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“If you don’t want us in NPP, don’t come to us after primaries” – Tarkwa Nsuaem erupts over mass disqualifications
A major political storm is brewing within the New Patriotic Party (New Patriotic Party) in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency, as hundreds of aggrieved party members have issued a stark warning to the party’s national leadership: intervene immediately or risk a total breakdown of unity ahead of future elections. The unrest...
NPP sets July 19 deadline for chapter elections ahead of branch polls
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all branches across the country to complete their chapter elections by Sunday, July 19, 2026, warning that chapters that fail to meet the deadline will be barred from participating in the upcoming branch elections. The directive forms part of measures by the party to ensure co...
Weija-Gbawe NPP members petition NEC to annul constituency elections over alleged irregularities
A group of aggrieved former polling station executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Weija-Gbawe Constituency is calling on the party’s national leadership to intervene in what they describe as growing tensions following the recently concluded constituency elections. The group is demanding that the National E...
24-hour economy policy was for propaganda, NDC has abandoned it – Oforikrom MP
The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Michael Kwasi Aidoo, has criticised the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, describing it as “dead on arrival” and accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of abandoning one of its key campaign promises. According to him, the government has failed to implement th...
NSMQ participant and Presec-Legon alumnus Prince Debrah graduates from MIT
Prince Debrah Jnr., a 2021 star of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ), has graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
MMDAs to receive over 80% of Common Fund directly — Chief of Staff
Government will transfer more than 80 per cent of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) directly to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) as part of efforts to deepen fiscal decentralisation and strengthen local governance, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has said. He said the move would enhan...
Beyond pupil-teacher ratios: Rethinking teacher workforce planning
Teachers remain the single most important school-based determinant of educational quality and learning outcomes. Consequently, in developing education systems such as Ghana’s, the question of teacher adequacy becomes even more critical. Yet, despite the complexity of teacher workforce planning, public and policy discus...
Education Ministry, CHASS begin push for national strategy to curb SHS indiscipline
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has held a strategic engagement with the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) ahead of a national conference aimed at tackling growing indiscipline in senior high schools across the country.
Ghana School of Law postpones June 29 examinations due to Accra flooding and heavy rainfall
The Ghana School of Law (GSL) has postponed examinations scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, following heavy rainfall and flooding that disrupted movement across several parts of Accra, including areas around the examination centre. In a notice issued to students on Monday morning, Management said it had closely monit...
Ghana School of Law reschedules ADR and Ghana Legal System exams to June 30 after Accra flooding
The Ghana School of Law (GSL) has postponed examinations scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, following heavy rainfall and flooding that disrupted movement across several parts of Accra, including areas around the examination centre. In a notice issued to students on Monday morning, Management said it had closely monit...
Afenyo-Markin disowns viral anti-LGBTQ post, says account was compromised
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has distanced himself from a social media post circulating online that appeared to criticise the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, describing the publication as unauthorised and stating that his account had been compromised. T...
Amin Adam endorses Paul Afoko for NPP National Chairman
Former Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has endorsed former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Awentami Paul Afoko, for the position of National Chairman ahead of the party’s internal elections. Dr Amin Adam described Mr Afoko as the right person to he...