5 h. ago Cudjoe Questions NPP Intellectual Capacity After Electoral Defeat

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cudjoe-questions-npp-intellectual-capacity-after-electoral-defeat/Franklin Cudjoe, founding president of policy think tank IMANI Africa, has publicly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he describes as a decline in intellectual caliber, stating that the once vibrant opposition now comprises mostly uninspiring personnel. The policy analyst made the assessment December 28 in a social media post reflecting on the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cudjoe-questions-npp-intellectual-capacity-after-electoral-defeat/

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5 h. ago Prempeh Defends Thirty Year Presidential Age Proposal as Voter Choice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prempeh-defends-thirty-year-presidential-age-proposal-as-voter-choice/Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has defended the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) recommendation to lower the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 30 years, arguing that voters rather than constitutional barriers should determine who leads the nation. The CRC chairman, speaking December 27 on TV3’s Hot Issues programme, dismissed concerns that a 30 year […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prempeh-defends-thirty-year-presidential-age-proposal-as-voter-choice/

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11 h. ago Only shortlisted teachers with index numbers eligible for GES promotion exams

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the nationwide teacher promotion examinations will proceed on Monday and Tuesday next week, issuing stringent guidelines that bar any candidate without an official index number from writing the test.

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38 h. ago Prof. Prempeh defends lowering presidential age, cites Kufuor’s early leadership roles

Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), has justified the committee’s recommendation to reduce the minimum age for presidential candidates to 30, responding to criticisms that the proposal could allow inexperienced individuals to assume the nation’s highest office.

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60 h. ago Creion Launches Zero Fee Fundraising Platform for African Communities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creion-launches-zero-fee-fundraising-platform-for-african-communities/Ghanaian digital platform Creion has launched Reach, a zero fee fundraising feature that enables individuals, communities and organizations to raise money for personal needs and social causes without the cost barriers common on international crowdfunding platforms. The new feature allows users to create campaigns for education, medical bills, community projects, creative pursuits and personal goals […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creion-launches-zero-fee-fundraising-platform-for-african-communities/

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4 d. ago Amenfi Central MP supports completion of CHPS compound at Manso Nkwanta No. 2

The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has reaffirmed her commitment to community development by donating GH¢39,000 towards the completion of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Manso Nkwanta No. 2.

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4 d. ago Western region records 465 road fatalities in 11 months; officials blame drunk driving, human error

The Western Region has recorded a worrying rise in road traffic accidents, with 465 people losing their lives in 2,800 crashes between January and November 2025, prompting renewed calls for stronger policy and enforcement measures to curb the trend.

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4 d. ago 2024 defeat revealed governance and candidate failures — Bryan Acheampong

Dr Bryan Acheampong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has attributed the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections to challenges linked to both governance and its presidential candidature. Speaking in an interview, Dr Acheampong said the election results exposed deeper weaknesses within the party beyond campaign strategy. “We went to the […]

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4 d. ago MP for Amenfi Central Pleads with Government to Fix Key Roads in Constituency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mp-for-amenfi-central-pleads-with-government-to-fix-key-roads-in-constituency/The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has made an urgent appeal to the government to prioritize the rehabilitation of several key roads in her constituency, beyond those already approved for repair. Speaking in a plea that underscores the challenges faced by residents, Hon. Cudjoe highlighted 33 specific roads that are […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mp-for-amenfi-central-pleads-with-government-to-fix-key-roads-in-constituency/

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5 d. ago NPP Electoral Area Coordinators in Ashaiman, Tema East join wave of declarations for Dr. Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s momentum in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries continued on Tuesday, with fresh endorsements from electoral area coordinators in the Greater Accra Region. On the second day of his Greater Accra tour, the wave of declarations that began on Monday extended to two constituencies, as electoral area coordinators publicly endorsed Dr Bawumia as their preferred candidate.

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5 d. ago NPP Electoral Area Coordinators in Ashaiman, Tema East join wave of declarations for Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s momentum in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries continued on Tuesday, with fresh endorsements from electoral area coordinators in the Greater Accra Region. On the second day of his Greater Accra tour, the wave of declarations that began on Monday extended to two constituencies, as electoral area coordinators publicly endorsed Dr Bawumia as their preferred candidate.

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5 d. ago Christmas rush sparks tampede at Accra Central Market; several collapse

Traders at the Accra Central Business District have recounted how a stampede occurred on Monday, December 22, following an overwhelming crowd at the market, causing several people to collapse.

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5 d. ago Christmas rush sparks stampede at Accra Central Market; several collapse

Traders at the Accra Central Business District have recounted how a stampede occurred on Monday, December 22, following an overwhelming crowd at the market, causing several people to collapse.

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5 d. ago Mahama’ rising popularity is giving NPP sleepless nights – Suhuyini

Deputy Roads and Highways Minister and MP for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has said President John Dramani Mahama’s popularity continues to grow steadily, a development he believes is causing concern for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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6 d. ago Bawumia still NPP’s strongest asset — Northern region operations team

The Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Northern Region Operations Team has sharply criticised Dr Bryan Acheampong, describing his call for the NPP to remove Dr Bawumia as its presidential candidate as “intellectually dishonest” and a misrepresentation of the party’s electoral record. Dr Acheampong had argued that the NPP must reject Dr Bawumia going into future elections, citing his inability to secure any constituencies in seven of the sixteen regions during the 2024 polls. But in a strongly-worded statement read on Monday, 22 December 2025, by Yussif Danjumah, Director of Communications for the group, the team said Dr Acheampong’s argument was “a deliberate attempt to mislead the public with skewed analysis.”

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6 d. ago Yamfo Traditional Council petitions President Mahama over security threat at College of Health

The Yamfo Traditional Council has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama over what it describes as an escalating security threat linked to the conduct of Dr Christopher Beyere, the 2024 parliamentary candidate of the NDC in Techiman South, at the College of Health–Yamfo, warning that continued inaction could lead to unrest within the community.

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6 d. ago Constitutional Review Committee proposes lowering presidential age limit from 40 to 30

Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, has announced that the Committee is recommending an amendment to Article 62(b) of the Constitution to reduce the minimum age for presidential candidates.

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6 d. ago 2025 WASSCE: Chief Examiners’ report reveals many candidates failed to answer application

The Chief Examiners’ report for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has revealed that a significant number of candidates struggled to answer application-based questions, contributing to the low grades recorded in the exams.

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6 d. ago AG vs Wontumi Farms: Full investigation outlined by the Attorney

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government will prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors for allegedly defrauding Exim Bank, committing forgery, and causing a financial loss to the state exceeding GH₵24 million.

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6 d. ago Wontumi Farms, directors to face prosecution over GH₵24m alleged EXIM Bank loan fraud

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government will prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors for allegedly defrauding Exim Bank, committing forgery, and causing a financial loss to the state exceeding GH₵24 million.

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