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July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Campaign Begins: Dr. Kerskine Owusu Poku to Contest NPP Ashanti Communications Director Role

Dr. Keskine Owusu Poku, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) communications team in the Ashanti Region, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Ashanti Regional Communications Director. His announcement follows a recent constitutional amendment

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Mahama Appoints Two New DCE Nominees for Ashanti Region

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two new Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) for the Ashanti Region, subject to confirmation by their respective local assemblies. The announcement, made through a statement from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Mahama Vows to Complete Krofrom Market by December 2026

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to complete the long-neglected Krofrom Market in Kumasi by December 2026, as part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s Market Enhancement Programme. Speaking during his “Thank You Tour” in the Ashanti Region, Mahama said the

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Hawa Koomson Denies Malice at Ablekuma North Rerun: Says Pepper Spray Was for Self-Defence

Former Awutu-Senya East MP and ex-Fisheries Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has refuted claims that she had any ill intent during her visit to the polling station in the recent Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun. Madam Koomson explained that she carried pepper spray

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Mahama Declares Illegal Mining a National Emergency, Orders Swift Crackdown

President John Dramani Mahama has officially declared the illegal mining crisis, known locally as galamsey, a national emergency, citing its alarming impact on Ghana’s environment, particularly in forest reserves and water bodies. Speaking at a durbar in the Western North Region

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

NPP Suspends Agona West Parliamentary Candidate Over Breach of Party Directive

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suspended its 2024 parliamentary candidate for Agona West, Christopher Arthur, for defying a party directive issued by General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, which prohibits internal campaigning for party positions at this time. According to a

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Interior Minister Contacts Hawa Koomson After Ablekuma North Violence

Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka has extended his support to former MP Mavis Hawa Koomson following her reported assault during the rerun of parliamentary elections in the Ablekuma North constituency. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Government Accountability Series at

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

CODEO Criticizes Police Over Security Lapses in Ablekuma North Rerun

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has issued a sharp rebuke of the Ghana Police Service following what it described as serious security failures during the parliamentary rerun held on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the Ablekuma North Constituency. The

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

NPP Deputy Organiser Chris Asamoah Assaulted During Ablekuma North Rerun

Tensions flared on Friday at St. Peter’s Polling Station in Odorkor, Ablekuma North, as violence broke out during the parliamentary rerun, leaving New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy National Organiser Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah severely assaulted. According to eyewitness accounts, chaos

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Ablekuma North: Suspected Impostors in Uniform Arrested Near Polling Station

The Ghana Police Service has arrested several individuals dressed in brown uniforms who were posing as security personnel near the Awoshie DVLA polling station in the Ablekuma North Constituency. The individuals were unable to properly identify themselves when questioned and were