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April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Accra to Host Grand Launch Of ECOWAS Golden Jubilee On April 22, Led By President Mahama

Ghana's capital city, Accra, is poised to be the center of regional attention next Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially commences its 50th-anniversary celebrations. The landmark event will be graced by the

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

NAPO: I Have No Interest in Running for Flagbearer in 2028

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Running Mate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 presidential election, has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity within the party as it gears up for the national polls. Speaking on the sidelines of

April 12, 2025April 11, 2025

Ashanti Region: NDC Summons Mampong Executives Over MCE Nomination Unrest

The Ashanti Regional leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has summoned the party's constituency executives in Asante Mampong following violent protests linked to the alleged nomination of a new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). On Thursday, tensions escalated when a group

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

“They Can’t Gag Us” – Ntim Fordjour Speaks Out After Foiled Arrest, Thanks Bawumia for Support

Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has expressed gratitude to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his show of support following what he described as a politically motivated attempt to intimidate him. On Wednesday, April 9,

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Stay Calm, Resolute, and Law-Abiding – Bawumia Urges NPP Supporters

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and the 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on party members and supporters to remain calm, resolute, and law-abiding in the face of what he describes as increasing political intimidation.

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

King Zuba Elected Mayor of Kumasi with Overwhelming Majority: 55 out of 56 Votes

Richard Ofori Agyeman, widely known as King Zuba, has been overwhelmingly elected as the new Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), securing 55 out of 56 votes cast during a session held at the Miklin Hotel in Kumasi. This resounding

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Abu Jinapor Calls for State of Emergency to Address Galamsey Crisis

Samuel Abu Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, has urged President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to follow through on their earlier commitment to declare a state of emergency

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Minority Vows Resistance After Alleged Attempt to Arrest MP Ntim Fordjour

The Minority in Parliament has denounced what they claim was an attempt by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to intimidate MP John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on the Interior and Defence Committee. This follows Fordjour's allegations regarding two suspicious flights at

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Gyakye Quayson Acquitted and Discharged By High Court

James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, has been acquitted and discharged by the High Court after facing criminal charges linked to allegations of dual citizenship. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, concludes a long-standing legal

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

NPP: Adwoa Safo Was Informed of Hearing Postponement

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has refuted claims by former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo that she was not informed of the postponement of her disciplinary committee hearing. NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed clarified that Adwoa Safo was duly notified