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Chris Lloyd launches bid for NPP National Youth Organiser, calls for early preparation towards 2028
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Chris Lloyd launches bid for NPP National Youth Organiser, calls for early preparation towards 2028

Accra, Aug. 30 – Aspiring National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, has officially begun his campaign after successfully filing his nomination, calling on party members to unite behind efforts to rebuild and reposition the party’s youth wing ahead of the 2028 general elections. Addressing supporters after the filing process, Mr. Asamoah expressed profound appreciation to party executives, youth organisers, grassroots members, supporters, friends and members of the media who turned out to support his nomination. He described their presence as a strong demonstration of confidence in his vision for the future of the NPP’s youth front. “Your presence mattered. Your support was felt. I do not take it for granted,” he said. Mr. Asamoah n...
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Afenyo-Markin, Bawumia discuss $1.7bn GoldBod loss ahead of emergency Parliament sitting
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Afenyo-Markin, Bawumia discuss $1.7bn GoldBod loss ahead of emergency Parliament sitting

The Minority in Parliament is set to make the alleged $1.7 billion loss linked to the operations of the GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) a major issue when the House reconvenes for an emergency sitting. Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, disclosed this after meeting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at his private residence in Accra on Monday morning. The meeting focused on party matters and the business expected before Parliament as the House resumes for the emergency sitting convened by the Speaker. According to Mr Afenyo-Markin, Dr Bawumia expressed confidence in his leadership of the Minority and urged him and his colleagues to remain focused on what he described as the loss of more than $1.7 billion, equivalent to about 1.5 per cent of G...
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John Boadu Campaign Team Appreciates Supporters as Momentum Builds Nationwide
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John Boadu Campaign Team Appreciates Supporters as Momentum Builds Nationwide

The John Boadu Campaign Team has expressed profound gratitude to the thousands of supporters, volunteers and sympathisers whose unwavering commitment continues to drive the campaign’s growing momentum across the country. In a statement issued by the Communication Directorate, the campaign acknowledged the invaluable contributions of individuals and groups working both publicly and behind the scenes to ensure the success of the nationwide effort. The appreciation was extended to sympathisers, social communicators, social media team members, graphic designers, bloggers, serial callers, Friends of John Boadu, media houses, content creators, volunteers and everyone contributing directly or indirectly to the campaign. The team also paid tribute to the campaign’s Council of Elders and P...
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Minority Demands Parliamentary Probe Into GoldBod Over IMF-Reported Losses
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Minority Demands Parliamentary Probe Into GoldBod Over IMF-Reported Losses

The Minority in Parliament has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the financial operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), insisting that the institution must publicly account for losses identified in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report and reconcile them with its own audited financial statements. In a statement signed by Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, the Minority said concerns about the financial position of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme—which is administered by GoldBod—were based on findings contained in an official IMF report and not on political speculation. The statement follows a series of public remarks made by GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi between August 17 and August 22, 2026, in response to...
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NPP Closes Nominations for 2026 National Officers Elections as 50 Aspirants Pick Forms
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NPP Closes Nominations for 2026 National Officers Elections as 50 Aspirants Pick Forms

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially closed the purchase and collection of nomination forms for its 2026 National Officers Elections, with a total of 50 aspirants picking nomination forms to contest the party’s nine national executive positions. The National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC) announced that the nomination period, which ended on Saturday, August 22, 2026, was conducted successfully and peacefully, marking another significant milestone in the party’s preparations for its internal elections. According to the Committee, the National Vice Chairperson position attracted the highest number of aspirants, with 13 candidates purchasing nomination forms. The race features prominent party figures including Henry Nana Boakye, Mustapha Abdul Hameed, Richard Ahiagba, Samue...
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NPP Communications Race: Gordon Asare-Bediako Withdraws, Endorses Dennis Miracles Aboagye
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NPP Communications Race: Gordon Asare-Bediako Withdraws, Endorses Dennis Miracles Aboagye

Gordon Asare-Bediako has officially withdrawn from the race for the position of National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), throwing his full support behind fellow contender Dennis Miracles Aboagye in a move aimed at promoting party unity ahead of the internal contest. In a press statement released on Sunday, Asare-Bediako said his decision followed “deep reflection, wide consultation with family, friends and stakeholders across our great party,” as well as prayerful consideration of what would best serve the NPP at what he described as a defining moment in the party’s history. He acknowledged that stepping aside was a difficult decision, explaining that his bid was driven by a genuine desire to help rebuild the party’s communication machinery and position the ...
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Afenyo-Markin Rejects Defamation Claims, Vows Parliamentary Probe into GH¢22bn GoldBod Loss
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Afenyo-Markin Rejects Defamation Claims, Vows Parliamentary Probe into GH¢22bn GoldBod Loss

Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has strongly rejected what he describes as a wave of false allegations, personal attacks and defamatory statements directed at him following his calls for accountability over reported losses linked to the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. In a statement released on Sunday, Afenyo-Markin insisted that the accusations against him were “entirely false” and aimed at discrediting him while diverting public attention from the substantive issues surrounding the reported financial losses. The Minority Leader maintained that his actions have been guided solely by his constitutional responsibility to support Parliament’s oversight role. “As Minority Leader in Parliament, my responsibility is to help Parliament discharge its con...
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Minority Hits Back at GoldBod Over GH¢22bn Domestic Gold Purchase Loss
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Minority Hits Back at GoldBod Over GH¢22bn Domestic Gold Purchase Loss

Accuses GoldBod of confirming, rather than rebutting, reported financial losses The Minority in Parliament has renewed its attack on the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), insisting that the government agency has failed to adequately account for a reported GH¢22 billion loss associated with the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP). The Minority’s response follows a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in reaction to concerns raised by the Minority at a press conference the previous day over the financial and operational performance of the institution. In a strongly worded response, the Minority argued that GoldBod’s explanation “confirms more than it rebuts” the concerns raised about the programme. ...
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Mahama Nominates Zanetor Rawlings, Mahama Ayariga as Ministers, Reassigns Two Others
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Mahama Nominates Zanetor Rawlings, Mahama Ayariga as Ministers, Reassigns Two Others

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Members of Parliament for ministerial positions and reassigned two serving ministers to new portfolios in a ministerial reshuffle aimed at strengthening his administration. The nominations, made in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, have been submitted to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval. The President has nominated Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, MP, as Minister-designate for the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology. He has also nominated Mahama Ayariga, MP, as Minister-designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. In addition to the new nominations, President Mahama has reassigned two ministers to different portfolios. Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Ad...
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NPP Questions Fuel Price Relief, Raises Concerns Over New Energy Levy
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NPP Questions Fuel Price Relief, Raises Concerns Over New Energy Levy

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has challenged the government’s recent GH¢2.00 per litre reduction in diesel prices, describing it as a temporary intervention that does not offset the burden consumers have borne since the introduction of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act last year. At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, the party said the diesel price reduction should be viewed alongside the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026, recently passed by Parliament, and the World Bank’s reported downgrade of Ghana’s Energy Sector Recovery Programme. The NPP said while it welcomed any measure that eases the cost of living for Ghanaians, particularly commercial drivers, farmers, market women, fishermen and commuters, the latest intervention did not reverse the sustained rise...
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