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Parliamentary By-Election: Akwatia readies for keen contest on Tuesday
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Parliamentary By-Election: Akwatia readies for keen contest on Tuesday

The Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region goes to the polls on Tuesday, September 2, in a hotly contested parliamentary by-election following the death of Mr Ernest Yaw Kumi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). About 52,000 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots at 119 polling stations in the constituency, which has gained national attention as a political swing seat. The NPP is fielding Mr Solomon Kwame Asumadu, a 40-year-old small-scale miner and graduate of All Nations University, while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is presenting Mr Bernard Bediako Baidoo, a 40-year-old lawyer and constituency secretary of the party. The Ghana News Agency observed Monday evening that although official campaigns closed earlier Monday, both parties have intensified door-t...
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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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Akufo-Addo Denies Claims of Attempting to Postpone NPP National Delegates Conference
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Akufo-Addo Denies Claims of Attempting to Postpone NPP National Delegates Conference

The Office of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has firmly denied recent media reports alleging that the ex-president attempted to interfere with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming National Delegates Conference. In a statement released on July 14, 2025, the former President’s office described the claims — published by Otecmghana and GhanaWeb — as “completely false.” The reports had suggested that Akufo-Addo sought to overturn the party’s decision on early primaries and push for a postponement of the much-anticipated July 19 conference. “For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state emphatically that these reports are completely false,” the statement read. The Office clarified that former President Akufo-Addo has been out of the country for some time and has not sub...
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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Announces Intent to Contest NPP Flagbearership
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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Announces Intent to Contest NPP Flagbearership

Former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), signaling a significant development in the party’s internal race ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a solemn yet powerful announcement made on Wednesday, Dr. Adutwum expressed his readiness to lead the NPP into a new era, affirming that he would formally file his nomination once the party opens the process. “With humility, conviction, and a resolute heart, I, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, declare my intent to run for the Flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), should nominations be officially opened by the party,” he stated. The former education minister, known for spearheading significant reforms in Ghana’s education ...
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Joe Ghartey Calls For Ceasefire In NPP
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Joe Ghartey Calls For Ceasefire In NPP

Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and former Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has called for a ceasefire between feuding factions in the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to Hon. Ghartey, there was no single person in the Party who could by himself or herself win the next election. He said what was necessary now was "cool heads, sober reflection and strategic thinking. He stressed that "There is no point in pointing fingers against each other", saying that as a popular Ghanaian proverb says "when you point a finger at one person the other four point at you." He noted that since it is said that a fish rots from its head, it was not surprising that a lot of the blame was being heaped on the top. However, he said at all levels t...
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Mpraeso MP Slams NPP Leadership Over Lack of Transparency Amid Calls for Constitutional Amendments
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Mpraeso MP Slams NPP Leadership Over Lack of Transparency Amid Calls for Constitutional Amendments

Mpraeso Member of Parliament, Davis Ansah Opoku, has criticized the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its handling of the post-election review process, following the party’s call for constitutional amendment proposals from its members. In a strongly worded statement posted on his Facebook page, the MP expressed frustration that after the party’s electoral defeat, a committee was tasked to investigate the causes — yet no findings have been publicly released. Instead, members are now being asked to submit proposals for constitutional reforms without any data or official diagnosis from the investigative committee. “Surprisingly, the same party — of which we are all integral members — charged a committee to investigate the reasons behind our electoral defeat,” Mr. Opoku wr...
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NPP Launches Nationwide Post‑Election “Thank You” Tour
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NPP Launches Nationwide Post‑Election “Thank You” Tour

The New Patriotic Party’s 2024 presidential candidate, H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, alongside the party’s national leadership, today set off on a nationwide “Thank You” tour to express gratitude to party members and the Ghanaian public for their support during last year’s election.  Approved by the NPP National Council, the tour will kick off at the party’s headquarters in Accra before moving through all sixteen regions over the next six weeks. Anchored on the theme “In All Things, Give Thanks to God” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), the tour aims not only to thank grassroots members but also to foster a spirit of unity and reflection across Ghana.  Each regional visit will conclude with an interfaith thanksgiving service—bringing together Christian and Muslim leaders—to pray f...
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Kennedy Agyapong Condemns Intimidation Against Rev. Ntim Fordjour, Calls for Democratic Unity
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Kennedy Agyapong Condemns Intimidation Against Rev. Ntim Fordjour, Calls for Democratic Unity

In a strong statement following yesterday’s disturbing events at the residence of Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, former MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has condemned what he describes as an attempt to silence voices of conscience in the country. Rev. Ntim Fordjour, who represents the neighboring constituency to Agyapong’s former seat, reportedly faced intimidation at his home—a development that has sparked public outcry and drawn widespread condemnation from civil society groups and lawmakers, particularly from the Minority in Parliament. Kennedy Agyapong, known for his outspoken nature and former role as Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, did not mince words in his public response. “Yesterday’s events at the residence of ...
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TESCON-KNUST Condemns Alleged Intimidation of Rev. Ntim Fordjour, Slams NDC Government’s Silence
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TESCON-KNUST Condemns Alleged Intimidation of Rev. Ntim Fordjour, Slams NDC Government’s Silence

The KNUST branch of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) has issued a strong statement condemning what it describes as an act of intimidation against Rev. Ntim Fordjour by operatives of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). The group has also criticized the NDC-led government for its silence in the wake of the incident. The incident, reportedly captured on video, involved NIB personnel visiting the private residence of Rev. Ntim Fordjour under unclear circumstances. TESCON-KNUST views this as an abuse of power and a clear attempt to silence a citizen for voicing concerns on national issues, particularly the ongoing controversy surrounding the unresolved airport cocaine saga. In a passionate statement signed by TESCON-KNUST President Godfred Akwasi Frimpong, the student group ...
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NDC supporters must desist from illegal activities – Cadre
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NDC supporters must desist from illegal activities – Cadre

Mr. Camillus Maalneriba-Tia Sakzeesi, a National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Cadre, has condemned recent violent activities involving party supporters around the country, indicating that they must desist from such illegal practices. Mr. Sakzeeki, speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said it was worrying to watch on television and hear in the news the illegal activities some NDC supporters were engaging in after the party won the 2024 elections. He said the supporters must recognise that the election was not won with only their votes, but rather it was the anger of Ghanaians that gave the NDC the victory, christening the win as “rebellious ballots.” He encouraged supporters who have evidence of wrongdoing to report to the relevant state security agencies instead of taking the la...
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