Elections

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a strong warning against any potential move to oust the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. Reports had emerged that the IGP had been asked to proceed on forced leave and hand over duties to his deputy, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, allegedly linked to the 2023 leaked tape scandal. The Ghana Police Service …

Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has indicated that no decision has been reached on who will join Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 ticket of the New Patriotic Party. There were reports that the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had presented the name of Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh to the President of Ghana as his choice of running mate; …

A political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Abdul-Jalilu Ateku, has advised Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister, to address his perceived arrogant demeanour and work on his traits if he is to succeed as running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr Ateku’s comments come after Dr Opoku Prempeh was proposed as running mate, sparking criticism over his suitability …

The leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, made a surprise visit to Accra Central to engage traders. He engaged with traders and distributed aprons and his party’s paraphernalia as he received a warm and enthusiastic welcome. The visit to Accra Central is part of his broader national tour during which he has traveled to …

The founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to reports that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has chosen Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the Minister for Energy, as his running mate for the 2024 elections. In a Facebook post on June 27, 2024, Mr. Cudjoe expressed reservations about NAPO’s suitability due to his …

The minority caucus in Parliament has expressed optimism about winning the upcoming December 7  presidential elections. This follows speculation about Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate.  Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah and Ranking Member on Defence James Agalga conveyed their sentiments in an interview with Class News, asserting that their candidate, Professor Jane …

A Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has said Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO, has been selected as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to achieve regional balance and not because he’s competent. The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the appointment of Arnold Mashud as the new Director of Elections for the Northern Region, following a decision by the party’s Conflict Resolution Directorate and the Functional Executive Committee (FEC). The party in a statement dated Wednesday, June 19, 2024, disclosed that an appeal had been filed against the appointment of Mr Aminu …

JoyNews can confirm that the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President Akufo-Addo on his choice of a running mate for the December 7 presidential election. According to JoyNews’ Presidential Affairs correspondent Elton Brobbey, a meeting took place on Tuesday night at the Jubilee House. During the meeting, Vice President Dr …

The Minority caucus has clarified its stance on the Free Senior High School (SHS) bill, emphasising that they are not opposed to the initiative. Instead, they are urging the government to address existing challenges in the educational sector. This comes after the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, accused the Minority caucus of opposing the proposed bill on the Free SHS policy. …