The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is gearing up for the parliamentary and presidential primaries scheduled for May,13. Ahead of this, GhanaWeb focuses on key areas of the contest and other issues regarding the contest. One of such areas is females contesting incumbent colleagues in some constituencies. Today’s feature focuses on …

Programme Manager of the Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Efua Commeh, has indicated a rather worrying trend of rising stroke cases among young people of 40 years and below in Ghana. According to her, these have become so owing to many cases of hypertension in such young …

NDC Aspiring Parliamentary Candidate for Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Constituency in the Central region, Mr William Adu-Oduro, says his vision to develop the constituency is unalloyed.   According to Mr William Adu-Oduro, the constituency would be ushered into a stage of development if the delegates of the party give him the …

Dr. Clement Apaak, the Member of Parliament for Builsa South, says he feels ashamed to be a Ghanaian under the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. The lawmaker noted that the level of corruption under this government has gone global, with some politicians from other countries taking a swipe at the …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified, the Ashanti Region as one of the epicenters of the rabies disease in Ghana. According to GHS the data available to them show that Ashanti Region recorded the most rabies cases followed by the Greater Accra Region. This was disclosed during sensitisation program …

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has said that there is pressure mounting on some National Democratic Congress (NDC) members of parliament ahead of the upcoming primaries on May 13. According to him, MPs like himself are being overwhelmed with requests from constituents to cover various things, many of whom are personal. …

The Majority Leader of Parliament Hon Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has describes the decision by the Minority side of the House to oppose the recent approval of a loan agreement between Ghana and its development partners as hypocrite. According to him, the loan agreements were discussed thoroughly at the committee …

  On April 29th, the NPP USA organized a colorful and memorable youth forum and dinner dance on the theme “Our Youth, Our Strength, Our Hope, Our Future”. The event was held in the conference hall of the Royal Regency Hotel, Yonkers, New York. The conference, which attracted over 200 …

Joe Ghartey   The Canada Branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declared its unwavering support for Hon. Joe Ghartey, the incumbent Member of Essikado-Ketan Constituency who is vying to become the Presidential candidate of the NPP.   According to the NPP Canada Branch, Hon. Ghartey is the …

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NDC) of always destabilising the country. His comment follows the conflict in Bawku and the alleged military killings of people including women in the area. Addressing delegates from Bawku central and Binduri constituencies who gathered at the Binduri …

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has accused an independent candidate in the Kumawu constituency, Kwaku Duah of being a “greedy individual” who lied to the electorates and has stabbed the NPP in the back. According to Wontumi, Kwaku Duah …

A number of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament were in attendance over the weekend during the second edition of a health walk organized by the flagbearership campaign of former trade minister, Alan Kyerematen. The MPs comprised three lawmakers who have openly declared their support for the former minister, …

At joyous walk when thousands of supporters of ruling governing party’s to solidaries with the flag bearer Hon Alan Kyerematen when walk through the principal streets of Greater Accra Region. The candidate for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP), has praised party members for their support during the health walk known …

The Eastern Regional Education Directorate has banned the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages and fizzy drinks in schools. The decision follows a staggering revelation of health consequences among schoolchildren. Speaking to Starr FM on the sidelines of a joint press conference by the Eastern Regional Education and Health Directorates on Wednesday …

The United Kingdom-based Economic Intelligence unit (EIU) has projected a win for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) after the 2024 General Elections. The projection was contained in their April 2023 Country Report on Ghana which was published on Friday, April 28, 2023. It explained that the loss of the …

The largest opposition party in Ghana, National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for the postponement of the presidential and parliamentary primaries in 15 constituencies. In a statement, they said it is of benefit of the party for them to postpone the elections in these constituencies. The party stated that this …

Flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong disclosed the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government pissed him off when he appointed people of northern extraction to influential positions in his administration. He disclosed that he does not know if Northerners in the party are the only people who vote for the New Patriotic Party(NPP) to be elevated to …

The General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Koduah has stated that it is possible for the NPP government to break the eight-year governance cycle in the 2024 elections. He explained that, despite the better track record the NPP government had as compared to the National …

Caterers under the School Feeding Programme have declared a nationwide strike following the government’s failure to pay them their arrears and increase the amount per child. The aggrieved caterers drawn from various regions across the country who converged in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi stressed that laying down their tools …

Former President John Dramani Mahama is calling for the resignation of the Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu over the challenges associated with the smooth implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Mr Agyemang-Manu, recently complained about the return of the ‘Cash and Carry’ system in most health facilities across the …

Blood clots are a gel-like gathering of blood that grows in your veins or arteries when blood changes from liquid to partially solid. Clotting is an ideal function that prevents your body from bleeding in excess when you get hurt. Nevertheless, blood clots that develop in some places and do …

Newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Kumawu by-election in the constituency, Ernest Yaw Anim has assured that he will work assiduously for the party to retain the seat. According to him, he will form a strong and inclusive campaign team who will collectively come together to claim …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has questioned the thought that went into President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision to demolish what was a fully-fledged La General Hospital serving the La and surrounding communities in the Greater Accra. The hospital, which was upgraded from a Polyclinic into a General Hospital by President Mahama to expand …

Ernest Yaw Anim has been elected Parliamentary candidate for the NPP in the upcoming constituency by-election set for May 23. Ernest Yaw Anim polled 195 votes against his contenders, Nana Ama Serwaa who garnered a 181 votes; Dr. Appiah Kubi’s 10; Dr Aboagye Dacosta’s 27, and Osei Bempah’s 5 votes …

Talented Ghanaian singer Tugha Rolla bounces back with a brand new single, ”Win.” The singer has always been on the note of giving fans the best out of the best when it comes to music. Hope is all we need and yes he has got some spices to speed up …

Ghana, our dear nation, will certainly bounce back. The good people of Ghana should not lose hope. Let us get together and get Ghana working again and have faith in the Nana Addo-Bawumia government to change the country’s current ailing economy.   I dare say, however, that this feat will …

Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil has stated that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia remains the best choice as the next president of Ghana. According to him, the vice president has put his best foot forward amongst the number of individuals who have expressed interest in the presidency ahead of the 2024 …

The National Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) has discounted the educationist credentials of the Minister of Education Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum describing the Los Angeles School Owner as overrated. Joseph Yamin insists if the Minister’s ability to establish schools renders him competent to head a nation’s education ministry; comedian and …

The founder and leader of pressure group, Citizen Eye Ghana (CITEG), has dismissed any possibility of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia winning the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership. Ahead of the NPP’s upcoming flagbearer election, Dr Bawumia who is enjoying massive endorsements among the leadership of the NPP and government officials is deemed as …

The female student of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), who was captured in viral videos bullying two other students with canes, has been dismissed from the school. The dismissed student, Mabel Teye-Nomo, is said to have gone on the rampage over claims that the other students had gossiped …