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11 aspirants disqualified from contesting in NPP Parliamentary Primaries

Eleven hopeful candidates have been barred from participating in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary primaries, slated for January 27. The disqualified candidates hail from...

Adutwum expresses willingness to be Bawumia’s running mate if selected

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has said he is ready to serve as the running mate to the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, Dr....

He’s the unifying force for New Juaben North – Effiduasehene endorses Seth Acheampong

The Chief of Effiduase in the New Juaben traditional area of the Eastern Region, Okoawia Dwumo Baabu II has endorsed Seth Kwame Acheampong ahead...

Many Ghanaians aren’t serious with corruption fight – Rev. Opuni Frimpong

Former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says that many Ghanaians are not truly committed to fighting corruption. According to Rev. Dr....

2024 election will be free and fair but NDC won’t win – Ahiagbah to Asiedu Nketia

The Director of Communications for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, is assuring the public that the upcoming 2024 general election will...

Why I can’t reveal businessman who attempted to bribe NPP MPs – Appiah-Kubi

Asante-Akim-North Member of Parliament (MP), Andy Appiah Kubi, has justified why he cannot reveal the identity of the businessman at the centre of allegations...

Asante Akyem North NPP executives petition NEC to sanction Andy Appiah Kubi

14 out of the 17 New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency executives at Asante Akyem North have petitioned the National Elections Committee (NEC) to apply...

Bimbilla NPP youth chide executives over handling of parliamentary primary

A group calling itself the Northern New Patriotic Party (NPP) Concerned Youth has expressed reservations about the processes in the upcoming parliamentary primaries. The...

Nana Kwame Bediako meets Mahama [Photos]

The man behind the New Force movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, has led a delegation to visit 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama....

I will lead Ablekuma West to victory again – Ursula assures NPP

Communications Minister and incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has expressed confidence in leading the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to...

Daylight vote-buying and selling in Ghana’s politics a shameful spectacle – Afari-Gyan

A former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, on Monday voiced serious concerns about the open vote-buying-and-selling that has become increasingly...

NDC predicts difficult 2024 but…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has anticipated Ghanaians will continue to face economic challenges in 2024. However, the upcoming December 7 election gives...

Full text: Asiedu Nketia speaks on 2024 election and related matters

PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) ON THE NEED FOR THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF GHANA TO LEARN LESSONS...

Mahama won’t congratulate you – Asiedu Nketia mocks Akufo-Addo

Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says President Akufo-Addo should not expect a congratulatory message from former President John Mahama...

Failed election petitions must attract punitive sanctions – Afari-Gyan

A former chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, is proposing punitive sanctions against persons who are unsuccessful in election petitions they...

Why do you expect felicitations from Mahama? – Kwakye Ofosu to Akufo-Addo

The 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Abura-Asebu-Kwamakese constituency, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has advised President Akufo-Addo to channel his energies into...

Start preparing your handing-over notes – Asiedu Nketia to NPP

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has advised the incumbent ministers of the ruling government to start preparing their handing over notes...

NDC is a victim of NPP’s violent crimes – Asiedu Nketia

The Chairperson of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has described his party as victims of violence perpetrated by the governing New...

Mahama to extend ‘Building Ghana’ tour to Volta Region 

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is scheduled to visit the Volta region from Thursday, January 11 to Friday, January...

Survival of 1992 Constitution hinges on its holistic review – Majority Leader 

The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has reiterated that the survival of the 1992 Republican Constitution hinges largely...

Your silence on death of 8 during 2020 polls sad – Mahama to Akufo-Addo

Former President John Mahama has expressed his disappointment and concern over President Akufo-Addo's silence regarding the loss of eight lives during the 2020 elections. In...

Cancellation of New Africa Foundation Convention was due to ‘unforeseen state event’ – Government clarifies

The Diaspora Affairs Directorate at the Office of the President has provided clarification on the abrupt cancellation of The Convention 2024, organized by the...

Full Text: Mahama celebrates the 31st anniversary of Ghana’s 4th Republic

Today marks 31 years since the 1992 Constitution restored democratic governance in Ghana. As leader and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress, the...

EC to hold run-off at district-level on January 9

The Electoral Commission (EC) has served notice of conducting elections on Tuesday, January 9, to resolve the ties in the election results recorded during...

We must collectively ensure 2024 elections are fair and transparent – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged the public and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming 2024 elections are conducted with fairness and transparency. Highlighting the...

Yaw Nsarkoh: The goat farm in Berekum – the gods are to blame

I just got off the phone with the young man. If his version of events is correct, this is such a ridiculous and infuriating...

Why I can never forget E.T. Mensah – Asiedu Nketia

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has recounted why he can never forget late former Ningo-Prampram MP, Enoch Teye(E.T) Mensah....

Hawa Koomson reacts to alleged supporters’ attack on journalist

Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament (MP) in the Central Region, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has denied her alleged involvement in the attack on David...

Mahama yet to congratulate me on election 2020 win – Akufo-Addo

After almost four years, President Nana Akufo-Addo is still waiting for a congratulatory message from his contender, John Mahama on his victory in the...

We must do everything possible to guarantee longevity of Fourth Republic – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has emphasised the importance of preserving and sustaining the nation's democracy. In a speech delivered on Saturday ahead of Ghana's Constitution Day, he...

Akufo-Addo’s tribute to E.T. Mensah

President Nana Akufo-Addo paid tribute to the late former Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament, Enoch Teye (E.T.) Mensah, during his funeral at the forecourt of...

OccupyGhana to umask businessman who attempted to bribe MPs

Pressure group, OccupyGhana, has declared its commitment to exposing the identity of the businessman who allegedly attempted to bribe New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs...

2024 election: V/R media urged to treat NPP with fairness

The Volta Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Makafui Woanya, has urged media houses in the region to create an equal platform...

NPP Primaries: Task ahead isn’t easy; rally behind me – Adwoa Safo appeals to constituents

Facing challenges, Sarah Adwoa Safo, the embattled Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, is reaching out to her constituents, appealing for their support in her...

Togbe Afede XIV writes: Bank of Ghana has failed us

It was interesting to hear Bank of Ghana (BOG) officials pat themselves on the back because year-on-year inflation had dropped to 26.4% in November...

ASEPA threatens legal action against Controller and Accountant-General

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has issued a two-week ultimatum, threatening to take legal action against the Controller and Accountant-General,...

Scenes from E.T. Mensah’s final funeral rites

Late former Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament (MP), Enoch Teye Mensah has been paid to rest. The solemn ceremony came off on Friday, January 5, 2024,...

Alleged NPP thugs assault radio presenter in Cape Coast

Radio presenter David Kobbina from Cape FM reportedly faced an assault by individuals believed to be supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in...

Akwamuhene Nana Sarkodie I marks 10 years on the stool [Photos]

In a rich display of culture, the people of Akyem Awisa in the Eastern region have celebrated the 10th anniversary of the enstoolment of...

NDC did not celebrate E.T. Mensah enough – Cousin

Asafoanye Odzadan III, a relative of the late former Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament (MP) Enoch Teye (E.T.) Mensah, expressed disappointment with the National Democratic...