Politics

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has voiced his concerns about the Electoral Commission’s proposal to move the voting date from December to November. In Mahama’s view, the new proposals can potentially raise doubts about the integrity of the elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested moving the voting date from December 7 to November 7 …

Communication Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has written an extensive piece about the ongoing controversy surrounding Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) budget. In his view, the supposed $8.5 million allocated by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government is the second-highest in Ghana’s AFCON history. In his statement, Mr Gyamfi demanded accountability since no amount of explanations from media surrogates can …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has openly declared his stance on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community, asserting that as a devoted Christian and a member of the Assemblies of God, he opposes any form of LGBTQ practices. John Mahama emphasised that, in his belief, God had a purposeful design when creating human beings. Speaking on the Promotion of …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged to cancel the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). He said such corrupt agreements would not persist under his administration, as it goes against the nation’s best interests. Mr. Mahama stressed his commitment to enhancing anti-corruption measures and expressed his readiness to terminate …

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central and Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has expressed dismay at the departure of experienced MPs from Ghana’s legislature. Several seasoned lawmakers from both sides of the House have either announced their decision not to seek re-election after their current terms expire or lost in their parliamentary primaries, signalling an imminent exit from …

One person has been injured and hospitalised after chaos broke out in the Pru West constituency of the Bono East region in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries. This was after some alleged supporters of a parliamentary aspirant, Alhaji Gariba Iddrisu assaulted him during a meeting.  The incident occurred at about 1: am with the victim identified as Tijani, a Deputy …

Several boxes of 32-inch television sets branded with the photo of Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Mahama. It is unclear why the son of late former Vice President, Aliu Mahama branded the appliances. However, unconfirmed reports suggest the TVs are for distribution to New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates as the party elects parliamentary candidates in constituencies with sitting MPs …

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben North, Hackman Owusu Agyemang, could not find his name in the register when he arrived in the constituency to vote in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries on Saturday. The Chairman of NPP Council of Elders who was stranded for some minutes announced this in an interview with Adom News’ Maxwell Kudekor. However, Mr …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) opened nominations for aspiring parliamentary candidates, sparking keen interest in the fiercely contested Bantama constituency parliamentary primaries of the party on January 27, 2024. In the spotlight is the incumbent MP, a first-timer, Francis Asenso-Boakye, engaged in a heated battle against Rapheal Agyapong, the brother of Kennedy Agyapong. Francis Asenso-Boakye Francis Asenso-Boakye is a Ghanaian politician and …

A tense situation unfolded between Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Member of Parliament for Bantama, and his rival Ralph Agyapong, a lawyer and brother of the outspoken politician, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. The tension escalated when Francis Asenso-Boakye began singing at the voting centre, a move deemed unprofessional by Ralph Agyapong. Prompt intervention by the police and Electoral Commission officers was necessary to …