Youth supporters of Alhaji Nuhu Zaruk, a contender in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Bimbilla constituency, have vandalized some properties belonging to the party. The angry supporters massed up at the constituency office on Tuesday evening, January 2, demanding reasons why Alhaji Zaruk’s name has been removed from the list containing […] The post NPP
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye, has raised concerns about the mismanagement of the country’s economy by the two major political parties over the past 32 years. Dr. John Kwakye called on the presidential candidates of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress […] The post Apologise
The Founder and President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Rev. Lawrence Tetteh, says elections are not an atmosphere of wars, urging the various political parties to ensure that the 2024 polls are conducted fairly and transparently. He emphasized the need for political parties to practice democracy without resorting to attacks as the country gears up […] The post Elections
The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has urged political parties to adopt deliberate grooming strategies to adequately replace experienced Members of Parliament. Some senior Majority Members of Parliament, including the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, have signalled that they will not be seeking reelection in the next parliamentary […] The post Groom
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the public to stop making prank calls, highlighting the detrimental impact such actions can have on their ability to respond to genuine emergencies. This call comes despite a decrease in fire outbreaks in 2023 compared to 2022, particularly in the Ashanti Region, which has recently witnessed several […] The post We record over 200 prank
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reminded the public that a 10% tax will be withheld from all gross winnings from lotteries, betting, gaming, and other games of chance starting January 1st, 2024. This applies to both the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and private lotto operators (PLOs). While the tax was originally implemented in August […] The post GRA announces
Eighteen (18) Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Majority Caucus of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signalled that they will not be seeking reelection in the next parliamentary elections in 2024. This voluntary exit has sparked significant speculation and discussions about the future trajectory of the NPP in the coming years. Among the […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu,
Member of Parliament for Tolon and Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu will face no competition in the January 27th NPP Parliamentary primary in the constituency. Habib Iddrisu who became MP in 2021 was the only person who filed to contest the primaries on January 27th after the close of nomination on December 25th, 2023. […] The post Habib Iddrisu goes unopposed in Tolon appeared
Chairman of the Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana, Kwaku Boateng, has declared his intention to unseat the incumbent Member of Parliament, Mavis Hawa Koomson in the upcoming battle for the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidacy in Awutu Senya East constituency. Boateng confidently asserts that he will secure a 90% victory in the parliamentary primaries. Although […] The post Kwaku
In a surprising turn of events, 18 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Majority Caucus of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have given strongest indication that they will Read More... The post 18 NPP MPs Voluntarily Exit Parliament appeared first on
Twenty-six parliamentary hopefuls will compete with nine incumbent MPs in nine constituencies in the Western Region in the upcoming NPP Parliamentary primaries. These constituencies comprise Tarkwa Nsuaem, Ahanta West, Mpohor, Kwesimintsim, Effia, Takoradi, Sekondi, Essikado–Ketan, and Shama. Among the notable candidates featured is Hon. George Mireku-Duker, a two-term Member of Parliament (MP), who is competing […] The post NPP
As of the close of nominations on December 25, 2023, a total of 92 aspiring candidates had expressed their intention to compete for parliamentary seats in the Eastern Region. Out of 92, 84 candidates officially filed their nominations, poised to challenge incumbents in 22 constituencies. Notably, Hon Bryan Acheampong in Abetifi and Frederick Obeng Adom […] The post NPP
The Ministry of National Security has strongly refuted accusations by the Member of Parliament for Akan Constituency, Yao Gomado, that two people killed in an accident were deliberately targeted by the ministry’s operatives. The ministry in a statement explained that an operation, launched in October 2023, aimed to curb cocoa smuggling along the Eastern Corridor, […] The post National
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has charged delegates in the Ayawaso Central Constituency to vote massively for him in the upcoming NPP primaries to maintain the seat for the party in the 2024 general elections. The three-time Member of Parliament is being contested by the former Greater Accra Regional Youth Organiser of the […] The post Help me retain Ayawaso
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Majority Whip Lydia Seyram Alhasean has expressed confidence in winning the 2024 election. She made this known when she filed her nomination to contest in the upcoming NPP Primaries. She is being challenged by a former youth organiser of the party in the constituency […] The post I’ll retain Ayawaso West
The ruling New Patriotic Party has rejected claims that some national executives of the party are undermining the electoral processes in the party’s upcoming parliamentary primaries. It comes after a leading member of the party Dr Victor Kwasi Amandu in a post accused some national executives of undermining the electoral process According to him, the […] The post NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency executives in Nsawam-Adoagyiri on Friday morning abandoned the party office to prevent one of the potential parliamentary aspirants, Hayford Siaw, from submitting his nomination forms after completing all requirements. Supporters of the Chief Executive of the Ghana Library Authority who on Wednesday, December 20 went to the party constituency […] The post Nsawam-Adoagyiri:
The National House of Chiefs has urged all stakeholders in Ghana’s electoral process to prioritize the creation of a peaceful and transparent environment for the upcoming 2024 polls. According to the National House of Chiefs, failure to ensure free and fair elections risks plunging the country into the dark chapters of violence that marred past […] The post Ensure
The National House of Chiefs has asked traditional leaders across the country to play key roles in addressing the long-standing issue of illegal mining as it continues to pose threats to water bodies and forest reserves. Following the recent arrest of individuals over illegal mining, the National House of Chiefs has tasked traditional leaders to […] The post Galamsey:
As part of efforts to boost marine operations at Ghana’s Ports, the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) has commissioned two new Damen tugboats to add to its fleet of tugboats. The two heavy-duty tugboats which can berth any post panamax vessel were christened after two former Directors General of the Port Authority, namely Group […] The post GPHA
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