Elections

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has an impressive record as Energy Minister. Below are the slides SLIDE 1 (figures in billion USD) SOURCE: JoyNews Research Desk

By: Mensah Maxwell In a surprise turn of events, former Education Minister and Bawumia’s Running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has apologized for his recent comments on Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah. While speaking at a political rally on July 9, Dr. Prempeh had reportedly downplayed Nkrumah’s contributions to Ghana’s development, sparking widespread outrage and criticism from various quarters. …

The Mion-Gbonlana, the Regent of Mion, has expressed his strong desire for victory for flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming election. He attributed this support to the impressive work done by the Vice President. The Mion Regent stressed that Dr. Bawumia’s exceptional qualities and effective leadership are unparalleled by any Vice President in …

Running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that the NPP is targeting 85 percent of votes in the Ashanti Region in this year’s elections. He announced that the NPP will conduct a door-to-door campaign ahead of the general election. Addressing supporters of the NPP in Kumasi on Tuesday, July 9, …

The Minister of State-designate at the Energy Ministry, Herbert Krapah has assured that the government is committed to mitigating the effects of the anticipated spillage from the Akosombo Dam. This pledge comes as the Volta River Authority (VRA) prepares to engage with stakeholders on managing the excess water discharge. During his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, on Tuesday, …

Political analyst William Owusu Ansah, Executive Director for Strategic Volunteers for Fairness and Transparent Elections, has advised Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to seek guidance from former President John Agyekum Kufuor and other senior officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He expressed concern that the perception of arrogance and disrespect attributed to Dr. Prempeh …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has praised his selected running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia described his running mate as a “problem solver and a generational thinker.” This attribute, he says would compliment him hence his partnership with Napo for the 2024 general election. “When I was …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is not deserving of victory in the December polls due to his perceived lack of new ideas. He pointed to Mahama’s previous electoral defeat during his bid for reelection as evidence of his inadequacy for the presidency. Speaking at the unveiling …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has rebuked former President John Dramani Mahama for claiming credit for the free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He could not fathom why the former President who opposed the policy now wants to claim credit. “Recently you heard [John Mahama] saying he brought Free SHS, this is shocking because he was the one who said …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says he is the most effective Vice President Ghana has seen since independence. Addressing supporters at the unveiling ceremony of his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), in Kumasi, he asserted that even the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) acknowledged his exceptional performance as Vice President. He contrasted …