Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor, has passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra. A family source confirmed her death to MyJoyOnline.com on Tuesday, October 29, revealing that she died on Monday, October 28, at the age of 72. Renowned for her spirited presence in Ghanaian politics, Akua Donkor […]
Category: Politics
NPP triggers Parliament recall
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament has requested the Speaker of Parliament to summon Parliament to transact urgent government business. A memorandum addressed to the Speaker, signed by the Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefwi Akontombra, Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, cited three urgent matters for consideration, including six […]
Bawumia promises more development for Adaklu, pledges accountability as President
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured the people of Adaklu and the wider Volta Region of continued development, pledging to deliver even more as President of Ghana. During a visit to the Adaklu Constituency on Tuesday, as part of his campaign tour of the Volta Region, Dr. Bawumia […]
Parliamentary majority is won at the Polling Station, not manufactured in Parliament – Bawumia to NDC
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded the opposition NDC that parliamentary majority is achieved through wins at the polling station level within constituencies, not “manufactured” in Parliament. This follows Thursday’s dramatic events in Parliament, where the Speaker declared four seats held by MPs contesting the 2024 elections on […]
One injured in attack on Tolon Chief who allegedly endorsed Bawumia and cursed NDC
Unknown gunmen attacked the residence of Tolon Chief who declared support for Bawumia and rained curses on National Democratic Congress (NDC) voters. Unidentified individuals brandishing guns and cutlasses on Wednesday evening attacked the residence of the Chief of Gburmani at Gurugu in Tamale in the Northern Region. The armed men numbering about eight left one […]
Bagbin has set ‘bad precedent’ with how he declared 4 parliamentary seats vacant – Kwaku Azar
Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, has raised concerns about the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. According to Kwaku Azar, this move could set a dangerous precedent that might discourage Members of Parliament (MPs) from planning their political futures due to the fear of facing […]
‘We will not stand idly by as foundations of our democracy are undermined’ – NPP MPs
Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) side have said they are remaining steadfast in the commitment to upholding the constitution and serving the interests of the Ghanaian people. In a statement reacting to the Speaker’s ruling on Thursday that declared the seats of four MPs vacant with 50 days to Election 2024, […]
Meet the 4 MPs whose seats have been declared vacant
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four seats vacant has attracted criticisms from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislators. Effutu MP and now Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has described the ruling as biased. According to him, it is a conspiracy between Speaker Bagbin and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to give the latter […]
‘Speaker’s declaration of vacant seats sets a dangerous precedent’ – Kwaku Azar
Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, has raised concerns over Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s recent decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. According to him, this ruling sets a dangerous precedent that could discourage MPs from planning their political futures due to fears of punitive measures. In a Facebook post on […]
Vote for Dr Bawumia to consolidate gains by NPP – Akufo-Addo urges
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to give Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the mandate in the upcoming elections to consolidate the significant gains made by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) administration over the past years. He highlighted the progress achieved under the NPP’s administration, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, education, health care and […]
53 Days to elections: EC begins ballot printing Oct 17
The certified voters register for the December 2024 elections will be ready in the first week of next month, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced. The EC also plans to commence the printing of the ballot papers for the elections from tomorrow. The Chairperson of the EC, Jean Adukwei Mensa, who announced this at an […]
Why are you running away from debating Bawumia? – Akufo-Addo asks Mahama
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has challenged former President John Dramani Mahama to engage in a debate with Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, questioning why Mahama seems reluctant to do so. During a recent tour of the Northern Region, President Akufo-Addo praised Dr Bawumia as a clear-minded individual who is capable and trustworthy, emphasising that […]