Politics

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to train his running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, in preparation for the upcoming elections. Otumfuo stated that if Dr Opoku Prempeh makes mistakes, Dr Bawumia should inform him so that he can offer personal guidance. “Train him, and wherever he …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised to Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate in the 2024 presidential election, not to disappoint Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for choosing him. “Don’t let Bawumia regret choosing you. Do whatever he tells you to do. Be humble and follow his teachings.” he said. He made this known at the Manhyia Palace, where …

A Political Marketing Strategist, Professor Kobby Mensah, has downplayed the relevance of presidential debates ahead of the December 7 election. According to him, debates especially those organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) have been bastardised and no longer needed. Prof Mensah made this statement amidst calls for a debate between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress …

The flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has assured that the next NDC administration will launch an investigation into the funds allocated for the National Cathedral project. He made this known during a media engagement on Sunday, July 7 at the Kempinski Hotel. Mr. Mahama stated that certain fraudulent individuals have devised deceitful schemes to steal from the …

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has aligned with plastic manufacturers in urging the government to indefinitely suspend the recently imposed 5 per cent excise tax on finished plastics. The association warns that this tax would significantly burden consumers. In a statement, NASPAWAP highlighted the substantial price increases in bottled and sachet water since January 2024, …

The flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced a stringent new policy in a move to tackle the controversial issue of state asset acquisition by government officials. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Sunday,7 July 2024, Mr. Mahama committed to a zero-tolerance approach, vowing that no public office holder under his administration would …

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr  Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has issued a gag order prohibiting all Members of Parliament from publicly commenting on the IGP leaked tape report. This directive follows disagreements among committee members over the final report. During Thursday’s parliamentary proceedings, the Speaker instructed the parliamentary ad-hoc committee, which is investigating the alleged plot to remove Inspector General …

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has dismissed the petition by former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu that sought to remove his successor, Kissi Agyebeng from office. According to Joy News sources, the Chief Justice determined that the factual and legal foundation of the petition fall short of the standard required to establish a prima facie case for the removal of …

The Ashanti Region, a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will host the official unveiling of Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. This announcement was made by NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, known as Nana B, via a Facebook post. However, he did not include details of the event such …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to cease profiling police officers based on political affiliation and to refrain from attempting any form of electoral manipulation. In a strongly worded statement on Facebook, the NDC’s Director of Elections and IT, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, highlighted the special voting dispensation granted to security personnel and students, allowing …