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  • You should have parted ways with NPP long ago – Nyaho-Tamakloe to Adwoa Safo

    You should have parted ways with NPP long ago – Nyaho-Tamakloe to Adwoa Safo

    A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has weighed in on the party’s decision to refer former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, to its disciplinary committee.

    According to him, Adwoa Safo should have openly addressed the difficulties she faced within the party rather than remaining silent. He believes that if the leadership failed to acknowledge her grievances, she should have taken the bold step of resigning.

    During an interview on JoyNews on March 23, he stated “When she (Adwoa Safo) realised things were not going well, she should have come out earlier to talk about it, and if the leadership failed to listen to her then she should have resigned”.

    Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe criticized what he described as a common fear among Ghanaian politicians—the reluctance to resign even when they no longer align with their party’s values.

    “That is the problem of the Ghanaian politician, we fear to resign,” he noted.

    His comments follow the NPP’s decision to refer Adwoa Safo to its National Disciplinary Committee over remarks she made in recent media engagements.

    Adwoa Safo recently made headlines for her strong criticism of the NPP’s Election Review Committee, chaired by Prof. Mike Oquaye.

    She dismissed the committee’s work as lacking credibility and claimed it was formed to sideline certain individuals while favoring others.

    “A very bogus committee. A committee is intentionally put together to find certain facts and push certain candidates out so that others can be favored. Do you call that a credible fact-finding committee?” she questioned.

    Speaking on JoyNews on March 20, 2025, she directly accused Prof. Oquaye of being conflicted and unfit to lead the committee.

    “If Prof. Mike Oquaye thinks he has integrity and credibility, I want him to include in his report because his son, Mike Oquaye Jnr., lost his seat. He should give us a detailed report on that,” she said.

    She further challenged the committee’s impartiality, insisting that a more independent figure should have been appointed instead of Prof. Oquaye.

    “Your backyard is burning, and yet you think the best person to lead a fact-finding committee that includes that very constituency, is you? Why not select an independent person? There are other credible members. I am attacking the chair, not other members. Couldn’t we have found someone else?” she argued.

    Following her statements, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, issued a statement on March 20, 2025, indicating that Adwoa Safo had violated party directives.

    The party had earlier cautioned members against publicly discussing internal matters in ways that could harm the NPP’s image. However, Adwoa Safo’s defiance has now led to disciplinary proceedings against her.

    It remains to be seen what action the party will take following her referral to the Disciplinary Committee.

  • NPP youth in Nanton lock party office against suspension of 34 members

    NPP youth in Nanton lock party office against suspension of 34 members

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency is facing growing discontent following the suspension of 34 members.

    The decision has sparked protests, with the Coalition of NPP Youth Groups locking up the party office in defiance.

    Calling for an immediate reversal, the coalition has petitioned the Regional and National leadership, arguing that the suspensions are unfair and could destabilize the party’s support base.

    They warn that such actions threaten party unity and could impact electoral fortunes.

    However, the constituency leadership insists that disciplinary measures were necessary, accusing the suspended members of misconduct during the 2024 general elections. They allege that those affected supported the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, distributed items to voters on behalf of the NDC, and even obstructed voters with roadblocks on election day. The suspended individuals include polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, and constituency officers.

    Ibrahim Abdul Fatawu, convener of the Coalition of NPP Youth Groups, has strongly condemned the suspensions, stating that instead of alienating party members, leadership should focus on reconciliation and strategizing for the 2028 elections. He also criticized the lack of due process, arguing that the suspended members were not given a fair hearing.

    The youth coalition warns that if their grievances are ignored, it could discourage loyal supporters from dedicating their efforts and resources to the party. They are urging the NPP leadership to adopt a more inclusive approach to strengthen party cohesion and secure a stronger political future in Nanton.

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency is facing growing discontent following the suspension of 34 members.

    The decision has sparked protests, with the Coalition of NPP Youth Groups locking up the party office in defiance.

    Calling for an immediate reversal, the coalition has petitioned the Regional and National leadership, arguing that the suspensions are unfair and could destabilize the party’s support base.

    They warn that such actions threaten party unity and could impact electoral fortunes.

    However, the constituency leadership insists that disciplinary measures were necessary, accusing the suspended members of misconduct during the 2024 general elections.

    They allege that those affected supported the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, distributed items to voters on behalf of the NDC, and even obstructed voters with roadblocks on election day.

    The suspended individuals include polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, and constituency officers.

    Ibrahim Abdul Fatawu, convener of the Coalition of NPP Youth Groups, has strongly condemned the suspensions, stating that instead of alienating party members, leadership should focus on reconciliation and strategizing for the 2028 elections.

    He also criticized the lack of due process, arguing that the suspended members were not given a fair hearing.

    The youth coalition warns that if their grievances are ignored, it could discourage loyal supporters from dedicating their efforts and resources to the party.

    They are urging the NPP leadership to adopt a more inclusive approach to strengthen party cohesion and secure a stronger political future in Nanton.


  • Our loss won’t break us; we’ll return stronger – Miracles Aboagye reassures NPP

    Our loss won’t break us; we’ll return stronger – Miracles Aboagye reassures NPP

    Communications Director for Dr. Bawumia’s campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reflect on its loss in the 2024 elections and strategize for a stronger comeback.

    Speaking on Channel One TV, Aboagye described the outcome as a moment for introspection, urging the party to analyze the factors that led to its defeat.

    He dismissed claims that President Nana Akufo-Addo should bear sole responsibility, emphasizing that the results were a reflection of collective efforts within the government.

    He pointed out that officials tasked with executing the administration’s vision also share responsibility for the party’s performance at the polls.

    Aboagye encouraged the NPP to unify and draw valuable lessons from the setback to rebuild effectively for future electoral success.

    “I don’t know, I mean the government lost the elections. I have learnt a lot in this life at a very young age to realise that you win as a team and you lose as a team.”

    “I was a Metropolitan Chief Executive, it is possible that in some areas they needed a little bridge, Akufo-Addo has put me there. He’s not in my constituency, he’s not in my municipality, it’s possible that I didn’t do it and the people will be angry at the government,” he stated.

  • Food in truck wasn’t for voters but party agents – Ursula Owusu

    Food in truck wasn’t for voters but party agents – Ursula Owusu

    The Member of Parliament for the West Constituency, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, has dismissed accusations that she attempted to sway voters with food packages distributed from a vehicle.

    She explained that the packages were intended for New Patriotic Party (NPP) agents in her constituency to support their well-being, not for voters, as some individuals had suggested.

    The MP further stated that the disturbance was orchestrated by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in an effort to gain media attention and damage her reputation.

    “We’ve asked them [NPP party agents] to work for us since dawn. We have to ensure that we’ve given them breakfast, we’ve given them lunch, and we’ve given them dinner. And so we have cars going around distributing food to our agents.

    “They got to the Assemblies of God polling station, and the NDC were insisting that we had stuffed the food packs with something. And so they created a scene there. And I’ve read online portals saying we were sending food to people in the queue. That’s grossly inaccurate, and I’d be grateful if at least you take the trouble to ascertain exactly what’s going on,” she said.

    The incident occurred when a vehicle drove into the voting area, sparking loud protests from some voters who shouted and demanded it leave the premises.

    Security personnel promptly escorted the pick-up truck out of the area and directed it to a safer location as tensions mounted.

    Reports suggest that some residents believed the package was intended for distribution by the incumbent Member of Parliament, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, to party officials.

  • NDC applauds the judiciary only when a ruling favors them – NPP

    NDC applauds the judiciary only when a ruling favors them – NPP

    A communicator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawuratu Musah-Saaka, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of inconsistent standards, alleging that the party questions institutional credibility whenever outcomes are unfavorable to them.

    During an appearance on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Musah-Saaka highlighted what she described as a pattern of NDC criticism, citing instances where the party strongly criticized the Electoral Commission and, more recently, the Supreme Court.

    Musah-Saaka further asserted that the NDC only offers praise to these institutions when decisions align with its own interests.

    “The modus operandi of the NDC is that once nothing goes in their favour, the institution is not good; but when it’s in their favour, they say the judiciary is good. They antagonised the EC, wrote all kinds of things and accused the EC of many things. They said they had 250 errors but couldn’t even present five.

    “They antagonised the EC after a week when the EC said it would make available the provisional register in two weeks, and they have spent more time responding to the NDC. That is what we want the ordinary Ghanaian to know – that it’s about this nation and the laws put in place to govern this nation,” she said.

    Her remarks come in response to the Supreme Court’s 5-2 majority decision on November 12, 2024, which overturned Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant, ruling it unconstitutional.

  • Owusu-Bempah has never regarded Bawumia – Nana Frimpong Ziega

    Owusu-Bempah has never regarded Bawumia – Nana Frimpong Ziega

    A political commentator, Nana Frimpong Ziega, has claimed that Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has consistently held a negative view of Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

    In an interview with Movement TV, broadcast on October 3, 2024, Ziega stated, “Owusu-Bempah is peeved because he was remanded under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s watch. I have watched several sermons of him, and I must say that Owusu-Bempah has never had a favourable view of Dr. Bawumia. In one of the sermons, he stated that because of the vice president, God will not allow the NPP to win power.”

    Ziega also discussed the political affiliations of religious leaders in Ghana, noting that many known supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were present at John Dramani Mahama’s recent meeting with clergy in Accra.

    “In Ghana, we know all the pastors who associate themselves with NDC and NPP, and it is a fact that yesterday, I saw all the pastors who NDC sympathise with, with the exception of Bishop Agyinasare, and this is not an issue in the country.

    “For someone like Rev. Lamptey, everybody knows he is an NDC member. So, sometimes we should not hide our identity. Apostle-General is one of the best motivational speakers, but he is an NDC sympathiser, same with Opambour, and if you are an NPP sympathiser, it is no news,” he explained.

    Ziega questioned the sudden shift in Owusu-Bempah’s stance towards Mahama, “Rev. Owusu-Bempah said because Mahama has a good heart, God has given the keys of the country to him; it is not true. When Adam and Eve sinned, God cursed the land; he didn’t curse Adam and Eve. Whatever God has said, I believe is irreversible. I urge parents to start blessing and speaking good things into the lives of their newborns. So, in the event that the child disrespects the parents, even if the parents curse the child out of pain and frustration, it won’t work.”

    He continued by saying that, “For instance, Kwame Nkrumah blessed Ghana’s independence, and those words, ‘Ghana, our beloved country is free forever,’ will stay with the country and nothing can change it. Owusu-Bempah has said multiple times that John Dramani Mahama cannot be president again, so what changed? If it was God who truly revealed that to him, it is amazing he has now reversed it. This has really exposed him. The first prophecy wasn’t from God. If indeed Mahama will win the 2024 elections, it won’t be as a result of Owusu-Bempah’s prophesy.”

    On October 1, 2024, Rev. Owusu-Bempah, often linked to the NPP, led a group of clergymen in prayer for Mahama, who was kneeling before them.

    “This is whom you have elected to lead Ghana at a time like this. No power can stop it. It is through him that this country will see development. This is the day you have made and have established him on the presidential seat in Jesus’ name, amen.”

    The event aimed to allow Mahama to engage with Christian leaders and outline his vision for the country ahead of the December 7 elections, while also serving as a moment of worship and fellowship.

    Mahama expressed gratitude to the religious leaders for their support, especially to Rev. Owusu-Bempah, whom he referred to as a “good friend” despite the clergyman’s known political ties.

  • CPP celebrates 75th anniversary

    CPP celebrates 75th anniversary

    On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Convention People’s Party (CPP) celebrated its 75th anniversary.

    The party released a statement, signed by Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor, Chairperson of the Independent Committee, urging Ghanaians to reflect on the nation’s journey and legacy.

    “As we mark 75 years of the CPP, 75 years of Nkrumaism, 75 years of the party that truly stood for this country and won, both political freedom and economic freedom, the CPP calls on all Ghanaians, no matter their political affiliation, to reflect on how far we have come, how far we have strayed from the original and best Ghanaian developmental blueprint championed by Nkrumaism, and how difficult it will be to retrace our steps from the abyss of destruction, if we don’t change our ways,” the statement said in part.

    The statement emphasized the deteriorating state of infrastructure established by the party’s founder, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

    It said “A Tema Motorway, which is now a deathtrap of unevenly tarred mounds and metal exposed holes. A Tema Motorway, which is being decorated with an overpass, when you can hardly boast of a safe underpass.

    “Patriotic Comrades, our glass factories are shattered, our silos are empty, food prices increase from morning to noon to night.”

    Read the full statement by the CPP below:

    Patriotic Comrades of our beloved country, today is a memorable day in the history of this country.

    The day that our beloved party, which fought for the freedom we enjoy today, was birthed.

    It is also a solemn day.

    A day to take stock of the dilapidation of almost all the amazing infrastructure on which the Ghanaian dream was built.

    A Tema motorway, which is now a deathtrap of unevenly tarred mounds and metal exposed holes

    A Tema motorway, which is being decorated with an overpass, when you can hardly boast of a safe underpass.

    Patriotic Comrades, our glass factories are shattered, our silos are empty, food prices increase from morning to noon to night.

    Where is our dear CPP?

    The only party to genuinely fight for the betterment of the lot of the indigenes of this country.

    A country ravaged by the hunger of a misplaced property grabbing democracy.

    Where is our electricity?

    Where is our Akosombo Dam? Now as dry as the fortunes of the party which birthed it.

    The only party which stands against the monetisation of politics.

    The only party that stands not only for Ghana, but the rest of Africa and the downtrodden everywhere.

    A party whose Founder is known in every corner of this world, but whose country is struggling under crippling economic policies.

    As we mark 75 years of the CPP, 75 years of Nkrumaism, 75 years of the party that truly stood for this country and won, both political freedom and economic freedom, the CPP calls on all Ghanaians, no matter their political affiliation, to reflect on how far we have come, how far we have strayed from the original and best Ghanaian developmental blueprint championed by Nkrumaism, and how difficult it will be to retrace our steps from the abyss of destruction, if
    we don’t change our ways.

    Long live Nkrumah’s CPP, Long live Ghana, Long live Africa.

    Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor
    Chairperson, Independent Committee, Convention People’s Party

  • No political party agent must observe votes transfer exercise – EC warns its directors

    No political party agent must observe votes transfer exercise – EC warns its directors

    The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a directive to its Regional Directors, instructing them to notify District Directors that political party agents will not be allowed to observe the ongoing transfer of votes.

    Effective Monday, June 3, this directive aims to address recent clashes at EC district offices, ensuring a smooth vote transfer process and preventing further disturbances.

    While party agents won’t be allowed to observe, the EC maintains its commitment to transparency.

    It will provide copies of the transferred vote list to political parties and candidates upon request.

    This decision seeks to balance the need for order and security at district offices with the requirement to inform political parties about vote transfers, thus upholding the integrity of the electoral process.

  • My churches must be paid comment was a joke – Bawumia

    My churches must be paid comment was a joke – Bawumia


    Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia has provided clarification on recent remarks regarding the proposal to compensate churches instead of imposing taxes on them, aiming to recognize their significant contributions as partners in the government’s development initiatives.

    Originally made during an engagement with clergy members in the Bono Region last week, Bawumia highlighted the substantial infrastructure investments made by churches in areas such as education and healthcare.

    He suggested that rather than taxing churches, his administration would incentivize them to further enhance their societal impact.

    In a subsequent campaign event in the North East Region on May 13, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, reiterated his commitment to fostering a strong partnership between the government and faith-based organizations.

    Stressing the pivotal role of churches as primary development partners, Bawumia emphasized the potential ramifications of their withdrawal of support, cautioning that Ghana’s stability could be compromised without their contributions.

    While addressing his initial remarks, Bawumia clarified that his mention of compensating churches was made in jest, emphasizing that the intent was to underscore the immense value of their work rather than advocating for direct payments.

    Instead, he emphasized the need for providing incentives to encourage churches to expand their efforts in societal development.

    “The church is the foremost development partner of government,” he said stressing that if their support disappears, “Ghana will collapse because there will be chaos.

    “At that point, I was joking and I said people are talking about taxing churches, I don’t believe that and we would not tax churches, because if you look at the work the churches have done, then I was joking, that maybe we should have actually paid them for the work they did no really trying to tax them.

    “But I wasn’t really saying we should pay churches, I’m saying that we should give incentives to churches to do more…”

    What Bawumia said initially:

    “The question is are we going to tax churches? My view on this is simple. In fact, that is why I say that if you assess the work the church has done, we should rather be paying them rather than they paying us.

    “Unless you don’t understand the work the church has done. If you look at the way they try to keep the society together, the universities, the hospitals, the schools, it is just massive. Many churches have hundreds of schools, massive.

    “So I don’t see, and I will not have a situation where we are taxing churches. We rather want to give churches incentives to support what the government is doing.

    “I want us to be partners in the way the development partners are with us. You are our domestic development partners and we will give you incentives to do more,” he stressed.

    Watch video below:

  • Resigning from NPP has brought me joy – Solomon Owusu

    Resigning from NPP has brought me joy – Solomon Owusu

    A former member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Solomon Owusu, has expressed his joy in abandoning the ruling party to join Alan Kyeremanten’s Movement For Change, considering it a significant positive step in his political journey.

    Describing the day he officially left the NPP as the happiest in his life, he shared his sentiments during an interview with Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah on Angel Morning Show (AMS) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

    As a Communications Team member of the Movement For Change, Owusu vividly recalled his departure from the NPP on September 25, 2023, at 2:30 pm, noting it as a momentous occasion akin to the joy of his birth.

    He likened his departure to gaining freedom from slavery, emphasizing his newfound enlightenment since leaving the NPP.

    Reflecting on his experience, Owusu expressed that sometimes individuals remain in a party merely to honor familial ties, but his departure marked a conscious decision to break free from what he perceived as a cycle of conformity.

    He asserted that the NPP had become synonymous with the Nana Addo People’s Party, prompting his departure.

    “It is like saying this is the time to come out of a slavery you have been placed under. Sometimes you are in a party just to appease your parents for bringing you up in it, but they were the same people who sent you to school to gain knowledge and see the light, hence in September I decided to part ways with the party. It is the Nana Addo People’s Party and not the New Patriotic Party, so I have left the party. After I left the party, I have seen happiness,” he explained.

  • Polls by Global InfoAnalytics may pose challenges for minor parties – Hassan Ayariga

    Founder and chairman of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has suggested that the recent presidential polls conducted by Global InfoAnalytics for the 2024 election might dishearten supporters of minor political parties.

    He contends that backers of minor political parties, who fared poorly in the polls, may feel discouraged, while those of the successful parties could be motivated.

    According to the latest Global InfoAnalytics presidential polls released on Monday, April 8, 2024, former President John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is tipped as the potential winner with 54.3%, followed by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) with 34.9%.

    Meanwhile, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen of the Movement for Change (M4C) garnered 7.5%, and Nana Kwame Bediako of the New Force Movement (NFM) received 2.3%, with “others” accumulating 1%.

    “In a twist at the regional level, Mr Mahama now leads in the North East Region with 58 per cent; Dr Bawumia, 26 per cent and Mr Kyerematen, 11 per cent,” it said.

    However, Hassan Ayariga expressed concern during a TV3’s NewDay program on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, stating that the sample size and collection method of the polls were biased against most minor political parties.

    “It is an issue of mindset,” he said.

    He argued that the poll favored only the two dominant parties, NDC and NPP, and suggested that conducting the poll after all minor parties had selected their flag bearers and commenced campaigning activities would have been more appropriate.

  • Nominations opened by PPP for 2024 presidential race

    Nominations opened by PPP for 2024 presidential race

    The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is preparing to commence its presidential primary nominations from April 1 to April 30, 2024.

    According to a statement issued by the PPP’s National Secretary, Remy Paa Kow Edmundson, aspirants will undergo vetting, and elections are expected to conclude by May 15, 2024.

    Furthermore, the party has announced a 50% reduction in filing fees for female aspirants and individuals with disabilities.

    Interested aspirants can obtain their nomination forms from the party headquarters during the designated nomination period.

    These decisions were made during the party’s national committee meeting held on March 7, 2024.

    The PPP has committed to conducting a presidential primary that is free, fair, and transparent, urging all party members to lend their support to the process.

    Having participated in previous general elections since its establishment in 2012, the PPP intends to contest in the upcoming 2024 general election.

    Reports indicate that Madam Brigitte Akosua Dzogbenuku, the party’s 2020 Presidential Candidate and 2016 running mate, has expressed interest in running for the presidency.

    Additionally, the party has announced plans to focus on securing no more than 10 parliamentary seats in constituencies where it is confident of winning in the 2024 general election.

    Despite fielding 19 parliamentary candidates in the 2020 elections, the party was unable to secure a seat in Parliament.

  • India: BJP wins Gujarat, loses Himachal in state elections

    India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won with a landslide in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state Gujarat on Thursday, solidifying its 27-year rule.

    In the northern mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh, the BJP suffered a loss to the opposition Congress party.

    Huge victory in Gujarat 

    Modi thanked voters in Gujarat, where he had frequently campaigned, as Indian political parties start gearing up for national elections in 2024.

    The BJP won 156 seats out of Gujarat’s 182-seat legislature, its best performance ever. The Congress won 17 seats, its lowest tally to date.

    “The youth of India have tested and judged our work, they want development-oriented politics, not the politics of caste, family and corruption,” Modi told party workers in Gujarat.

    Bhupendra Patel, who took over as Gujarat’s Chief Minister from Vijay Rupani a year ago, will be sworn in for the same position on December 12.

    Modi himself was state premier in Gujarat for 12 years, before becoming the South Asian nation’s prime minister in 2014.

    “Voters see their welfare in Modi’s political security. This kind of result in Gujarat no doubt smoothens BJP’s path to 2024 [national elections],” political analyst Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay told the AFP news agency.

    He said the victory was notable since a bridge collapse in the state killing 135 had been blamed on corruption.

    While the state is economically developed, it lags behind on other indicators such as infant and maternal mortality rates. The state had seen some of the worst communal riots during Modi’s rule in 2002, where about 1,000 died, most of them Muslims.

    BJP loses power in Himachal

    In Himachal Pradesh, the Congress won 40 out of 68 available seats.

    The state, with the BJP’s Jai Ram Thakur as the premier, will soon have a change of leadership as the Congress is expected to announce their chief ministerial candidate soon.

    The mountainous state has never voted an incumbent government to power. Analysts said a focused campaign by the Congress, and a poor performance by Thakur led to the BJP’s loss.

    The Congress led a campaign where local leaders focused on their areas, whereas the BJP banked on Modi’s popularity, according to television channel NDTV’s appraisal.

    The BJP also lost Delhi city elections to the Aam Admi Party last week.

    As of now, the BJP controls 15 of 28 states in India and is the dominant political force in just one union territory out of eight.

    In India’s federal system, states have their own government and much broader autonomy, whereas the central government has much more control over union territories regardless of whether it wins local elections.