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NPP NATIONAL COUNCIL APPROVES NAPO AS THE RUNNING MATE TO DR. BAWUMIA FOR 2024 ELECTION

The National Council (NEC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially approved Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, aka, Napo as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the general elections. Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

SPEAKER BAGBIN RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT LAWSUITS AGAINST BILLS PASSED BY PARLIAMENT

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed concerns over lawsuits filed against yet-to-be-assented to bills passed.He says that the Supreme Court cannot hear such cases because that undermines the work of the legislative arm of government. He served notice that

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Ambulance Case: CJ Dismisses Jakpa’s Petition Of Bias By Trial Judge

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed a petition filed by businessman Richard Jakpa, alleging unfairness and abuse of his rights by trial judge, Afia Serwaa Botwe. Mr. Jakpa, the third accused in the controversial ambulance trial, claims he has been

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

At Least Three Die In Post-Election Protests In Mauritania

Just days after Mauritania’s presidential election, at least three people have died in clashes between security forces and protesters, authorities said on Tuesday. An unspecified number of people were reported injured. Demonstrations broke out in the capital and elsewhere across the

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

ELECTION 2024: BE GUIDED BY KENYA’S DISTURBANCES – BAGBIN TO GOVT

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has warned that recent events in Kenya must serve as a wake-up call to Ghanaian leaders especially as the country prepares towards a crucial election on December 7. The Speaker said the situation in

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

NPP’s Failures Have Overshadowed Ghana’s Post-independence Potential – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of abysmally eroding the potential Ghana had after gaining independence on March 6, 1957. In a commemorative statement marking the day Ghana became a Republic, NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024

NDC WITHDRAWS ASSIN CENTRAL PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE OVER IMMORAL ACTS

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn Nurein Shiabu Migyimah as its Assin Central parliamentary candidate after being found guilty of immoral acts and anti-party activities. Complaints were filed against Nurein Shiabu Migyimah and the NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

Peace Council Endorses EC’s Adoption Of Ghana Card For Voter Registration

The National Peace Council has backed the Electoral Commission's decision to adopt the Ghana Card as the primary document for voter registration in future elections. This endorsement comes after initial concerns and debates over the feasibility of using the Ghana Card

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

KENYA UNREST: MP BEMOAN LACK OF EMERGENCY EXIT AT GHANA’S PARLIAMENT

Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Constituency, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has bemoaned the lack of emergency exit in Ghana’s Parliament amid the unrest in Kenya. The angry protestors stormed the country’s parliament bringing parliamentary business to a halt protesting against a

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

BAWUMIA PRESENTS OPOKU PREMPEH’S NAME AS CHOICE OF RUNNING MATE TO AKUFO-ADDO

According to credible reports, flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President Akufo-Addo on his choice of a running mate for the December 7 presidential election.Per sources, a meeting took place last night