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
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
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
Aflao, a border town between Ghana and Togo, has experienced a significant decline in business activities due to the temporary closure of the Ghana-Togo border. The closure is part of the security arrangements for legislative and regional elections in Togo. However, many residents of Aflao were unaware of the border’s closure, as the information was […] The post Elections
The Government of Ghana through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says over One Hundred and Seventy Million have been released to mixed tiers of healthcare providers across the country. In a press release, the NHIA disclosed that the mount was released on Tuesday 30th of April 2024. It further stated that the One Hundred […] The post Over GHc170m released to healthcare providers
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 opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate arrest of the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, Kingsley Nyarko. The call comes after the lawmaker was captured on camera giving out what appears to be money to two Electoral Commission officials during the Ejisu by-election on Tuesday. The Electoral Commission has disclosed that […] The post Ejisu
Kwabena Boateng of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has won the Ejisu by-election. He secured 27,782 votes, which accounts for 55.8% of the total votes cast. His closest rival, Independent candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, received 21,534 votes, or 43.3%. Beatrice Boakye from the Liberal Party earned 140 votes, making up 0.3% of the votes, while […]
The Central African nation’s May 6 election appears to offer voters a choice. But it’s been masterminded, analysts say, to rubber-stamp the rule of the incumbent, Mahamat Idriss Déby.
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has criticised the current structure of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, arguing that it fails to uphold quality educational standards. According to Professor Gyampo, focusing the policy on academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students would alleviate the financial burden on the […] The post Structure
The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has urged civil servants to remain vigilant in light of digital threats amidst the country’s ongoing digital transformation. While acknowledging the government’s efforts in implementing various digital initiatives over the years, Dr. Antwi-Boasiako cautioned about potential threats if not managed effectively. Speaking at a public […] The post Beware
Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, the Minister of Health designate, has refuted claims of operating unlawfully within the Health Ministry amidst delays in his approval by Parliament. Concerns regarding the legality of his involvement in the ministry’s affairs have been raised due to pending parliamentary confirmation. However, addressing the press in Accra, Dr. Okoe-Boye asserted his legitimacy, […] The post I’m
By: Kobina Baidoo The Ejisu constituency are set to cast their votes for a new Member of Parliament today, April 30, 2024 to replace the late John Kumah who was elected on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Appointed as deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah was also elected as NPP candidate ahead […]
Voting has started across all the 204 polling centers in the Ejisu Constituency of the Ashanti Region to elect a new Member of Parliament (MP) to replace the late Read More... The post Ejisu Replaces John Kumah Today, Voting Underway appeared first on
Voting has commenced smoothly at 205 polling centres in the Ejisu constituency where a by-election is being held to choose a new Member of Parliament (MP). Electorates are expected to cast their votes to elect a successor for late MP; John Kumah following his death on March 7. Though there are six people contesting, the […]
Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has chosen not to directly address the nation’s economic challenges during his tour of the Eastern Region. While he acknowledged the economic difficulties facing the country, Dr. Bawumia refrained from discussing them in detail, stating only that they are being addressed. The Vice President’s reluctance to speak about […] The post I
Voting has commenced in the Ejisu constituency today Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to elect a new Member of Parliament (MP) for the area. This comes on the back of the demise of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker John Kumah. Voting will held in 204 polling centers in the constituency for 106,812 voters to cast […] The post By-election: Voting underway at Ejisu constituency appeared first
The Paramount Chief of the Ejisu traditional area in the Ashanti regional Nana Afrane Okese IV has endorsed the candidature of Independent candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi for the Ejisu Zongo communities to to elect him as the member of Parliament for the constituency. The Paramount Chief made the open declaration when the Elders of Ejisu […] The post Ejisu by-election: Paramount
A lecturer at the department of Physics at the University of Cape Coast, Dr Patrick Essien, says the world is rapidly evolving where solutions to multifaceted challenges demand innovation and critical thinking. In view of this, he said, there must be deliberate efforts to ensure that the educational landscape would be streamlined to become the […] The post Our education system requires
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