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Bryan Acheampong: “Stop twisting my words”
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Bryan Acheampong: “Stop twisting my words”

The campaign office of Dr. Bryan Acheampong has cautioned the public against mischief on the man who is doing his best to change the political narrative of the country. A statement copied to the GNA in Accra said opponents “mischievously edited” a video circulating on social media, which falsely portrayed the Presidential hopeful as blaming former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the Kusasi-Mamprusi conflict. The team clarified that Dr. Acheampong’s original remarks referred to Dr. Bawumia as a “victim of circumstance”-not a cause of division. The campaign team emphasized Dr. Acheampong’s continued respect for Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and his role in promoting peace. The statement also addressed the broader political context, noting that tribal tensions were deliberately...
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Ketu North MP leads courtesy calls on distinguished constituents in government
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Ketu North MP leads courtesy calls on distinguished constituents in government

Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, has reiterated his commitment to fostering unity within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and driving development in his constituency. On Friday, Mr. Agbana welcomed the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ketu North and the constituency executives of the NDC to his parliamentary office. He described the visit as a moment of shared pride, noting that the office was a product of their collective struggle and effort. As part of the day’s activities, the MP led the delegation to pay courtesy calls on three distinguished sons of Ketu North who currently hold key positions in government. Their first stop was at the office of Lawyer Benjamin Zigorsh-Nyakpenu, the First Deputy Registrar of Companies at the Registr...
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Kennedy Agyapong Calls for End to Politicization After Helicopter Crash
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Kennedy Agyapong Calls for End to Politicization After Helicopter Crash

Businessman and politician Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has urged Ghanaians, particularly political actors, to end what he describes as the needless politicization of critical national issues following the recent helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. According to him, the tragic incident should serve as a wake-up call on the dangers of excessive partisanship, which he believes continues to undermine Ghana’s progress. Mr. Agyapong criticized opposition parties, especially the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for what he termed as “propaganda and vitriolic attacks” that stifle important national projects. He cited the controversy that surrounded the proposed acquisition of a new Presidential Jet under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration. He recalled that while H...
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Movement for Change Unveils Ten-Point Action Plan to End Galamsey After Tragic Loss of Eight Lives
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Movement for Change Unveils Ten-Point Action Plan to End Galamsey After Tragic Loss of Eight Lives

The Movement for Change has issued a strong call for an immediate and decisive end to illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, following the tragic incident of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight gallant Ghanaians. In a statement signed by its Director of Communications and Spokesperson, Mr. Solomon Owusu, the Movement described galamsey as an “existential threat” to the nation and urged swift action to address the menace. To this effect, the group has outlined a Ten-Point Action Plan aimed at bringing an end to the destructive practice and restoring Ghana’s degraded lands and water bodies. The proposals include: Immediate Ban on Small-Scale Mining: By Executive Instrument, suspend all artisanal and small-scale mining—whether legal or ille...
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NPP National Youth Wing Condemns Arrest of Social Media Activists
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NPP National Youth Wing Condemns Arrest of Social Media Activists

The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticized the Ghana Police Service over the arrest and detention of three social media personalities — TikTokers Fante Comedy and AY, along with political activist Sir-Obama Pokuase. In a statement signed by National Youth Organizer Salam Mustapha, the group expressed “shock” that the police would “waste resources” to apprehend young citizens whose viral video comments, though deemed inappropriate by some, posed no real threat. “These Social Media Activists, like all of us, acknowledge the grief that has gripped the nation,” the statement read. “They have no actionable ability to cause harm nor intend to do so, except for their comments, which, however unsavoury, are opinions they are entitled to.” The Youth Wi...
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Ghana to host African Political Parties Summit on August 12
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Ghana to host African Political Parties Summit on August 12

The Africa Governance Centre, in partnership with Ghana’s Government, will host the African Political Parties Summit from August 12-14, 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre. The meeting will bring together delegates from over 100 political parties and 50 African and Caribbean countries, including heads of state, political party leaders, civil society leaders, academic experts, and international development institutions. A release copied to Ghana News Agency on Monday said the Summit would serve as “a strategic platform for dialogue, consensus-building, and inter-party cooperation aimed at strengthening democratic governance and catalysing economic transformation on the African continent.” It will be held on the theme: “From Politics to Prosperity: Strengthening Inter-...
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NPP Party Youth Executives pick flagbearer forms for Bryan Acheampong
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NPP Party Youth Executives pick flagbearer forms for Bryan Acheampong

A group of young party executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has picked up nomination forms on behalf of Dr Bryan Acheampong, the former Minister of Agriculture, for him to contest in the flagbearership race. The supporters, youthful party executives, visited the party’s national headquarters in Accra to complete the formalities. They later proceeded to present the forms to former Member of Parliament for Tema West and Campaign Manager for the Dr Acheampong Campaign, Mr Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah. Mr Ahenkorah, who received the forms at the Bryan Acheampong campaign office, described the gesture as a “significant display of trust and commitment to Dr Acheampong’s leadership ambitions,” according to a statement issued to the Ghana News Agency, on Monday. “This is not just a...
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NPP Bows Out of Tamale Central By-Election in Honour of Late MP
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NPP Bows Out of Tamale Central By-Election in Honour of Late MP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming Tamale Central Parliamentary by-election to replace the late Member of Parliament, Alhaji Hon. Dr. Murtala Mohammed. Dr. Murtala Mohammed was among eight distinguished Ghanaians who tragically lost their lives in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash while on national duty. The by-election was triggered by his passing, as required by Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution. In a statement issued on Monday, August 11, 2025, following a National Steering Committee meeting at the party’s headquarters, the NPP said its decision was taken in line with Article 10(10)(1) of its constitution. The party cited the “circumstances under which the Tamale Central seat has become vacant” and the need to avoid “fu...
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Former President Kufuor Visits President Mahama to Offer Condolences
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Former President Kufuor Visits President Mahama to Offer Condolences

In a show of solidarity and statesmanship, former President John Agyekum Kufuor on Thursday paid a visit to President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, and First Lady Lordina Mahama at their residence to express his condolences and support following the recent national tragedies. The visit comes in the wake of the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two cabinet ministers, other senior government officials, and three military officers, plunging the nation into mourning. Former President Kufuor was warmly received by President Mahama, the Vice President, the First Lady, and other government officials. During the meeting, he conveyed his heartfelt sympathies and offered words of comfort to the nation’s leadership. “I joined them a...
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President Mahama Appoints Acting Ministers for Defence and Environment Portfolios Following Tragic Loss
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President Mahama Appoints Acting Ministers for Defence and Environment Portfolios Following Tragic Loss

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed two senior government officials to assume additional ministerial responsibilities following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana’s Minister for Defence and Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology. In a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP and Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, it was announced that: Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, current Minister for Finance, will assume additional responsibilities as Acting Minister for Defence. Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, will now also serve as Acting Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology. The appointments come in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash on August 6, ...
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