As part of a home coming after winning the National Chairman position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia went to the Bono Region for the Christmas festivities. As part of his rounds, he called on the Omanhene of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II. And the Dormaahene could not hide […]
Category: Politics
NDC gets set for congress tomorrow
Preparations are almost complete for the 10th National Delegates Congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), slated for the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow. It will be an elective congress and delegates from all the constituencies in the country, including former government appointees of the party, will be eligible to vote to elect fresh leaders to […]
Apologise to citizens over election petition – NPP to John Mahama
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its 2020 presidential candidate, former President John Mahama, to render an unqualified apology to the judiciary and the citizenry for what it said was its (NDC’s) deceptive election petition. The NPP said it was the height of misconduct for former President […]
Playback: NDC outlines modalities ahead of 10th National Delegates Congress
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is addressing journalists on its upcoming delegates congress. About 8,964 delegates are expected to attend the 10th edition of the event which is scheduled for December 17, 2022. This will be preceded by the women and youth organiser elections on December 10 in Cape Coast. The Central Region event will […]
NPP will retain power in 2024 – Ntim assures
The National Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ayesu Ntim, has pledged to work to ensure that the party retains power in the 2024 general election. He stated that it would not be under his tenure that the party would go into opposition in 2024. “You will agree with me that I […]
NPP MPs agree to support Ken Ofori-Atta for 2023 budget passage after Council of Elders intervention
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament in the majority caucus, have reneged on their stance and agreed to support the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta for the 2023 budget passage after an intervention by the leadership and Council of Elders of the NPP on Tuesday night. A statement dated November 22, 2022, jointly signed […]
Tributes pour in for Prof. Kwesi Botchwey
Tributes have been pouring in for a former Minister of Finance, Professor Kwesi Botchwey, who died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital last Saturday, aged 78. Family members, politicians, academics and other members of the public have described him as the quintessential politician and statesman who served his country well. Purest heart Family members described him as a man with the purest of heart. “Prof. Botchwey, affectionately […]
81 Cleared to contest NDC national executive polls
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) yesterday concluded the process of vetting and balloting of positions for the various aspirants contesting for the national executive positions of the party. A total of 81persons, according to the National Elections Directorate of the party, went through the vetting and balloting processes to enable them to compete in the […]
Censure motion: Minister counters proponents Friday as 7 grounds laid for removal
The Ad hoc Committee tasked to investigate the various allegations to justify the removal of the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, from office commenced hearing yesterday, with the proponents of the censure motion outlining seven grounds to substantiate their call to push out the minister to save the Ghanaian economy from further deterioration. The lead […]
Bawumia: My most cherished asset in life is my integrity and I will not allow anyone to ruin it
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has served notice that he won’t allow people to use his name for corrupt activities because his integrity is his most cherished asset in life. Dr. Bawumia reacted on Monday, following allegations by Anas Aremeyaw Anas that a Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, […]
Ghana Electoral Commission has finally cancelled 17 political party certificates
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has finally cancelled the certificates of 17 political parties who have no regional and national presence and therefore flouted the registrations. The EC served the 17 political parties with a notice in early October and gave them up to Thursday, October 20, 2022 to show proof why their registrations should not […]
Bawumia reacts to Charles Adu Boahen’s ‘appearance fee’ allegation; I’m not aware
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has, in a Facebook post, reacted to the allegation of “appearance fee” before he engages with potential investors and businesses. Dr Bawumia in his reaction stated that Charles Adu-Boahen cannot continue being a Minister of State following Anas’ ‘Galamsey Economy’ which captured the minister as saying that he would give […]