Contrasting fortunes characterised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regional elections at the weekend, with shocks and surprises in key areas. The Greater Accra Region saw the biggest upset as the incumbent Regional Chairman, Joseph Kobina Ade Coker was defeated by a former Member of Parlaiment (MP) for Adentan, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, who polled 327 […]
A keen contest for positions is anticipated this weekend as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) goes to the polls to elect regional executives to steer the affairs of the party at that level for the next four years. The polls begin today with the women and youth elections. A total of 712 candidates are contesting […]
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has stated that in spite of their call on the President to remove the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, they will not support the motion on the vote of censure initiated by the Minority Caucus in the House. At a press conference in Parliament today, the MP for Effiduase/Asokore, Dr Ayew […]
As preparations towards the National Democratic Congress (NDC) national election heats up, three stalwarts of the party Wednesday and last Tuesday, respectively, filed their nominations to contest the national chairman and the general secretary positions of the party. They are the incumbent national chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, who is seeking reelection, a former Greater Accra […]
Majority MPs in Parliament have threatened to boycott t of the 2023 budget debate if Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta is not sacked. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, the NPP lawmakers stated that they are displeased with the management of the economy under Ken Ofori-Atta. The MPs have therefore signed a petition urging the […]
Some Majority Members of Parliament numbering about 80 have asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo to remove finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and the minister of State at the ministry, Charles Adu Boahen, from office now to help restore confidence in Ghanaian economy. The group said it will not do business with government if the president […]
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and former National Organiser of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Sammi Awuku has implored the Ghanaian people to rally around the President Akufo-Addo led government as they work assiduously to improve the economic situation of the country. According the Mr. Awuku, Ghana like, the rest […]
Former President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2020 Presidential Election, has supported orphan constituencies of the party with an amount of GH¢10,000 each to help organise the upcoming constituency elections. The funds, which amounts to GH¢1,380,000 was donated Thursday (October 20, 2022) for the 138 orphan constituencies. The orphan constituencies […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to critics and said those especially in the Ashanti Region who have been peddling unfounded and un-substantiated allegations about him would be ashamed individually. He was speaking at a sod cutting ceremony for a four-tier interchange at the Suame roundabout in Kumasi on Tuesday (October 18, 2022). President […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to go out and tell the success story of his administration. He said it was always important for the President to let Ghanaians know what he had been able to achieve, so that the people would appreciate his works. The Asantehene said […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has listed 17 political parties who have no regional and national presence and therefore risk having their registrations cancelled. The EC has therefore given the 17 political parties up to Thursday, October 20, 2022 to show proof why their registrations should not be cancelled under the Politicall Parties Act of 2000, […]
The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Hon. Justin Frimpong Kodua, also known as JFK, has underscored the importance of creating more youth-centered interventions and opportunities for the country’s youth. According to Hon. Frimpong Kodua whos is also the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), this […]
