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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Pays Courtesy Call on Asantehene at Manhyia Palace
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Pays Courtesy Call on Asantehene at Manhyia Palace

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a courtesy call on His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi as part of her recent visit to the Ashanti Region. During the visit, the Vice President expressed her heartfelt condolences to the Asantehene and the people of Asanteman on the passing of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. She described the loss as one deeply felt not only in the Ashanti Kingdom but across the entire nation. The meeting, marked by mutual respect and cordiality, also provided an opportunity for the Vice President and the Asantehene to reaffirm the strong bonds of solidarity between government and traditional authorities. Madam Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the importance of preserving and strengthening the...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Reaffirms Commitment to Revitalizing Markets During Kumasi Visit
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Reaffirms Commitment to Revitalizing Markets During Kumasi Visit

The Vice President of the Republic, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated government’s commitment to completing abandoned market projects and revitalizing trading centers across the country. On behalf of former President John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President visited Kumasi over the weekend, accompanied by Hon. Alex Segbefia, Hon. Ofosu Ampofo, and other advisors. They were joined in the Ashanti Region by Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene and NDC Regional Chairman, Nana Kwasi. The delegation’s first stop was the historic Mamponteng Market in the Kwabre East Municipality. Established nearly three centuries ago, the market has long served as a vibrant trading hub for the community. In 2012, the government initiated an enhancement project to modernize the facility, b...
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Desist from divisive acts—Bawumia urges NPP members
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Desist from divisive acts—Bawumia urges NPP members

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to eschew divisive language, tribalism and internal conflict for party unity. Speaking at the NPP’s National Annual Delegates Conference at the University of Ghana, Legon, on Saturday, Dr Bawumia, former Vice President, said the party must prioritise unity, discipline and mutual respect ahead of the 2028 elections to strengthen internal cohesion and serve Ghana’s best interests. “Now more than ever, we must refresh them and desist from any language, character, or actions that divide us. With unity and consistency, we can regain the trust of Ghanaians,” he said. “If we are fractured and at each other's throats, none of us can cross over and lead us to fulfil this party's purpose,” he added. Dr Bawumia describ...
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Mayor of Accra receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Nkrumah Memorial Park
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Mayor of Accra receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Nkrumah Memorial Park

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, on Thursday received the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Accra, to pay homage to Ghana’s founding President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Prime Minister Modi, who is in Ghana for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama, was accompanied by Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and other senior government officials. Welcoming the Indian Prime Minister, Mayor Allotey described the visit as historic and a profound gesture of respect for Ghana’s independence struggle, a reaffirmation of the enduring friendship between the two nations and a testament to the shared values of freedom, solidarity, and development that both countri...
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang heralds Central Region Expo 2025  
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang heralds Central Region Expo 2025  

Vice President, Professor Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang heralds this year's Central Regional Coordinating Council (CRCC) Trade, Tourism and Investment Expo, dubbed: “Central Expo 2025.”   The Vice President will officially open the fair on Monday, August 25 at the Adisadel school park.   Themed: “Unlocking business opportunities in the Central Region,” the Expo 25, starts on Friday, August 23 to Sunday, 31 and will showcase the region's vast trade, tourism, and investment opportunities to the world.   The annual week-long event is designed to attract thousands of exhibitors and investors to tap into the economic potential of the region, accelerating its development trajectory.   The expo also serves to enhance international exposure, foster partnerships...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Bids Farewell to Outgoing Namibian High Commissioner
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Bids Farewell to Outgoing Namibian High Commissioner

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday hosted a farewell meeting in Accra for the outgoing Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, who has been appointed as Namibia’s new Minister for International Relations and Trade. The Vice President praised Hon. Ashipala-Musavyi for her dedicated service and congratulated her on the new ministerial appointment, expressing confidence in her ability to continue strengthening Namibia’s global diplomatic engagement. During their meeting, Hon. Ashipala-Musavyi conveyed warm greetings from the President of Namibia, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Both leaders reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between Ghana and Namibia, underscoring their shared commitment to cooperation within the West African...
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Dr. Bawumia Expresses Concern Over Arrest and Detention of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Wontumi
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Dr. Bawumia Expresses Concern Over Arrest and Detention of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Wontumi

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate and former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep concern over the arrest and continued detention of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. In a strongly worded statement released earlier today, Dr. Bawumia criticized the lack of clarity surrounding the charges against Mr. Wontumi and called attention to the uncertainty regarding his current location. “I am deeply concerned about the arrest and continued detention of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi), particularly as the charges remain vague, and his whereabouts remain unknown,” Dr. Bawumia stated. He emphasized the importance of u...
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Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Extends Easter Message to Ghanaians
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Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Extends Easter Message to Ghanaians

Accra, Ghana — As Easter celebrations sweep across Ghana and the world, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has shared a heartfelt message of peace, unity, and reflection with the Ghanaian people. In her message, the Vice President extended warm wishes to all Christians and citizens marking the resurrection of Christ, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the season. “As Christians across Ghana and the world mark the celebration of Easter, I extend my warmest wishes to everybody,” she stated. She called on the nation to use the Easter period as a time to reignite collective values and a sense of purpose, encouraging Ghanaians to recommit to building a society that is inclusive and compassionate. “May this season reawaken in us the convict...
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Undergoes Medical Treatment, Set to Continue Care Abroad
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Undergoes Medical Treatment, Set to Continue Care Abroad

Vice President of the Republic, Her Excellency Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, was admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre on Saturday, March 29, following a sudden illness she experienced after work the previous evening. According to official sources, the Vice President received initial treatment at the facility and is currently in stable condition. However, based on expert medical advice, she will be traveling abroad to continue with further medical care. The Office of the Vice President has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and well-wishes, and assures the public that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure her full recovery. “We wish the Vice President a speedy recovery,” a statement from the Presidency noted. Further updates on her condition and...
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Women in Planning congratulate Vice President  
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Women in Planning congratulate Vice President  

Women in Physical Development Planning have congratulated Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on her election as the first female Vice President in the political history of the country.  They encouraged the Vice President to remain at the forefront of tackling the nation’s long standing gender equity gap that existed in all the sectors of the economy, with planning and sustainable human settlement in particular.  In separate interviews with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the women planners described the Vice President’s election as a historic milestone that would inspire more women to climb higher in their career lives.  Mrs Gifty Nyarko, the Sunyani Zonal Secretary of the Ghana Institute of Planners, said she had confidence in the Vice President, and was optimistic that h...
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