In this edition of the Eyewitness News, Selorm Adonoo Hawa Iddrisu bring the big news stories from the NPP presser on the party manifesto and achievements. The latest on President Nana Akufo-Addo’s election as the ECOWAS chairperson. The 2020 NDC manifesto launch was also in focus in the bulletin. There was also some news updates […] The post Eyewitness News, Monday 9th September

As part of their manifesto promises for the tourism sector, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that they will help improve access to tourist sites in the country. “The next NDC Government will improve access to tourist attractions across the country,” the 2020 manifesto of the NDC states. Also stated in the 2020 NDC […] The post We’ll

Various Centres for National Culture across the country will receive facelift if the National Democratic Congress wins power in the 2020 general elections. This promise was captured in the 2020 Manifesto of the NDC, which was launched on September 7, 2020, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The provision on culture states that the […] The post Next

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has said that, if voted into power in the 2020 general elections,  his government will change the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) into a modern Multimedia University. Here, students will be taught various courses in creative arts. He said this during the […] The post NDC

The Upper East Region will get a domestic airport should the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) emerge victorious in the 2020 general elections. Flagbearer of the party, John Dramani Mahama made the promise at the party’s manifesto launch at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, on Monday, September 7, 2020. John Mahama said land had […] The post NDC

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has hinted at withdrawing a law that bans the importation of salvaged vehicles into the country should he be voted into office. Mahama says his next government will also scrap the proposed increment in the import duty for such vehicles. The move, according to the […] The post I’ll scrap

Ghana’s economy under the governing New Patriotic Party is working for just a few people, former President John Dramani Mahama has said. Speaking at the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) manifesto launch, the former President promised to fix the economy for the benefit of all Ghanaians if elected in the upcoming general elections. “Ghana’s economy is […] The post Economy

The National Democratic Congress has promised, in its 2020 manifesto, to award scholarships to creatives who do not have the means to build their capacity. According to the manifesto document, the NDC, will “make available scholarship packages for disadvantaged creative artists to pursue courses or programmes for self-development in the national interest.” It has also […] The post NDC

Former President John Dramani Mahama intends rooting out corruption if voted into power, Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has said. Addressing members of the National Democratic Congress at the official launch of the NDC’s manifesto, Mr. Iddrisu said former President Mahama will ensure that corruption scandals that have been swept under the carpet are investigated under […] The post ‘Mahama

The National Democratic Party (NDC) has launched its 2020 manifesto ahead of the December 7 polls. Titled the ‘People’s Manifesto: Jobs, Prosperity and more’, the policy document is said to have been inspired by the desires of the average Ghanaian. The manifesto has been divided into six key areas: fixing the economy, promoting human development, […] The post The NDC’s 2020 manifesto

The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) manifesto will finally open doors to Ghana’s development, the party’s General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has said. He said the essence of the manifesto was inspired by the average Ghanaian and not party leaders. “We are presenting to you a manifesto that was not developed by leaders of a party […] The post NDC’s

The Paramount Chief of Ullo Traditional Area in the Upper West Region, Naa Alhaji Seidu Amadu Baboorononne II has appealed to flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, to create a district for them should he win the 2020 polls. The Paramount Chief made the plea during a courtesy call on him […] The post Create district

The opposition National Democratic Congress says its 2020 manifesto will help it win the upcoming general elections. Chairman of the NDC’s 2020 Manifesto Committee, Professor Kwaku Danso Boafo at the outdooring of the policy document on Monday, September 7, 2020, indicated that the policy statement was drafted with data that is reliable, valid and verifiable. […] The post NDC’s

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says the election of President Nana Akufo-Addo as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a sign of the recognition of what Ghana has done over the last 4 years. “Other Presidents of ECOWAS have elected Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as Chairman of ECOWAS. This […] The post Bawumia congratulates

Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made a passionate plea to the people of Ghana to give them the nod in the forthcoming general elections. National Chairman of the party, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, at the official launch of the party’s manifesto on Monday, September 7, 2020, said the governing New Patriotic […] The post Give

Telecommunication companies in Ghana say they are not responsible for Unsolicited Electronic Communications (UEC) received by their clients in recent times. “Mobile Network Operators have not sent out UECs for and on behalf of any Political Party,” the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications said in a statement. Some Ghanaians have taken to social media to raise […] The post Unsolicited

A Deputy Campaign Manager for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has accused former President John Mahama of inciting some ethnic groups in the country against the governing party. Mustapha Hamid says recent name-calling by Mr. Mahama is unacceptable and uncalled-for. “We have all seen how former President John Mahama tagged some […] The post Mahama

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is advising Ghanaians not to believe any of the campaign promises made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the December 7, 2020, general elections. According to the NPP, the opposition party can never be trusted with the country’s transformation given its poor performance and record in the […] The post Mahama

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has condemned former President John Dramani Mahama for endorsing ethnocentric comments made against Akyems. A post by Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo described elements from the New Patriotic Party as “Akyem Sakawa Boys” in relation to the controversial Agyapa Royalties deal. The article was shared on […] The post MFWA

The resident engineer of the Pokuase Interchange, Kwabena Bimpong says the project is 82 percent complete. The Pokuase project comprises a four-tier interchange at Pokuase, a five-kilometre Awoshie-Pokuase road, a two-kilometre Accra-Nsawam road, a two-kilometre Kwabenya road, and 10-kilometre local roads. The $94 million Pokuase Interchange project is expected to ease traffic congestion, improve urban […] The post Pokuase