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Bawumia engages young medical professionals over training, postings and welfare concerns
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Bawumia engages young medical professionals over training, postings and welfare concerns

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has engaged the leadership of the Junior Doctors Association (JDA), the Federation of Ghana Medical Students Association (FGMSA) and presidents of medical students’ associations from across the country over challenges confronting young medical professionals and students. The meeting, according to Dr Bawumia, focused on some of the critical issues affecting medical students and young doctors, including training conditions, timely postings, welfare and career progression. Dr Bawumia disclosed this in a post on his social media platforms, saying the meeting provided an opportunity for an open and honest discussion about the concerns of the young professionals who would play a major role in Ghana’s healthcare system in the future. “We had an o...
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NPP Clears 47 for National Polls…Only one to contest Communications Director position
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NPP Clears 47 for National Polls…Only one to contest Communications Director position

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will have no contest for the National Communications Director position after only one aspirant was cleared to participate in the party’s upcoming national officers’ elections. The development was announced yesterday by the National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC) after the completion of the vetting of all 47 aspirants who filed nominations for nine national executive positions. The 47 aspirants were all cleared to contest their respective positions. The announcement sets the stage for the next phase of the election process, with the aspirants expected to participate in balloting today at the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra. The balloting will determine the position of each candidate on the ballot paper. The Communications Direct...
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NPP Demands Chief Justice Resign
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NPP Demands Chief Justice Resign

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) demanded the resignation of the Chief Justice, accusing him of compromising the independence of the Judiciary through what it described as partisan political comments and conduct. The party said the Chief Justice should retract his alleged political comments and vow to support the agenda of the President or resign and formally join the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The NPP made the demand in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Mr Justin Kodua Frimpong. The statement followed the circulation of a video in which the Chief Justice was alleged to have compared the performance of the current NDC government and its appointees with that of the previous NPP administration. The NPP said such comments were inappropriate for the head of Ghana’s...
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Bawumia mourns late Tolon Naa, Major (Rtd) Abubakari Sulemana
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Bawumia mourns late Tolon Naa, Major (Rtd) Abubakari Sulemana

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid tribute to the late Tolon Naa, Major (Rtd) Abubakari Sulemana, describing him as a man of honesty, integrity and fairness. Dr Bawumia led a delegation of the NPP to attend the seventh-day Adua of the late Paramount Chief of Tolon, where he joined family members, traditional leaders, friends and sympathisers to mourn the deceased. In a message shared after the ceremony, Dr Bawumia said the late Tolon Naa had been a respected member of the NPP before his enskinment as Paramount Chief. He said Major (Rtd) Abubakari Sulemana had served under the government of former President John Agyekum Kufuor and had also earned respect within Ghana’s military circles. Dr Bawumia said he had shared a cl...
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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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