Politics

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has rebuked former President John Dramani Mahama for claiming credit for the free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He could not fathom why the former President who opposed the policy now wants to claim credit. “Recently you heard [John Mahama] saying he brought Free SHS, this is shocking because he was the one who said …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says he is the most effective Vice President Ghana has seen since independence. Addressing supporters at the unveiling ceremony of his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), in Kumasi, he asserted that even the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) acknowledged his exceptional performance as Vice President. He contrasted …

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, asserted that his government has outperformed the erstwhile Mahama administration. Speaking at the unveiling of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the NPP’s running mate at Jubilee Park in Kumasi, he emphasized that his party must retain power to continue the good work. Dr. Bawumia said his vision …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asserted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, will not be given a chance to win the 2024 general elections. He argued that a President who was rejected in his second bid for re-election should not be allowed to return to power. President Akufo-Addo pointed to former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings, …

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, running mate to the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said no President, including Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has contributed to Ghana’s development significantly as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He said President Akufo-Addo’s accomplishments are unmatched and highlighted his transformative leadership and development initiatives during his unveiling in Kumasi on Tuesday. “Since independence from …

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, …