39 h. ago NPP opens media accreditation for July 19 National Delegates Congress

With just five days to go until its highly anticipated 2025 National Delegates Congress, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened its media accreditation process, rolling out comprehensive guidelines designed to facilitate smooth entry and extensive coverage for journalists. The political event, where the party is expected to elect its flagbearer for the 2028 […]

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6 d. ago Former Deputy Minister calls for accountability and judicious use of state resources  

Former Deputy Upper West Regional Minister Abu Kansangbata, has urged the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to deal decisively with individuals mismanaging state resources at the expense of the poor and vulnerable.   He said political party members mobilising to stage protests or picket at the premises of EOCO and OSP should not deter the institutions from carrying out their work professionally and independently.

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9 d. ago Trump hits out at Musk over plan to form new political party

US President Donald Trump has hit out at former close ally Elon Musk over the multi-billionaire's plan to launch a new political party.

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1 week ago Is Hon. Johnson Kwadwo Asiedu Nketia the General who knows the Battlefield?

A river that forgets its source will soon dry up. As the National Democratic Congress (NDC) seeks a new leader for the 2028 general election, it is essential to remember the party’s foundational ethos—unity, service, and progress. When the winds of change blow, some build walls, while others build windmills. As Ghana's political landscape prepares for a new chapter, the NDC must choose a leader who can harness these winds to propel the party to victory.

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2 w. ago NDC’s reset is to persecute, not thank God – Haruna Mohammed

The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has slammed the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) framing of July 1 as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, saying the party’s so-called reset is more about persecuting political opponents than genuinely thanking God.

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2 w. ago NPP must choose 2028 flagbearer strategically – Pius Hadzide backs Bryan Acheampong

Spokesperson for Bryan Acheampong’s 2028 campaign, Pius Enam Hadzide, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to be politically smart and strategic in selecting its next presidential candidate.

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2 w. ago NDC’s Mustapha Gbande criticises NPP for politicising National Day of Prayer

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has criticised the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) for politicising the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, declared by President John Dramani Mahama on July 1st. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Mr Gbande said while President Mahama and many Ghanaians are using the occasion […]

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2 w. ago We know some senior EC officials are affiliated to NPP and that is not helping – Former Kufuor Advisor

A former advisor to ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor, Vickie Bright, has echoed growing calls for changes at the Electoral Commission (EC), arguing that the perceived political affiliations of some senior EC officials to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are undermining public trust and the institution’s critical neutrality. The Deputy Minister of State at the Presidency […]

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2 w. ago Inclusive, consultative appointment process will curb political animosity – Senyo Hosi on Asiedu Nketia’s criticism of EC

Senyo Hosi, Convener of the One Ghana Movement, has echoed concerns raised by National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia regarding the Electoral Commission (EC).

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2 w. ago Victoria Bright urges truth and accountability following Asiedu Nketia’s criticism of EC

Legal expert Victoria Bright has called for truth and accountability in Ghana’s electoral processes, in the wake of critique of the Electoral Commission (EC) by National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia.

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2 w. ago EC mustn’t serve as both regulator and auditor of political party finances – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has proposed the creation of an independent Political Party Finance Audit Committee. According to the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication, Samuel Appiah Darko, this will enhance transparency in Ghana’s electoral system. Speaking at a Transparency International Ghana conference on campaign financing held in Accra on Friday, […]

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2 w. ago Martin Kpebu alleges political bias cost him state job under NPP gov’t

Renowned private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has revealed that he was once denied employment in a state constitutional body under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration due to perceived political bias.

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2 w. ago Asiedu Nketia to CRC: Split AG and Justice Ministry to strengthen anti

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the Constitutional Review Committee to recommend the separation of the Attorney-General’s office from that of the Minister for Justice, citing it as a necessary reform to strengthen the fight against corruption.

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2 w. ago ‘Loyalty alone won’t cut it’ – Asiedu Nketia declares competence comes first in NDC appointments

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has made it clear that competence, not blind loyalty, is the deciding factor in appointments under the NDC administration.

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2 w. ago Don’t force political parties to sponsor MMDCEs – Asiedu Nketia warns

National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has warned against proposals for political parties to officially sponsor candidates in elections for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

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2 w. ago ‘DCE appointments are a poisoned chalice, let the people decide’ – Asiedu Nketia

National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the power to appoint District Chief Executives (DCEs) has become a poisoned chalice that political parties should willingly surrender in favour of local democracy.

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2 w. ago Asiedu Nketia says choosing DCEs among party members is politically dangerous

National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has described the current system of appointing District Chief Executives (DCEs) as not just flawed, but politically dangerous, especially within political parties.

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2 w. ago Asiedu Nketia says EC with Jean Mensa at helm ‘Must be reset’

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called for what he terms a complete reset of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC).

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2 w. ago ‘The entire EC leadership must go; they are not fit for purpose’ – Asiedu Nketia

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission (EC), declaring its entire leadership unfit for purpose and calling for their removal.

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2 w. ago ‘This EC is not fit for purpose’ – Asiedu Nketia demands EC overhaul

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission (EC), calling for a complete reset of its leadership and functions.

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