All roads lead to Parliament today as Ewurabena Aubynn, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, prepares to be officially sworn in by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin. Madam Aubynn, who stood on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emerged victorious in a closely contested parliamentary rerun held...
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NPP National Delegates Conference: No Injunction Served on Party – Agorhom
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is moving forward with its National Delegates Conference, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, despite reports of a potential court injunction. Chairman of the Accommodation Committee, Divine Otoo Agorhom, who also serves as the NPP’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman, is reported to have confirmed that the party hasn’t been served...
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NPP Confirms National Delegates Conference Set To Happen on July 19
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that it will hold its National Delegates Conference as planned on Saturday, July 19, 2025. This decision was made even though some party members asked for the event to be delayed so they could deal with important issues within the party. After looking closely at the request,...
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Bawumia Condemns Violence at Polling Station, Urges Swift Action from President Mahama
Responding to the troubling scenes of physical confrontations and chaos at a polling centre including the assault on former Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has issued a strong warning against the growing trend of political violence. He warned that allowing such acts to become commonplace could steer the nation down a perilous...
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Hawa Koomson Attacked as Violence Breaks Out during Ablekuma North Rerun
Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Hawa Koomson was reportedly assaulted at a polling center during the Ablekuma North election rerun. Distressing video clips captured the moment she was knocked to the ground after allegedly being kicked in the chest and lower abdomen before police officers stepped in. Other individuals caught in the...
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Not Voting Equals Silent Endorsement. Minority Caucus Blasts Gov’t Over LGBTQ Vote
The Minority Caucus has strongly criticized the government’s choice to refrain from participating in a pivotal vote concerning LGBTQ matters at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) labeled the decision a betrayal of Ghanaian cultural principles and expressed concern over what they viewed as governmental apathy....
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Sam George Maintains Firm Position on LGBTQ+ Issues, Calls for Prompt Action by Parliament
Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has reiterated his firm position on LGBTQ+ matters following Ghana’s recent choice to abstain from voting on draft resolution L.24. In a Facebook post, Mr. Nartey stated, “My viewpoint on LGBTQ+ matters remains resolute. I’ve reviewed Ghana’s complete statement delivered on the parliamentary floor regarding our...
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High Court Dismisses Injunction Application Against Ablekuma North Election Rerun
The Accra High Court has thrown out a suit filed by Nana Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary hopeful, which sought to halt a scheduled rerun in 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency. The rerun, set for July 11, 2025 is part of the Electoral Commission’s efforts to bring closure to...
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Tight Security at EOCO Ahead of Minority, NPP Protest Over Hannan’s Detention
Security has been heightened at the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra ahead of a planned protest by members of the Minority in Parliament and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the continued detention of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Abdul-Wahab Hannan. Police officers have cordoned off the...
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‘This EC is not fit for purpose’ – Asiedu Nketia demands EC overhaul
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission (EC), calling for a complete reset of its leadership and functions. General Mosquito, as he is affectionately called, described the current body as “not fit for purpose.” In a heated interview on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday,...