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Former Jasikan MCE quits as Bryan Acheampong’s coordinator; declares support for Bawumia

NPP Flagbearer aspirant, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has been dealt a heavy blow, following the defection of a senior campaign coordinator, Elizabeth Anim Kessewaah Adjornor,...

NPP Primaries: Electoral Area Coordinators in Yunyoo, Chereponi and Saboba declare support for Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s growing momentum in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries received a significant boost on Wednesday following emphatic...

Bawumia cannot be the cause of NPP’s loss – Nana Akomea refutes Bryan Acheampong’s assertion

Nana Akomea, chairman of the communications directorate for Bawumia's campaign, has debunked Bryan Acheampong's recent assertions that Bawumia's candidature was the major cause of...

I am yet to see any politician who has more businesses than Kennedy Agyapong – Stephen Amoah

A member of Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign strategy team, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has described Kennedy Agyapong as “presidential material,” citing his business background and philanthropic...

Mahama’s first term galamsey crackdown failed due to political leadership – Dr Kokofu

Former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the initial attempt by President John Mahama to confront illegal small-scale mining failed because...

‘Jean Mensa and deputies must go’ – Fifi Kwetey says EC leadership has lost public trust

The NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her deputies have no justification to remain in office...

‘There is no conspiracy by NDC’ – Fifi Kwetey on OSP Bill fallout after presidential intervention

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has dismissed claims of a conspiracy within the party to scrap the...

Ken Agyapong lacks temperament for presidency, he can beat up a cabinet minister – Atta Akyea

Former Minister for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed concerns about the temperament of former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy...

The party was fatigued – Bryan Acheampong explains why he entered NPP flagbearer race [Video]

Aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has declared that “the time to lead the NPP is now,” explaining the reasons behind...

NDC rules out third-term agenda for Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has again firmly dismissed suggestions of a third-term agenda for President John Dramani Mahama, reaffirming its commitment to Ghana’s...

Annoh-Dompreh demands Ministerial reshuffle as absences stall Parliament

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has issued an appeal to President John Mahama, calling for an immediate ministerial reshuffle to address what he...

Supreme Court to hear Nyindam’s application to overturn Kpandai election ruling today

The Supreme Court will today, Tuesday, December 16, consider an application challenging the decision of the Tamale High Court that set aside the results...

Ken Agyapong’s vision to become president is genuine – Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng, Deputy Spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong, has maintained that Mr Agyapong’s presidential ambition is founded on genuine...

Bawumia was a driver’s mate and could not overrule the driver – Adwoa Safo mounts strong defence

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has mounted a strong defence of former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, dismissing...

Dr Bawumia not responsible for NPP’s economic challenges – Adwoa Safo

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has urged delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reject claims that former Vice...

My future lies with Bawumia, not Kennedy Agyapong – Adwoa Safo

Former Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has publicly declared her political support for Vice-President Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him...

Survey shows Dr Bawumia as clear front-runner in NPP flagbearer race

A new survey among members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has placed Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the overwhelming favourite to win...

Strong Mahama backing in Kpandai yet to seal victory for NDC candidate, Global InfoAnalytics poll shows

Despite overwhelming local approval for President John Mahama's leadership and optimism about the country's direction, voters in the Kpandai constituency have not yet decisively...

Kpandai rerun: Matthew Nyindam leads NDC candidate with 50% support – Global InfoAnalytics

A recent survey by Global InfoAnalytics ahead of the Kpandai parliamentary rerun indicates that New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate Matthew Nyindam is narrowly ahead,...

Minority demands resignation of Ayariga, Dafeamekpor over OSP repeal bill

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation of the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor,...

Stop begging abroad while blowing millions on election reruns – Ntim Fordjour slams government’s priorities

The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has sharply criticised the government over what he calls...

Calm diplomacy required in the Ghana-Israel row – Jinapor

The Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Abu Jinapor has called on the Government of Ghana to adopt a more...

NDC’s attempt to capture the Judiciary should be a worrying issue for every Ghanaian – Justin Kodua

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempting to influence...

Kpandai rerun: Of what use will it be to keep Nyindam in Parliament? – Gbande [Audio]

The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has expressed confidence that the party will win the upcoming Kpandai parliamentary...

Bawumia is the most prepared to lead our party to victory – Napo to Bono NPP delegates

Former Energy Minister and 2024 New Patriotic Party running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has reiterated his confidence in the leadership qualities of former...

It wasn’t NDC – Mustapha Gbande says Afenyo-Markin politicised and crippled Justice Torkonoo

The Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, says it is wrong to blame the NDC for the troubles that engulfed former Chief...

Transparency International rejects calls to scrap OSP as ‘unnecessary and premature’

Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, Mary Addah, has pushed back against proposals to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that...

NDC to file contempt of court against EC over Kpandai re-run

Deputy Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, has revealed that the party is preparing to file a contempt...

Ayariga, Dafeamekpor draft bill to abolish OSP

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill to repeal the OSP Act and abolish the...

Nyindam thanks Minority for standing by him amid parliamentary dispute

The embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai Constituency, Mathew Nyindam, has expressed gratitude to the Minority in Parliament for showing solidarity amid the...

I am confused, but… – Kpandai MP [Listen]

The embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai Constituency, Mathew Nyindam, has expressed frustration over the recent Tamale High Court ruling that annulled his...

Nana B criticises govt over rising tariffs, worsening living conditions

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, accusing it of failing...

Mahama third-term talk ‘absurd fantasy’ – Kwakye Ofosu dismisses rumours

Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has rejected claims that President John Mahama plans to seek a third term...

Kpandai Re-Run: No one can bully us – Michael Okyere Baafi

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has vowed that the Minority will block all parliamentary business until the letter...

Chaos erupts in Parliament as Minority storms centre of floor over Kpandai seat controversy

Parliamentary proceedings descended into chaos as the Majority and Minority clashed over the Speaker’s directive to continue the day’s business. The disruption occurred after Minority...

Until Kpandai issue is resolved, government business will suffer – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has warned that government business will continue to be disrupted until the controversies surrounding the Kpandai parliamentary seat are fully...

Minority demands withdrawal of letter declaring Kpandai seat vacant

The Minority in Parliament is calling on the Speaker of Parliament to immediately withdraw the letter sent to the Electoral Commission declaring the Kpandai...

I am not troubled; we didn’t cheat – Nyindam responds as Kpandai poll heads for re-run

The candidate at the centre of the Kpandai election challenge, Matthew Nyindam, says he remains unfazed by the latest developments surrounding the Kpandai Parliamentary...

Bawumia will perform better in 2026 NPP primaries, his popularity has actually risen – Nana Akomea

Vice Chairman of the ‘Bawumia 2024 Campaign Team,’ Nana Akomea, says he is confident that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will perform even better in the...

Nana Akomea refutes claims of selling STC land, says allegations are politically driven

Former Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has strongly denied allegations that he sold off portions of the company’s land...