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In a significant political shift, over 100 branch executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Krachi East constituency of the Oti Region have reportedly defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This mass defection has sent ripples through the political landscape, raising questions about the NDC’s hold on the area as the 2024 elections approach. Speaking with Adom News, the …

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reportedly been denied access to the Department of Surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). The Juaboso Member of Parliament(MP) was at the facility on Monday, September 2, to inspect the facility and verify reports on the suspension of selective surgeries due to malfunctioning elevators, although management has dismissed it. …

Water Treatment expert, David Abeka has said illegal mining popularly known as ‘galamsey‘ is threatening the existence of Ghanaians. According to him, continuously drinking galamsey-contaminated water is slowly killing Ghanaians hence there is the need for urgent steps to end the menace. Mr Abeka said that it is due to the presence of mercury in the water. “The mercury slowly …

The Tamale High Court has ordered a re-run of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Walewale constituency in the North East region. This was when the court on Monday, September 2, 2024, ruled on a petition brought before it by incumbent MP, Zuweira Lariba. On January 28, 2024, Dr Mahama Tia Kabiru, a 35-year-old PhD holder and Vice Presidential …

Borussia Dortmund has sent well wishes to Otto Addo, the Ghana national team coach after he was involved in a car accident on Sunday. Addo, along with his assistant coaches, John Paintsil and goalkeeper trainer Fatau Dauda, were returning to Accra after attending the Super Cup match between Samartex FC and Nsoatreman FC at T&A Park in Tarkwa when the …

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 …

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has visited the grave of the late Prime Minister, Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia. The solemn visit on Friday formed part of his campaign tour in Wenchi of the Bono region. In a brief ceremony, the former Energy Minister, popularly known as Napo, laid a wreath on the …

A devastating fire has swept through the bustling Zongo Lane, near Rawlings Park, in the Greater Accra Region, destroying some shops and items. Citi News reported that, the inferno began at a small shop, quickly engulfing other shops, and sending thick black smoke billowing into the air. Fortunately, firefighters arrived promptly to battle the blaze. After a prolonged and intense …