Elections

Claim: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 flagbearer of Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), says industrial growth in the country had collapsed due to erratic power supply at the end of 2016. Verdict: Misleading. Data reviewed by DUBAWA showed that Ghana’s industrial subsector grew by 4.3% in 2016, representing a 3.2% growth rate from 2015. A Ghana Statistical Service report published in April …

The leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako has emphasised his commitment to making the Western Region “The Texas of Africa.” Cheddar as he is popularly known speaking at the launch of his 12-pillar policy document, said the region as “by far the richest region, if not in Ghana, on the continent.” He therefore believes that developing the region would position …

Nana Kwame Bediako, who has expressed interest in becoming President of Ghana says he will convince the diaspora, especially people of African descent and other Africans to come and invest in Ghana and his target is to raise US$50 billion. Describing it as “Ghana’s first $50 billion,” and explaining how he will do it, he said the grand agenda will …

President Akufo-Addo has asserted that his administration has excelled in its performance, overcoming significant obstacles, including the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlighted the substantial achievements made across multiple economic sectors under his leadership. During the 13th Biennial and 51st Conference of the Methodist Church of Ghana in Kumasi, the President called on Ghanaians to place their trust in Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to continue …

National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on traditional leaders and the clergy to advise President Akufo-Addo on the importance of ensuring a peaceful transfer of power after the December elections. His plea comes in response to appeals from the chiefs of Damang/Ahwrese in the Nsawam Adoagyiri constituency for peaceful elections. Asiedu Nketia criticized the President …

Actor John Dumelo has given the strongest indication that the 2024 election will be boot for boot. He is not letting anything go unanswered. The actor made this known when he appeared on the constituency manifesto on Accra-based TV3. He is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to become Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wugon indicating that a …

Ghanaian actor cum politician John Dumelo has promised to address the accommodation issue facing students of the University of Ghana, Legon in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency. During an open discussion at the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency on Community Manifesto headlined by TV3, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate highlighted some issues students in the constituency face. John Dumelo slammed his …

Dr. Rashid Tanko, Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the voter register, citing five major discrepancies that render it ineffective for any election. “We have uncovered five major discrepancies, misconducts, that have rendered the register as ineffective for any EU election,” Dr. Tanko said in an …

The Spokesperson on Education for the NDC, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has outlined major reforms the NDC will introduce should they assume office in 2025. According to him, the double-track system will be abolished to restore a single academic calendar. He added that the NDC will embark on an emergency infrastructure drive to complete abandoned E-blocks and expand infrastructure in …

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused former President John Mahama of avoiding a presidential debate ahead of December’s elections, claiming that Mr. Mahama fears having his record exposed. Dr Bawumia, who is set to face Mahama as one of the main candidates in December, has issued an open challenge for a …