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Three candidates to contest Akuapim South NPP primary after O.B Amoah’s withdrawal

Although the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akuapim South Constituency has nominated, vetted, and approved four candidates to contest the upcoming primaries slated...

Check out who Martin Kpebu voted for in the 2020 election

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has openly declared the political party he voted for in the 2020 general elections. He said despite perceptions linking him...

NPP primaries: Arrest of queen mother, campaign manager sparks tension in Asene Manso Akroso

While the governing New Patriotic Party is set to organise its parliamentary primaries on Saturday, January 27, 2024, the arrest of the Adontenhemaa of...

NDC justifies opposition to proposed election date change

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has justified its decision to reject the proposal put forth by the Electoral Commission to change the election date...

Burning Issues: Nhyiaeso constituency gets greenlight to hold NPP primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has received approval to hold its parliamentary primaries in the Nhyiaeso Constituency of the Ashanti region. The National Organiser, Henry Nana...

Group secures injunction against Asante Mampong NPP primary

About 35 New Patriotic Party (NPP) members in the Asante Mampong constituency have secured an injunction against the parliamentary primary set for Saturday, January...

Burning Issues: Agona West NPP primary in limbo

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary hopeful in the Agona West constituency of the Central region, Joseph Afankwah, has filed an injunction against the primary...

Report vote-buying – NPP delegates told ahead of primaries

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed has urged party delegates and the general public to report any instances of...

People were against me because of Alan Kyerematen – NPP MP

Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi has revealed that some members of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) were against him when...

Manhyia has not withdrawn summons for Chairman Wontumi – JoyNews sources

JoyNews sources at the Manhyia Palace have dismissed media reports suggesting the withdrawal of summons for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic...

I won’t watch NDC cause chaos in 2024 election – Mahama assures

Political parties are assuring Ghanaians of violence-free elections in December this year. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama said he won’t allow his...

I have nowhere to run to – Maurice Ampaw to appear before Kumasi Traditional Council

Legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw has expressed his willingness to appear before the Kumasi Traditional Council for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Asantehene, Otumfuo...

Think tank lists 5 sectors government must address to avoid social upheaval in election 2024

A not-for-profit social progressive public policy think tank, Think Progress Ghana, has outlined five pressing areas that could pose a hindrance to the nation’s...

December polls: Police to deploy ample officers for security

The Ghana Police Service says it is actively making preparations for the upcoming general elections this year. The police administration has affirmed its commitment to...

COP Kofi Boakye joins Mahama on “Building Ghana Tour” [Photos]

Retired Commissioner of Police, Nathan Kofi Boakye on Wednesday January 24, joined former President John Mahama for his 'Building Ghana Tour" in the Ashanti...

EC justifies proposal for election date change

The Electoral Commission (EC) has justified its proposal to change the date for this year's general elections from December 7 to November 7, 2024. The...

I can never insult you – Wontumi begs Otumfuo

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has denied accusations of insulting the...

Tax political party donations before you tax church offerings – Rev Dr Opuni Frimpong

Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong, a former General Secretary of the Christian Council, is encouraging the public to advocate for the taxation of donations...

2024 election: NDC rejects EC’s proposed election date change

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the proposal by the Electoral Commission (EC) to change the election date from December 7 to November...

Apologise to Otumfuo – Obiri Boahen begs Wontumi

A former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, appealed to the Ashanti Regional chairman of the party, Bernard...

Ghanaians will continue to suffer as long as NPP remains in office – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama has said Ghanaians will continue to suffer as long as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remains...

IMF cash: Mahama sends important message to Akufo-Addo

Former President, John Mahama is calling on government to be prudence in utilizing the approved $600 million IMF bailout to alleviate the economic challenges...

Stay at home; don’t fight your successors – Julius Malema to former Presidents

The leader and founder of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has urged former Presidents in Africa to refrain from making the governance...

I was hurt over Agyapa, PDS accusations – Gabby Otchere-Darko

Founder and Chairman of Africa Prosperity Network, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, stated that accusations thrown at him for the Agyapa and PDS agreements hurt him. The...

NPP primaries: Stephen Ntim sends important message to aspirants

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has urged parliamentary aspirants to engage in respectful discourse and healthy competition ahead...

NPP primaries: Campaign has made me broke – Claudia Lumor

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for the Oforikrom Constituency, Claudia Kwarteng Lumor, has candidly shared the financial challenges she has faced in...

Why I withdrew from NPP parliamentary race – OB Amoah

Akuapem South Member of Parliament(MP) Osei Bonsu (OB) Amoah, has said it was a personal decision to withdraw from Saturday's primaries. However, the Minister of...

NPP primaries: Gideon Boako reacts to alleged financial support from Bawumia

Dr Gideon Boako, Economic Advisor and Spokesperson for the Vice President, has stated that he has not received any resources from the Vice President...

I am the new face that will bring unity to Asante Akim North – Kwasi Kwarteng

A New Patriotic Party aspiring parliamentary candidate for Asante Akim North, Kwasi Kwarteng, believes he is the 'new face' that would unite the party's...

Changing December 7 election date has nothing to do with SDA’s petition – EC clarifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana says its push for a change in the December 7 election date is unrelated to the petition submitted by the Seventh-day...

Former presidents should not make it their business to fight successors – Julius Malema

The Commander-In-Chief of South Africa's political group, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema has said former presidents have to ensure that democracy in Africa...

NPP parliamentary primaries: Key battle grounds to look out for

After securing a substantial majority with 169 seats in the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) faced a significant...

EC proposes new election date

The Chairperson of Ghana's Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has suggested shifting the date for both presidential and parliamentary elections from December 7 to November...

Full text: Julius Malema’s speaking notes on Ghana and colonialism

Prior to European arrival, Ghana was home to powerful empires like the mighty Ashanti, renowned for their gold trade and military prowess. These societies...

Africa must stop behaving like a drunken master – Julius Malema advocates unity

South African politician, Julius Malema expressed concern about the lack of progress in addressing inter-relations among Africans. He said this during his speech at the...

Our front would weaken with exit of key MPs – Annoh-Dompreh

Member of Parliament(MP) for Nsawam/Adoagyiri and Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has pleaded with delegates to vote for incumbent MPs seeking re-election in the...

NPP Primaries: A minister in govt undermining my bid – Annoh-Dompreh

The Majority Chief Whip and the incumbent Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has disclosed an alleged scheme orchestrated by a prominent...

Revealed: Haruna Iddrisu tried to lure top NPP man into NDC

The Majority Chief Whip and incumbent Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, recently shared insights into his past friendship with the MP...

Julius Malema visits Mahama and Kufuor [Photos]

The Commander-In-Chief of the Economic Fighters Front (EFF), Julius Malema has paid a courtesy call on former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and John Dramani...

Departing from Nkrumah’s principles cause of Ghana, Africa’s woes – Julius Malema

Prominent South African politician, Julius Malema, is attributing Africa's developmental challenges, including those faced by Ghana, to a departure from Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's values...