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Patrick Boamah urges Ablakwa to brief Parliament on Ghanaians in South Africa
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Boamah, has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to urgently brief Parliament on developments concerning Ghanaians living in South Africa. According to Mr. Boamah, Parliament should not have to rely on social media posts for updates...
KNUST SRC president-elect pledges action on data, hostels, transport and security
The newly elected KNUST SRC President, Jude Michelle, has identified data affordability, high hostel charges, transportation and student security as key issues she intends to address during her administration. Speaking after her election, Jude said her immediate focus would be to continue discussions on increasing the...
Gomoa chiefs endorse Captain Smart, urge NDC delegates to back his 2028 bid
Traditional leaders in the Gomoa West Constituency of the Central Region have appealed to delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to elect broadcaster Godbrain Kwadwo Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, as the party’s parliamentary candidate for the 2028 general election. The chiefs believe Captain Sma...
NPP chairmanship race: Wontumi defends loyalty and experience
Aspirant for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has strongly defended his loyalty to the NPP as he continues his bid for the party’s national chairmanship position.
Court cases do not bar political ambition – Chairman Wontumi
Aspirant for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has insisted that ongoing or past court cases should not disqualify individuals from contesting political office.
NPP to hold ‘Yen Suro Ahunahuna’ protest in Sunyani over party official’s arrest
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to stage a protest today, Wednesday, April 22, in Sunyani, a move expected to heighten political tensions in the Bono Region. The demonstration, dubbed the “Yen Suro Ahunahuna” demonstration—an Akan phrase meaning “We are not afraid of intimidation”—is expected to attract party supp...
Success is built on discipline, not talent – Ace Ankomah on becoming Mfantsipim’s Best Student, from weakest class
When lawyer Ace Anan Ankomah stood before the graduating Class of 2026 at SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College (SOS-HGIC), he did not begin with his accomplishments in law, public service or corporate governance. Instead, he took his audience back 40 years to a struggling secondary school student who had little re...
“Asiedu Nketia could rise even higher” — Bole Palace remarks reignite succession speculation
Comments made on behalf of the overlord of Bole, Bolewura Sarfo Kutuge Feso I, during National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia’s tour of the Savannah Region have intensified political speculation about the veteran politician’s future ambitions within the governing party. Speaking during Mr Asie...
Karpowership’s One World Karadeniz Foundation expands its global social impact in Iis 3rd year
Marking the third anniversary of its social responsibility platform, the One World Karadeniz Foundation, Karpowership continues to expand its global social impact across the regions where it operates.
Suame NDC women’s wing reports MCE to Mahama over nepotism, neglect
Members of the women’s wing of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Suame Constituency of the Ashanti Region have accused the Municipal Chief Executive of nepotism, abuse of office and poor leadership, warning that his actions are deepening divisions and undermining support for the party in the area. Th...
VIDEO: Bawumia on why President Mahama should not assent to Tribunals Bill
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on why new Tribunals Bill should not be assented to when the H. Kwasi Prempeh Constitutional Review Committee constituted by President Mahama even recommended the abolition of the already existing Regional Tribunal system already existing in the 1992...
“Completely unnecessary”: Abban slams protections for journalists, lawyers in amended anti-LGBTQ bill
Former Gomoa West MP Alexander Abban has criticised proposed safeguards in Ghana’s controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill that seek to protect journalists, lawyers and other professionals, describing them as unnecessary and populist. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (2 June), Abban que...