The Parliament of Ghana has paid solemn tribute to the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East Constituency, Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, who passed away on 4 January 2026, just days after commencing his fourth term in the House. The tribute, read by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, described Hon. Naser...
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NPP Presidential Election Committee Presents Report to Former President Akufo-Addo
The Presidential Election Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has today presented a comprehensive report to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, detailing activities undertaken in preparation for the Party’s upcoming Presidential Primary scheduled for Saturday, 31st January, 2026. The Committee outlined the steps taken to plan and execute the primary, emphasizing its commitment...
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Minority Accuses Mahama Government of US$214m Loss in Gold-for-Reserves Programme
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Mahama administration of recklessly expanding the Gold-for-Reserves initiative, blaming the government for what it describes as a US$214 million loss recorded within nine months. Addressing the press on Thursday, January 8, Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, said the development reflects a major...
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Former NPP Parliamentary Candidates Endorse Dr Bawumia Ahead of Primaries
A large group of New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates from the 2024 general elections has formally declared support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential primaries slated for January 31, 2026. The endorsement, announced at a press conference on Thursday, January 8, 2026, strengthens internal backing for Dr Bawumia, who served as...
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Lands and Mines Watch Ghana Dismisses Minority’s Monopoly Claims Against Bawa Rock
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) has rejected claims by the Minority Caucus in Parliament that the licensing of Bawa Rock Limited under the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) scheme creates a monopoly. The civil society group described the allegations as misleading, politically charged, and lacking industry context. In a statement issued on Wednesday, LMWG cautioned...
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Don’t contest Ayawaso East seat – Accra Mayor tells NPP
The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has called on the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to abandon any plans of contesting a future by-election in the Ayawaso East Constituency. His comment follows the death of the MP for the area, Naser Toure Mahama, who passed away on Sunday, January 4...
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Ayawaso East MP Naser Toure Laid to Rest
The late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Hon. Mahama Naser Toure, was laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic rites, following his passing on Sunday, 4 January, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. A Janazah prayer was held at 10:00 a.m. at the National Mosque in Accra, led by the...
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Ashanti Regional Minister Hosts NDC Chairman Asiedu Nketia in Kumasi
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has received the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, at the Regional Coordinating Council as part of a New Year working visit. In a statement shared on Facebook, Dr. Amoakohene said the visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen consultation, deepen collaboration,...
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Ghana Condemns U.S. Invasion of Venezuela, Calls for Immediate Release of President Maduro
The Government of Ghana has issued a strong condemnation of the United States’ military incursion into Venezuela and the reported abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Ghana expressed alarm over what it described as a “unilateral and unauthorised...
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NPP Exhibits Voter Register Ahead of 2026 Presidential Primaries
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the nationwide exhibition of its voter register ahead of the Party’s 2026 Presidential Election, aimed at ensuring accuracy and transparency in the electoral process. The exercise, scheduled to run from Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to Monday, January 5, 2026, will take place across all constituencies. Delegates are encouraged...