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Kwaku Kwarteng petitions NPP to sanction Ayew Afriyie over Obuasi West executive elections dispute
Obuasi West Member of Parliament, Kwaku Kwarteng, has petitioned the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), calling for disciplinary action against the Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, over what he describes as misconduct in relation to the Obuasi West Constituency executiv...
I’ll be the first Ashanti Regional Chairman to become NPP National Chairman – Wontumi
Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has said that his record of service and achievements within the party make him a strong candidate to lead the NPP at the national level.
Cabinet approves Bill making MMDCEs to be elected for it to be laid in Parliament before end of 2026
Cabinet has approved far-reaching reforms to Ghana’s decentralisation system, including plans to end the appointment of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs), review the Local Governance Act, and introduce stronger accountability mechanisms at the local level. Under the proposed reforms, distri...
NLA Director-General calls for a concerted effort in fight against illegal gambling
Mr. Abdul Salam addressed more than 200 participants from Europe and Africa on 8th June at the 2026 EL Industry Days, ongoing in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 7th to 10th June.
NPP grassroots group petitions leadership over annulment of Ashanti constituency elections
A group calling itself the Grassroots Patriotic Alliance has petitioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership to immediately withdraw its decision annulling constituency executive elections in selected constituencies in the Ashanti Region. The petition argues that the National Steering Committee lacked the constitut...
UPSA management pays courtesy call on Duncan-Williams ahead of 60th anniversary thanksgiving service
The Management of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has paid a courtesy call on the Founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, to formally invite him as Special Guest Speaker for the University’s 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service.
COKA elected NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has been elected the new Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). COKA secured 663 votes to beat his sole contender, former Bantama Member of Parliament, Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, who obtained 269 votes. The results were announced after voting and the col...
NPP alleges political frustration in former NAFCO CEO’s arrest
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described the arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba as politically motivated, alleging that the move was intended to frustrate him. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, July 6, NPP D...
Ghana Armed Forces launches three-week security exercise in Nkwanta and Bawku
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched a three-week military exercise in the Oti and Upper East regions as part of efforts to strengthen operational readiness and enhance collaboration among security agencies in response to evolving security threats.
Nexus Global Services holds workshop to prepare kidney patients for transplants
Patients living with chronic kidney disease in Ghana are set to receive guidance on kidney transplantation, nutrition and mental health at a workshop organised by Nexus Global Services in partnership with the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Adutwum pushes for AI investment at KNUST, urges government to sustain STEM reforms
Former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on the government to prioritise investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and robotics education, stressing that such interventions are crucial to Ghana’s transformation agenda.
Shama SHS survives the heat, books NSMQ 2026 ticket
Shama Senior High School has secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after emerging victorious in a closely contested fourth competition of the Western Regional Qualifiers. The Shama-based school finished top of the contest with 40 points, narrowly beating Fiaseman Senior H...