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CFI, IDEG call for peace ahead of Akwatia by-election 
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CFI, IDEG call for peace ahead of Akwatia by-election 

The Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) and the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) have called on all stakeholders to ensure peace in the upcoming Akwatia by-election.  In a joint statement, the organisations said while the by-election should proceed without fear or tension, Ghana’s history of by-elections has often been marred by violence, intimidation, misinformation, attacks on journalists, and unchecked vigilantism.  “These acts of aggression have tarnished Ghana’s image as a peaceful and stable democracy in Africa and flagrantly violate the nation’s deeply held values of neighbourliness and communal security,” the  statement signed by Rev. Dr Emmanuel Ansah, Vice Chairperson of CFI, and Mr. Kwesi Jonah, Head of Advocacy and Institutional Relations at IDEG,  ...
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NDC needs courageous and relentless cadres like Jakpa-Desmond Darko 
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NDC needs courageous and relentless cadres like Jakpa-Desmond Darko 

Mr Desmond Darko, a National Democratic Congress stalwart in Accra has eulogised Mr Richard Jakpa as courageous and relentless man that can inspire members to stand firm in the face of challenges.  “If Ghanaian politics had a comic book, Jakpa would be its caped crusader- minus the cape....”  He described him as a man with the guts of a true soldier.   “While others dabble in polite complaints and half-hearted protests, Jakpa stands firm, eyes blazing, calling out his opponents like a seasoned general spotting enemy manoeuvres.  “Where the NDC sees complexity, he sees opportunity; where the opponent hopes for meek compliance, he delivers defiance.   “They plotted, schemed, and even tried to throw him in jail, thinking confinement would tame the ...
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Five Aspirants File to Contest NPP Presidential Primary
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Five Aspirants File to Contest NPP Presidential Primary

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that five aspirants have successfully filed their nomination forms to contest in the Party’s upcoming presidential primary. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Committee announced that the following individuals have submitted their completed forms: Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong Hon. Dr. Bryan Acheampong H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum The statement recalled that nominations were officially opened on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, following a directive by the National Council through the General Secretary. According to the Secretary of the Presidential Elections Committee, Mr. William Yamoah, the Party remains committed to ensur...
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Ken Agyapong Announces Nationwide ‘Unity Tour’ Ahead of 2028 Elections
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Ken Agyapong Announces Nationwide ‘Unity Tour’ Ahead of 2028 Elections

Starting September 5, 2025, outspoken politician and businessman Kennedy Ohene Agyapong will embark on a historic “Unity Tour”, covering all 276 constituencies across Ghana. The tour, which he describes as more than just a political exercise, will take him from the northern borders to the coastal south, and from the eastern communities to the western regions, engaging directly with citizens at the grassroots level. According to Mr. Agyapong, the Unity Tour is grounded in the principles of truth, fairness, and togetherness, which he believes are the foundations for rebuilding his party and offering Ghana a brighter future. “This is not just politics. It’s about truth, fairness and bringing us together as one people. These are not slogans, they are the values I live by and the same ...
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Kwabena Agyepong Files Nomination to Contest NPP Flagbearership, Thanks Supporters
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Kwabena Agyepong Files Nomination to Contest NPP Flagbearership, Thanks Supporters

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s flagbearership race ahead of the 2026 presidential elections. In a statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, August 27, Mr. Agyepong expressed profound gratitude to party faithful and well-wishers who have encouraged and supported his political journey. “I am deeply humbled and grateful for your encouragement, solidarity, and prayers. This journey is not about one individual, but about all of us who believe in the noble tradition of the NPP and the brighter future of our beloved Ghana,” he noted. Mr. Agyepong emphasized that his decision to contest goes beyond personal ambition, describing it as a reaffirmation of the NPP’s founding princ...
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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum to File Nomination Forms on Thursday
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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum to File Nomination Forms on Thursday

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, a prominent figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is set to officially file his nomination forms on Thursday, 28th August 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the NPP Party Headquarters in Accra. The announcement, shared under the campaign theme #TheAdutwumFactor, signals a key step in Dr. Adutwum’s political journey as the party gears up for its next phase of leadership decisions. Supporters and well-wishers have expressed anticipation ahead of the event, highlighting Dr. Adutwum’s track record in education and governance. His move to submit and file his nomination is expected to attract significant attention within party ranks and beyond. Dr. Adutwum, who has consistently emphasized transformational leadership, took to social media via his official handle @yoadutwum t...
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Bawumia to File Nomination Forms Tomorrow at NPP Headquarters
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Bawumia to File Nomination Forms Tomorrow at NPP Headquarters

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is set to officially submit and file his nomination forms tomorrow morning at the headquarters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Accra. In a message to party supporters, Dr. Bawumia described members of the NPP as “cherished” and reaffirmed his commitment to the party’s future. His communication was accompanied by campaign hashtags #Bawumia2028 and #BawumiaIsComing, signaling his intention to contest for the party’s flagbearership ahead of the 2028 general elections. The filing of the nomination forms marks a key step in the NPP’s presidential primary process, as aspirants formalize their bids to lead the party into the next national elections. Party supporters and political observers are expected to closely monitor tomorrow’s event, which is ...
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NPP Opens Registration for Additional Delegates Ahead of January 2026 Presidential Primary
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NPP Opens Registration for Additional Delegates Ahead of January 2026 Presidential Primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially begun the registration of additional delegates for inclusion in the voter register for its upcoming presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026. In a statement issued and signed by Villiam Yamoah, Secretary to the Presidential Elections Committee, the Party announced that the move is in line with Article 13(1)(11) of the NPP Constitution and pursuant to transitional provisions adopted at the Party’s National Annual Delegates Conference held in Accra on July 19, 2025. The expanded voter register (album) will now include a wide range of new categories of Party officials and dignitaries. These include: All former Regional and Constituency Executives Members of the National Council of Elders Thirty (30) Members of t...
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Ken Agyapong to File Nomination for NPP Presidential Candidacy
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Ken Agyapong to File Nomination for NPP Presidential Candidacy

Businessman and politician, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has officially announced his intention to contest for the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2028 General Elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mr. Agyapong revealed that he will formally file his nomination on Wednesday, 27th August 2025 at 1:00 PM at the NPP’s National Party Headquarters in Accra. The Assin Central MP, known for his outspoken and uncompromising political style, outlined the central theme of his campaign, which will be anchored on three pillars: Patriotism, Honesty and Discipline. According to him, these values will serve as the foundation for uniting the party, restoring public confidence, strengthening the national economy, and building what he described as “a Ghana that works ...
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NPP Youth Organizers Condemn Bryan Acheampong Over “Reckless and Tribal” Comments Against Dr. Bawumia
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NPP Youth Organizers Condemn Bryan Acheampong Over “Reckless and Tribal” Comments Against Dr. Bawumia

The Constituency Youth Organizers (CYOs) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have strongly condemned what they describe as reckless, divisive, and tribal comments made by Hon. Bryan Acheampong against the party’s flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. In a statement signed by Prince Addo Boakye Yiadom, Asunafo South Constituency Youth Organizer, the group expressed deep concern over the remarks, stressing that such utterances threaten the spirit of unity and inclusiveness that has defined the NPP since its formation. “The NPP has, since its inception, thrived on cohesion. Dr. Bawumia has, through his leadership, intellect, and vision, proven to be a unifying force not only for the NPP but for the entire nation. Any attack on him based on tribal sentiments is an attack on the v...
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