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Baba Jamal Denies Vote-Buying Allegations Following Recall as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria
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Baba Jamal Denies Vote-Buying Allegations Following Recall as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria

Former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has firmly denied allegations of vote buying in the recently concluded National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. In a statement issued after a government communiqué announced his recall from the diplomatic post, Mr. Jamal stated categorically that he has not engaged in any vote buying or electoral malpractice. The recall directive, signed by the Presidential spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, referenced claims of inducement during the primaries and echoed a call by NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey for a full investigation into the matter. Mr. Jamal pledged his full cooperation with any inquiry the party may undertake, stressing his will...
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NDC Majority Caucus Calls for Cancellation of Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primaries Over Vote-Buying Allegations
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NDC Majority Caucus Calls for Cancellation of Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primaries Over Vote-Buying Allegations

The Majority Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has called for the immediate annulment of the party’s recent parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency following allegations of vote buying. According to the caucus, it has taken note of widely circulated claims suggesting that some candidates engaged in voter inducement during the just-ended primary in the Greater Accra Region. The group strongly condemned the alleged actions, stressing that such practices undermine efforts to reset and improve Ghana’s political culture. After what it described as extensive deliberations, both the core and extended leadership of the caucus resolved to formally communicate their position to the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the NDC. The caucus is pro...
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President Mahama Recalls Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Primary Election Allegations
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President Mahama Recalls Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Primary Election Allegations

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, popularly known as Baba Jamal, following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. Mr Baba Jamal, who participated in the primaries as a candidate, is alleged to have been involved in vote-buying activities during the internal party election. Although similar allegations were reportedly made against several candidates, the Presidency noted that he was the only serving public officer among those implicated. In a directive issued to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, President Mahama stressed the need to uphold the highest standards of conduct expected of...
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Bryan Acheampong Calls for Unity, Pledges Support for Bawumia Ahead of 2028
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Bryan Acheampong Calls for Unity, Pledges Support for Bawumia Ahead of 2028

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Bryan Acheampong, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to party members and supporters for the overwhelming encouragement shown him, describing it as a clear sign that the “NPP spirit is strong and alive.” In a message to party faithful and the wider Ghanaian public, Mr Acheampong thanked party members, supporters, and patriots for their commitment and sacrifices, noting that their belief has reinforced his confidence in the party’s resilience and future. He emphasized that the current moment calls for unity and mutual respect, urging members of the NPP to rise above internal differences and work together as one family with a shared national purpose. “Our strength has always been in...
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Chairman Wontumi Declares Intention to Contest NPP National Chairman Position
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Chairman Wontumi Declares Intention to Contest NPP National Chairman Position

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has officially declared his intention to contest the National Chairman position of the party. In a statement announcing his decision, Chairman Wontumi said his move comes at a critical time when the party must reflect on its recent challenges and the hard lessons learned along the way. According to him, the NPP now requires leadership that is steady, principled, and deeply committed to unity. “Our party has faced challenges and learned hard lessons along the way. At this critical moment, the NPP demands leadership that is firm, courageous, and focused on rebuilding trust,” he stated. Chairman Wontumi described himself as a grassroots-oriented leader who values e...
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NPP Thanks Stakeholders After Successful Presidential Primary, Calls for Unity
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NPP Thanks Stakeholders After Successful Presidential Primary, Calls for Unity

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed profound gratitude to its stakeholders following the successful conduct of its Presidential Primary held on Saturday, January 31, 2026. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP confirmed that the exercise concluded peacefully and culminated in the election of former Vice President, H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2028 General Elections, as officially declared by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The party congratulated Dr. Bawumia on what it described as an emphatic victory and wished him well as he leads the NPP into the next general elections. The statement also commended all the aspirants who contested the primary — Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapo...
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NDC Congratulates NPP on Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Commends Police
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NDC Congratulates NPP on Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Commends Police

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the successful organization of its presidential primaries, describing the process as peaceful and well-conducted. In a statement issued in Accra on Saturday, February 1, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, the NDC acknowledged the emergence of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP’s presidential candidate for the December 2028 general elections. The opposition party also commended the Ghana Police Service for what it described as a “remarkable and efficient” security operation that ensured a violence-free electoral process throughout the primaries. According to the NDC, the peaceful conduct of the NPP’s internal elections reflects th...
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Anyidoho Draws Parallels Between Atta-Mills’ Political Journey and Bawumia’s Rise
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Anyidoho Draws Parallels Between Atta-Mills’ Political Journey and Bawumia’s Rise

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has drawn striking parallels between the political journey of late President Professor John Evans Atta-Mills and that of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, suggesting that Ghana’s political history may be repeating itself. In a reflective commentary, Anyidoho recalled that when Professor Atta-Mills first emerged on the national political scene as Vice President under President Jerry John Rawlings, loyalty to his boss was not optional but essential. He explained that Atta-Mills’ humility and unwavering loyalty to President Rawlings were often misunderstood and unfairly interpreted as weakness by critics, with some going as far as labeling him a “poodle.” According to Anyidoho, internal p...
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Effutu NPP Holds Stakeholder Engagement with Afenyo-Markin in Winneba
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Effutu NPP Holds Stakeholder Engagement with Afenyo-Markin in Winneba

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Effutu Constituency will this evening hold a key stakeholder engagement meeting with the Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin. The engagement is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Sunday, 1st February 2026, and will take place at the MP’s Residence (White House) in Winneba. The meeting, themed around the “Effutu Dream,” is expected to bring together party executives, grassroots leaders, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders within the constituency. It aims to provide a platform for open dialogue, consultation, and collaboration on party activities, constituency development, and national political issues. According to party organizers, the engagement forms part of efforts to strengthen...
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NPP Holds Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2028
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NPP Holds Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2028

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully brought its long-awaited Presidential Primaries to a peaceful conclusion, demonstrating maturity and internal cohesion despite intense competition and public skepticism. In a statement issued by party stalwart Boakye Agyarko, the NPP congratulated itself for organizing a smooth and orderly process, noting that the peaceful conduct of the primaries is a testament to the party’s democratic credentials and commitment to development in freedom. According to the statement, while every election must eventually produce a winner, such victory is not personal but collective. The outcome of the primaries, it stressed, should be seen as a crucial step toward the party’s broader objective of winning the 2028 general elections. Special commendatio...
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