Politics

By: Mensah Maxwell In a surprise turn of events, former Education Minister and Bawumia’s Running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has apologized for his recent comments on Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah. While speaking at a political rally on July 9, Dr. Prempeh had reportedly downplayed Nkrumah’s contributions to …

The Mion-Gbonlana, the Regent of Mion, has expressed his strong desire for victory for flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming election. He attributed this support to the impressive work done by the Vice President. The Mion Regent stressed that Dr. Bawumia’s exceptional qualities …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a firm reminder to the public and financial institutions that individuals implicated in the 2017-2019 financial sector clean-up, as well as former directors of failed banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions (SDIs) since the enactment of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 …

The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah has stated that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s attempt to compare Nana Akufo-Addo to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah following his outdooring as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a “misguided and insulting affront to …

Running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that the NPP is targeting 85 percent of votes in the Ashanti Region in this year’s elections. He announced that the NPP will conduct a door-to-door campaign ahead of the general election. Addressing …

President Nana Addo has admonished former President Mahama to “give him his stone” regarding Free SHS, during the unveiling of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as the running mate to Vice President Bawumia. “If today Mahama thinks Free SHS is good, he should give me my stone,” President Nana Addo jabbed at …

The Minister of State-designate at the Energy Ministry, Herbert Krapah has assured that the government is committed to mitigating the effects of the anticipated spillage from the Akosombo Dam. This pledge comes as the Volta River Authority (VRA) prepares to engage with stakeholders on managing the excess water discharge. During …

Political analyst William Owusu Ansah, Executive Director for Strategic Volunteers for Fairness and Transparent Elections, has advised Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to seek guidance from former President John Agyekum Kufuor and other senior officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He expressed concern that …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has praised his selected running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia described his running mate as a “problem solver and a generational thinker.” This attribute, he says would compliment him hence his partnership …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is not deserving of victory in the December polls due to his perceived lack of new ideas. He pointed to Mahama’s previous electoral defeat during his bid for reelection as evidence …