Elections

The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the Akufo-Addo government has created more jobs than any other government. Addressing the nation at the UPSA auditorium in Accra, the NPP flagbearer emphasized that the government created 2.1 million jobs between 2017 and 2022. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia stressed that they have recruited 100,000 more …

By: Angelina Tukpe A Member of the National Democratic Congress Communication team, Mr Kingwise Tovienyeku, has accused the incumbent Vice President and flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, of being untrustworthy. During an interview with Pepsival on Adoatv’s “AM Ghana,” Mr. Kingwise shared that Vice President Dr. Bawumia has not displayed ingenuity in managing the economy. …

BY: MENSAH MAXWELL mensahm1815@gmail.com The OKADA Association has issued a stern warning, declaring their intent to picket during Vice President Dr Bawumia’s scheduled speech at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The move comes as a culmination of long-standing demands for the recognition and regulation of the commercial motorcycle (OKADA) industry and rising concern …

Former president, John Mahama has opined that his success in the December presidential election will depend on the support and votes of the Dagbon people. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) while speaking at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, the seat of the Dagbon King on Monday, February 5, 2024, said his win in the 2024 election would depend on …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has voiced his concerns about the Electoral Commission’s proposal to move the voting date from December to November. In Mahama’s view, the new proposals can potentially raise doubts about the integrity of the elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested moving the voting date from December 7 to November 7 …

One person has been injured and hospitalised after chaos broke out in the Pru West constituency of the Bono East region in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries. This was after some alleged supporters of a parliamentary aspirant, Alhaji Gariba Iddrisu assaulted him during a meeting.  The incident occurred at about 1: am with the victim identified as Tijani, a Deputy …

Several boxes of 32-inch television sets branded with the photo of Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Mahama. It is unclear why the son of late former Vice President, Aliu Mahama branded the appliances. However, unconfirmed reports suggest the TVs are for distribution to New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates as the party elects parliamentary candidates in constituencies with sitting MPs …

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben North, Hackman Owusu Agyemang, could not find his name in the register when he arrived in the constituency to vote in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries on Saturday. The Chairman of NPP Council of Elders who was stranded for some minutes announced this in an interview with Adom News’ Maxwell Kudekor. However, Mr …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) opened nominations for aspiring parliamentary candidates, sparking keen interest in the fiercely contested Bantama constituency parliamentary primaries of the party on January 27, 2024. In the spotlight is the incumbent MP, a first-timer, Francis Asenso-Boakye, engaged in a heated battle against Rapheal Agyapong, the brother of Kennedy Agyapong. Francis Asenso-Boakye Francis Asenso-Boakye is a Ghanaian politician and …

A tense situation unfolded between Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Member of Parliament for Bantama, and his rival Ralph Agyapong, a lawyer and brother of the outspoken politician, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. The tension escalated when Francis Asenso-Boakye began singing at the voting centre, a move deemed unprofessional by Ralph Agyapong. Prompt intervention by the police and Electoral Commission officers was necessary to …