Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has berated and lampooned politicians and those who portend that hardship in the country begun only just recently. According to him, the trend is not a recent phenomenon and politicians must depart from painting such a picture, explaining that the issue is being exaggerated. His comments […]
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I’m ‘mad’ because I’m still paying debts after my defeat – Rachel Appoh
Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central in the Central Region, Rachel Appoh says she has fallen deeper into debts because she lost her seat in the last elections. She claimed things are tough for her following the mountain of debts she’d been overwhelmed with aftermath the machinations by certain individuals […]
Court dismisses stay of proceedings application by Ofosu Ampofo
The Accra High Court has dismissed an application for stay of proceedings filed by the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. Mr Ampofo is standing trial, together with Anthony Kweku Boahen, a Deputy Communication Officer of the NDC on charges of assault against a public officer and conspiracy to […]
Two persons disqualified from contesting NDC parliamentary primaries in Volta Region
Two persons have been disqualified from contesting in the National Democratic Congress’ upcoming parliamentary primaries in the Volta Region. The two are Paul Mensah Voegborlo, who wanted to contest in the Keta Constituency and William Mawuli Ahado who wanted to contest in the North Tongu constituency. They failed to meet the requirements for qualification to […]
Election 2020: NDC launches e-payment platform to raise funds
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially launched an e-payment platform to facilitate its fundraising activities. The new electronic platform, including an application interface dubbed: “NDC GHANA”, a website, www.ghanandc.com and a short code, *216# or *714*24# will be for special contributions and dues collection among its members. Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary […]
I rejected NDC’s request to join their communications team-Manasseh Azuri Awuni reveals
Investigative Journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni has revealed that he turned down an offer to be a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the regime of the erstwhile Mills administration. According to him, he was the darling boy of the NDC party at the time because some of the members were excited about his […]
NDC Primaries: 4 file to contest in Dome Kwabenya
Four persons aspiring to contest the Dome Kwabenya parliamentary seat on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have successfully filed their nominations ahead of the upcoming primaries slated for August 24, 2019. They are Mr Israel Nornyibez, a marketing consultant, Mr John Agbavor, a businessman, Mrs Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, an entrepreneur, and Mr […]
Opinion: Contemporary poltics: price, primaries and the way
By: Lazarus Janbadu ( PhD) Today’s epistle will look at the upcoming parliamentary primaries for both NPP and NDC, analysing the chances of parties and people, the cost and also benefit of primaries, and how to proceed if you intend to make a meaningful impact. As the two major parties unbox their primaries, the ground […]
74 pick forms to contest NDC Primaries in 18 constituencies in Volta Region
The contest for the parliamentary candidate of the biggest opposition party in Ghana has begun in the Volta Region with many aspirants picking forms to file for the primaries. As many as 74 aspirants have picked up forms to contest for the legislative office on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 18 constituencies […]
NDC parliamentary aspirants to be vetted from Wednesday
The party last week closed nominations for persons who intend to vie as parliamentary candidates within the 275 constituencies. The Director of Elections for the NDC, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah told Citi News that the various petitions presented by aggrieved persons will be dealt with on the merits of the cases presented. “Some candidates have difficulties and so […]
Tamale South constituency is NDC’s Manhyia in the making-Minority Leader
The Minority Leader and MP for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu says the National Democratic Congress intends to transform his constituency– Tamale South — into a stronghold for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Haruna Iddrisu is hopeful the NDC will be raking in more votes from Tamale South constituency in both presidential and parliamentary elections the […]
NDC okays 7 constituencies for primaries
The opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) after an extensive consultation has cleared five constituencies to hold their Parliamentary primaries soonest. The party had earlier suspended its Parliamentary election process in some 17 constituencies across the country. That decision, according to a statement issued by the party and signed by its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia said […]