Elections

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has strongly indicated that the next NDC government will actively seek accountability from current government appointees and officials of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Reinforcing the commitment made by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama during the party’s manifesto launch at the University of Education, Winneba, on Saturday, August …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused the government of mismanaging public funds, alleging that over GHC160 million was withdrawn from state coffers months after the conclusion of the 2023 African Games. The games, held in Accra from March 8th to 23rd under the theme “Experience the African Dream,” brought together over 5,000 athletes and officials from …

The Chairman of the Planning Committee for the  National Democratic (NDC) manifesto launch, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor is of the view that the party’s youth manifesto launch was better organized than the manifesto launch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Citi FM, an Accra-based radio station, Otokunor observed that the NDC Youth manifesto launch had more compelling content than the NPP’s manifesto launch …

The National Peace Council remains optimistic that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will eventually agree to sign the peace pact ahead of the December elections, despite the party’s current reservations. The NDC has laid out specific conditions that they insist must be addressed before considering the signing of the peace pact. The party’s National Chairman, Asiedu Nketia, has expressed …

By: Naa Anyema Collison The Institute of Economic Affair (IEA) on Thursday 22nd August 2024 inaugurated its 2024 Presidential Debates Committee, as part of its preparations to organize the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debates and Evening Encounters. The nine-member Presidential Debates Committee carefully selected by the IEA, is made up of eminent persons who have distinguished themselves in their various professions. …

The Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance, Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, has praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, for the demands the party is making before it signs the peace accord for the pending 2024 polls. He said that the position taken by the NDC shows leadership and is important because most of the …

By: Daniel Obeng Acquah In 2008, a bold promise was made on the campaign trail in Ghana – to revolutionize the country’s education system by introducing free senior high school education. Despite the skeptics and naysayers, this visionary leader remained steadfast in his commitment, driven by an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education implemented this policy in right …

The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed a strong desire to improve prison infrastructure and the welfare of prisoners if elected as president. Speaking during his campaign tour of Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, following the launch of the 2024 NPP Manifesto, Dr. Bawumia who is noted for his acts …

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has shared his guiding principles regarding political debates, emphasizing that he refuses to engage with individuals he deems either dishonest or lacking in intellect. Speaking on JoyNews, Asiedu Nketia stated that throughout his political career, he has adhered to a simple rule: “Don’t debate an idiot or a …

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has revealed that recent events in the past few years have led him to revisit his earlier skepticism regarding the legitimacy of the ‘Agyapadie’ document. Speaking at a durbar held to welcome former President Mahama and his campaign team, Togbe Afede shared experiences where both he and his businesses came under targeted actions, …