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Explain why we shouldn’t sanction you – NDC to Ras Mubarak

The National Executive Committee(NEC) of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) is asking Member of Parliament for Kumbungu Ras Mubarak to explain why he should not be sanctioned for breaking ranks with the party on the upcoming referendum on local level elections. The party last week issued a three-line whip asking …

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Mahama’s Running Mate: Rawlings kicks against Kwesi Ahwoi as Duffour begs to be considered

Former Bank of Ghana Governor and Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffour has reportedly run to the founder of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Jerry John Rawlings as a last resort to force John Mahama’s hand to pick him as a running mate, MyNewsGH.com can report. This is after Rawlings made …

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Angry Speaker suspends sitting over MPs absenteeism

The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has vowed not to tolerate MPs absenteeism in the chamber anymore as he angrily suspends sitting. The suspension of the house follows a concern raised by the MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga who invoked article 102 of the 1992 constitution over the …

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NDC writes on ‘No Vote’ position

ON THE IMPENDING DECEMBER 17TH REFERENDUM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW * The December 17th Referendum is not about whether or not MMDCEs should be elected. Rather, it is about allowing political parties to sponsor candidates in unit committee, assembly member and MMDCE elections. * Thus, simply put, A YES …

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Sammy Gyamfi is a foolish RAT who wears Pampers – Fadi

Leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Fadi Samih Dabbousi has fired serious shots of insults at the Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi saying that he is a foolish boy and a rat who wears pampers. Reacting to the press conference of the National …

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Only a fool doesn’t change his mind – Sammy Gyamfi on NDC’s referendum U-turn

National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has justified the party’s decision to campaign against the amendment of Article 55 of the 1992 Constitution. The Minority in Parliament had earlier supported the amendment but suddenly changed its position, arguing that allowing the election of Metropolitan, …

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10 reasons why the NDC wants you to vote ‘No’

The December 17 referendum is not about whether or not Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCE) should be elected. Rather, it is about allowing political parties to sponsor candidates in unit committee, assembly member and MMDCE elections. Thus, simply put, A ‘Yes’ vote is for partisanship in our local government …

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Jacob Osei Yeboah Calls For National Debate On Upcoming Referendum

The 2012 and 2016 Independent Presidential Candidate, Jacob Osei Yeboah popularly, known as JOY 2012 has called for National debate on the upcoming referendum scheduled for 17th December, 2019. According to the Presidential hopeful, the debate would give prospective voters the opportunity to evaluate the negative and positive effects of …

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Withdraw ‘NO’ decision on referendum – Ogyeahoho to House of Chiefs

The President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II has called on the National House of Chiefs to immediately withdraw the ‘No’ decision on the December 17th referendum. The Paramount Chief of Sefwi Ahwiaso Traditional Council said he was unhappy with the reaction of the president …

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NDC opens nominations for 20 Ashanti constituencies

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has opened nominations into 20 constituencies in the Ashanti region. The constituencies were stood aside during the August parlimenary primaries by the party that selected candidates for the 2020 polls. The polls will be held on December 14, 2019. A statement by the party …

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