The government of Ghana has frozen the launch of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Agyapa Royalties pending the completion of a corruption risk assessment by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. A letter signed by Deputy Finance Minister, Mr Charles Adu Boahene, and addressed to the OSP, said: “The …
Read More »POLITICS
NDC’s Deputy N/R treasurer involved in accident
The Deputy Northern Region Treasurer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Kpeli, has been involved in a road accident. The accident happened on Monday, October 5 on the Tamale-Salaga Makango road. He is currently at the Tamale Teaching Hospital receiving medical attention. A statement signed by Gapson Kofi Raphael, …
Read More »2020 Polls: It’s not going to be an easy win for NPP or NDC – Political Analyst
The December 7 polls is not going to walk over for the flagbearers of the two main political parties; the ruling New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) Nana Akufo-Addo and the opposition National Democratic Congress’ (NDC’s) John Dramani Mahama. According Political analyst Michael Ebo Amoah, the dynamics in this year’s polls, are different from …
Read More »NDC Running mate begins tour of Eastern Region today
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, will today embark on a five-day campaign tour of the Eastern Region. The tour will give her an opportunity to interact with and deliberate on important issues of national concern with traditional authorities, religious leaders, civil society …
Read More »VIDEO: NDC, NPP reps clash on live radio
But for the swift intervention of the studio producers and the host, the District Chief Executive for Sekyere Afram Plains would have traded blows during a live studio radio discussion on Akoma FM’s weekend flagship programme Wonsom with former Municipal Chief Executive for Obuasi. The heated confrontation ensued after the …
Read More »WATCH VIDEO: I’ll not come back with my own chair – Mahama subtly jabs Akufo-Addo
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has thrown a subtle jab at President Nana Akufo-Addo by suggesting that he will not carry a chair with him when he becomes President again after an interview with journalist Nana Poku of Moonlite FM. President Nana Akufo-Addo has been …
Read More »Kwesi Pratt explains why the people of the Volta Region reject NPP in every election
Kwesi Pratt Jnr, the Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, has explained why the people of the Volta Region continuously reject the ideology of the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to him, the Danquah-Busua-Dombo tradition cannot penetrate politically into the Volta Region because that tradition led the agitation for Volta Region …
Read More »NDC Youth Organiser shot dead by unknown gunmen at Pusiga
News reaching MyNewsGh.com has confirmed that a branch executive of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Pusiga District of the Upper East Region has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. Khalifa believed to be in his late 30’s who operates a drinking spot at Widana within the Pusiga enclaves, was …
Read More »Ghana was not heaven under my watch – John Mahama admits
Former President of Ghana and flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress has admitted that Ghana was not heaven under his watch as President. But according to him, “These days nothing works. Whether as a farmer, trader, driver or mechanic, the hardship is unbearable everywhere”. He believes that bringing him and …
Read More »Bono East dep. NDC Youth Organizer killed in car crash
The opposition National Democratic Congress has announced the death of its deputy regional youth organiser in the Bono East region. According to the party’s National Youth Organiser George Apare Addo, Kojo Nsiah died in an accident at Techiman. “It is with sadness I announce the death of Isaac Kojo Nsiah, …
Read More »EC to exhibit voter register for beneficiaries of one-day registration on October 7
The Electoral Commission (EC) will exhibit the voter register for citizens who registered to vote during one-day voter registration on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Exhibitions will take place at the EC’s district offices throughout the country. “Electoral Commission (EC) wishes to announce for the information of all those who took …
Read More »NDC youth organiser dies in car crash on Kintampo-Techiman road
Deputy Bono East Regional Youth Organizer of the NDC, Isaac Kojo Nsiah, has perished in a car crash on the Kintampo-Techiman Highway. He was part of a delegation of Bono East youth wing returning from a party function in Kintampo South Constituency when the accident occurred around the Techiman toll …
Read More »I’ll end double track system within one year – Mahama
The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says he will, within one year in office, eliminate the double track system that has plagued the smooth implementation of the free SHS Programme. To achieve his target the former President said his government will embark on a …
Read More »NDC Youth Wing mourns party executive who was killed in an accident
The National Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is commiserating with the family of Deputy Regional Youth Organizer for the Bono region who lost his life in a tragic accident at Techiman on Saturday night. A statement from the Youth Wing of the party sighted by MyNewsGh.com and signed by …
Read More »School Reopening: Parents commend government, call for e-learning
Some parents have commended Government for successfully opening schools in the country gradually amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents said, they were happy their 2nd-year children in Junior High Schools and Senior High Schools were having their turn from Monday, October 5th saying they have been home for too long …
Read More »#NSMQ2020: Achimota School beat Prempeh College and Anglican SHS for the semi-final spot
Achimota School in stiff competition with Prempeh College and Anglican Senior High School emerged the best school. Achimota School at the end of the contest had 44 points , Prempeh College had 41 points and Anglican SHS had 27 points. The competition was a tight one from round 1 to …
Read More »Election 2020: What Otumfuo told Akufo-Addo and Mahama when they called on him
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is undoubtedly one of the most respected figures in the country which makes his statements profound and impactful. It is for this reason that in every election year, politicians, particularly presidential candidates of the two leading parties call on him before they commence their campaign in …
Read More »NDC’s Deputy Youth Organizer killed in ghastly accident, others injured
Information available to MyNewsGh.com indicates that a ghastly accident has taken the life of the Deputy Bono East youth organizer. According to our source, the youth organiser whose name is given as Kojo Nsiah lost his life on the spot after the pickup they were travelling on had a head-on …
Read More »Ensure free and fair polls – Rawlings to EC
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called on Electoral Commission to uphold the sanctity and integrity of the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, by ensuring that the electoral register is cleaned up following recent reports of missing names and other challenges during the exhibition of the register. The former President …
Read More »Okyeman will emulate Asanteman in December 7 polls – Okyenhene
Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II says he would be shocked to the bone if Ghanaians go to the poll and vote against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He said any eligible voter who has benefited from the numerous social intervention programmes and other infrastructure development under the Akufo-Addo government …
Read More »JHS, SHS 2 students must return to school on Monday – GES directs
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all form two students of Junior and Senior High Schools to return to their various schools starting from Monday, October 5 2020. This is to enable them complete the third and second term of the current academic year respectively. This was contained in …
Read More »Money Sharing By John Mahama Is Demonic- Chairman Dollar Cautious The Public
The Madina Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party has cautioned recipients of Ex President Mahama’s campaign trail money to beware of its consequences, describing the act as demonic. According to the NPP chairman, there is nothing that could motivate a former president to embark on money sharing spree …
Read More »EC to hold Special Voting on Dec. 1
The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) has scheduled Tuesday, December 1 as date on which to hold its early voting for voters who will work on election day. The Special Voting exercise is meant for voters who as a result of their duties on election day are unable to vote at …
Read More »NDC suspends Ningo Prampram Secretary for ‘fighting’ Sam George
The Greater Accra Regional Executive Committee of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) has suspended the Ningo Prampram Constituency Secretary for six months with immediate effect. According to the party, the punitive action is in accordance with article 46 of the party’s constitution. A statement signed by the Regional Secretary, Theophilus …
Read More »It’s unacceptable – Mahama condemns use of police car to convey NPP supporters
Former President John Mahama has described as “unacceptable conduct and unprofessional”, the use of a police vehicle to convey some members of the New Patriotic Party. According to him, “the bastardisation of our institutions is one of the outcomes of this failed leadership”. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr James …
Read More »[VIDEO]: IGP orders investigation into police car used for NPP campaign
The Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong Boanuh, has ordered for investigations to be conducted into a video, currently circulating on social media, in which some supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party are seen rallying in a police vehicle as well as any of such videos and photos. A recent …
Read More »People wanted to kill me – Obour claims
Bice Osei Kuffour popularly known in showbiz as Obour is alleging that when news broke that his father had died from COVID-19, some people wanted to kill him. He told Paul Adom-Otchere on the Thursday edition of Good Evening Ghana: “At some point, we picked a signal that some people wanted to …
Read More »Ghanaians love Akufo-Addo deeply, 2020 elections is about thanksgiving – Sam Pyne
The countdown to the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections is on. It’s left with 67 days for Ghanaians to cast their ballots to either elect a new candidate to be President of Ghana or retain President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who is seeking a second term. The battle is said …
Read More »One day registration not enough – Electorates to EC
Some electorates who thronged the Ashanti Regional office of the Electoral Commission Thursday have complained that the one day set for the limited voter’s registration in the region was inadequate. As at twelve noon, more than 500 people had arrived at the designated registration centers to partake in the process. …
Read More »I saw that NPP flagbearer had turned into a goat in Kumasi – Prophet Adu Boahen
Host of ‘OGYIE MMERE on Angel 102.9 FM in Accra, Prophet Johnson Adu Boahen has vowed that his head be cut if the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) does not drop votes in the Ashanti region on a scale never seen before in its history in the upcoming presidential election in December. …
Read More »