Speaking in an interview on Wontumi TV, he elaborated that his decision was guided by a spiritual conviction, stating that he had “spoken to God” and received divine favor regarding his ambitions.

“I know service is a favor from God, and I have prayed to God to give me favor and let humans also favor me. I have begged God to help me fulfill this wish in 2028 so we can win power,” he said.

The astute politician added that his motivation is rooted in service to the party and the nation, not just to elevate his status.

Chairman Wontumi expressed confidence that under his leadership, the NPP will be well-positioned to reclaim political power in the 2028 general elections.

He, however, hinted that he would formally launch his campaign when the time is right.

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Known popularly as “Tom Tom,” he suggested that the NDC’s lack of campaign activity is an indicator that they are plotting to disrupt the election process.

In an interview with Angel FM on Wednesday, October 30, Tom Tom asserted that whenever the NDC refrains from active campaigning close to elections, it signals an intention to “cause disorder and confusion.”

He noted, “As we can all see, the NDC has not been campaigning. We must be watchful of this tactic, as it suggests they may execute their plans through destabilizing acts.”

Tom Tom highlighted the contrast between the NPP and NDC campaigns, pointing out that the NPP’s “four-pronged strategy” involves active participation from their presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO); and their spouses, Samira Bawumia and Alma Pokua Opoku Prempeh.

He commended their vigorous efforts, emphasizing that the NPP’s team is fully engaged in reaching multiple constituencies daily, whereas the NDC’s candidate, John Mahama, appears less visible on the campaign trail.

In a further comparison, he praised Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s extensive campaign efforts, stating that NAPO is often more visible than his NDC counterpart, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.

He also noted Samira Bawumia’s active presence in communities across Ghana, contrasting it with Lordina Mahama’s low profile.

Additionally, he acknowledged Alma Opoku Prempeh’s contributions to the NPP’s campaign efforts, contrasting her presence with the absence of any similar involvement from Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s spouse.

Tom Tom concluded by urging Ghanaians to remain vigilant against any potential disruptions during the election, cautioning that elections are won at polling stations, not through “crude tactics.”

He warned, “We should not allow any political party to create confusion during the election through ballot snatching and other acts.”

He further alleged that recent protests were orchestrated by the NDC to sow discord and credited NPP Members of Parliament for maintaining calm during recent parliamentary sessions.

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The gunshots reportedly started following an argument about some people who arrived at the venue to acquire voter ID cards.

Alhaji Dangomaah said he was not spared, stating his clothes were ripped apart during the chaos.

Narrating the incident on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem Monday, he said his driver was attacked by National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters when he went to drop some applicants at the registration centre.

“The driver called me and I rushed to the scene to intervene and restore calm but my clothes were destroyed amidst indiscriminate firing of gunshots,” he narrated.

According to him, the driver had to seek refuge in a Police station near the registration centre.

The NPP Chairman alleged that, the gun wielding men were five NDC supporters with four from the Tamale South constituency.

Alhaji Dangomaah also identified one of them as Alhassan Banjira.

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The Volta Regional NPP Chairman, Makafui Kofi Woanyah said a well-thought strategy has been formulated and would be expediently implemented to help the governing party break the 8.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the Volta Regional Campaign team in Ho.

“On this occasion, I want to inform the flagbearer of our party and the national campaign team that team Volta is fully prepared and upbeat about our prospects in 2024.

“And as usual, Volta will contribute its quota to our national efforts to break the 8 come December 7th this year”, he said.

He further indicated that “my only concern is the timely delivery and proper channelling of campaign logistics, and we shall deliver our side of the bargain”, he added.

The NPP National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye lauded the Volta Region hierarchy for making significant inroads in the 2020 general elections in the region identified as the stronghold of the opposition National Democratic Congress.

The governing party witnessed a 3.3% increase in presidential votes, garnering 101,084 votes and winning the Hohoe parliamentary seat.

Mr Boakye entreated the campaign team not to relent in their efforts to contribute to breaking the 8 to help the NPP retain power.

“We expect that the energy in the region, the cohesion in the region, the unity in the region, the hard work in the region would continue so that we even see a much more appreciation of our votes, and also build on what we have done to even get more seats in the Volta Region.

This is the region where the NDC is bagging its hopes in terms of their votes. So, it is important that we also work very hard to get more votes to suppress their votes”, he said.

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa entreated NPP fateful to prioritize the interest of the party heading into the elections.

He called for unity among the rank and file of the party to form a synergy to defeat the NDC in the December 7 general elections.

He pledged the support of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council and the 18 Municipal and District Assemblies to contribute effectively to the campaign machinery in the region.

“From now till the 7th of December, it is not about you or me, it is not, we don’t matter anymore. What matters is Dr. Bawuia becoming President. So let us come together in unity and work together so that we fulfill the agenda of our President.

Our President wants to hand over, it is his greatest desire that on 7th January 2025, he will hand over the authority of state to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiah” he stressed.

Mr. Makafui Kofi Woanyah leads a 39-member campaign team in the Volta Region, deputies by Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, with the Volta Regional NPP Secretary, Pope Yao Yevoo being the Secretary to the Team.

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“Nothing was retrieved from the house but to me, if there’s life, there’s hope because my old Lady (Mother) was rescued from her room and she is worth more than any property. So, I thank Allah”, Alhaji Sulemana Iddrisu indicated.

Mr Sulemana, who said this in an interview with Myjoyonline said he received a call from home that, his house had been burnt into ashes.

“The only thing I said was, I thank Almighty Allah for giving me that gift (House) because my mother was on admission and discharged on Saturday then, the fire occurred on Sunday. If it’s not the doing of Allah, who else could be”, he queried.

The house was gutted by fire around 4:35 pm on Sunday 11th February 2024 with several properties destroyed.

Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in the Sagnarigu Municipality led by Station Officer Dauda Basit, said despite their prompt arrival at the scene, it was too late to save anything useful.

He, however, said the additional pumps from the fire station made it possible for them to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby houses and properties.

He said he suspects an electrical fault as the immediate cause but added that “the whole thing is still under investigation because the fire started from one room and spread to the rest.”

Personal valuables like land documents, certificates, motorcycles, flat-screen television sets, fridges, clothes, and foodstuff among others were burnt.

An eyewitness, Sulemana Sheriff, who was in his room when the fire started, spoke to Myjoyonline.

He said his little boy who was playing outside the house first spotted smoke coming out from the top of the roof of his mother’s room and drew their attention.

“I came out to go to town and saw the children sitting inside a tricycle and I ordered them out and left. But I returned shortly and was in my room watching television. And in less than 30 minutes, my wife rushed to tell me that our son said he saw smoke coming from her room.”

“So, I rushed outside and first removed the fuse from the meter but the moment we picked out our old lady (mother) to safety, the fire quickly started spreading to every part of the house, Sulemana Sheriff indicated.

Meanwhile, sympathisers from all walks of life, including politicians from the two major political parties and religious groups in Savannah and Northern Regions turned out in their numbers to console the NPP Regional Chairman and his family.

The move is to foster unity ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Two deputy Ministers, Deputy Minister of Interior Naana Eyiah Quansah and Rev Francis Yamoah are contesting in the upcoming NPP parliamentary primaries in Gomoa Central.

Ahead of the contest, Mr. Darko in an interview with Adom News emphasized that, the party will not tolerate any form of personal attacks during the upcoming internal elections.

He urged all aspirants to conduct a decent campaign to ensure party unity after the primaries.

The Constituency Chairman made the call after Rev Francis Yamoah submitted his nomination forms.

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The items which included microwave, examination and surgical gloves, plaster, antiseptic, and curtains were presented to the Intensive Care Unit of the facility to aide with medical care.

Mr. Woanyah said he thought it prudent to support the unit which plays a vital role in saving the lives of patients in critical conditions.

He said the donation was part of an annual agenda where he undertakes initiatives to contribute his little quota towards the wellbeing of humanity.

Mr. Woanyah lauded the efforts of the medical practitioners at the facility and prayed that “whoever your [doctors’] hands touch, may God’s healing power descend on that individual”.

The Head of the Surgical Sub BMC of the Hospital, Dr. Afram Nelson said the donation was apt and timely for such an important unit.

He indicated that each of the items presented would contribute significantly to service delivery at the intensive care unit.

“For instance, the curtains will be used to partition the wards to ensure the patients have some form of privacy while the microwave will be used to warm food for the patients because when they bring them food, they are unable to eat all at a go due to their conditions”, he said.

“The Savlon antiseptic, gloves and plaster have their specific roles, so we so much appreciate this donation. Happy Birthday Chairman. May the Lord add more years to your years”, he cheerfully said.

Mr. Woanyah was accompanied by the NPP Third Vice National Chairman, Masawudu Osman, NPP Volta Regional Secretary, Pope Yao Yevu, NPP Volta Regional Treasurer, Wisdom Gakpo, NPP Volta Regional Communication Officer, Perry Nuwordu, NPP Volta Regional Deputy Organizer, Emmanuel Quarshie, NPP Regional NASARA Coordinator, Mudasiru Adebayor and a host of others.

In a Facebook post to address his supporters, COKA, as he is affectionately called said: “So far, so good, I see 86% victory. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate. COKA, I care.”

The former Afigya Kwabre South NPP chairman has thus filed to challenge incumbent, Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly called Chairman Wontumi.

On Monday, 16 May 2022, COKA’s campaign team were at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) to officially submit nomination forms to a committee set up to supervise the election.

The team was welcomed by a cheerful crowd of supporters clad in NPP colours.

The forms were received by the Chairman of the Elections Committee, who doubles as the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah.

A member of COKA’s campaign team, Keskine Opoku rallied delegates to vote massively for the man he described as a “dynamic” leader.

He was very optimistic that COKA will win the Ashanti Regional chairmanship race scheduled for May 27 and May 29, 2022.

Mr. Opoku called on the NPP fraternity to avoid strife and acrimony ahead of the primaries.

“Our aspiring candidate is a unifier and so we expect all his supporters and the NPP family to avoid any act that will divide the party,” he said.

This comes after three suspects who were arrested by the Walewale Police confessed that he hired them to assassinate one of his competitors in the upcoming Regional party election.

The three suspects confessed after an interrogation that he provided them with weapons and gave them information that their victim will be using the Tamale Highway on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

The three were transferred to the Tamale Police Headquarters where they were arraigned before court. They, however, did not change their confession and were remanded in Police custody.

The court, therefore, remanded the three and ordered the arrest of Alhaji Shani Mohammed Seidu to answer questions on the matter.

Meanwhile, while the suspects were at the Tamale Police headquarters, some party bigwigs came in to bail them but the Police refused the bail attempt.

Dr. Ato Forson who is an opposition MP and the ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament has been a thorn in the flesh of the governing party on financial and economic issues.

But Mr. Iddrisu Garafi, said the NPP is poised to wrestle the seat from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) which has occupied it for the past 16 years.

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He also vowed to unite the NPP especially at the grassroots to enable them wrestle the seat from NDC.

This was after the Chairman, Awudu Issaka and his accomplices, Ibrahim Issifu and Baba Adams pleaded not guilty when they appeared before the Court.

The metals are valued at GHC40,000, according officials of the Ghana Highway Authority.

The prosecutor, Inspector George Oteng revealed that sometime in July, 2019, Ibrahim Issifu and Baba Adams while riding in car with registration number GW 934-13 were stopped by the Police at a barrier between Oda and Oda Nkwanta.

According to him, the suspects carried some heavy metals on the Kia car they were driving.

He said when the Police questioned Ibrahim Issifu about the metals, he claimed ownership but told the officers that he bought them from a Ghana Highway Authority staff.

He explained that the suspects called Awudu Issaka, who spoke to the Police to allow them passage.

The NPP Chairman, the prosecutor said intervened. But the two were later arrested and arraigned.

The Court, in its first sitting issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Chairman Awudu Issaka for failing to appear before it but the warrant was cancelled after his lawyer, Richard Ofen had told the Court his client was ill.

He was, however, present in Court today to face to face prosecution.

The Court adjourned sitting to May, 18.

Speaking to the media after proceedings, Awudu Issaka explained that he only intervened because he knew them as an NPP polling station executive and a decent businessman in the constituency.

One of the accomplices, Ibrahim Issifu also explained that “I only called Chairman Awudu to help him pass the Police barrier but I have been wrongly accused.”

Madam Saratu died in the early hours of Friday, November 12, 2021, with the cause not immediately known.

The Regional Secretary, Haruna Iddrisu, who confirmed the incident, said it occurred at the West Hospital in Tamale.

She is expected to be buried today in accordance with Islamic customs.

Following the news of her demise, social media has been inundated with tributes in her honour.

According to Mr Aliu, despite the nominee being his niece, he cannot in any way support her for the job.

This, he explained, is due to her instability in the party and her dedication in the area.

“She is my sister’s daughter but I cannot support her because party business is different from family affairs and I can’t mix them.

“She left the party after her mother, who is National Democratic Congress, was given an appointment and her brother was made the Zoomlion Coordinator. She only rejoined in 2017 and I cannot fathom why she was appointed instead of SK Orlando who we all supported,” he disclosed on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem show, Monday.

Mr Aliu follows attacks on his household and the destruction of party office by some irate youth on Sunday over Hajia Zuweira’s nomination.

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The youth started their agitation about three days ago, kicking against her appointment with the explanation that she joined the party recently.

But Mr Aliu says though he is not in support of the nominee, the action of the youth was wrong and must be condemned.

To him, their action only means they have no respect for him as the Chairman.

“I don’t care about whatever will happen since the youth decided to act their own way. I could have allowed them to hold a demo to express their displeasure or rallied the assemblymembers to vote against her but now I will just watch on,” he stated.

In January, President Nana Akufo-Addo directed all MMDCEs to remain at post until new ones are appointed.

After eight months into his second term, he is yet to announce his MMDCEs, a development that has raised concerns about the effective operations of the metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies.

But Chairman Kwadwo Boateng-Agyemang says the delay has not in any way brought the government to a halt, hence people should relax.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, he said people must be more concerned about what has accounted for the delay instead of creating controversies.

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Meanwhile, over 1,300 persons have applied for the MMDCE vacancies nationwide.

According to him, this category of people is critical to the nation’s development agenda, hence, the need for it to be made a priority.

Chairman Agyenim-Boateng made the call on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, ahead of the 2021 International Youth Day (IYD) on August 12.

He stressed the government and all relevant stakeholders have been interested in youth development as it directs the fortunes of the country.

“We cannot solve all of our problems in Ghana but one thing we must not joke with is Youth development. It is an integral part of nation-building and we must be interested in how they [youth] develop else we will have a serious problem,” he urged.

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Meanwhile, in commemoration of the 2021 IYD, the National Youth Authority is set to hold a youth summit at the University of Ghana.

 To reflect the global theme Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health, the summit seeks to encourage and draw more youth into Agribusiness in Ghana.

The monies which are made through mobile money (Momo) accounts are said to have been released but allegedly stashed in the account of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Central Regional chairman, Robert Kingsford Kutin.

A member of the Central Regional Security Council and NADMO Director, Joe Donkor claims one Khadidja Anderson told them about the presence of the money in the chairman’s account at a meeting held at the Regional Secretariat.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Donkor said there was a recorded tape of Madam Khadija to that effect.

He said an amount totaling about GH₵21 Million was in the said account in Chairman Kutin’s name.

However, Madam Khadija, a staff of the Central Regional Secretariat of the Ghana School Feeding Programme who also spoke in the same interview fought off the claims.

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According to her, the tape has been doctored to tarnish her image as she bemoaned why someone will record her at such a meeting.

She added that the payments have been delayed due to the absence of a momo merchant account to be used to hold the money for the transfer to the caterers.

Another reason for the delay, she said, was due to invalid details provided by some of the caterers.

According to him, he is happy with being the General Secretary in view of the tremendous change that had taken place.

“Contesting as a chairman will mean an end to my political career because, after that, I wouldn’t know what position to contest for again,” he jokingly said.

Mr Boadu, speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, indicated peace and unity have prevailed in the party under his leadership.

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“I will contest and continue as General Secretary for the NPP because my vision is to see the party break the eight-year governance term so I want to supervise the NPP to third consecutive victory,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, he added: “I would retire from party work after getting a third and final term as General Secretary.”

As someone who has risen through the party’s ranks to attain the position he is now, he was elected the General Secretary in 2018.

This was after he became an acting secretary for the NPP in 2015.

Mr Asamoah in a statement said his decision is based on health grounds.

“Having served our dear party in various roles and capacity since 1992: Ward Youth Organizer, Ward Chairman, Youth Organizer, Constituency Chairman, it is time to take a bow and allow others to serve the party,” part of the statement read.

Mr. Asamoah added the decision has formally been communicated this decision to the Constituency, Regional and the National hierarchy.

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The Chairman however assured his resignation will not stop him from contributing his quota towards the development of the party.

“Notwithstanding my resignation, I want to give the firmest assurance that I will continue to support the party in all capacity to and make it possible in consolidating the gains made since the formation of the NPP,” he noted.

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This comes on the back of a petition a member of the NPP, Lamini Fuseini, sent to the Regional Secretariat of the party requesting the former’s removal from office.

Alhaji Donkoh has been accused of gross miscount as well as sabotaging the NPP parliamentary candidate and incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Lawra, Anthony N-yoh Abayifaa Karbo.

His vacation was announced in a statement signed by the Upper West Regional Secretary, Alitu Isaac.

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The statement indicated that the unanimous decision was after careful consideration of the evidence presented on the matter.

In the meantime, the case has been referred to the Upper West Regional disciplinary committee for an enquiry.

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Sources say the men, fully armed, attacked the occupants of a campaign vehicle driven by the chairman’s personal driver and confiscated the pickup.

The incident is reported to have occurred on Sunday, November 22 at about 11:30 pm.

Confirming the said incident, Alhaji Donkor noted that although people in his vehicle were attacked, they all escaped unharmed.

“We returned from Brifor Chaa where we went for a campaign. So when we got to Lawra I asked the driver to go and drop some people who travelled from the village to support us in the campaign.

“So it was on his way that the boys attacked him and took my vehicle away,” he added.

The Lawra NPP Chairman disclosed that the incident has been reported to the Lawra Municipal Police Command for investigation.

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Upper West Regional Organiser of the NPP, Mustapher Goveh, revealed that party executives have been brought to speed on the alleged attack.

According to him, Alhaji Donkor has been accused of using the party’s pickup to campaign against the Lawra MP and Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Anthony Abaefaa Karbo.

But some party supporters claim the regional executives of the party have already taken sides in the feud between the Lawra MP and the party chairman.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman for the Fomena constituency, Akwasi Nti, has invoked curses upon himself over allegations of taking monies from aspirants to secure them places in the upcoming primaries.

This comes after the incumbent Member of Parliament, lawyer Andrews Amoako, speaking in an interview, accused him of manipulating the constituency to favour other aspirants.

However, Chairman Nti, reacting to the allegations on Nhyira FM’s Kuro Yi Mu Nsem, stressed there was no way he could influence the process, especially when he is not the one to compile the album.

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“I haven’t been bribed or manipulating any process as being purported but if I have, may the gods of Antoa strike me dead,” he vowed.

Meanwhile, the primaries slated for June 20, 2020, has been bedeviled with curses over lack of trust, transparency and disqualification of some aspirants.

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