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August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Parliament Opens Book of Condolence for Victims of Helicopter Crash

The Parliament of Ghana, under the leadership of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced the opening of a Book of Condolence in honour of the eight distinguished Ghanaians who tragically lost their lives in a

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Scrap By-Elections and Let Parties Retain Seats for Full Term — Dr. Adomako Kissi Proposes

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Adomako Kissi, is advocating for a new law that would allow political parties to retain parliamentary seats for the entire four-year term when a vacancy arises—eliminating the need for by-elections. Dr. Kissi argued

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

NEVER TRUE that Dr. Bawumia Mobilized More Votes Than Any First-Time NPP Candidate Except Akufo-Addo

NEVER TRUE that Dr. Bawumia Mobilized More Votes Than Any First-Time NPP Candidate Except Akufo-Addo According to one of the Aides of H. E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, "Dr. Bawumia despite inheriting an economic mess still mobilized more votes than any first-time

August 8, 2025August 7, 2025

Black Box from Crashed Military Helicopter Recovered – Ashanti Regional Minister Confirms

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has confirmed the recovery of the black box from the Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter that crashed on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District. The tragic accident claimed the lives of eight individuals,

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Ato Forson, Armah-Kofi Buah Appointed Acting Ministers for Defence and Environment

President John Dramani Mahama has announced interim ministerial appointments following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two cabinet ministers in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6. In a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the

August 6, 2025August 5, 2025

Ken Agyapong Picks Nomination Forms for NPP 2026 Flagbearer Race

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has officially declared his intention to contest in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 presidential primaries. The announcement was confirmed on Tuesday, August 5, through a Facebook post by his campaign

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025

Ejisu MP: An Attack on a Journalist is an Attack on Government

Accra, Ghana – Kwabena Boateng, the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, has strongly condemned the recent assault on a JoyNews journalist and his interviewee by a military officer. He described the incident as an attack on a fundamental pillar of democratic

July 31, 2025July 30, 2025

Akwatia By-Election Set for September 2, EC Announces

Accra, Ghana – The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially announced that a by-election for the Akwatia Constituency will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This follows the unfortunate passing of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. In a statement

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

NPP Opens Nominations for 2026 Presidential Primaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened nominations for its 2026 presidential primaries. Aspiring candidates have until August 28, 2025, to submit their nominations, accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of GHS100,000. NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong announced on

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Three Aspirants Pick Forms for NDC Akwatia Parliamentary Primaries

Three individuals have picked up nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in Akwatia ahead of the upcoming by-election. The aspirants include former Member of Parliament Henry Boakye, current NDC Akwatia Constituency Secretary Bernard Bediako Baidoo, and