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Akuapem South MP, Osei Bonsu Amoah, firmly backs VP Mahamudu Bawumia as NPP’s potential flagbearer. He made this declaration during a meeting in his constituency, attended by Eastern Region party executives. Amoah stated that Bawumia’s candidacy resonates with the larger NPP populace’s desire. He emphasized the significant support Bawumia enjoys and assured that they won’t let down the people’s expectations. …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said four individuals have been picked up for allegedly engaging in examination malpractice in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Attributed to the implementation of more stringent measures this year to counter exam malpractice, the arrests underscore the commitment to maintain the integrity of the examination process. These measures are designed to …

The Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said he is more politically experienced to win the flagbearership race of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and defeat the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general election. He said his track record as a running mate for the party four consecutive times, Vice-President for two terms, and his experience in the …

Mr. David Oppong, the Education Director of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, has added his voice to the growing call for a change in the scheduling of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Currently, BECE candidates are required to take two papers each day, leading to increased pressure during the exam period. This has prompted calls for the government and the …

Tricycle operators in Kumasi have been on a warpath following the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly’s decision to ban the operations of tricycles popularly called “Pragya” from operating within the central business district. A scuffle between the police and tricycle operators in Kumasi on Monday resulted in the arrest of six Pragya operators with six police officers injured. The police reinforcement team …

Nine heavily pregnant candidates are currently writing the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Effutu Municipality of the Central Region. They were found in various examination centers in the Municipality. The pregnant teenagers disclosed they boldly stepped out to write the examination not feeling shy after their teachers and parents encouraged them to write their first external exams …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged leaders to prioritise the well-being of citizens by ensuring that people benefit from the nation’s resources and projects, regardless of who initiated them. He described as unacceptable a decision by the government not to commit funds to complete the Saglemi Housing Project, which he said could have benefited thousands of Ghanaian families. Mr …

The deputy Minority Whip, Ibrahim Ahmed has accused Local Government Rural Development and Decentralisation Minister, Dan Botwe of kicking above his weight in the impasse with Common Fund administrator Irene Naa Torshie. The Minister has written to President Akufo-Addo to complain about the failure of the administrator to collaborate with his Ministry in the discharge of her duties. The Minister …

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cautioned presidential hopefuls against portraying the party’s electoral roll for its presidential primaries as unreliable. Some aspirants’ campaign teams have expressed concerns over the register, alleging the presence of errors. In a press statement dated August 7 and signed by William Yamoah, the Secretary of the Presidential Elections Committee, the NPP reassured that …

Aspiring Parliamentary Candidate in the Ayawaso West-Wuogon Constituency primaries, Fred Nuamah has withdrawn from the contest. According to him, the decision to withdraw from the race was his personal decision after extensive consultations with key stakeholders, without any external influence.   “I am writing to formally notify the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) about my decision …