The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has voiced strong opposition to proposals for declaring a state of emergency as a means to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. He warned that such an extreme measure could jeopardize Ghana’s democratic framework. Speaking on Channel One TV on Tuesday, August 26, Mr. Nketiah...
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Asiedu Nketiah Denies Alleged Plot to Oust Suspended Chief Justice
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has strongly refuted claims that the government is maneuvering to remove suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV on Tuesday, August 26, Mr. Nketiah dismissed the allegations as unfounded, asserting that the executive is merely fulfilling...
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Kwabena Agyepong Becomes First to File for NPP Flagbearer Race Ahead of 2028 Elections
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kwabena Agyepong, has officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s flagbearer position, becoming the first aspirant to do so ahead of the 2028 general elections. Dr. Agyepong submitted his nomination forms at the NPP headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, amid enthusiastic...
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Bryan Acheampong Campaign Office Refutes Edited Video, Reaffirms Respect for Bawumia
The campaign office of Dr. Bryan Acheampong has issued a strong warning against what it described as deliberate attempts to misrepresent the presidential hopeful’s comments, urging the public to reject misleading narratives aimed at tarnishing his reputation. In a statement released this week, the team accused political opponents of “maliciously editing” a video circulating on...
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Dr. Bawumia Condemns Tribal and Religious Attacks in NPP Primaries
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has strongly criticized what he described as divisive tribal and religious rhetoric being used against him by some contenders in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries. Speaking to party supporters in New York on Sunday night during the 33rd Anniversary of NPP USA, Dr. Bawumia expressed dismay at...
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NDC Opens Nominations for Tamale Central Parliamentary Primary Following MP’s Death
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially commenced the nomination process for its parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency, beginning Friday, August 22. This move follows the untimely demise of the sitting Member of Parliament, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who perished in a fatal helicopter crash on August 6, which claimed eight lives. In...
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Obuasi Court Rejects K.T. Hammond’s Election Case, Imposes GH¢60k Penalty
The High Court in Obuasi, located in the Ashanti Region, has rejected an election petition brought by former Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahiru Hammond widely known as K.T. Hammond contesting the parliamentary win of Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani in Adansi Asokwa. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Justice Kwabena Twumasi dismissed the...
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EC to Begin Ballot Printing for Akwatia By-Election on August 20
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that production of ballot papers for the forthcoming parliamentary by-election in Akwatia is set to begin on Wednesday, August 20. This update follows a pivotal meeting convened by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) earlier today, where representatives from various political parties gathered to deliberate on strategies to prevent electoral...
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Ntim Fordjour Calls for Ablakwa’s Resignation and Apology to President Akufo-Addo Over Presidential Jet Controversy
Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign and issue a public apology to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over what he described as politicisation of presidential travel matters. In a statement shared via social media on Monday, August...
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Asiedu Nketia Appeals for Unity in NDC After Tamale Central MP’s Death
Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged members of the party, especially in the Tamale Central Constituency, to remain united as they prepare to select a successor for the late Member of Parliament, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. His call comes in the wake of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) announcement that...