3 h. ago Bawumia will perform better in 2026 NPP primaries, his popularity has actually risen – Nana Akomea

Vice Chairman of the ‘Bawumia 2024 Campaign Team,’ Nana Akomea, says he is convinced that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will record an even stronger performance in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming presidential primaries than he did in 2023.

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17 h. ago Ghanaians Reject Utility Tariff Increases Amid Mismanagement Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-reject-utility-tariff-increases-amid-mismanagement-claims/Ghanaians are pushing back against new utility tariff increases set to take effect January 1, 2026, arguing that consumers should not shoulder the burden of chronic inefficiencies at state utilities. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced electricity rates will rise by approximately 9.8 percent, while water tariffs will jump by about 15.9 percent. George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-reject-utility-tariff-increases-amid-mismanagement-claims/

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66 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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4 d. ago Bawumia’s favourability rises, widens lead in new Global Info analytics survey

With less than two months for the NPP to go to the polls to elect its 2028 presidential candidate, former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is on course to be retained by members of the NPP as Flagbearer, Global Info Analytics has reported. In a detailed breakdown and analysis of its latest survey yesterday, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Musa Dankwa, said the favourability rate of Dr Bawumia, among NPP delegates, had risen from the last period of survey, while those of the other contenders had declined.

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5 d. ago TUC rejects New Year tariff hikes, warns of nationwide resistance

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has fiercely rejected the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) latest announcement of higher utility tariffs—a 9.86% increase in electricity and a 15.92% rise in water—set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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7 d. ago Ghanaian students face uncertainty over UK gov’t scholarships as fee deadline looms

The education of Ghanaian undergraduate students on government scholarships in the United Kingdom is hanging in the balance as universities issue a final ultimatum for the settlement of outstanding tuition fees by 26 January 2026, or risk removal from their academic programmes and possible repatriation.

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8 d. ago Bawumia says endorsements reinforce strong backing from NPP faithful

Former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed gratitude for the continued support he is receiving from party members as he campaigns to become the NPP flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections. Dr Bawumia took to social media to thank delegates across multiple constituencies for their […]

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8 d. ago Bawumia sweeps Eastern Region as Akwatia, Kade and Akroso declare strong support

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia continues to attract emphatic endorsements in the Eastern Region as he intensifies his campaign tour ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries.

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1 week ago NPP releases operational guidelines for January 31, 2026 presidential primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally released the full operational guidelines that will govern its presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

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1 week ago NAPO Admits Public Statements Hurt Bawumia Campaign in 2024 Elections

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-admits-public-statements-hurt-bawumia-campaign-in-2024-elections/Former running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has admitted that some of his public utterances caused disaffection for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate and the party itself. The statements, which he referred to as gaffes, played a significant role in the electoral defeat suffered by the NPP in December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-admits-public-statements-hurt-bawumia-campaign-in-2024-elections/

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2 w. ago NHIA Projects 120 Percent Average Tariff Increase from January

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhia-projects-120-percent-average-tariff-increase-from-january/Ghana’s healthcare sector is set for a major financial turnaround from January 2026, as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) projects an average 120 percent increase in tariffs to strengthen service delivery, improve provider liquidity and stabilize the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The adjustment, which awaits the Minister of Health’s statutory approval, represents one […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhia-projects-120-percent-average-tariff-increase-from-january/

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2 w. ago NPP primaries: Bawumia leads in 14 regions – Global Info Analytics

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, continues to show strength across the country in the NPP Presidential Primaries, Global Info Analytics has reported.

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2 w. ago From Central to Eastern: Bawumia’s relentless ‘Journey Together to Victory’ continues

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, appears in no mood to slow down on his charge towards the NPP Presidential primaries in January.

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2 w. ago NPP presidential race: Bawumia dominates 14 out of 16 regions – Global Info Analytics

In a new survey by Global Info Analytics, former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has established a commanding lead across 14 out of the 16 regions of the country in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming presidential primaries.

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2 w. ago Bawumia maintains lead in NPP 2026 presidential primaries – Global InfoAnalytics Poll

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, continues to lead the field ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for January 2026, according to a new survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics.

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2 w. ago 30 out of 45 Central Regional NPP Youth Organisers declare support for Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia received a major boost in his New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries campaign on the final day of his Central Regional tour yesterday, following an emphatic declaration of support from youth organisers in the region.

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2 w. ago NPP Urged to Hold Flagbearer Debate Before January Primaries

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-urged-to-hold-flagbearer-debate-before-january-primaries/The New Patriotic Party (NPP) should organize a public debate among its five presidential aspirants to help delegates make informed choices ahead of the 31 January 2026 primaries, a campaign spokesperson has urged. Yaw Opoku Mensah, speaking for Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum’s campaign on The Forum program broadcast on Asaase Radio, called for party leadership […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-urged-to-hold-flagbearer-debate-before-january-primaries/

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2 w. ago NPP USA Chair condemns ban on proxy voting ahead of 2026 primaries

The Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) USA branch, Yaa Frimpomaa Amponsah, has publicly condemned the party's decision to uphold the ban on proxy voting as the 2026 presidential primaries approach.

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2 w. ago He’s formidable, credible and most marketed – Abu Jinapor on why the NPP will retain Dr Bawumia as flagbearer

MP for Damongo and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Abu Jinapor, has paid glowing tribute to the character and competence of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as he rallied the NPP to retain him as its Presidential Candidate.

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2 w. ago NPP elections committee chair rejects diaspora petition, defends ban on proxy voting

Chairman of the NPP’s Presidential Elections Committee, Joe Osei Owusu, has rejected petitions from party students and diaspora members challenging the ban on proxy voting in the upcoming 2026 presidential primaries.

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