POLITICS

‘I regret to accept it’ – Rawlings’ response to Kufuor’s resignation from PNDC

JA Kufuor was a member of the PNDC He was the Secretary for Local Government He later resigned in August, 1982 Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, on August 2, 1982, wrote a letter to the leader of the Provisional National Defence Council, PNDC, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, requesting to resign as …

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NPP suspends Alan’s ‘boy’ from communications team

NPP suspends communication member for campaigning NPP communication team member campaigns for Alan Kyerematen NPP warns against campaigning for flagbearer The Northern Regional branch of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suspended one Alhaji Ibrahim Kaleen, for partaking in a radio show which sought to campaign for a flagbearer aspirant. Alhaji Ibrahim …

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Alban Bagbin among officials of the NDC gov’t being investigated – AG reveals

The Attorney General (AG) has revealed while reacting to a claim of witch-hunting made by Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam Constituency Cassiel Ato Forson following the charges against him, that the current Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin is also being investigated for some of the actions he took in relation …

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Former Mayor of Accra under Kufuor passes on

Samuel Ofei Darko served between 2000 and 2003 as Mayor Kufour appointed Samuel Ofei Darko as Mayor of Accra Son of former Mayor announces his death A former Mayor of Accra under the John Agyekum Kufuor era, Solomon Ofei Darko, has died. This was announced by his son, Nii Doodu Darko, who …

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Why NDC activists are chasing ‘churchgoer’ Bawumia over ‘Mallam John’ joke

Bawumia attends New Year church services in Ashanti Region He underlines the importance of religious tolerance and co-existence NDC activists slam him for ‘mocking’ Mahama at Islamic programme Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has often shown a very jovial side in especially his political public swipes at former President John …

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Mahama loses brother

Former President John Dramani Mahama has lost a brother, Mr Emmanuel Adam Mahama. Emmanuel Mahama passed away on December 31, 2021 after a period of illness, a statement from the Office of the former President signed by his Aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari disclosed. “This is to announce the death of …

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Pray for MPs to prevent chaos in Parliament – Bawumia to religious groups

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged religious groups to support Members of Parliament in prayers to prevent instances where chaos erupts on the floor of the house. As a result of the hung Parliament, members of the majority and minority sides of the eighth Parliament have had a number …

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I pray that Ghana continues to be peaceful – Bawumia

Vice President, Dr Mahamamudu Bawumia has prayed that Ghana should continue enjoying the peace in the country at the moment. He indicated that although the people are from different ethnicities and also have different religious beliefs, they are all children of God. In his new Year Message to Ghanaians, he …

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‘I am human, I can make mistakes’ – Bagbin defends record, slams concocted bias allegations

Speaker Alban Bagbin says he is as impartial as possible Bagbin believes detractors are accusing him of untrue bias Bagbin wants Parliament to take on a new direction Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has again reacted to allegations that he is biased in the line of duty as leader of …

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Ministries that were ‘kicked out’ in 2021

Following the transition of the New Patriotic Party for their second term in governance, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had to choose persons he deemed fit to join his administration for the 4-year period. This decision involved downsizing his already existing government and making provision for some new ministries with …

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