A philanthropist and a staunch supporter of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has paid for the nomination form of the MP in her bid to seek for re-election in 2024. Mr. Paul Nyamekeh, who hails from Bonyere but now resides at Jaway Wharf in the Jomoro Constituency, made a payment of GH¢5,000 to purchase the nomination form for the MP. Mr. Nyamekeh in a short note says he did that because of the great things and infrastructural development Madam Affo-Toffey has done in the constituency in the past two years despite her court challenge. Meanwhile, some...
A/R NDC Women’s Wing picks forms for Duffour to contest Mahama
Former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffour has had nomination forms for the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential primary picked on his behalf. Supporters and sympathisers of the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana thronged the national headquarters of the party to pick forms for him. The gesture comes just a day after the NDC opened nominations for the elections. Already, presumptive candidate John Dramani Mahama, former Kumasi mayor Kojo Bonsu and one Ernest Kwaku Kobeah have picked forms to contest the May 13 polls. They picked the forms on Day 1 of opening of nominations. Leading Dr Duffour’s delegation to the NDC...
One week observation for Christian Atsu set for March 4
The one-week observation in memory of departed Ghanaian international Christian Atsu is set for Saturday, March 4 2023. Atsu tragically passed away in the earthquake that struck Turkey earlier this month, leaving the football world in shock. During the one-week observation, the family is expected to announce the funeral date for the late footballer. Atsu was a highly talented player who is fondly remembered by Ghanaians for his exceptional performances for the Black Stars. He made 65 appearances for the national team, scoring nine goals. One of his goals earned him the Goal of the Tournament award at the 2015...
Kojo Bonsu picks forms same day as Mahama
Former Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Kojo Bonsu has picked nomination forms to contest the upcoming presidential primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The forms were picked on behalf of the former mayor of Kumasi by his representative, Reverend Lilian Osei. The largest opposition party opened nominations on Wednesday, February 22 ahead of the May 13 primaries. So far, three-time presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama and one Ernest Kwaku Kobeah have picked forms. Picking the nominations forms at GH¢30,000 on behalf of her boss, Rev Osei said Mr Bonsu has promised to do a good job if given the mandate. ‘Action...
Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Assoc. denies meeting Mahama over 2024 bid
Executives of Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association have dissociated themselves from a group of unionists who called on the 2020 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to contest next year’s elections. The unions on Tuesday, February 21 called on John Dramani Mahama to pick forms when his party opens nominations for the primaries. He has since done that. But the Association clarified that those who joined the meeting “are not either the Executives or even members of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association”. “It was some people from Abossey Okai who decided to join the group to...
2023 African Games in Ghana postponed to 2024
Ghana’s hosting of the 2023 African Games has been postponed to 2024 after all major stakeholders of the competition reached an agreement. This was announced by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) at a press conference held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday. The 13th edition of the African Games was to be hosted in Ghana in August this year, with the continental showpiece hitherto expected to take place in three cities. The Games were held up over disputes between the African Union (AU), the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC) over...
MPs dance ‘agbadza’ as Parliament commemorates 30 years of democracy
It is not just another day in Parliament. Today’s scenes are colorful as the House commemorates 30 years of Ghana’s democracy. In Parliament on this occasion are statesmen including past and present Speakers and legislators. Some other special guests were also invited. A spectacle, however, ensued when the choir performed a musical interlude. It is not just another day in Parliament. Today’s scenes are colorful as the House commemorates 30 years of Ghana’s democracy. In Parliament on this occasion are statesmen including past and present Speakers and legislators. Some other special guests were also invited. A spectacle, however, ensued when...
Economy is in shambles, Ghanaians are yearning for Mahama’s comeback; NDC’ll form next govt – Alabi
Ghanaians are currently yearning for the return of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Former President John Dramani Mahama to come back to power and rescue the economy from collapse, former Rector of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Professor Joshua Alabi has said after picking up the nomination forms on behalf of Mr Mahama to enable him to contest in the flagbearer elections of the NDC. Prof Alabi indicated that Mr Mahama has the experience to govern and implement people-centered policies to ameliorate economic hardships. Mr Mahama made his intentions to contest known to the Minority caucus at a meeting in his office...
Mahama challenger picks forms to contest for NDC flagbearer position
Earnest Kwaku Kobeah has also picked the nomination forms to enable him to contest for the flagbearer position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2024 general elections. He picked up his forms on Wednesday, February 22 in Accra. He expressed confidence of a victory. Asked what victory margin he is expecting, he told journalists that ” I don’t have a comment on that…” “I am here to stand and build the new Ghana, I am no here for the future, I am here for now,” he further responded to a question of whether he is only making his presence...
Rev Kusi Boateng running away from his own suit against Ablakwa – Kofi Buah
Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has said that the Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng is running away from his own suit against North Tongu Member of Parliament. His comment comes after the contempt case against Mr Ablakwa was adjourned by the court. TV3’s Laud Adu Asare who was in court reported on Tuesday, February 21 that the case has been adjourned “Till the service is done properly.” Speaking to journalists after the adjournment, Mr Kofi Buah who is also Lawmaker for Ellembelle said “you should have seen Mr...