Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has announced his withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ongoing nationwide “Thank You Tour,” citing serious security threats to his supporters. The decision comes in the wake of a disturbing incident in Kumasi that left a student and known supporter of Agyapong hospitalised with…
The High Court in Koforidua, Eastern Region, has convicted the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, for contempt of court after he defied an interim injunction that barred him from being sworn in as a legislator. Presiding over the case, Justice Senyo Amedahe found Mr. Kumi guilty of willfully disregarding the court’s directive,…
President John Dramani Mahama has made several key appointments to strengthen regional governance and ensure effective leadership in various national ministries. Among the new appointees is the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu who has been named the Minister for Education. The other Ministers of State include the following; 1. Kwame Governs Agbodza…
The recollection of parliamentary election results for the Obuasi East constituency has officially confirmed Patrick Boakye Yiadom of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the winner, solidifying his position by a slim margin of 19 votes. The announcement follows a review process conducted at the Greater Accra Regional Electoral Commission (EC) office amid heightened tensions…
The Government Transition Team has firmly addressed concerns raised by the incoming administration regarding alleged “last-minute payments and recruitments” carried out after the December 7 general elections. According to the Government Transition Team, no new financial clearances have been issued to any ministry, department, or agency to authorise payments or recruit personnel during the post-election…
The Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has criticised the Electoral Commission (EC), alleging malpractice and bias in the recently concluded December 7 general elections. Nii Lante Vanderpuye made his comments during an appearance on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, December 21, where he accused the EC of deliberately…
The Christian clergy in the Ashanti Region has offered prayers for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 general elections, entrusting him to divine guidance as the December 7 elections approach. During a special engagement held on Friday, November 29, 2024, in Kumasi, over 200 Christian leaders…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed his commitment to collaborating with traditional leaders across the country to promote Ghanaian festivals as a way of boosting local economies. Making the remarks during a visit to the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II’s palace on Thursday, November 28, Mahama…
In a move to safeguard peace during the upcoming December 7 general elections, Ghana’s political parties and their presidential candidates have collectively signed a peace pact. The agreement underscores the political parties commitment to maintaining a peaceful environment before, during, and after the polls, a tradition that reflects Ghana’s dedication to upholding democratic values. The…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has threatened to prosecute persons who misinform the public about the voting day for the December 7 general elections. He cautioned that those involved in such acts could face prosecution if the NDC emerges victorious in the December 7 presidential poll. This caution follows…
