, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to field...

GoldBod is complicit, compromised in galamsey fight – Adomako Kissi

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has accused the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) of being complicit in illegal mining,...

Parliament upgrades MPs’ chairs ahead of deferred recall

The Parliament of Ghana has replaced chairs in the Chamber as part of a broader refurbishment exercise ahead of the much-anticipated recall of Members...

Tensions between MPs and DCEs stalling development in Ashanti region – Minister

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has raised concerns about increasing friction between Members of Parliament (MPs) and District Chief Executives (DCEs), cautioning that...

Akufo-Addo did well to protect livelihoods but… – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu on NPP’s 2024 election loss

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has attributed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections to a mix of internal and...

 EC announces nationwide by-elections for vacant local seats  

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that it will conduct by-elections in several Electoral Areas and Unit Committees across the country on...

NPP’s 2024 defeat not linked to religion or ethnicity – Kyei Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has refuted claims that religion or ethnicity influenced the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss in the 2024 general elections. Responding...

Resumption of Parliament postponed indefinitely

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced the indefinite postponement of the commencement of the Third Meeting of the First Session...

NPP race: Don’t allow grievances with my team affect your vote – Bawumia to delegates

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to delegates not to allow personal disagreements with members of his campaign team...

I pray God forgives you – Ken Ashigbey tells Stan Dogbe for NPP tag over galamsey advocacy

The convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Kenneth Ashigbey, has taken a swipe at Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe for accusing...

Bryan Acheampong begins 9-day Greater Accra tour to rally NPP delegates

A leading contender in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, is currently touring parts of the Ashanti Region as part...

NPP presidential race: Mussa Dankwah reveals factors driving Bawumia’s lead 

The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has shed light on the factors fueling former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s strong lead in...

Why jail a petty offender, but spare thieving politicians? – Zanetor

The Korle Klottey MP, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has questioned the justice system, contrasting the harsh punishment meted out to petty offenders with the impunity...

NPP refers petition for suspension of former Lands Minister and Kwasi Kwarteng to NEC

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has acknowledged receipt of a petition seeking the suspension of former Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, and...

DStv impasse: Minority demands dismissal of Sam George

The Minority in Parliament has called for the dismissal of Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George, accusing him of misleading Ghanaians in the recent standoff...

GH¢12.9bn in misappropriated funds recovered so far – PAC

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in collaboration with the Auditor-General, has disclosed the recovery of more than GH¢12.9 billion in misused public funds. Over the...

Mahama promised to fight galamsey; he must ensure he delivers that promise – Odike

Founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to honor his campaign pledge...

2024 election: NPP lost due to govt’s performance, not Bawumia’s personality – Gideon Boako

Dr. Gideon Boako, spokesperson for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost the 2024 elections because of its...

Galamsey has escalated in Tano North and it is alarming – Gideon Boako

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has expressed concern over what he describes as the alarming rise of illegal mining,...

NPP race: Over 500 Ashanti youth endorse Bryan Acheampong as 2028 flagbearer

More than 500 young members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region have declared their support for Dr Bryan Acheampong as...

PAC orders Deputy HR at Environment Ministry to refund GH₵31,847

The Public Accounts Committee(PAC) has ordered the Deputy Head of Human Resources at the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Muniru, to refund...

I have no respect for cowards who attack from the shadows – Zanetor

Korle Klottey Member of Parliament(MP), Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has said she has no respect for people who lack the courage to confront her directly. Speaking...

Bawumia can’t cross 27% in NPP Presidential Primary – Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign, has delivered a strong assessment of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s chances in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer...

NPP must act fast to reposition itself – Boakye Agyarko

Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for moving too slowly in implementing meaningful reforms following its recent national...

Mahama should apologise for galamsey approach – Haruna Mohammed

The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has taken a swipe at President John Dramani Mahama over his approach...

This is not the NPP we know; things are getting worse – Boakye Agyarko [Video]

Former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has expressed concern over the state of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), saying the party is no longer...

NPP must focus on solutions, not endless talk – Boakye Agyarko

Former Energy Minister, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against what he describes as excessive public bickering. According to him, Ghanaians...

Illegal miners have taken over Akonta Mining – Wontumi [Listen]

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has distanced himself from illegal mining activities reported...

Boakye Agyarko officially declares intention to contest NPP National chairmanship

Former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has announced his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Abronye accepts NPP Disciplinary Committee invitation, proposes open sitting and live broadcast

The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has expressed his readiness to appear before the party’s National Disciplinary...

Building resilience before the storm: Disaster preparedness is a must for all

Disaster preparedness is increasingly becoming a necessity rather than a luxury in an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate instability, and institutional fragility. Ghana...

Wontumi backs govt’s declaration of military zones to combat galamsey [Listen]

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has expressed support for the government’s recent declaration of...

NPP flagbearer race: All aspirants are honourable, but.. – Wontumi [Listen]

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has expressed confidence that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu...

Talk won’t cut it — NPP’s Kamal-Deen criticises Sam George over DStv deal

Deputy National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kamal-Deen Abdulai, has criticised the approach taken by Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and...

NPP election: Nobody can manipulate delegates’ register – Wontumi assures [Audio]

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has dismissed allegations that some regional...

We’ve achieved more on galamsey in 9 months than in 8 years – Sam George

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has called for stronger measures to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, warning...