The race to succeed the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has officially ignited as six high-profile candidates, including the late MP’s widow, Hajia Amina Adam, picked up nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary. The seat became vacant following the sudden demise of Mr. Naser Toure in […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has begun formal processes to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments he made in a television interview describing the party as “fake” and questioning its internal democratic credentials. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP […]
Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has described former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the most formidable flagbearer candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), citing his strong performance in the 2024 general election. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah drew parallels between Dr. Bawumia’s political journey and that of […]
Former Minister for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed concerns about the temperament of former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, suggesting that his volatile nature could pose a threat even to senior government officials should he become president. According to Mr Atta Akyea, while he holds no personal grievances […]
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, former Minister of Communications has announced her intention to contest for the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a Facebook post on Monday, October 20, 2025, marking her birthday, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful reflected on recent internal challenges within the NPP and called for unity […]
Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has called for the immediate revocation of mining licenses held by politically exposed individuals involved in galamsey operations. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 13, Dr Otoo revealed that some politically connected figures from both the governing and opposition parties are […]
Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, has accused the Akufo-Addo government of burdening the new administration with thousands of newly recruited but unpaid public sector workers before exiting office. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 7, the Wa Central MP said the Mahama government inherited 12,000 newly engaged workers without financial provisions or clearance […]
The Member of Parliament for Trobu in the Greater Accra Region, Gloria Owusu, has declared her firm support for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as the “people’s choice” to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general election. Speaking during Dr Bawumia’s campaign tour of the Greater Accra Region on […]
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has urged members of Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team to follow the party’s laid-down procedures before demanding disciplinary action against party officials. His clarification comes after the campaign team called for immediate sanctions against Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) and Bono Regional Chairman […]
Police have arrested one person for allegedly removing a candidate’s posters at a polling station in Akwatia as the by-election takes place today. The swift intervention ensured that voting continued without disruption, and authorities warned that any interference with the electoral process, including acts of intimidation or violence, would be met with strict action. The […]
The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has sounded the alarm over a possible plot to infiltrate Tuesday’s Akwatia by-election with individuals posing as police officers. Speaking on Channel One TV on Sunday, 31 August, he disclosed that intelligence gathered by the party suggested that some unidentified persons, allegedly from […]
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Election 2024, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Thursday, officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s presidential primary. He emphasised that the election was crucial, not only for selecting the party’s flagbearer but also for determining the party’s soul and values. He said the choice made on […]
