The Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has offered an unreserved apology to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), specifically to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and the Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, for her recent behaviour. Mrs Safo clarified that her actions were unintended and […]
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Ken Agyapong takes number one slot followed by Bawumia on NPP presidential election ballot paper
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has retained his number one position on the ballot paper for the New Patriotic Party’s November 4 presidential primary. The balloting which was done today has the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia taking the number two slot on the ballot paper. Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto follows at the third spot with Francis […]
Alan Kyerematen “chickens out”…
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to announce the postponement of the intended media engagement by Hon. Alan Kyerematen, which was originally scheduled for today, September 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM,” the Alan Kyeremanten campaign team has announced. Mr Alan Kyerematen had planned to speak to the media on Tuesday afternoon [Sept 5] in what […]
Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team clarifies “showdown” comment
The campaign team of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a flagbearer hopeful in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has sought to clarify his recent comment about a potential “showdown” with President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the party’s special delegates conference was not intended as a threat. Mr. Agyapong, a Member of Parliament […]
Free SHS: There has been a 5% increase in science enrolment – Education Minister
The Minister for Education says Ghana has witnessed a five per cent increase in the number of students pursuing Science at the Senior High School level. According to Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Science subject saw an increase in enrolment when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) came to power in 2016. He said that even […]
Don’t undermine credibility of elections – NPP presidential aspirants cautioned
The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the various presidential aspirants and their representatives to refrain from disseminating information that undermine the credibility and integrity of the committee and the party ahead of Saturday’s Special Electoral College election. Vice-Chairman of the committee, Kwabena Abankwah-Yeboah, made the call at a […]
Ashanti NPP Founding Members refute Afriyie Akoto’s ‘endorsement’
Founding Members of the New Patriotic Party in the Ashanti Region have denied media reports that they have endorsed the candidature of Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto in the party’s flagbearer race. According to them, the reports are untrue and should be disregarded by the party faithful. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, August 8, […]
NPP flagbearership race: Alan, Bawumia and Kwadwo Poku to face vetting committee today
The Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will today, July 3, start vetting some aspirants. The committee will begin its work with the former Minister of Trade, Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Kwadwo Poku. Former Energy Minister, Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, former General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, and MP for […]
Vetting committee will be fair – Oquaye assures NPP aspirants
Ahead of the vetting of presidential hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Chairman of the committee, Rev. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, has assured that the committee will give fair hearing to all the aspirants and also ensure a free, fair and transparent vetting process. In an interview with the Daily Graphic last Saturday, […]
NPP presidential primary: 10 File nominations
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) last Saturday closed the filing of nominations for its presidential primary. The exercise which opened on Friday, May 26, 2023, saw 10 out of the 11 flagbearer hopefuls file their nominations in their bid to lead the party in the 2024 general election. A former Minister of Justice and […]
Persist in partisan election of MMDCEs – Dr Mensah to govt
The government has been asked to continue the processes towards the review of Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution for the election of municipal and district chief executives (MDCEs) on the ticket of political parties. An amendment of that nature will boost inclusive representation and enable the country to realise the essentials of good […]
NPP, NDC and 2 independent candidates battle it out for Kumawu seat today; Police issue ‘law & order’ guidelines
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), along with two independent candidates are today Tuesday, May 23, battling it out for the Kumawu parliamentary seat. And the Ghana Police Service says it mapped out a plan to provide adequate security to ensure law and order. The by-election has been […]