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Support Bawumia - Afoko declares as he joins Chairmanship race
Former National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has declared his intention to contest the party's National Chairman position, urging members to unite behind the party's flag bearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to reposition the party for victory in the next general election. He said rebuildin...
NAPO urges politicians to make realistic promises to avoid public disappointment
Political leaders must be realistic in their promises to avoid public disappointment and governance setbacks, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has said. Speaking at a forum at the University of Ghana last Wednesday, he said effective governance depended on preparation, strong network...
Wontumi swears in Afigya Sekyere East NPP leadership, urges grassroots mobilisation
The newly elected executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency were sworn into office on Tuesday (14 July), after a constituency election marred by violence that led to the arrest of seven people, including party activist Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah. Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard...
Minority labels economy a ‘galamsey economy’, questions government’s growth claims ahead of budget review
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Mahama administration of presiding over what it describes as a "galamsey economy", arguing that Ghana's recent economic gains are being driven by soaring gold prices rather than broad-based growth. Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong N...
258 suspects in six-month crackdown on illegal mining in forests – Lands Minister
Authorities have arrested 258 suspects in a six-month crackdown on illegal mining activities in the country’s forest reserves, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has said. The arrests form part of intensified government efforts to combat illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, whic...
Mahama approves TVET Fund to boost technical education
The government has taken a major step toward strengthening technical and vocational education, with President John Dramani Mahama and Cabinet granting in-principle approval for the establishment of a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund. The fund, expected to become operational in Janua...
Ghana’s Titus Owusu Darko elected Education Minister at Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Australia
The appointment places the young Ghanaian in one of the Parliament’s key ministerial roles, where he will lead debates on education policies and defend government positions on issues affecting the education sector during the parliamentary simulation.
Justin Kodua seeks Chief Imam’s blessings ahead of re-election bid
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Justin Kodua Frimpong, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to seek his prayers and blessings ahead of his bid for re-election. Lawyer Kodua visited the revered Islamic leader to enquire about his we...
“School admissions should be based on merit, not protocol”- Prof. Antwi
Former Dean at Academic City University College, Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi, has called for the abolition of the protocol system in Ghana’s school admissions, arguing that it undermines merit, discourages hard work, and compromises fairness in the placement process. In a conversation on The Career Trail program on Joy Lea...
Achimota Forest protection commendable, but galamsey fight must target masterminds — Awula Serwah
Coordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has welcomed the revocation of Executive Instrument (EI) 144, which restores the Achimota Forest Reserve to its full protected status, describing it as a major victory for years of advocacy to protect Ghana’s forest reserves.
Unite to reclaim power in 2028 – Afoko urges NPP faithful
A Former National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has appealed to the rank and file of the party to put aside their differences, unite, and rebuild the party to enable it to reclaim power in the 2028 general election.
NPP to elect national officers on September 19
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will elect its national officers on Saturday, September 19, 2026, during its National Delegates Conference. The decision was taken by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and subsequently approved by the National Council at their respective meetings held on...