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Former NPP Chairman shades Dampare’s ‘haters’

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency chairman for New Juaben North has mounted a spirited defense for the Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo...

Bawumia’s team respects delegates but does not fear them – Nana Akomea

The Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, says Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has taken a comfortable lead in the campaign to...

Parliament to investigate alleged leak tape on IGP’s dismissal

Parliament, in the coming days, will investigate the leaked take making waves in both traditional and social media over a plot to sack Inspector-General...

Be measured in your utterances – Kodua urges 10 NPP flagbearer aspirants

The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, is cautioning all 10 flagbearer aspirants to be measured and decorous...

Ex-policeman advises IGP over plot to oust him

Wa West Constituency Member of Parliament (MP), Peter Lachene Toobu, has offered advice to Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare. He emphasised the...

Persons involved in leaked tape on IGP must be arrested – A Plus

Musician and political activist, Kwame A Plus, has called for the arrest and investigation of those involved in the leaked tape, involving a high-ranking...

Any NPP presidential hopeful would perform better than NDC – Kwame Pianim

Renowned economist, Kwame Pianim, says any of the 10 presidential hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will perform better as a president of...

NPP clears all 10 aspirants to contest presidential primary

All 10 candidates have now been given the green light to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership position after they were cleared by...

Salaries of MPs who boycott parliament should be deducted – IEA

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has suggested that parliamentarians who have decided to boycott their constitutional duties must be ready to forfeit their...

MPs receive gratuity, not ex gratia – Speaker of Parliament clarifies

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reiterated that the money paid to Members of Parliament (MPs) every four years is accumulated...

Reconsider your decision – Patrick Boamah appeals to Minority over parliament boycott

Okaikoi Central Member of Parliament (MP), Patrick Boamah, has urged the Minority Caucus of parliament to reconsider its decision to boycott parliament to accompany...

2024 polls: NPP will struggle to convince Ghanaians over economic crisis – Pianim

Renowned Ghanaian economist, Kwame Pianim, has predicted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will face significant challenges during the campaign for the 2024 general...

I can govern Ghana with not more than 40 ministers – Apraku

Aspiring flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party, Dr Konadu Apraku, says he is confident he can govern the country with just 40 ministers. Speaking on...

Akufo-Addo’s govt did not find a use for me – Dr Konadu Apraku

Aspiring flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party, Dr Konadu Apraku, says he feels slighted by his party’s failure to grant him a ministerial appointment...

Charles Bissue accuses OSP of spreading misinformation regarding ongoing lawsuit

Former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, has criticised Sammy Darko, the Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication at...

Minority calls for probe into election rigging claims in leaked audio

The Minority in Parliament is urging the government to thoroughly investigate a leaked tape which suggests that the government is seeking to rig the...

I’ll work with a ministerial team of 54 – Kwabena Agyepong promises at campaign launch

A flagbearer hopeful of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyepong, has promised to work with a ministerial team of 54 members,...

NPP flagbearership race: Bawumia and Alan are only front-runners by default – Kwabena Agyepong

Flagbearer aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, says he is not intimidated by the “front-runners” in the upcoming primaries and...

My heart has been troubled – Kwabena Agyepong

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has said his heart has for some time now been troubled over Ghana's direction. According...

Don’t vote for anyone who contributed to current economic crisis – Kwabena Agyepong

Aspiring flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has urged delegates not to vote for anyone who directly contributed to Ghana's...

Investigate Andy Appiah-Kubi over my billboards vandalisation – Kwasi Kwarteng appeals to NPP

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asante Akyem constituency, Kwasi Kwarteng, has criticised the uncouth behaviour of some suspected party...

Full text: Kwabena Agyepong’s speech at campaign launch

Keynote Address By Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong Ov, Fghie, M.Asce KAA For President 2024 Campaign Launch @ Silicon House, Tesano July 11, 2023. People of Ghana, faithful of our great tradition,...

I’ll meet you in court – KT Hammond tells Gyakye Quayson

Adansi-Asokwa Member of Parliament (MP), Kobina Tahir Hammond, is not alarmed about the contempt of court cited against him by Assin North MP, James Gyakye...

I was sacked from Cardio Center for speaking the truth – Prof Frimpong- Boateng

Founder of the National Cardiothoracic Center, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, says he was sacked from the center for being outspoken and speaking the truth to...

Gyakye Quayson’s application for stay of proceedings dismissed

The Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson’s application for a stay of proceedings has been dismissed by the court. However, lead counsel...

Minority boycotts Parliament again as Gyakye Quayson heads to court

The Minority in Parliament has boycotted sitting again as Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson’s criminal trial continues today, Tuesday, July 11.  This is because...

Economic crisis: We’ve made mistakes – Boakye Agyarko

A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, has emphasised the importance of not being “doggish and slavish” when it comes...

NPP flagbearer race: Bawumia is super competent – Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, says the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the best candidate to help the governing New Patriotic...

Parliament to pass anti-LGBTQI bill by Friday – Bedzrah

The Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has revealed that the anti- LGBTQI-Bill would be passed by Parliament hopefully by Friday,...

We’ll fiercely resist any sinister attempt by EC to rig 2024 polls – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure that all processes leading to, during and after the 2024 general...

Bawumia overtakes Alan in race for NPP flagbearership race

A new national poll by Global InfoAnalytics for July 2023 shows that the vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has taken a three percentage (3%)...

Rivalry, bitterness not good for the party -NPP told

National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has called for calm among supporters of aspiring presidential candidates. He stated the party...

Bi-partisan committee to probe Gomoa-Effutu land dispute

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, says a bi-partisan committee dedicated to investigating the land dispute between...

Don’t sell your conscience, vote on issues in 2024 – Fifi Kwetey

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has applauded the people of Assin North for voting massively for the...

Is election 2024 going to be about the usual propaganda or developmental issues? – Georgina Wood quizzes

Former Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood, says the upcoming national elections should be about policies and development, not mindless propaganda. Speaking at the Investiture of...

Gyakye Quayson should be suing EC – Ade Coker

A former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is of the view that Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), James...

MP calls for closed-door discussions on Gyakye Quayson’s trial

Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutoum, Dr Adomako Kissi, has proposed a closed-door discussion to find a lasting solution to Assin North MP, James...

NPP vetting committee denies disqualifying some aspirants in flagbearer race

The vetting committee of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is dismissing claims that it has disqualified some aspirants in the flagbearer race. According to the committee,...

Bury your differences after primaries – NDC members urged

The Director of the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Young Professionals Forum, affiliated to NDC ProFORUM, Dr Vida Nyagre Yakong, has urged party members to...

We won’t forget you should we regain power in 2024 – Mahama to Assin North constituents

Former President John Dramani Mahama says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not neglect Assin North should the party win the 2024 general election. According...