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Bawumia receives strong backing from Sehwi Juaboso NPP delegates

Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Sehwi Juaboso Constituency have expressed strong support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating...

Nana Konadu’s passing a major blow to NDC and the nation – Nii Lantey Vanderpuye

National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has described the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman...

Parliament attendance report reveals top absentee MPs

A recent attendance report from Parliament has highlighted the Members of Parliament (MPs) with the highest number of absences during the House’s first session...

Emmanuel Bedzrah calls out Afenyo-Markin over ‘false claims’ of NDC-NPP consensus on LGBTQ Bill

Ho West MP Emmanuel Bedzrah has dismissed claims by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin that a high-level consensus between the NDC and NPP in 2024...

NPP National Executive Committee to decide on Paul Afoko’s chairmanship intent — Dep Gen Secretary

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to review the intent of suspended former party Chairman, Awentami Paul...

Minority’s move to halt Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting misplaced – Inusah Fuseini

Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has criticised the Minority in Parliament for attempting to halt the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: I won’t return to Parliament if… – Ho West MP

Ho West MP Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has vowed not to seek re-election if the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill is...

Show up to work or risk your seat declared vacant – Speaker warns MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has warned Members of Parliament (MPs) to maintain consistent attendance at sittings or risk having their seats declared...

Bawumia focused on 2028 victory, not attacks – Miracles Aboagye

A member of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has described the NPP flagbearer hopeful’s campaign as respectful and issue-focused. Speaking...

Give Akufo-Addo his due in cedi stability – Minority demands

The Minority in Parliament has called for former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to be recognized as one of the key figures who contributed...

Samuel Abu Jinapor urges Majority to reintroduce original Anti-LGBTQ Bill

The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has urged the Majority in Parliament to reintroduce the Anti-LGBTQ Bill passed by the 8th...

Don’t replace Bawumia, he’s closest to the presidency – Akim Oda MP

Alexander Akwesi Acquah, Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against replacing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer...

Oppong Nkrumah warns proposed Cyber Security Bill threatens Ghana’s democracy

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has cautioned that the proposed Cyber Security Amendment Bill could undermine Ghana’s democratic principles and...

Oppong Nkrumah warns against excessive sterilisation policy locking up GH₵60 billion

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has cautioned the Mahama administration against what he describes as an excessive sterilisation policy that has withdrawn about...

86% of NPP delegates confident of party unity by 2028 – Musa Dankwa

A new poll conducted by Global Info Analytics has revealed that 86 percent of New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates are confident the party will...

Awentami Paul Afoko declares intention to contest NPP Chairmanship race

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has officially declared his intention to contest for the National Chairmanship position...

Court rescinds bench warrant for Chairman Wontumi

The Accra High Court has rescinded the bench warrant it earlier issued for the arrest of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman,...

Some NPP Ashanti youth organisers, deputies accuse Dr. Bryan Acheampong of smear campaign against Dr. Bawumia

A group of 62 current and 34 former Youth Organizers and their deputies of the New Patriotic Party in the Ashanti region have come...

Sissala East MP defends cybersecurity bill, says online freedom must come with responsibility

The MP for Sissala East, Mohammed Issah Bataglia, has defended the controversial draft cybersecurity amendment bill. According to him, while freedom of expression must be...

Nana Konadu was preparing to rejoin NDC before her demise – Fifi Kwetey

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has disclosed that the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, was...

Ivory Coast president, 83, secures fourth term after two rivals barred

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term following an election in which two of his biggest challengers were barred from running,...

NPP not broken, just evolving – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says he is confident about the future of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), insisting that the internal contest for flagbearer...

NPP race: Why I won’t publicly endorse any flagbearer – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says he will not publicly endorse any of the flagbearer aspirants in the NPP’s upcoming internal elections, stressing that neutrality...

I’m not worried about the numbers in parliament – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says he is unfazed by the numerical disadvantage of his caucus in Parliament. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October...

Works and Housing Committee demands probe into $76m Dansoman sea defence project

The Parliamentary Committee on Works and Housing has carried out an inspection of the ongoing Dansoman Sea Defence Project, expressing disappointment over the pace...

NPP race: Bawumia eyes 90% votes in Tano North

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says he is confident that delegates in Tano North will once again rally behind his...

Cameroon’s 92-year-old Paul Biya wins re-election

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been re-elected for an eighth term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100, according to...

Akufo-Addo, Sammi Awuku, other NPP leaders to attend high-level democracy forum in Kenya

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will lead a high-powered Ghanaian delegation to the upcoming Democracy Union of Africa (DUA) and International Democracy Union...

Bawumia has what it takes to lead NPP to victory in 2028 – Asutifi North Chairman

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, William Osei, has declared Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the...

Ntim Fordjour slams Mahama over prolonged Defence Minister vacancy

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has sharply rebuked President John Dramani Mahama for what he terms an “irresponsible...

Chaos erupts at Jaman South delegates meeting

An engagement by presidential hopeful Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates in Jaman South descended into a chaotic spectacle on Saturday...

How I got the name ‘Computer’ –Rashid Tanko explains

The enduring nickname, "Computer" of Tanko Rashid, the Deputy National Elections Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is a direct legacy of his...

“I haven’t been neglected,” Anita Desoso says as she confirms appointment

National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Anita Desoso, has refuted claims that she has been sidelined or abandoned by the current government, clarifying that she...

Nana Konadu’s legacy in NDC “unquestionable” despite exit – Kofi Adams

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has paid glowing tribute to the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a foundational pillar in...

Nana Konadu was an epitome of strength and resilience of Ghanaian women – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has paid tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a symbol of courage...

NDC mourns Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings in glowing tribute

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed deep sorrow following the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a woman...

Some MPs declaring support for Bawumia funded Ken Agyapong’s campaign – Stephen Amoah alleges

Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has accused some of his colleague MPs who recently declared support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of...

63 NPP MPs declare support for Bawumia ahead of presidential primary

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential race intensifies, 63 Members of Parliament have publicly declared their support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu...

Whether or not Minority will participate in Ag. CJ’s vetting – Afenyo-Markin explains

The Minority in Parliament says it is yet to decide whether to participate in the vetting of Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, following...

Kade chief steps down after 21 years

The chief of Kade in the Eastern Region, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, known in private life as William Kwame Apaw, has announced his abdication...