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‘This EC is not fit for purpose’ – Asiedu Nketia demands EC overhaul

‘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,...

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Dennis Miracles Aboagye: Minority’s objection to Supreme Court nominees was politically motivated

Dennis Miracles Aboagye: Minority’s objection to Supreme Court nominees was politically motivated

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, has asserted that the Minority’s resistance to the approval of seven newly appointed Supreme Court justices stemmed not from doubts about the nominees’ qualifications, but from what he described as the political intent behind President John Dramani Mahama’s nominations. Speaking on Channel One...

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I am jealous of NDC creatives in Mahama’s government – Socrate Safo

I am jealous of NDC creatives in Mahama’s government – Socrate Safo

Ghanaian filmmaker and staunch New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Socrate Safo, has expressed frustration over what he describes as the NPP’s lack of appreciation for creatives within the party. Speaking with Halifax Ansah-Addo on Okay FM in Accra, Safo, who is also a former Director for Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture, said...

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We are a party of diverse people; let’s not allow those seeking political advantage to divide us – Bawumia

We are a party of diverse people; let’s not allow those seeking political advantage to divide us – Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reminded members of the NPP seeking to create division in the party through tribal and religious bigotry, about the dangerd of their actions to the NPP as a national party. Speaking to constituency chairmen of the NPP at their Constituency Caucus Meeting in Kumasi on Saturday, Dr. Bawumia...

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Negotiations between Thomas Partey and Arsenal not advancing- Sources

Negotiations between Thomas Partey and Arsenal not advancing- Sources

Negotiations between Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey and Arsenal Football Club over a new deal are not advancing as expected. According to Italian Football insider Fabrizio Romano, there is no agreement between the camps at the time of writing and it is likely that the 32 year old could leave the London club prior to the...

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“We let you down — And we’re sorry”: NPP’s general secretary vows redemption and rebirth

“We let you down — And we’re sorry”: NPP’s general secretary vows redemption and rebirth

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has issued a heartfelt apology to Ghanaians for the shortcomings experienced during the party’s time in office, vowing not to repeat the same mistakes if given another chance to govern. Speaking on Channel One TV on Wednesday, 19 June, Mr Kodua acknowledged both the...

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Future MMDCEs likely to be elected, current appointees could be last – Mahama

Future MMDCEs likely to be elected, current appointees could be last – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that future Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may no longer be appointed, but rather elected, in line with growing public demand for greater accountability in local governance. Addressing participants at an orientation and training programme organised for MMDCEs on Wednesday, June 18, the President noted that the...