The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has retained the Ejisu parliamentary seat in a by-election held on 30th April 2024. The party’s candidate Kwabena Boateng polled 27,782 representing 55.79%. His closest contender Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former Member of Parliament for the area who ran as an independent candidate, secured 21,536 votes representing 43.24%. Esther Osei […] The post Kwabena
A military officer in his late 30s was shot dead in Millennium City during a land dispute, while two other officers narrowly escaped death. The incident occurred near the Millennium City District Police Command at Kasoa in the Central region of Ghana. According to reports, the brother of one of the military officers had purchased […] The post Military officer
The National Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, says he will do all he can to reconcile Independent Candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi with the party. Mr. Aduomi, a former three-time NPP Member of Parliament for the constituency, chose to run as an Independent Candidate in the Ejisu by-election. According to him, […] The post We’ll reconcile Aduomi with the NPP
The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has categorically refuted allegations that the Yagbonwura was asked to stand up and greet President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Media reports had suggested that the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, was asked to stand and greet the President during an event on Saturday, 27th April […] The post Yagbonwura
In a closely watched race in the Ejisu constituency, Kwabena Boateng, running on behalf of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has clinched victory in the by-election which was occasioned Read More... The post NPP’s
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu, EJISU Former Constituency 2nd Vice Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Boateng, has won the Ejisu Constituency By-election. He won with a total vote of 27,782, translating into 55.79 percent of the total valid votes cast. When sworn in, Mr. Boateng, who resigned his position to enter the contest, […]
Kwabena Boateng, the Member of Parliament-elect for Ejisu, has emphasised the importance of reaching out to disgruntled members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in preparation for the 2024 elections. Mr. Boateng emerged victorious in the Ejisu by-election, securing 27,782 votes, which represents 55.8% of the total votes cast. His closest competitor, Mr. Kwabena Owusu […] The post We
The Ghana Police Service has officially commenced a thorough investigation into the alleged bribery incident involving Electoral Commission (EC) officials during the Ejisu by-election, following the circulation of a Read More... The post Police Probe
The Ghana Police Service has apprehended an individual linked to the shooting of a military officer in Kasoa, located in the Central Region. The military officer, reported to be in his late 30s, was fatally shot, while two other officers accompanying him escaped unharmed. According to a police statement, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, […] The post Kasoa:
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at Millenium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, leading to the death of a soldier. According to the Police, preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio allegedly shot the soldier at Millenum City Kasoa on Tuesday, […] The post Police
Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana staged a walkout on the Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah just when he was called upon to deliver his speech at the May Day Parade in Kumasi. The ECG workers were on Wednesday, May 1, clad in red and held placards with inscriptions calling on the Regional Minister […] The post May Day: ECG workers stage walkout
The campaign team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to adopt a house-to-house campaign strategy ahead of the 2024 general elections. This commitment comes after Dr Bawumia visited the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, where he interacted with market women and residents. Dr Bawumia’s visit followed a two-day campaign tour of the […] The post Election
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union Ghana (ICU-Ghana) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has cautioned the government that it won’t stay aloof for them to be short-changed under the guise of global economic recession. This call comes on the back of the May Day celebration on the theme Election 2024: “The Role of Workers […] The post May
Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong called for responsible media practices to ensure peaceful elections in December. Addressing the Regional May Day Celebration held at Jubilee Park in Koforidua on May 1, 2024, Seth Acheampong emphasized the media’s role as “custodians of truth,” stating that they must combat misinformation and disinformation to maintain peace and […] The post Media
Flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says adopting a 24-hour economic model will diversify our economy and empower Ghana’s workforce. According to him, a central element of his vision for Ghana’s recovery is the implementation of a 24-hour economy. “This initiative is designed to generate sustainable, decent job opportunities and promote […] The post May
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union, TEWU of TUC-Ghana has called on the Ministry of Finance to issue financial clearance for the recruitment of non-teaching staff in educational institutions to accommodate the high number of students. The union emphasizes that the current workforce in these institutions is overstretched due to the annual influx of students. […] The post Issue
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Certified Global Economist and Independent Presidential Candidate, Dr. Sam Ankrah has called for fair labour practices in the country as the nation celebrates workers today, May 1, 2024. In a speech to celebrate the hardworking Ghanaian workers who toil day and night to contribute to the economic and social development of […]
The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi has scheduled its reopening on 1st May 2024 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene (Asante King). Hosted by the Asantehene, the museum will unveil refurbished facilities and historic Ashanti heirlooms to the public in its new Homecoming exhibition. This momentous occasion marks […] The post Manhyia
More than 40 people have been killed in Kenya after a dam burst, pushing the death toll from devastating floods to more than 120. The deaths were reported on Monday in the Mai Mahiu area, where the burst dam added to casualties from flash floods. “We have so far recovered 42 bodies, which include 17 […] The post Burst dam in Kenya pushes flood death toll past 120 appeared
More than 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst following heavy rains and flooding, officials have said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud,” Nakuru county governor […] The post Kenya dam bursts kill more than 40 appeared
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