Politics

Former Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement issued on Saturday, October 25, Mr. Asamoah Boateng, popularly known as Asabee, said his decision stems from his desire to help build a more disciplined, united, and well-structured party …

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will commence a nationwide campaign tour on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as part of his bid to become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. A statement released by the Bawumia Campaign Team on Tuesday outlined that the tour will span all 276 constituencies to deepen grassroots engagement and fortify …

President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned 11 new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to represent Ghana in various countries around the world. The swearing-in ceremony took place in Accra on Wednesday, following the receipt of agrément (official approval) from the respective host nations throughout September 2025. All the newly appointed envoys are non-career diplomats selected to advance Ghana’s interests abroad …

former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia continues to lead the race for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership, according to the latest tracking polls by Global InfoAnalytics. The data shows Dr. Bawumia with 57% support among voters, placing him well ahead of his closest rival, Kennedy Agyapong, who commands 29%. Other contenders — including Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Dr. Bryan …

A new poll by Global InfoAnalytics has positioned Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, as the leading contender to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2028 general elections. According to the nationwide survey, Haruna commands 30% support, placing him ahead of: Johnson Asiedu Nketia, NDC National Chairman — 24% Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister …

The government of Ghana has confirmed the deaths of eight individuals, including two senior ministers, following a tragic military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. Among the deceased are Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Dr. Murtala Mohammed. The group …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has categorically refuted allegations of political influence in its decision to rerun the parliamentary election in 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency. The clarification comes in the wake of mounting accusations that the Commission is favoring the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the rerun scheduled for Thursday, July 11. Despite the New Patriotic Party’s …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled a high-level meeting with all individuals who have declared their intention to contest the party’s 2026 presidential primaries, as part of efforts to address internal tensions and reinforce discipline within the party. According to a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the meeting will take place on Thursday, July …

60 Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia at his Nima office in Accra to pledge their support as he considers contesting in the party’s upcoming 2026 presidential primaries. The visit, which took place on Thursday, June 18, has generated widespread attention …

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the immediate past Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency, has formally declared his intention to contest for the flagbearer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2026 general elections. His announcement was made via social media on June 18, just a day after the NPP officially disclosed that …