Friday, February 6

Tag: NDC

NPP Presidential Election Committee Commends Police for Peaceful Primaries
No Comments
News

NPP Presidential Election Committee Commends Police for Peaceful Primaries

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Election Committee, Mr. Joseph Osei Owusu, has commended the Ghana Police Service for its pivotal role in ensuring a peaceful and orderly conduct of the party’s presidential primaries. Mr. Osei Owusu, accompanied by members of the committee, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) at the Police Headquarters, where he formally expressed the party’s appreciation. He praised the Police for their comprehensive security arrangements and the professionalism exhibited by officers across the country before, during, and after the primaries. According to him, the visible police presence, effective coordination, and neutrality of perso...
Read More
NDC Congratulates NPP on Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Commends Police
No Comments
Politics

NDC Congratulates NPP on Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Commends Police

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the successful organization of its presidential primaries, describing the process as peaceful and well-conducted. In a statement issued in Accra on Saturday, February 1, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, the NDC acknowledged the emergence of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP’s presidential candidate for the December 2028 general elections. The opposition party also commended the Ghana Police Service for what it described as a “remarkable and efficient” security operation that ensured a violence-free electoral process throughout the primaries. According to the NDC, the peaceful conduct of the NPP’s internal elections reflects th...
Read More
Anyidoho Draws Parallels Between Atta-Mills’ Political Journey and Bawumia’s Rise
No Comments
Politics

Anyidoho Draws Parallels Between Atta-Mills’ Political Journey and Bawumia’s Rise

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has drawn striking parallels between the political journey of late President Professor John Evans Atta-Mills and that of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, suggesting that Ghana’s political history may be repeating itself. In a reflective commentary, Anyidoho recalled that when Professor Atta-Mills first emerged on the national political scene as Vice President under President Jerry John Rawlings, loyalty to his boss was not optional but essential. He explained that Atta-Mills’ humility and unwavering loyalty to President Rawlings were often misunderstood and unfairly interpreted as weakness by critics, with some going as far as labeling him a “poodle.” According to Anyidoho, internal p...
Read More
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Engages Sunda Group, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Investment, Jobs
No Comments
News

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Engages Sunda Group, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Investment, Jobs

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has underscored government’s commitment to creating a stable and enabling business environment as she held a high-level meeting with the Sunda Group, led by its Ghana Director, Mr. Michael Ye. The meeting followed the commissioning of Sunda Group’s new production line, an investment Mr. Ye said reflects the company’s strong confidence in Ghana’s improving economic outlook. He expressed appreciation to the Vice President for her presence at the commissioning and reaffirmed Sunda Group’s commitment to expanding its operations in the country. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang stressed that government remains resolute in fostering macroeconomic stability and policies that boost investor confidence and allow businesses to thrive. She noted that effecti...
Read More
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Supports Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital with Donation
No Comments
News

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Supports Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital with Donation

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has made a separate donation to the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital as part of her continued commitment to supporting institutions that cater for vulnerable members of society. The donation, which was presented on her behalf by Hon. Kakra Yalley, is aimed at enhancing the care and welfare of patients as well as supporting frontline caregivers at the facility. It forms part of a broader initiative focused on strengthening social support systems and improving conditions within critical public health institutions. Speaking on the gesture, the Vice President emphasized that supporting facilities such as Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital is a vital step toward reducing stigma associated with mental health and improving access to quality mental health servi...
Read More
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Supports Cape Coast School for the Deaf
No Comments
News

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Supports Cape Coast School for the Deaf

As part of ongoing outreach efforts and a strong commitment to inclusive national development, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has made a donation to the Cape Coast School for the Deaf to support the welfare and learning needs of students at the institution. The donation was carried out on behalf of the Vice President by a delegation led by Hon. Kakra Yalley, reaffirming government’s dedication to ensuring that children with disabilities are not left behind in Ghana’s educational advancement. Speaking through the delegation, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that every child, regardless of physical ability, deserves access to quality education in an environment that nurtures talent, dignity, and self-confidence. She noted that inclusive education should not be v...
Read More
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Marks One Year in Office with Thanksgiving Service
No Comments
News

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Marks One Year in Office with Thanksgiving Service

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive national development following a non-denominational thanksgiving service held at Jubilee House to mark one year in office. The service, held on Tuesday, brought together government officials, religious leaders, and invited guests for a moment of reflection and gratitude after a year of governance. According to the Vice President, the occasion provided an opportunity to look back on a year characterized by hard work, dedication, and notable progress across various sectors of the economy. Speaking at the event, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the thanksgiving service as a moment not only to appreciate how far the government has come, but also to renew its resolve to deepen service to the peo...
Read More
Ghana Condemns Alleged U.S. Military Invasion of Venezuela, Calls for Release of President Maduro
No Comments
News

Ghana Condemns Alleged U.S. Military Invasion of Venezuela, Calls for Release of President Maduro

The Government of Ghana has expressed grave concern and strong condemnation over what it describes as the unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America, as well as the subsequent abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana said the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026, and constitutes a serious violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. According to the statement, Ghana strongly opposes the unilateral use of force, stressing that such actions undermine the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of states. The government warn...
Read More
Ghana Mourns Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, Longest-Serving MP for Ayawaso East
No Comments
Politics

Ghana Mourns Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, Longest-Serving MP for Ayawaso East

Ghana’s Parliament and the people of Ayawaso East Constituency are mourning the passing of Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, a four-term Member of Parliament and stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), whose quiet but impactful political career spanned more than a decade. Born on March 17, 1965, in Nima, Accra, Hon. Mahama was a true son of the community he faithfully represented until his death. Known variously as Mahama Toure Naser or Naser Mahama Toure, he remained deeply rooted in the lives and aspirations of his constituents throughout his political journey. Hon. Mahama was first elected as MP for Ayawaso East in 2012, marking the beginning of an unbroken electoral record. He went on to retain the seat in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 general elections, with his most recent victor...
Read More
Ayawaso East MP Mahama Naser Toure Passes Away After Illness
No Comments
News

Ayawaso East MP Mahama Naser Toure Passes Away After Illness

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has died after a period of illness at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. A four-term legislator, Mr. Toure served in several important capacities in Parliament. He was Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee and also a member of the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, as well as the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee. The Second Deputy Majority Whip, Richard Acheampong, confirmed that the late MP will be buried today at his residence in Nima, Accra, in accordance with Islamic rites.
Read More
//otieu.com/4/3711026