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Ensure credible elections, Prof. Opoku Agyemang tells electoral commission
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Ensure credible elections, Prof. Opoku Agyemang tells electoral commission

The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the Electoral Commission to ensure a free, fair and credibleelections. She says it is easy to maintain peace when the electoral process is open and transparent, and credible elections are held. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the call when she addressed a durbar of the chiefs and people of Axim in the Western Region as part of this year’s Kundum festival. She said leaders must strive to preach peace and development at all times. “I wish that the chiefs and people of Axim will continue to ensure peace and tolerate each other’s views, especially in this year as we prepare to elect committed and deserving people in the coming presidential and parliamentary elections ...
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NDC will do more for Northern Region- Prof. Opoku Agyemang
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NDC will do more for Northern Region- Prof. Opoku Agyemang

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has assured the people of the Northern Region that the next NDC government will not turn its back on the people and the region. Addressing a mammoth rally at the parliamentary campaign launch of Hon. Haruna Iddrisu for the Tamale South Constituency in Tamale on Sunday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said theNDC does not take the support of the people of the Northern Region for granted. She said the next NDC government will prioritise the development needs of the region and work hard to create jobs for the people through its 24-Hour Economy, the Big Push and the National Apprenticeship Programme, among others. “Just like you have not turned your backs on our party, we have also reciprocated by not tu...
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Prof. Opoku Agyemang arrives in Tamale for Haruna Iddrisu’s campaign launch
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Prof. Opoku Agyemang arrives in Tamale for Haruna Iddrisu’s campaign launch

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Sunday arrived in Tamale for the Tamale South Constituency’s parliamentarycampaign launch of Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. Tamale South Constituency is the largest constituency in the Northern Region and has the highest number of votes in the region. Hon. Iddrisu, who is the incumbent Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency, also garners the highest number of votes in the Northern Region. He is considered by political watchers as one of the brightest Members of Parliament and is held in high esteem by Members on both sides of the political divide in the legislature.At Sunday’s campaign launch, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang will thank the people for their support and abiding faith in the NDC, and ...
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Don’t be deceived by Government’s last minute projects- Prof Opoku Agyemang
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Don’t be deceived by Government’s last minute projects- Prof Opoku Agyemang

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged electorates not to be deceived by government projects springing up overnight across the country. She says it has become the habit of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government to initiate projects during elections in an attempt to deceive and arm-twist electorates for votes, and thenabandon them later. Addressing market women at the New Takoradi Market as part of her three-day campaign tour of the Western Region, she noted that the NPP government is also noted for digging holes with no purpose and the Takoradi township is no exception. She said after cutting sod in the year 2020 to construct and redevelop the New Takoradi Market, the project has stalled. "It didn't take the NDC many ye...
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NDC will improve free SHS- Prof. Opoku Agyemang
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NDC will improve free SHS- Prof. Opoku Agyemang

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the next NDC government will improve the Free Senior High School (FreeSHS) programme. She says her party has no plan to cancel Free SHS but would rather work hard to improve it by addressing the challenges facing students, teachers and schools. Addressing a rally in Sekondi as part of her three-day campaign tour of the Western Region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, who previously served as the Minister of Education in the last NDCgovernment, said her party will not cancel a programme that it invested substantial resources to build Community Day Schools for and start as Progressively Free SHS. She therefore urged Ghanaians to ignore the anti-NDC propaganda about an imminent cancellation of the ...
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Vigilance takes centre stage at NDC Ketu North launch 
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Vigilance takes centre stage at NDC Ketu North launch 

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ketu North Constituency on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming elections, with vigilance emerging as a recurring theme.  Key speakers at the launch at Dzodze in the Volta Region highlighted the need for citizens to remain vigilant and engage in the democratic process, ensuring accountability and transparency to give victory to the NDC in the December pollsto reset Ghana. Mr. John Dumelo, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, said the hardships in the country should give direction to voters on the election day, assuring that the party would ensure every vote was protected. “Victory is coming, and Ghana is moving in the righ...
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Only Dr. Bawumia can move Ghana forward – NPP Group
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Only Dr. Bawumia can move Ghana forward – NPP Group

The Volta Region Resource Group affiliated to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed confidence in the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, asserting that he is the leader to move Ghana forward.  The group believes Dr. Bawumia has the vision, courage, and innovative mindset required to address the country's pressing challenges. During a press conference held in Ho, the Volta Regional capital, on Tuesday, the group's secretary, Mr. King David Akpabli, emphasized the need for a leader, who can take bold and decisive actions to overcome the obstacles facing the nation.  According to the group, Dr. Bawumia embodies the qualities and had already demonstrated his capability through his contributions to the curr...
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Agona East NPP launches Youth wing for united front to break the 8 
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Agona East NPP launches Youth wing for united front to break the 8 

The Agona East Constituency branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has launched its Youth Wing with a clarion call on members to unite and adopt strategic plans to break the ‘’8 ‘’ to retain power.  The launch which brought together both old and new constituency executives as well as council of elders, was under the theme; “Building a formidable, united front to break the 8.”  Addressing party supporters, Mr Kenneth Quansah, the Central Regional Youth Organiser   said the formation of the wing, had obviously rekindled and reenergized the readiness of the youth to spur on the party to break the 8 in the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections.  He said the youth of Agona East were prepared to work assiduously to recapture the seat, adding that resear...
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CPP flagbearer race: Defeated candidate refuses to congratulate Nana Frempomaa
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CPP flagbearer race: Defeated candidate refuses to congratulate Nana Frempomaa

Nana Yaw Frimpong  The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has elected Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah as its presidential candidate for the upcoming December 7 general election.  The elections, held across all sixteen regions, concluded at 3 p.m. The Electoral Commission subsequently declared Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah as the flagbearer-elect with 763 votes, surpassing her opponent Nana Yaw Frimpong, who received 586 votes. Out of a total of 1,360 votes cast, 11 were rejected. In her victory speech, Nana Frimpomaa Kumankumah called for unity to ensure success in the 2024 general elections. “In every election, one person will emerge as the winner, and it is essential for everyone to stand together to ensure unity and cohesion,” she stated. “I thank all who voted for me and even t...
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Speak out against tendencies that threaten peace- Prof. Opoku Agyemang
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Speak out against tendencies that threaten peace- Prof. Opoku Agyemang

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged traditional leaders to speak out against issues that could jeopardise the peace in the country, ahead of the impending December 7 general elections. Addressing NDC supporters at Mpohor Manso as part of her three-day campaign tour of the Western Region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasised the need by the Electoral Commission to put the right structures in place to ensure free, fair, transparent and credible elections. “When you are going into an election and you are very sure that the right structures have been put in place to ensure fairness among the contesting candidates, whatever outcome you get, you are compelled to accept it. But when it becomes clear that there is no level playing...
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