POLITICS

The Office of President-elect, John Dramani Mahama has dismissed a list of appointments which is circulating on social media. The Office of Mr Mahama described the list as false and further urged the general public to refrain from it. A statement issued by Mr Mahama’s special aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari on Monday, December 16 said “The Office of the President-Elect ...

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the gravity of Ghana’s economic challenges, describing the journey to recovery as arduous but achievable. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church in Accra on Sunday, 15 December 2024, Mr. Mahama expressed his commitment to steering the nation out of its economic difficulties while seeking divine guidance to lead effectively. ...

The Institute of Community Sustainability has said that sports betting threatens the well-being of Ghana’s youth. According to the Institute, the proliferation of sports betting, particularly among young people, has reached alarming proportions hence their call to the government to consider increasing the betting tax to 50% from the current 10% to curb this menace. It is recalled that the ...

The outgoing MP for Asante Akim North has expressed profound regret over what he describes as a collective failure within the NPP to support Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s historic campaign. Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi speaking on Joy News’ Upfront with Raymond Acquah, described Dr Bawumia’s unprecedented efforts on the campaign trail, the internal sabotage he faced, and how a lack ...

“It’s painful,” Energy Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) has said. “We’ve indeed suffered defeat but Ashanti region did their best, showing us great support,” he added. “Turnout was about 65 per cent, and they gave NPP almost a third of the votes.” Standing amidst party faithful, he was commenting on the defeat ...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a statement affirming its stance following the outcome 2024 general elections in Ghana. Signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the release shows immense appreciation to national, regional, and constituency party officials, as well as polling station executives, members, and volunteers who worked tremendously during the campaign. It however acknowledges the deep disappointment ...

President-elect John Dramani Mahama visited the Jubilee House today, Wednesday, December 11, at the invitation of President Akufo-Addo. The meeting centered on the inauguration of a joint transitional team to oversee a smooth transfer of power following Mr Mahama’s electoral victory. Ahead of the official engagement, the two leaders had a brief and cordial interaction, during which President Akufo-Addo assured ...

The defeated flagbearer of the NPP in the 2024 elections has urged the party faithful to eschew the urge to point fingers and apportion blame for the party’s loss in the recent poll. According to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, this is the time to heal, introspect and forge greater unity for the electoral fight ahead. Dr Bawumia made the call when ...

The Director of Elections and Information Technology (IT) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, says the party was determined to protect every parliamentary seat in the recently concluded general elections. According to him, the NDC experienced marginalization in the 2020 elections, and as a result, the party entered this year’s polls with ...

Former Minister for Energy Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has released a statement calling for self-analysis within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the tensions rising after the December 7 elections. The letter, signed by Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko and dated 10th December 2024, reflects a call for reconciliation. It addresses the aftermath of a challenging situation, metaphorically described as a storm, which ...