Kennedy Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central and a hopeful flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has surged to the top of Twitter trends within just 24 hours of the party’s ballot process to determine the candidates’ order on the ballot. In the aftermath of the balloting, Kennedy Agyapong secured …
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NDC appeals to ECOWAS to call Jean Mensah to order
The largest opposition party, NDC, has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to call the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) to order. The party accuses the Electoral Commissioner, Jean Adukwei Mensah of engaging in voter suppression with its decision to conduct the ongoing Limited Voter Registration Exercise …
Read More »Take advantage of the limited registration exercise and register – Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana, has urged eligible Ghanaians, especially those who have just turned 18 and adults who have not yet registered, to participate in the Limited Voter Registration operation. The exercise which started on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, is expected to end on October 12, 2023. The …
Read More »Any alternative aside NPP will spell doom for Ghana – Catherine Afeku
Catherine Abelema Afeku, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker and 2024 parliamentary aspirant for the Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Constituency, has stated that the party must do all it takes to remain in power after the 2024 polls. She is of the view that any alternative aside from the NPP will …
Read More »Four Alan Kyerematen top aides who have ‘moved on’ after his withdrawal
A number of top supporters of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Alan Kyerematen, have formally commented on their principal’s September 5 withdrawal from the presidential primary. From one who has realigned her support to a rival camp, to another who is focusing on his personal ambition and two …
Read More »I’m not a clearing agent – Akufo-Addo ‘jabs’ Mahama
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appears to have taken a swipe at former President John Dramani Mahama over his ‘I’m not going to be a clearing agent president’ comment. Speaking at the 2023 Ghana Bar Association Annual Conference in Cape Coast on Monday, September 11, 2023, the president rejected the assertion that he clears …
Read More »Are you a serious opposition party? – Barker-Vormawor descends on NDC over handling of OccupyBoG demo
A lead convenor of the #FixtheCountry# Movement, Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has slammed the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over their handling of the planned demonstration against the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his two deputies, #OccupyBoG# demo. In a post shared on X (formally known as Twitter), on Saturday, September 9, …
Read More »Here is why you may want to reconsider eating beans and plantain
Any slander against “gob3”, one of the foods that most Ghanaians love especially because of its affordability, is usually not tolerated among its lovers. Beans and plantain which is popularly known as gob3 in Ghana is a meal made of cooked beans, ripe plantain, and any oil of preference i.e …
Read More »From next in line to ‘failed’ NPP presidential candidate: A sad story of Alan Kyerematen
“I’ll do everything in my power not to let you down, with the decision you have made here. I hope my colleagues can forgive me, but, on this occasion, I single out one particular man; one man who gave me such a big run for my money. “All I can …
Read More »Dr. Lawrence writes:The dynamics on November 4, 2023
Dr. Lawrence writes:The dynamics on November 4, 2023 So far everything I have written about the NPP, before, during and after their Super Delegates conference has come to pass. Just last week, I wrote that Alan Kyeremanteng may not stay in the race for long and that too has been …
Read More »Financial constraint a factor for Alan’s withdrawal from Flagbearership race – Political Analyst
A Political Analyst, Clement Adu Acheampong believes that financial constraint is one factor that pushed flagbearer hopeful of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Alan Kyerematen, to withdraw from the race. The former Minister of Trade and Industry who came third in the party’s August 26 special delegates conference stated that one of …
Read More »Three main reasons I am withdrawing from NPP primary – Alan Kyerematen speaks
Alan Kyerematen, a leading contender in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership race announced his formal withdrawal from the race as it headed into the November 4 final round. His announcement was made via a September 5, 2023 statement issued hours after an earlier press conference had been cancelled. The diplomat and …
Read More »Alan Kyerematen withdraws from NPP flagbearership race
One of the leading members in the NPP flagbearership race, Alan Kyerematen has officially withdrawn from the race. His decision comes just a day before the New Patriotic Party organises balloting for aspirants who will be contesting in the November Congress that is aimed at electing a successor for Nana Akufo Addo …
Read More »Alan cancels planned ‘announcement’ on NPP flagbearership race
The campaign team of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Alan Kyerematen, has stated that his planned announcement, which was scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, has been postponed. According to a news report by myjoyonline.com, a statement by the press aide of the Alan Kyerematen for President Campaign, Barima Sarpong, indicated that …
Read More »We must attack NDC in their strongholds in 2024 – Ashanti regional minister
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has urged his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to go on the attack in the 2024 elections. Speaking in an interview shared by journalist KB Nkansah, on Monday, September 5, 2023, Osei-Mensah said that the NPP must go on the offensive in the strongholds of the …
Read More »NPP primaries: Quit and allow Bawumia to be the flagbearer if possible – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to aspirants
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament for Suame Constituency and Majority Leader of Parliament, has called on flagbearer aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to step aside and allow Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the NPP into the 2024 elections. Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on September 4, 2023, …
Read More »Things You Should Stop Believing About Stroke And Its Severity
Do you know that there are certain things you should stop believing about stroke and its severity? Stroke is a serious health condition that arises when there is Obstruction in the free flow of blood to the brain. When this happens, the cells in the brain get damaged leading to …
Read More »What Will Happen To The Body Of A Man When He Takes Yogurt Everyday
Yogurt is a versatile and popular food that offers numerous health benefits. It is a fermented dairy product that is rich in essential nutrients, probiotics, and antioxidants. While yogurt is beneficial for both men and women, this article will focus specifically on the impact of daily yogurt consumption on the …
Read More »Get your facts right! – Charlotte Osei scolds NPP footsoldier who tagged her NDC
Former chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, Charlotte Osei, has clarified that she has been apolitical before, during and after her role at the elections management body. She issued a rebuttal on Twitter on September 4, 2023; to an allegation made by a New Patriotic Party footsoldier, to …
Read More »Hypertension and diabetes among young people below 40 on the rise at Gbawe – Medical Doctor
Doctor Henry Nii Odai, Medical Superintendent of Hillcross Medical Hospital, has expressed shock upon discovering that several young persons in Gbawe suffer from hypertension and diabetes. Henry Nii Odai reported that out of 180 people diagnosed, 12 were youth, indicating a concern with hypertension and diabetes. He disclosed this to …
Read More »1966 coup: We will set records straight on distortions – Adomako Baafi hits at Kwesi Pratt
A fiery exchange unfolded on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on September 1, 2023 between Kwesi Pratt Jnr, the Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, and Yaw Adomako Baafi, a former Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The two clashed over the issue of justification or otherwise of coups and the changing stance …
Read More »Return to IPAC – Afari Gyan urges NDC
Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan, has urged members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to rescind their boycott of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). The main opposition party withdrew its participation from IPAC after the 2020 general elections, accusing the leadership of the EC of alleged …
Read More »NPP primaries: Give me your blessings and show me the way – Bawumia tells Otumfuo
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was at the Manhyia Palace last weekend to celebrate the Akwasidae Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the King of the Asante Kingdom. The event took place on September 3, 2023. Dressed in traditional kente cloth, Dr. Bawumia was accompanied to the Manhyia Palace by a delegation including some party …
Read More »Like it or not; myself, Ken, Bawumia and Akufo-Addo are the most popular people in NPP – Wontumi
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako has revealed what accounted for John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen placing third in the party’s recently held special delegates election. According to Wontumi, the election which was held to reduce the number of the party’s flagbearer hopefuls from 10 to five had two …
Read More »Bugri Naabu is the chief gossip in our party – NPP communicator
Solomon Owusu, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s communication team, has raised questions about the justification behind the establishment of a parliamentary committee to investigate the leaked tape in which some senior police officers were captured seeking the support of Bugri Naabu for the removal of the current Inspector-General of …
Read More »What New York Times said about Ghana’s ‘Kosua ne meko’
One of Ghana’s favourite snacks; ‘Kosua ne meko’ (egg and pepper) found its way into a New York Times’ magazine piece. The publication sought to share with the rest of the world, what this snack comprises and how easy it is to prepare. Describing it as a ‘popular Ghanaian street …
Read More »We won’t appeal Cecilia Dapaah’s case – OSP
The Director of Strategy, Research and Communication Division at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Appiah Darko says the office will comply with the order of the High Court to release accounts and monies belonging to the former Minister of Sanitation, Cecilia Abena Dapaah within 7Days . Speaking …
Read More »Alan’s opportunity came but once : Dr Lawrence
The much talked about NPP’s Super Delegates Congress has come and gone but it has made the NPP more saddened, divided and confused than before the congress. Dr. Bawumiah won but couldn’t even make the 70% votes; Ken Agyapong came in second but the difference between him and Dr. …
Read More »OSP erred, Court order them to return money found in cecilia Dapaah’s house
An Accra High Court has mandated the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to return Cecilia Dapaah’s seized money to her within a period of seven days. The former Sanitation Minister found herself entangled in a legal dispute when her assets were seized by the OSP. However, the court has …
Read More »You should have poisoned yourself by now – Ken Agyapong reminded of threat to Ibrahim Mahama
Dr. Sampson Kwasi Anoma, a senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), has criticized New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong’s consistency in upholding publicly made promises. Reacting to the recent outburst of the MP threatening to give President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo …
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