37 h. ago EC Confirms Vacant Kpandai Seat, Sets Fresh Parliamentary Poll for December 30

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ec-confirms-vacant-kpandai-seat-sets-fresh-parliamentary-poll-for-december-30/The Electoral Commission has officially declared Tuesday, 30th December 2025, as the date for a rerun of the Kpandai Constituency parliamentary election, following a series of legal and administrative confirmations. The decision was triggered by a Tamale High Court ruling on 24th November 2025 that nullified the previous election results and instructed the EC to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ec-confirms-vacant-kpandai-seat-sets-fresh-parliamentary-poll-for-december-30/

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40 h. ago The Phantom Seat of Kpandai: How One Chair Terrorised 276 Honourables

Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, Parliament — that august House meant for sober deliberation — quietly transformed itself into a National Theatre production without auditioning a single actor. Citizens tuned in expecting lawmaking; instead, they were rewarded with choreography, percussion, costumes, and enough dramatic tension to power a telenovela. All this because one modest A4 letter declared the Kpandai seat vacant, and suddenly our Honourables remembered they had studied Theatre Arts in their previous lives.

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45 h. ago Minority vows continuous pushback until Kpandai vacancy letter is withdrawn

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, says the Minority Caucus will maintain firm pressure on Parliament until the correspondence declaring the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant is formally rescinded.

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47 h. ago Ayariga dismisses minority’s constitutional amendment claims as baseless

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed Minority concerns that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) plans to secure an overwhelming majority in Parliament to amend the Constitution, insisting the claims are unfounded. Speaking on the AM show on Wednesday, Mahama Ayariga urged the Minority to “stop raising false alarms” about threats that do not exist. According to him, even without the controversial Kpandai seat, the NDC already has the numerical strength required for constitutional amendments, yet no such proposal has ever been tabled.

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48 h. ago Ayariga defends clerk’s action in Kpandai saga, says Minority’s tactics ‘backfired’

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended the Clerk to Parliament over the controversial letter declaring the Kpandai seat vacant, insisting the Clerk acted strictly within the law. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show on Tuesday, Mahama Ayariga said the Minority’s attempt to block debate in the chamber ultimately worked against their own interests. According to him, the law is clear that once a court orders a rerun of an election, the Clerk is mandated to notify the Electoral Commission (EC), unless a court order is in place to stay the judgment.

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59 h. ago Parliament approves budget allocations despite Minority’s chaotic scenes over Kpandai dispute

Parliament has approved reports on allocations from the 2026 Budget despite chaotic scenes that erupted earlier in the chamber following protests by the Minority over the declaration of the Kpandai seat as vacant. The Majority succeeded in adopting the report moments after tension peaked, with members of the Minority abandoning their seats and massing in […]

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60 h. ago Rules being twisted to perpetrate injustice – Oppong Nkrumah on NPP’s withdrawal of cooperation

Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused parliamentary authorities of manipulating procedural rules to the detriment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus, following a controversial letter circulating on social media that claims the Speaker has declared the Kpandai seat vacant.

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60 h. ago Chaos erupts in Parliament as Minority storms centre of floor over Kpandai seat controversy

Parliament descended into chaos on Tuesday after members of the Minority Caucus abandoned their seats and massed in the centre of the chamber, triggering a brief scuffle and bringing proceedings to a halt.

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61 h. ago Minority threatens Parliamentary shutdown over Kpandai seat vacancy

The decision to declare the Kpandai Constituency seat vacant and proceed with arrangements for an election re-run has triggered a fierce reaction from the Minority Caucus, which has threatened to paralyse the legislative business of the 9th Parliament until the procedural handling of the vacancy is resolved.

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63 h. ago Parliament not clothed to declare Kpandai seat vacant – Kyei

Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has criticised Parliament’s decision to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, insisting that only a court has the constitutional mandate to declare a parliamentary seat vacant.

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66 h. ago Minority demands immediate withdrawal of letter declaring Kpandai seat vacant

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on Parliament to immediately withdraw the official letter notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, describing the action as unlawful and procedurally flawed. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Annoh-Dompreh insisted the letter—signed by the Clerk to Parliament on December 4, 2025—was issued in disregard of due process, especially since a motion for stay of execution is still pending in court.

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3 d. ago Why the haste? – NPP MP question’s EC notification over vacant Kpandai seat despite stay of exection

Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, has expressed surprise and concern over Parliament’s decision to formally notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency despite active legal processes challenging the decision.

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3 d. ago Parliament notifies EC over vacant Kpandai seat following court re

The Parliamentary Service has formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the membership of Parliament for the Kpandai Constituency, following a court order mandating a re-run of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in that area.

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8 d. ago Fresh SIM Registration Set For 2026 Amid Data Integrity Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-sim-registration-set-for-2026-amid-data-integrity-concerns/Accra, December 2025 — Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that a new nationwide SIM registration exercise will begin in the first quarter of 2026. He argued that the previous registration under the former administration was invalid, citing weak biometric verification and a lack of legal backing. George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-sim-registration-set-for-2026-amid-data-integrity-concerns/

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9 d. ago Ghana, Canada explore new frontiers in trade and investment cooperation

A visit by Canadian Ambassador Myriam Montrat to the Trade Ministry on Monday, 1st December 2025, has set the stage for enhanced bilateral collaboration, with both countries seeking fresh opportunities to expand trade and investment partnerships.

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1 week ago Kpandai MP files SC motion to quash High Court’s election annulment

The battle for the Kpandai Constituency parliamentary seat has escalated to the highest court in the land, as NPP’s incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Mathew Nyindam, has filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking to annul a High Court judgement that invalidated his 2024 election victory. Mr. Nyindam, who was ordered to face a […]

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1 week ago Kenpong Academy announces talent justifiers to recruit the next generation of football stars

Kenpong Football Academy, one of Ghana’s fastest-growing youth development institutions, is set to host open trials to recruit fresh football talent with the potential to rise to professional level. The Academy is inviting young, passionate, and skilled footballers aged between 15 and 17 years to showcase their abilities and earn a place in its elite training programme. The justifiers will take place on Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025, at the Tema Sports Stadium, starting 8:00 a.m.

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1 week ago Ghanaian iPhxne DJ Teams Up with Davido, ECool, Mavo, Scotism, and Morravey for a feel

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-iphxne-dj-teams-up-with-davido-ecool-mavo-scotism-and-morravey-for-a-feel-good-song-titled-galorizzy/Ghanaian iPhxne DJ Teams Up with Davido, ECool, Mavo, Scotism, and Morravey for a feel-good song titled “Galorizzy” The Afrobeats scene is set to receive a fresh wave of energy as Ghanaian Iphxne Dj known for his innovative mixes and viral sound-crafting style joins forces with an all-star lineup on a new single titled “Galorizzy.” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-iphxne-dj-teams-up-with-davido-ecool-mavo-scotism-and-morravey-for-a-feel-good-song-titled-galorizzy/

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2 w. ago Speaker Bagbin to rule on Kpandai seat amid majority–minority clash over court ruling

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is expected to give an official ruling on whether the Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, is eligible to conduct business in the House.

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2 w. ago High Court nullifies Kpandai 2024 parliamentary election, orders fresh poll in 30 days

The Tamale High Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, has annulled the 2024 parliamentary election results for the Kpandai constituency and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days, following a successful legal challenge.

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