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  • NPP rejects constitutional review process, demands wider consultation

    NPP rejects constitutional review process, demands wider consultation

    The Minority has rejected the government’s move to amend major parts of the 1992 Constitution, arguing that the proposed changes are too significant and wide-ranging for the government to proceed without broad consultation.

    They believe the proposed amendments constitute a fundamental overhaul of Ghana’s constitutional order, hence the need for broader stakeholder engagement.

    Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, September 17, NPP Policy Committee Chairman and Ofoase/Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said the scale of the amendments constitutes almost half of the Constitution, making it an exercise fundamentally different from an ordinary constitutional amendment.

    “The New Patriotic Party therefore rejects this approach being pursued by the NDC government in essentially rewriting the 1992 Constitution. Amendment of 147 of 299 articles, together with 59 new provisions, that is 206 reaching into the executive, the legislature, independent constitutional bodies, and local government is not just an adjustment to some provisions of the constitution; they amount to the overhaul of the constitution and in substance the enactment of a new one,” he said.

    Mr Oppong Nkrumah also raised concerns about what he described as significant disagreements between the government and the Constitution Review Committee over the recommendations.

    He alleged that the government had departed from about 100 of the 147 recommendations submitted by the independent committee set up by the President, replacing them with its own proposals.

    He further claimed that government had ended the consultation process and directed the implementation committee to begin drafting the proposed amendments without further engagement with stakeholders. He said November 2026 had been set as the deadline for the first amendment.

    According to him, the absence of a platform for political parties, Organised Labour, professional bodies and other relevant groups to discuss the outstanding issues remains a major concern for the NPP.

    He noted that Ghana’s constitutional processes in 1969, 1979 and 1992 followed a broader approach, where expert recommendations were first developed and subsequently subjected to discussions by representative assemblies before being adopted into law.

    “First, the work of an expert is deliberated and settled upon by a broad and representative assembly and only then given the force of law. This was done in 1969, in 1979, and in 1992, and that is what we are calling on the government to respect now,” he said.

    The NPP is consequently calling on the government to introduce a Constituent or Consultative Assembly Bill in Parliament to establish a formal deliberative assembly for the exercise.

    Mr Oppong Nkrumah said the mechanism would also provide a platform for resolving the more than 100 areas of disagreement between the government and the Constitution Review Committee.

  • Ghanaian Christian community has the capacity to fund National Cathedral – President Mahama

    Ghanaian Christian community has the capacity to fund National Cathedral – President Mahama


    President John Dramani Mahama has argued that the funding for the construction of a National Cathedral with taxpayers’ money is an option.

    According to him, the Ghanaian Christian community has the capacity to complete the project.

    Speaking during his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper West Region on Saturday, September 12, President Mahama stated that the project is not a national policy and therefore, it would be unfair to finance it with taxpayers’ money.

    “Projects and policies we inherited, we have continued the only one is the National Cathedral. But that was not a national policy. It was a personal pledge by the former president. It was a personal pledge by the former president to God,” he said.

    Earlier this year, President John Dramani Mahama tasked the audit firm Deloitte Touche with conducting an independent audit of the National Cathedral project.

    The report, which covered activities from December 2021 to December 2023, accused the Secretariat of procurement breaches, unsupported expenditures, and governance lapses.

    During a press briefing on Friday, July 18, Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed that the Secretariat spent 18,500 Ghana cedis on the expenses of one Kharis Psalmist; however, it failed to document the full cost rendered in its records.

    “A key example involves academic payment for Mr Kharis Psalmist who was lodged at the Movenpick Hotel from 16th to 28th February 2022 at a cost of 18,500 Ghana cedis. However, only 4,976.00 Ghana Cedis was recorded in the books with no documentation accounting for the remaining 13,524.00 Ghana Cedis, which reportedly a refund issued by the hotel but not traceable in the financial records,” he stated.

    As a result, the Attorney-General (AG) was instructed by President John Dramani Mahama to ensure all legal processes are initiated for the revocation of the board’s mandate.

    “The National Cathedral Ghana was registered limited by guarantee. In view of that, the Attorney General has been directed to take legal steps… and we expect that to be done in the coming days.”

    The report further explained that, contrary to the $58 million claimed by the former NPP government spent on the National Cathedral project, an outstanding $39 million owed to the contractor brings the total cost to $97 million. But the Executive Director of the National Cathedral Secretariat, Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah, branded the report as false and incomplete.

    “While the government press conference made reference to audit findings, what was presented was not the actual audit report but rather audit queries that had been responded to in detail. This audit report does not exonerate anyone. However, it confirms that there has been no misuse of state funds. All payments made were supported by contracts and guided by legal and financial protocols,” the memo noted.

    The National Cathedral, originally proposed under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was envisioned as a monumental Christian worship centre in Ghana.

    But the project progressed at a snail’s pace, spiralling costs and the use of public funds in a secular state. According to reports, a total amount of $58 million was spent on the project deemed to be Ghana’s most expensive.

    Over a year ago, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, raised concerns with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), alleging irregularities in the project’s construction and the operations of the National Cathedral Secretariat.

    After investigating the case for several months, the Commission recommended that the Office of the Auditor-General intervene and conduct a forensic audit to ascertain whether funds allocated for the project were used for their intended purposes.

    The Commission highlighted that GHS225.9 million in “seed money” had been spent on activities including site preparation, contractor mobilization, and consultancy services as of May 31, 2022. CHRAJ’s detailed report recommended the potential prosecution of the board of trustees overseeing the National Cathedral project, citing their role in awarding the contract to Ribade Company Limited.

    The report highlighted multiple violations of procurement regulations and warned that the failure of those involved to address the issues could tarnish Ghana’s reputation both locally and internationally.

    The government, in April this year, dissolved the National Cathedral Secretariat after noting that it would no longer provide funding for the abandoned project.

    Meanwhile, the government has revealed its plans to repurpose the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC) to become a central hub for Ghana’s creative economy and cultural diplomacy.

    Under the new “SH0W24” plan, part of the 24-hour economy for the creative sector, the NCCC will be developed with support from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and host exhibitions, film festivals, trade expos, and major summits.

    The project, the government notes, offers a smart solution to infrastructure challenges without clashing with religious or national values.

    “At the national level, a bold flagship intervention is proposed: converting the National Cathedral site into the National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC), in partnership with the AfCFTA Secretariat. This venue will serve as Africa’s premier cultural diplomacy and creative economy forum, hosting international exhibitions, film festivals, trade shows, and summits—filling a critical infrastructure gap without conflicting with national values or faith institutions,” the document stated.

    The National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC) is a key component of a wider strategy to revitalise Ghana’s creative arts, culture, and tourism sectors as major drivers of economic transformation.

    Its development marks a major policy shift regarding the use of the contested National Cathedral site, which has faced public criticism due to delays, rising costs, and questions about its necessity.

    Under the SH0W24 initiative, the NCCC is expected to become the flagship infrastructure project for the creative economy, with the capacity to host global exhibitions, festivals, and large-scale cultural events.

    The first phase of SH0W24 (2025–2026) will focus on feasibility studies, while the centre is expected to be fully operational in Phase 3 (2028–2030). Phase 2 will see the rollout of the Ghana Cultural Passport, regional programmes, and creative districts aimed at energising local economies. Phase 3 will take things further, focusing on exports and cross-border cultural partnerships.

    In addition, the SH0W24 strategy includes the creation of a National Creators Academy, which will train young people in fields such as music, film, fashion, digital media, and cultural performance, using modern tools like AI and virtual reality, along with business and cultural education.

  • NPP’s National Officers’ Election to include proxy voting

    NPP’s National Officers’ Election to include proxy voting

    Proxy voting has been adopted by the National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its upcoming National Officers’ Elections scheduled for October 3.

    Thus, a person who is eligible to vote but cannot be physically present at the election may authorise another person to vote on their behalf, subject to the party’s rules. This development reverses a restriction applied in some of the party’s recent internal elections.

    The 47 aspirants for National Officers’ Elections are contesting nine categories of national officer positions, namely National Chairman, National Vice-Chairperson, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser, National Youth Organiser, National Women’s Organiser, National Nasara (Zongo) Organiser and National Communications Director.


    According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the National Officers’ Elections Committee, Frederick Opare-Ansah, all 47 aspirants who appeared before the committee satisfied the requirements to contest the elections.


    The National Vice-Chairperson race recorded the highest number of aspirants, with 13 candidates cleared. This was followed by the National Organiser position, which has eight candidates.


    Six aspirants were cleared for the National Youth Organiser position, while five qualified to contest the National Nasara Organiser race. The positions of National Chairman, General Secretary, and National Treasurer each have four aspirants cleared to contest.


    Two candidates were cleared for the National Women’s Organiser position, while only one aspirant was cleared for the National Communications Director position.

    Since the beginning of this year, the party has undertaken several reforms to position itself strongly against its main opponent, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and to recapture power.Among these reforms is the abolition of the electoral college in favour of a broader base of delegates.


    The party has also added 19 new delegate categories and granted amnesty to suspended members. The NPP has announced that suspended members have been reinstated, and all charges against those facing the disciplinary committee have been dropped.


    This decision was taken by the National Council during an emergency meeting held on July 25. In a statement dated August 16 and signed by the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Mr. Danquah Smith Buttey, members were informed that, as part of measures to ensure unity and cooperation, all banned members had been given the right to return.


    “This measure reflects the Party’s unwavering commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead. I write to inform you that the National Council, at its Emergency Meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, resolved, in the interest of unity and reconciliation, to grant a General Amnesty to all Party members who have been suspended or whose disciplinary cases are currently pending before the appropriate disciplinary bodies,” parts of the statement read.


    The party further urged all relevant bodies, including Regional and Constituency Executive Committees, to reinstate suspended members in accordance with laid-down rules and guiding principles. “We hereby serve notice that this directive lifts all such suspensions and nullifies any ongoing proceedings against affected members,” the statement added.


    However, the party clarified that this recall does not apply to members who willfully forfeited their membership. In cases where such individuals wish to return, they are required to submit a formal reinstatement request to the party’s secretariat. Upon acceptance, a two-year ban will be imposed, preventing them from contesting in any internal elections.


    Flagbearer aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has picked the first spot on the party’s just-concluded ballot. The exercise, conducted today, Friday, October 10, was to determine who takes which number on the ballot paper ahead of the presidential election on January 31, 2026.

  • NPP National Elections: Full list of candidates and their ballot numbers

    NPP National Elections: Full list of candidates and their ballot numbers

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, September 9, conducted a balloting exercise to determine the positions of candidates contesting its 2026 National Officers’ Election.

    The exercise was held at the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra, allowing contestants to determine their positions on the ballot paper ahead of the election. The 2026 National Officers’ Election is scheduled for October 3 in the Ashanti Region. 

    The filing process was closed on Saturday, August 29, paving way for the vetting stage, which began on Monday, August 31 and ended on Thursday, September 3. Fifty (50) individuals had previously expressed interest in contesting the election; however, three of them dropped out for failing to complete the filing process.

    The 47 aspirants are contesting nine categories of national officer positions, namely National Chairman, National Vice-Chairperson, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser, National Youth Organiser, National Women’s Organiser, National Nasara (Zongo) Organiser and National Communications Director. 

    The final positions are as follows:

  • NPP’s National Officers’ Race: Balloting scheduled for Wednesday

    NPP’s National Officers’ Race: Balloting scheduled for Wednesday

    Following the completion of the vetting of aspirants, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is scheduled to conduct balloting on Wednesday, September 9, ahead of its 2026 National Officers’ Election.

    The balloting exercise will be held at the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra, allowing contestants to determine their positions on the ballot paper ahead of the election. The party has therefore directed all aspirants to attend the exercise or appoint authorised representatives to represent them.

    The filing process was closed on Saturday, August 29, paving way for the vetting stage, which began on Monday, August 31 and ended on Thursday, September 3. Fifty (50) individuals had previously expressed interest in contesting the election; however, three of them dropped out for failing to complete the filing process.

    The 47 aspirants are contesting nine categories of national officer positions, namely National Chairman, National Vice-Chairperson, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser, National Youth Organiser, National Women’s Organiser, National Nasara (Zongo) Organiser and National Communications Director.

    According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the National Officers’ Elections Committee, Frederick Opare-Ansah, all 47 aspirants who appeared before the committee satisfied the requirements to contest the elections.


    The National Vice-Chairperson race recorded the highest number of aspirants, with 13 candidates cleared. This was followed by the National Organiser position, which has eight candidates.


    Six aspirants were cleared for the National Youth Organiser position, while five qualified to contest the National Nasara Organiser race.
    The positions of National Chairman, General Secretary and National Treasurer each have four aspirants cleared to contest.


    Two candidates were cleared for the National Women’s Organiser position, while only one aspirant was cleared for the National Communications Director position.


    With the vetting now completed, the NPP is scheduled to hold balloting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the party’s headquarters in Accra.


    The National Officers Elections Committee thanked the vetting committee, the aspirants and the public for their cooperation throughout the process.


    It also assured that the remaining stages of the elections would be carried out transparently and credibly, with efforts to preserve unity within the party.

  • All 47 aspirants for NPP 2026 national officers’ elections cleared – Party confirms

    All 47 aspirants for NPP 2026 national officers’ elections cleared – Party confirms

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cleared all 47 aspirants who went through the vetting process to contest the party’s 2026 national officers’ elections.

    The vetting, which took place from August 31 to September 3, covered aspirants seeking to occupy nine positions in the party’s national leadership.

    According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the National Officers’ Elections Committee, Frederick Opare-Ansah, all 47 aspirants who appeared before the committee satisfied the requirements to contest the elections.

    The National Vice-Chairperson race recorded the highest number of aspirants, with 13 candidates cleared. This was followed by the National Organiser position, which has eight candidates.

    Six aspirants were cleared for the National Youth Organiser position, while five qualified to contest the National Nasara Organiser race.

    The positions of National Chairman, General Secretary and National Treasurer each have four aspirants cleared to contest.

    Two candidates were cleared for the National Women’s Organiser position, while only one aspirant was cleared for the National Communications Director position.

    With the vetting now completed, the NPP is scheduled to hold balloting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the party’s headquarters in Accra.

    The balloting will determine the positions of the aspirants on the ballot paper. The party has therefore directed all aspirants to attend the exercise or appoint authorised representatives to represent them.

    The National Officers Elections Committee thanked the vetting committee, the aspirants and the public for their cooperation throughout the process.

    It also assured that the remaining stages of the elections would be carried out transparently and credibly, with efforts to preserve unity within the party.

  • Chairman Wontumi bows out of NPP National Chairman race

    Chairman Wontumi bows out of NPP National Chairman race

    New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship hopeful Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, will no longer participate in the party’s upcoming national elections.

    This information was contained in a press statement by Chairman Wontumi dated August 24.

    According to him, consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters played a major role in this development.

    He further added that, participating in the election could hinder the NPP’s chances of winning the 2028 general elections.

    “After many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with my family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, I have come to the difficult conclusion that my present circumstances must not become an additional burden on the New Patriotic Party.

    “That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding,” he said.

    Meanwhile, Chairman Wontumi has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on each of the two counts after the High Court in Accra found him guilty in the Akonta Mining illegal mining case on Monday, July 20.

    The two prison terms will run concurrently. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay convicted Wontumi on Counts One and Four, while Akonta Mining Limited was convicted on Counts Three and Six.

    Additionally, he was fined 10,000 penalty units on each count. Before the verdict, the defence filed a last-minute application seeking to delay the judgment and refer constitutional questions to the Supreme Court.

    In April, his bid to halt the ongoing criminal proceedings in the alleged Samreboi illegal mining case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay delivered the ruling on Tuesday, April 21.

    Last year, the court adjourned two related cases involving Wontumi. In the first case, which concerns allegations that he permitted mining activities on his concession at Samreboi without the required approval, proceedings were adjourned to November 12.

    The second case, in which he is accused of conducting mining operations in the Tano Nimire Forest Reserve without authorisation, was also adjourned to December 4 because the presiding judge was on leave.

    The adjournment followed a request by the prosecution to serve the defence with the required disclosures.

    Wontumi has been accused of facilitating illegal mining by allowing individuals to operate on the Samreboi concession without the required licence. His lawyer has maintained that there is no evidence to support the illegal mining charges brought against his client.

    NPP responds to Wontumi’s sentence

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) strongly criticised the government following the 20-year jail sentence handed to its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the conviction as a “travesty of justice” and insisting that it will challenge the ruling through the appellate process.

    In a statement issued after the High Court’s judgment, the party said it respected the authority of the judiciary but could not remain silent in the face of what it believes is a fundamentally flawed decision.

    According to the NPP, the prosecution failed to provide evidence to support the offence for which Chairman Wontumi was convicted, arguing that his acquisition of the mineral concession in question was lawful and never disputed during the trial.

    The party claimed that the Mahama administration may seek to portray the conviction as evidence of its commitment to the fight against illegal mining but rejected such a narrative.

    “This is no trophy,” the NPP declared, arguing that Ghanaians would question why similar urgency had not been demonstrated in addressing allegations involving individuals linked to the governing party.

  • See the full list of NPP’s newly elected regional chairmen

    See the full list of NPP’s newly elected regional chairmen

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Saturday, August, 15, held an election to select new regional executives across the country.

    The following candidates have been elected regional chairmen based on provisional results declared by the Electoral Commission (EC) officials.

    They are:

    1. Western Region – Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa

    2. Savannah Region – Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana

    3. Bono Region – Kwame Baffoe Abronye

    4. Greater Accra Region – Dr Bernard Okoe Boye

    5. Ashanti Region – Odeneho Kwaku Appiah

    6. Eastern Region – Jeff Konadu Addo

    7. Central Region – Joseph Kobinah Esibu

    8. Western North Region – Result pending

    9. Ahafo Region – Robert Sarfo Mensah

    10. Northern Region – Mohammed Baatima Adam (Samba)

    11. North East Region – Alhaji Mohammed Fuseini

    12. Upper East Region – Elvis Figo Awonekai

    13. Upper West Region – Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman

    14. Volta Region – Makafui Kofi Woanyah

    15. Oti Region – Dr Frank Yirenkyi

    16. Bono East Region – Ibrahim Bukari Baba

    The new chairmen, have been mandated to work with constituency executives to strengthen the NPP’s presence across Greater Accra.

    The NPP elected its flagbearer on Saturday, January 31.

    The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, was declared the winner of the NPP presidential election, securing 57% of the votes.

    Out of the total valid votes cast, Dr. Bawumia secured 110,643 votes (56.48%), followed by Kennedy Agyapong with 46,554 votes (23.76%), Bryan Acheampong earned 36,303 (18.53%), Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Ing. Kwabena Agyepong trailed with 1,999 votes (1.02%) and 402 votes (0.21%) respectively.

    More than 211,000 delegates took part in the polls which were conducted at 333 voting centres spanning all 275 constituencies nationwide.

    Throughout the process, heightened security arrangements were put in place, while party officials closely monitored proceedings to guarantee orderliness.

    Across several constituencies, the sorting and compilation of votes are currently in progress, and preliminary results have started filtering in from parts of the country. Party leaders have assured stakeholders of openness and fairness as the process moves forward.

    Prior to the election, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah predicted the Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win 14 out of the 16 regions.

    Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 28, he noted that Dr. Bawumia would sweep massive votes in the party’s stronghold, the Ashanti Region.

    He added, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch.

    According to him, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 percent, which is the 57 percent we are giving him minus the three percent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 percent”.The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics emphasised that the data is consistent across all regions. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.

    Last year, the National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.


  • NPP’s regional executive elections is today

    NPP’s regional executive elections is today

    As part of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) internal reorganization ahead of the 2028 general elections the party will today, Saturday, August 15 hold its regional executive elections.

    The election will give delegates the opportunity to elect their preferred regional executives who will oversee the party’s operations.

    A number of aspirants are contesting various positions, including Regional Chairman, First and Second Vice Chairpersons, Secretary, Treasurer, Organiser, Women’s Organiser, Youth Organiser, Communications Officer and Nasara Coordinator.

    Meanwhile, the NPP elected its flagbearer on Saturday, January 31.

    The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, was declared the winner of the NPP presidential election, securing 57% of the votes.

    Out of the total valid votes cast, Dr. Bawumia secured 110,643 votes (56.48%), followed by Kennedy Agyapong with 46,554 votes (23.76%), Bryan Acheampong earned 36,303 (18.53%), Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Ing. Kwabena Agyepong trailed with 1,999 votes (1.02%) and 402 votes (0.21%) respectively.

    More than 211,000 delegates took part in the polls which were conducted at 333 voting centres spanning all 275 constituencies nationwide.

    Throughout the process, heightened security arrangements were put in place, while party officials closely monitored proceedings to guarantee orderliness.

    Across several constituencies, the sorting and compilation of votes are currently in progress, and preliminary results have started filtering in from parts of the country. Party leaders have assured stakeholders of openness and fairness as the process moves forward.

    Prior to the election, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah predicted the Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win 14 out of the 16 regions.

    Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 28, he noted that Dr. Bawumia would sweep massive votes in the party’s stronghold, the Ashanti Region.

    He added, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch.

    According to him, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 percent, which is the 57 percent we are giving him minus the three percent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 percent”.The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics emphasised that the data is consistent across all regions. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.

    Last year, the National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

  • Trial of criminal cases involving NPP officials in vacation unprecedented and discriminatory – Lawyers file protest

    Trial of criminal cases involving NPP officials in vacation unprecedented and discriminatory – Lawyers file protest

    Counsel for former National Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab, his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, and Kwabena Adu-Boahen have objected to the Court’s decision to continue the trial while the courts are on vacation.

    The objection comes after the Chief Justice directed Justice Francis Achibonga, who is handling the two separate cases, to adjourn proceedings to 11 and 12 August.

    According to a separate letter from the lawyers addressed to the Chief Justice, proceeding with the trial would hinder their clients’ right to a fair defence.

    The lawyers, including former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, representing Abdul-Wahab, and Samuel Atta Akyea, representing Adu-Boahen , have urged the Chief Justice to halt proceedings scheduled during the judiciary’s legal vacation.

    Lawyer Dame in the letter indicated that, “the warrant for Justice Achibonga to commence the hearing of the instant criminal matter, without the consent of the parties in the matter, is thus most irregular and contrary to law. There is no urgency to this matter as the accused persons were arraigned before the court only on on 5th May 2026, after earlier charges were withdrawn by the Republic through no fault of the accused.

    “Respectfully, we, of Messrs. Dame & Partners, having worked throughout the legal year and cooperated for the conduct of the instant criminal matter, are not in the position to attend court in the vacation for the conduct of the trial”.

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for Kwabena Adu-Boahen has stated that, the Chief Justice’s directive will disrupt their personal schedules.

    Part of the letter read, “these unprecedented criminal justice delivery arrangements as we consider the Judiciary as the last bastion of refuge in our constitutional democracy. We accordingly and respectfully pray that your directive be reconsidered, the warrant withdrawn and the hearing days vacated with the matter adjourned to abide term-time in a manner consistent with the treatment afforded other pending cases”.

    The letter added, “Indeed, your directive will throw in disarray all the private personal engagements and travel plans of the members of our law firm”.

    The defendants, who served during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, are standing trial for causing financial loss to the state.

    Read the letters here:

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  • Photos from NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo

    Photos from NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo

    The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP)nationwide demonstration, dubbed “Democracy Under Attack,” is ongoing today, Thursday, August 6.

    Protesters converged at the Supreme Court at 6:00 a.m. before marching to the Jubilee House. According to the party, the protest is intended to oppose growing threats to Ghana’s democratic governance.

    A Facebook post from the NPP communications team member and spokesperson for former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, read, “There is always the temptation by people in power to suppress the voices and rights of the people. But there is an inherent self-purge with democracy. Try as you may, you can never suppress the will of the people”. 

    The post added, “Let’s stop the selective justice now before it becomes a cycle. Power is like ice…. Live and let’s live… that’s the beauty of democracy”. 

    The NPP has consistently expressed displeasure over the “rampant arrests and detention of opposition voices” arguing that these actions undermine democratic principles and threaten political freedoms in the country.

    The Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has also noted that Ghana’s democracy can only be strengthened when citizens are free to express themselves without fear of arrest or prosecution for their speech.

    In an official statement, Dr Bawumia noted that those who oppose and speak freely against politicians should not face arrest or prosecution for expressing their views, as they all contribute to strengthening Ghana’s democracy through open and free public discourse.

    “Ghana’s democracy is strengthened when citizens, including those who oppose us, can speak freely without fear”.

    His comment follows a plea urging the government to release a National Democratic Congress (NDC) organiser in Agona West who is facing charges over alleged offensive comments made about him.

    According to Dr Bawumia, he neither lodged complaints nor sanctioned the prosecution of individuals who spoke against him during his tenure as Vice President or while the NPP was in government, believing such actions would be imprudent and contrary to democratic principles.

    The statement said, “Dr. Bawumia wishes to state, clearly and unequivocally, that he has neither lodged any complaint nor sanctioned any prosecution against this young man or any other citizen. He does not desire, and will not endorse, the arrest or prosecution of any Ghanaian in his name for speech.

    “He therefore respectfully calls on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney-General to discontinue this prosecution and any similar actions purportedly undertaken on his behalf, and to release the young man to return to his family and his livelihood”.

    Meanwhile, Dr Bawumia has added to the many individuals cautioning President John Dramani Mahama against assenting to the recently passed Tribunals Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament.

    Addressing the nation on Sunday, July 19, Dr. Bawumia expressed concern over the passage of the bill, adding that such a move could undermine justice delivery and be used as a tool for injustice.

    Dr Bawumia further urged President Mahama to consult key stakeholders for thorough deliberations on the matter.

    He added, “The bill will soon be transmitted to the president for his assent, and I have one respectful request of President Mahama. Mr. President, do not assent to this bill. Pause and let the nation ponder and deliberate on this very important matter”.

    “This is not a partisan request. The Trades Union Congress and the voice of millions of Ghanaian workers have called for the bill to be withdrawn, warning that in its current form, it could become a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery.

    According to him, “Those are the words of Ghanaian workers, not of any political party. Consider also the government’s own process. The president established the Constitution Review Committee and it recommended removing regional tribunals from the constitution because the High Court has long carried their case loads.”

    “My call is simple and constructive, withhold your assent. Convene genuine national engagement. Invite the Ghana Bar Association and other lawyer groups, Organised Labour, CSOs and the political parties including my own and we will come in good faith and consult the judiciary itself.

    “Justice belongs to no government and no party, it belongs to the Ghanaian people and a law that reshapes the architecture of justice should rest on national consensus and not a headcount.

    “Mr. President, the pen is in your handy, use it not to assent to this bill but write an invitation to the nation.”

    The Tribunals Bill, 2026, was passed by Parliament on Thursday July 16, following the completion of its third reading and subsequent approval by members of the House.

    President John Dramani Mahama is expected to give his assent in the coming days before it becomes law.

    The Tribunals Bill therefore seeks to address the lacuna in the legal framework of Ghana regarding tribunals.

    As part of measures to address this lacuna, the Tribunals Bill seeks to establish a clear constitutional and statutory basis for the operation of tribunals within the present democratic system, address the historical stigma associated with public tribunals by emphasising the role of public tribunals in ensuring access to justice and protecting rights of citizens, and to ensure the effective and efficient administration of justice, particularly in cases which require specialised adjudication or expeditious resolution.

    The Bill also seeks to ensure the participation of ordinary citizens in the administration of justice and to show clearly the position of tribunals within the court structure to provide for operational clarity.

  • Photos: NPP stages ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo

    Photos: NPP stages ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo

    Some members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) thronged the streets, from the community centre to the Supreme Court route in Accra, to protest what they describe as selective justice and the abuse of state institutions under the current Mahama-led administration.

    The protest, dubbed “Democracy Under Attack,” has drawn leading party executives, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, former government officials, and hundreds of grassroots supporters.

    Clad in red and black, the demonstrators assembled at the forecourt of the Supreme Court in Accra before embarking on the march.

    Among the key issues highlighted by the party are the acquittal and discharge of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, and the incarceration of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Bernard Boasiako, widely referred to as Chairman Wontumi.

    They have accused the government of being selective with justice and embarking on a political witch hunt instead of prosecuting their party members who also commit similar offences, like involvement in galamsey among other crimes.

    The NPP argues that the development raises serious concerns about the consistency, fairness and impartiality of Ghana’s justice system.

  • NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ protest ongoing

    NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ protest ongoing

    The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP)nationwide demonstration, dubbed “Democracy Under Attack,” is ongoing today, Thursday, August 6.

    Protesters converged at the Supreme Court at 6:00 a.m. before marching to the Jubilee House. According to the party, the protest is intended to oppose growing threats to Ghana’s democratic governance. 

    A Facebook post from the NPP communications team member and spokesperson for former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye read, “There is always the temptation by people in power to suppress the voices and rights of the people. But there is an inherent self-purge with democracy. Try as you may, you can never suppress the will of the people”. 

    The post added, “Let’s stop the selective justice now before it becomes a cycle. Power is like ice…. Live and let’s live… that’s the beauty of democracy”. 

    The NPP has consistently expressed displeasure over the “rampant arrests and detention of opposition voices” arguing that these actions undermine democratic principles and threaten political freedoms in the country.

    The Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has also noted that Ghana’s democracy can only be strengthened when citizens are free to express themselves without fear of arrest or prosecution for their speech.

    In an official statement, Dr Bawumia noted that those who oppose and speak freely against politicians should not face arrest or prosecution for expressing their views, as they all contribute to strengthening Ghana’s democracy through open and free public discourse.

    “Ghana’s democracy is strengthened when citizens, including those who oppose us, can speak freely without fear”.

    His comment follows a plea urging the government to release a National Democratic Congress (NDC) organiser in Agona West who is facing charges over alleged offensive comments made about him.

    According to Dr Bawumia, he neither lodged complaints nor sanctioned the prosecution of individuals who spoke against him during his tenure as Vice President or while the NPP was in government, believing such actions would be imprudent and contrary to democratic principles.

    The statement said, “Dr. Bawumia wishes to state, clearly and unequivocally, that he has neither lodged any complaint nor sanctioned any prosecution against this young man or any other citizen. He does not desire, and will not endorse, the arrest or prosecution of any Ghanaian in his name for speech.

    “He therefore respectfully calls on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney-General to discontinue this prosecution and any similar actions purportedly undertaken on his behalf, and to release the young man to return to his family and his livelihood”.

    Meanwhile, Dr Bawumia has added to the many individuals cautioning President John Dramani Mahama against assenting to the recently passed Tribunals Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament.

    Addressing the nation on Sunday, July 19, Dr. Bawumia expressed concern over the passage of the bill, adding that such a move could undermine justice delivery and be used as a tool for injustice.

    Dr Bawumia further urged President Mahama to consult key stakeholders for thorough deliberations on the matter.

    He added, “The bill will soon be transmitted to the president for his assent, and I have one respectful request of President Mahama. Mr. President, do not assent to this bill. Pause and let the nation ponder and deliberate on this very important matter”.

    “This is not a partisan request. The Trades Union Congress and the voice of millions of Ghanaian workers have called for the bill to be withdrawn, warning that in its current form, it could become a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery.

    According to him, “Those are the words of Ghanaian workers, not of any political party. Consider also the government’s own process. The president established the Constitution Review Committee and it recommended removing regional tribunals from the constitution because the High Court has long carried their case loads.”

    “My call is simple and constructive, withhold your assent. Convene genuine national engagement. Invite the Ghana Bar Association and other lawyer groups, Organised Labour, CSOs and the political parties including my own and we will come in good faith and consult the judiciary itself.

    “Justice belongs to no government and no party, it belongs to the Ghanaian people and a law that reshapes the architecture of justice should rest on national consensus and not a headcount.

    “Mr. President, the pen is in your handy, use it not to assent to this bill but write an invitation to the nation.”

    The Tribunals Bill, 2026, was passed by Parliament on Thursday July 16, following the completion of its third reading and subsequent approval by members of the House.

    President John Dramani Mahama is expected to give his assent in the coming days before it becomes law.

    The Tribunals Bill therefore seeks to address the lacuna in the legal framework of Ghana regarding tribunals.

    As part of measures to address this lacuna, the Tribunals Bill seeks to establish a clear constitutional and statutory basis for the operation of tribunals within the present democratic system, address the historical stigma associated with public tribunals by emphasising the role of public tribunals in ensuring access to justice and protecting rights of citizens, and to ensure the effective and efficient administration of justice, particularly in cases which require specialised adjudication or expeditious resolution.

    The Bill also seeks to ensure the participation of ordinary citizens in the administration of justice and to show clearly the position of tribunals within the court structure to provide for operational clarity.

  • Ghana’s democracy is strengthened when citizens can speak freely – Bawumia

    Ghana’s democracy is strengthened when citizens can speak freely – Bawumia

    Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has noted that Ghana’s democracy can only be strengthened when citizens are free to express themselves without fear of arrest or prosecution for their speech.

    In an official statement, Dr Bawumia noted that those who oppose and speak freely against politicians should not face arrest or prosecution for expressing their views, as they all contribute to strengthening Ghana’s democracy through open and free public discourse.

    “Ghana’s democracy is strengthened when citizens, including those who oppose us, can speak freely without fear”.

    His comment follows a plea urging the government to release a National Democratic Congress (NDC) organiser in Agona West who is facing charges over alleged offensive comments made about him.

    According to Dr Bawumia, he neither lodged complaints nor sanctioned the prosecution of individuals who spoke against him during his tenure as Vice President or while the NPP was in government, believing such actions would be imprudent and contrary to democratic principles.

    The statement said, “Dr. Bawumia wishes to state, clearly and unequivocally, that he has neither lodged any complaint nor sanctioned any prosecution against this young man or any other citizen. He does not desire, and will not endorse, the arrest or prosecution of any Ghanaian in his name for speech.

    “He therefore respectfully calls on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney-General to discontinue this prosecution and any similar actions purportedly undertaken on his behalf, and to release the young man to return to his family and his livelihood”.

    Meanwhile, Dr Bawumia has added to the many individuals cautioning President John Dramani Mahama against assenting to the recently passed Tribunals Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament.

    Addressing the nation on Sunday, July 19, Dr. Bawumia expressed concern over the passage of the bill, adding that such a move could undermine justice delivery and be used as a tool for injustice.

    Dr Bawumia further urged President Mahama to consult key stakeholders for thorough deliberations on the matter.

    He added, “The bill will soon be transmitted to the president for his assent, and I have one respectful request of President Mahama. Mr. President, do not assent to this bill. Pause and let the nation ponder and deliberate on this very important matter”.

    “This is not a partisan request. The Trades Union Congress and the voice of millions of Ghanaian workers have called for the bill to be withdrawn, warning that in its current form, it could become a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery.

    According to him, “Those are the words of Ghanaian workers, not of any political party. Consider also the government’s own process. The president established the Constitution Review Committee and it recommended removing regional tribunals from the constitution because the High Court has long carried their case loads.”

    “My call is simple and constructive, withhold your assent. Convene genuine national engagement. Invite the Ghana Bar Association and other lawyer groups, Organised Labour, CSOs and the political parties including my own and we will come in good faith and consult the judiciary itself.

    “Justice belongs to no government and no party, it belongs to the Ghanaian people and a law that reshapes the architecture of justice should rest on national consensus and not a headcount.

    “Mr. President, the pen is in your handy, use it not to assent to this bill but write an invitation to the nation.”

    The Tribunals Bill, 2026, was passed by Parliament on Thursday July 16, following the completion of its third reading and subsequent approval by members of the House.

    President John Dramani Mahama is expected to give his assent in the coming days before it becomes law.

    The Tribunals Bill therefore seeks to address the lacuna in the legal framework of Ghana regarding tribunals.

    As part of measures to address this lacuna, the Tribunals Bill seeks to establish a clear constitutional and statutory basis for the operation of tribunals within the present democratic system, address the historical stigma associated with public tribunals by emphasising the role of public tribunals in ensuring access to justice and protecting rights of citizens, and to ensure the effective and efficient administration of justice, particularly in cases which require specialised adjudication or expeditious resolution.

    The Bill also seeks to ensure the participation of ordinary citizens in the administration of justice and to show clearly the position of tribunals within the court structure to provide for operational clarity.

  • Wontumi to seek justice at Court of Appeal next week – Lawyer

    Wontumi to seek justice at Court of Appeal next week – Lawyer

    Counsel for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to appeal the Court regarding his conviction and sentencing next week. Lead Counsel Samuel Atta Akyea, made this known while speaking to media on Tuesday, July 21.

    “We’ve already put together our grounds of appeal, and it’s under consideration. Immediately the conclave agrees that what we have put together is very sound, we shouldn’t waste time. I’m tempted to believe that, at the latest by next week, we should file a notice of appeal,” he said.

    Meanwhile, the Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has emphasised that the conviction of Chairman Wontumi is justice and not politically motivated.


    Speaking to the media on Monday, July 20, he said Wontumi’s sentencing followed due process without interference from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.


    “The record must reflect that it was not the NDC that went after him. It was his own government that established those facts before we came to inherit it”.

    “The record must reflect that it was not the NDC that went after him. It was his own government that established those facts before we came to inherit it,” he said.


    Chairman Wontumi was sentenced to 20 years in prison on each of the two counts after the High Court in Accra found him guilty in the Akonta Mining illegal mining case on Monday, July 20.


    The two prison sentences will be served at the same time. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay found Wontumi guilty on Counts One and Four, while Akonta Mining Limited was convicted on Counts Three and Six.


    Additionally, Chairman Wontumi has been fined 10,000 penalty units for each count. Prior to the verdict, a last-minute application was submitted by the defence seeking to delay judgment and refer constitutional questions to the Supreme Court.


    In April, Chairman Wontumi’s bid to halt his ongoing criminal trial in the alleged Samreboi illegal mining case was thrown out by the Court of Appeal. The presiding judge, Justice Audrey Kocouvi-Teyon, gave the ruling on Tuesday, April 21.


    Last year, the court suspended two trial cases involving Wontumi, which were postponed. In the first case, which concerns allegations that he permitted mining activities on his concession at Samreboi without the required approval, proceedings were adjourned to November 12.


    The second case, in which Wontumi is accused of mining operations in the Tano Nimire Forest Reserve without authorization, was also postponed to December 4 because the presiding judge is currently on leave.


    The adjournment became necessary on the back of a request from the prosecution to enable them to serve the defense with necessary disclosures.


    Chairman Wontumi has been accused of aiding individuals to mine without a proper licence at the Samreboi concession. Wontumi’s lawyer has noted that there is no evidence to support the galamsey charges levelled against his client.


    Speaking to the media on Friday, October 10, Enoch Afoakwa noted that Chairman Wontumi is unshaken in his insistence on innocence in the face of all galamsey charges.

    He added, “So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven.”


    “When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty to all the several counts of allegations that have been levelled against him. So certainly his position has not changed.

    He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven”.


    Chairman Wontumi was released from police custody after spending three nights in detention on Friday, October 10. His release followed the fulfillment of bail requirements totaling GHS25 million, imposed in connection with two separate illegal mining cases currently before the court.


    On October 7, he was unable to meet the bail conditions set by the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra. In one of the cases, the court granted him GHS15 million bail with two sureties, while in the other, an additional GHS10 million bail was set, also with two sureties—one of whom must justify with landed property.


    The court further directed Wontumi to report to investigators once every week for the first month and prohibited him from traveling outside the country without explicit approval.

  • Wontumi’s 20-year sentence is justice and not retaliation – Dafeamekpor

    Wontumi’s 20-year sentence is justice and not retaliation – Dafeamekpor

    The conviction of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is justice and not politically motivated, the Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has emphasized.

    Speaking to the media on Monday, July 20, he said Wontumi’s sentencing followed due process without interference from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

    “The record must reflect that it was not the NDC that went after him. It was his own government that established those facts before we came to inherit it”.

    “The record must reflect that it was not the NDC that went after him. It was his own government that established those facts before we came to inherit it,” he said.

    Chairman Wontumi was sentenced to 20 years in prison on each of the two counts after the High Court in Accra found him guilty in the Akonta Mining illegal mining case on Monday, July 20.

    The two prison sentences will be served at the same time. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay found Wontumi guilty on Counts One and Four, while Akonta Mining Limited was convicted on Counts Three and Six.

    Additionally, Chairman Wontumi has been fined 10,000 penalty units for each count. Prior to the verdict, a last-minute application was submitted by the defence seeking to delay judgment and refer constitutional questions to the Supreme Court.

    In April, Chairman Wontumi’s bid to halt his ongoing criminal trial in the alleged Samreboi illegal mining case was thrown out by the Court of Appeal. The presiding judge, Justice Audrey Kocouvi-Teyon, gave the ruling on Tuesday, April 21.

    Last year, the court suspended two trial cases involving Wontumi, which were postponed. In the first case, which concerns allegations that he permitted mining activities on his concession at Samreboi without the required approval, proceedings were adjourned to November 12.

    The second case, in which Wontumi is accused of mining operations in the Tano Nimire Forest Reserve without authorization, was also postponed to December 4 because the presiding judge is currently on leave.

    The adjournment became necessary on the back of a request from the prosecution to enable them to serve the defense with necessary disclosures.

    Chairman Wontumi has been accused of aiding individuals to mine without a proper licence at the Samreboi concession. Wontumi’s lawyer has noted that there is no evidence to support the galamsey charges levelled against his client.

    Speaking to the media on Friday, October 10, Enoch Afoakwa noted that Chairman Wontumi is unshaken in his insistence on innocence in the face of all galamsey charges.

    He added, “So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven.”

    “When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty to all the several counts of allegations that have been levelled against him. So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven”.

    Chairman Wontumi, was released from police custody after spending three nights in detention on Friday, October 10.

    His release followed the fulfillment of bail requirements totaling GHS25 million, imposed in connection with two separate illegal mining cases currently before the court.

    On October 7, he was unable to meet the bail conditions set by the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra. In one of the cases, the court granted him GHS15 million bail with two sureties, while in the other, an additional GHS10 million bail was set, also with two sureties—one of whom must justify with landed property.

    The court further directed Wontumi to report to investigators once every week for the first month and prohibited him from traveling outside the country without explicit approval.



  • NPP vows to appeal Wontumi’s 20-year jail sentence

    NPP vows to appeal Wontumi’s 20-year jail sentence

    The New Patriotic Party has vowed to appeal what it describes as a travesty of justice following the High Court’s 20-year jail sentence handed to its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Boasiako, well known as Chairman Wontumi.

    In a statement shared today in reaction to the sentence, Justin Kodua, the party’s General Secretary, noted that the prosecution had no evidence of the charges levelled against the regional party chairman; hence, the sentence was purely based on assumptions and claims which could not be proven.

    “The prosecution could not produce any evidence to show that Wontumi had assigned his mineral rights. Instead, the conviction rested on assumptions and inferences which, in our view, could not amount to proof beyond reasonable doubt. That is why we firmly believe that this conviction is a travesty of justice and has to be overturned on appeal,” parts of the statement read.

    While acknowledging the authority of the judiciary, the NPP noted that it would not stay silent in the face of such injustice against its chairman and would therefore appeal.

    “While we respect the authority of our courts, respect for the judiciary does not require silence in the face of a judgment that is fundamentally flawed. Our Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to disagree with judicial decisions and to seek redress through the appellate process. That is precisely what we intend to do,” the statement continued.

    According to the NPP, the incumbent government has failed if it thinks the selective persecution of political opponents will stand as proof to the Ghanaian people that is it winning te fight against illegal mining.

    They questioned petitions filed against some NDC members in political office who have been accused if being involved in galamsey and remain free without questions or pursuit of the petitions.

    “Today, the John Mahama-led NDC Government may seek to celebrate this conviction as evidence of its commitment to the fight against illegal mining, where there is evidence of Galamsey on a large scale engaged in and supervised by leading members of John Mahama’s government. We reject that narrative entirely. They think that the conviction of Chairman Wontumi will be the trophy to appease the Ghanaian people for such failure.

    “This is no trophy. The Ghanaian people cannot fail to notice that while political opponents who have done no wrong are being aggressively prosecuted, questions remain unanswered regarding individuals associated with his Party and Government who have themselves been publicly linked to illegal mining activities”.

    The NPP went on to accussethe government of prioritising what it describes as politically motivated prosecutions over addressing pressing national challenges.

    Citing what they describe as “more urgent challenges”, including growing security threats, the destructive impact of illegal mining on cocoa farmers and farming communities, recurrent flooding, and the increasing threat of terrorism within the sub-region, they urged the government to focus on resolving those instead of perscuting opponents.

    “We also wish to state that Ghana faces challenges far greater than political persecution. At a time when our nation is grappling with growing security threats, the devastating impact of illegal mining on our cocoa farmers and farming communities and the areas owned by the farmers, the Government’s inadequate response to recent flooding across the country, and the increasing menace of terrorism within the sub-region, Ghanaians expect leadership that demonstrates urgency, competence, and an unwavering commitment to protecting lives, livelihoods, and national security. No Government should attempt to divert public attention from those pressing national concerns through selective prosecutions designed to create the appearance of success”, NPP added.

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  • Assenting to Tribunals Bill could be a potent tool for injustice – Bawumia cautions President Mahama

    Assenting to Tribunals Bill could be a potent tool for injustice – Bawumia cautions President Mahama

    The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has add up to the many individuals cautioning President John Dramani Mahama against assenting to the recently passed Tribunals Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament.

    Addressing the nation on Sunday, July 19, Dr. Bawumia expressed concern over the passage of the bill, adding that such a move could undermine justice delivery and be used as a tool for injustice.

    Dr Bawumia further urged President Mahama to consult key stakeholders for thorough deliberations on the matter.

    He added, “The bill will soon be transmitted to the president for his assent, and I have one respectful request of President Mahama. Mr. President, do not assent to this bill. Pause and let the nation ponder and deliberate on this very important matter”.

    “This is not a partisan request. The Trades Union Congress and the voice of millions of Ghanaian workers have called for the bill to be withdrawn, warning that in its current form, it could become a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery.

    According to him,  “Those are the words of Ghanaian workers, not of any political party. Consider also the government’s own process. The president established the Constitution Review Committee and it recommended removing regional tribunals from the constitution because the High Court has long carried their case loads.”

    “My call is simple and constructive, withhold your assent. Convene genuine national engagement. Invite the Ghana Bar Association and other lawyer groups, Organised Labour, CSOs and the political parties including my own and we will come in good faith and consult the judiciary itself.

    “Justice belongs to no government and no party, it belongs to the Ghanaian people and a law that reshapes the architecture of justice should rest on national consensus and not a headcount.

    “Mr. President, the pen is in your handy, use it not to assent to this bill but write an invitation to the nation.”

    The Tribunals Bill, 2026, was passed by Parliament on Thursday July 16,  following the completion of its third reading and subsequent approval by members of the House. 

    President John Dramani Mahama is expected to give his assent in the coming days before it becomes law.

    The Tribunals Bill therefore seeks to address the lacuna in the legal framework of Ghana regarding tribunals.

    As part of measures to address this lacuna, the Tribunals Bill seeks to establish a clear constitutional and statutory basis for the operation of tribunals within the present democratic system, address the historical stigma associated with public tribunals by emphasising the role of public tribunals in ensuring access to justice and protecting rights of citizens, and to ensure the effective and efficient administration of justice, particularly in cases which require specialised adjudication or expeditious resolution.

    The Bill also seeks to ensure the participation of ordinary citizens in the administration of justice and to show clearly the position of tribunals within the court structure to provide for operational clarity.

  • Miracles Aboagye insists GHS55m never came up during interrogation at EOCO

    Miracles Aboagye insists GHS55m never came up during interrogation at EOCO

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that his detention at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was not related to the alleged GH¢55 million financial and procurement irregularities.

    According to him, the engagement with EOCO, the purpose of which is yet to be disclosed, was not focused on the allegations of financial misconduct.

    He made the clarification hours after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditions following four days in EOCO custody.

    “For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None!!!. I am out. I am unbroken. And I am more ready than ever, ” he stated.

    The bail conditions had attracted widespread public debate, with the NPP describing them as excessive while others argued they reflected the magnitude of the financial allegations under investigation.


    Mr Aboagye is being investigated for his alleged involvement in financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million during his tenure as Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).


    A statement noted that the revelation came after the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requested further inquiries into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

    EOCO added that Miracles Aboagye had previously visited the office prior to his arrest in connection with the ongoing investigations.


    It further stated that it had taken steps to prevent Dennis Miracles Aboagye from leaving the country as part of its operational plan; however, he had already travelled outside Ghana before the agency could execute the measures.


    Miracles Aboagye was arrested together with the former accountant of the Secretariat, Gerald Appiah, by officials from the Ghana Immigration Service and EOCO on Sunday, July 12.


    It continued that while Gerald Appiah has begun refunding some funds linked to the investigation, the recoveries do not conclude the investigations or absolve any suspect of criminal liability.


    EOCO has maintained that its investigations are ongoing and has pledged to conduct them professionally, impartially and in accordance with Ghanaian law while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons involved.


    Earlier remarks by Aboagye’s lead counsel on bail conditions
    Mr Aboagye’s lead counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea, addressing the media, noted that given the stipulated time given to meet them, it is highly impossible to meet them.

    Consequently, the NPP communications member remains in custody. The stipulated timeframe was immediate, overnight on July 13, 2026.

    This is why Aboagye’s lawyers insist the bail conditions are “extremely difficult” and practically impossible to meet.


    “How is he going to be released? How is he going to post the bail bonds? GH¢50 million, three sureties, two to be justified. How can it be met? Where are you going to find properties worth GH¢50 million and finding it tonight?” he questioned.

  • NPP marches today over Miracle Aboagye’s arrest

    NPP marches today over Miracle Aboagye’s arrest

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Monday, July 13, march to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to protest the arrest of the Spokesperson for the Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

    Officials from the Ghana Immigration Service and EOCO, arrested Mr Aboagye at the airport on Sunday, July 12, according to a post on Facebook by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua. The post alleged that he was denied access to his lawyers, making his whereabouts unknown.

    “Since then they have denied his lawyers access and his whereabouts is not disclosed with no charges preferred,” the statement said.

    This is not the first an NPP official has been arrested under the President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.

    Currently, the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman Wontumi has been accused of aiding individuals to mine without a proper licence at the Samreboi concession. Wontumi’s lawyer has noted that there is no evidence to support the galamsey charges levelled against his client.

    Speaking to the media on Friday, October 10, Enoch Afoakwa noted that Chairman Wontumi is unshaken in his insistence on innocence in the face of all galamsey charges.

    He added, “So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven.”

    “When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty to all the several counts of allegations that have been levelled against him. So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven”.

    Chairman Wontumi, was released from police custody after spending three nights in detention on Friday, October 10.

    His release followed the fulfillment of bail requirements totaling GHS25 million, imposed in connection with two separate illegal mining cases currently before the court.

    On October 7, he was unable to meet the bail conditions set by the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra. In one of the cases, the court granted him GHS15 million bail with two sureties, while in the other, an additional GHS10 million bail was set, also with two sureties—one of whom must justify with landed property.

    The court further directed Wontumi to report to investigators once every week for the first month and prohibited him from traveling outside the country without explicit approval.

  • A-G opposes Wontumi’s motion to postpone July 3 ruling

    A-G opposes Wontumi’s motion to postpone July 3 ruling

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has had his request to the High Court to postpone its final verdict in the criminal case involving him and Akonta Mining opposed by the Office of the Attorney General (A-G).

    This was revealed in a post shared on Facebook shared by Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) on Thursday, June 25.

    According to the post, a 13-paragraph affidavit in opposition was filed on Thursday, June 25 by Senior State Attorney Nana Ama Prempeh, petitioning the court to throw out Chairman Wontumi’s plea.

    The Facebook post read, “the The Attorney General will strongly oppose the application for deferment of judgment brought by Mr. Samuel Atta Akyea Esq., new Lawyer for Bernard Antwi Boasiako. In a 13-paragraph affidavit in opposition deposed to by Nana Ama Prempeh, a Senior State Attorney, and filed this afternoon, the Attorney General strongly argues that the accused person having been represented by Counsel throughout the trial and that Counsel only withdrawing voluntarily and not for cause, the proper source for a new Lawyer to procure the records of and any brief or briefing on the case is the outgoing counsel and not the Court’s Registry”.

    Background

    Samuel Atta Akyea, who recently joined the defence team, is sought a postponement of the July 3 judgment to allow time to obtain the certified court records and file written submissions. Atta Akyea

    The application follows the withdrawal of Wontumi’s former lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, which occurred shortly after the defence concluded its case.

    In April, Chairman Wontumi’s bid to halt his ongoing criminal trial in the alleged Samreboi illegal mining case was thrown out by the Court of Appeal. The presiding judge, Justice Audrey Kocouvi-Teyon, gave the ruling on Tuesday, April 21.

    Last year, the court suspended two trial cases involving Wontumi, which were postponed. In the first case, which concerns allegations that he permitted mining activities on his concession at Samreboi without the required approval, proceedings were adjourned to November 12.

    The second case, in which Wontumi is accused of mining operations in the Tano Nimire Forest Reserve without authorization, was also postponed to December 4 because the presiding judge is currently on leave.

    The adjournment became necessary on the back of a request from the prosecution to enable them to serve the defense with necessary disclosures.

    Chairman Wontumi has been accused of aiding individuals to mine without a proper licence at the Samreboi concession. Wontumi’s lawyer has noted that there is no evidence to support the galamsey charges levelled against his client.

    Speaking to the media on Friday, October 10, Enoch Afoakwa noted that Chairman Wontumi is unshaken in his insistence on innocence in the face of all galamsey charges.

    He added, “So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven.”

    “When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty to all the several counts of allegations that have been levelled against him. So certainly his position has not changed. He still maintains his innocence. Once he has pleaded not guilty to the various counts that he has been charged with, his presumption of innocence under Article 19(2c) triggers — and that means he is presumed innocent until proven”.

    Chairman Wontumi, was released from police custody after spending three nights in detention on Friday, October 10.

    His release followed the fulfillment of bail requirements totaling GHS25 million, imposed in connection with two separate illegal mining cases currently before the court.

    On October 7, he was unable to meet the bail conditions set by the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra. In one of the cases, the court granted him GHS15 million bail with two sureties, while in the other, an additional GHS10 million bail was set, also with two sureties—one of whom must justify with landed property.

    The court further directed Wontumi to report to investigators once every week for the first month and prohibited him from traveling outside the country without explicit approval.

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  • NPP sold Agenda 111 contracts and collected 10% cuts – Kennedy Agyapong

    NPP sold Agenda 111 contracts and collected 10% cuts – Kennedy Agyapong

    Businessman and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong accused members of the party of profiting from the Agenda 111 initiative without delivering results. He has claimed that some awarded contracts were transferred to other contractors in exchange for 10 per cent kickbacks.

    He added, “The NPP says I am bitter. I will not say anything to them. They think it is about what they did during the campaign. They can’t shut me down. If Ghanaians want to know, they should ask them about Agenda 111, whether they were able to complete one. They sold the contracts to other people and took 10 per cent. NPP should be careful with me, saying I am bitter. If they provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place.

    He indicated that he wll continue to speak up despite intimidation and criticism from within the New Patriotic Party. Addressing the media on Thursday, June 18, cautioned the party to tread carefully, warning that he will disclose what he describes as significant discrepancies that occurred during its tenure.

    His comment comes at a time when there are assertions that none of the Agenda 111 hospitals were completed under the Akufo-Addo administration. Speaking to the media, NPP’s Kwame Prempeh insisted that completion and operationalisation are two different things, which critics are confusing.

    “When you complete a hospital, operationalising it involves several additional things,” he said on New Day on TV3.”The hospital must be there, the equipment must be there, but if you do not have doctors, nurses and staff, you cannot use it,” he added.The recent Agenda 111 saga centers on stalled progress, funding gaps, and political controversy. As of mid‑2026, only a handful of hospitals are operational, while about 90 remain unfinished. The Mahama administration has pledged in the 2026 Budget to complete 10 Agenda 111 hospitals.

    Introduced in 2021, the project aimed to build 111 district and regional hospitals nationwide to expand healthcare access, particularly in communities lacking adequate medical facilities. Despite its objectives, the programme has repeatedly come under scrutiny due to construction delays, escalating costs, and concerns about monitoring and accountability.

    Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund, Abass-Adams Nurudeen, has disclosed that the administration of President John Dramani Mahama needs about $2 billion to complete the Agenda 111 projects initiated by the previous government.

    Speaking to the media, he indicated that the current administration has no plans of abandoning the projects; however, significant funding is required to ensure their completion. According to him, the Agenda 111 project was a corruption machinery of the then Akufo-Addo-led government.

    “The NPP never considered establishing Agenda 111 hospitals. It was the COVID-19 pandemic that drew their attention to such projects. If you look at their 2016 manifesto, there was nothing indicating they would construct these hospitals,” he told host Barima Kofi Dawson. Many of the facilities they commissioned cannot be operational because they lack essential amenities like electricity, making it difficult to employ health professionals,” he said.

    On Tuesday, March 10, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem disclosed that thirty (35) contractors under the then Akufo-Addo government’s Agenda 111 initiative received US$7.9 million in mobilisation funds but failed to start work on the projects.

    He made the revelation in Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, while presenting the Report of the Auditor-General on Arrears and Payables as at the end of 2024.

    The Deputy Finance Minister indicated that the contractors received an advance payment US$7.9m “but these contractors have either failed to mobilise to the site or the work done is not commensurate with the amount paid.”

    “Mr Speaker, the audit of Agenda 111 projects also revealed that a total amount of US$7.9 million was paid to 35 contractors as advance mobilisation under the programme, but these contractors have either failed to mobilise to the site or the work done is not commensurate with the amount paid,” he said.

    Reacting to the report, Mr Kwakye Ofosu, has assured a thorough investigation into the matter, adding, “The crimes have been identified, and people will be taken to court to punish them for these offences immediately”.

    These developments have intensified concerns surrounding the administration of the Agenda 111 project, widely regarded as one of the largest healthcare infrastructure programmes initiated during the tenure of former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party government.

    Mr Ampem also revealed that the advance payment guarantees associated with the 35 contracts have all lapsed, leaving the government with limited contractual safeguards to recover the money should the contractors fail to honour the surcharge directives.

    The Ministry of Finance did not specify whether further legal action or recovery strategies would be pursued beyond the measures already initiated by the Ghana Audit Service.

    It also remains uncertain how many of the proposed 111 hospitals have been completed or have reached significant stages of construction.

    The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has attributed the decision by President John Mahama to order an audit into the Agenda 111 project to the lack of clarity and transparency surrounding its implementation under the previous administration.

    Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr. Akandoh revealed that none of the hospitals promised under the initiative is currently operational.

    “None of the Agenda 111 hospitals is operational as we speak, which is why President Mahama has directed that an audit be conducted to understand the true status of the project,” he stated.

    He criticised the former Akufo-Addo administration for what he described as poor planning and mismanagement of the health infrastructure project.

    “We all know how Agenda 111 started. The way the project was handled wasn’t the best. Even if you intend to build 111 hospitals, you could stagger the project and complete them in phases,” the Minister said.

    He pointed out that the Akufo-Addo government had assured the public that some of the hospitals would be completed and handed over before the end of their term. However, none of these facilities are in use.

    “He mentioned that they had completed three hospitals and even commissioned some on December 5. But when President Mahama gave his first State of the Nation Address and referenced it, I went to verify, and unfortunately, none of those hospitals was operational,” Mr. Akandoh noted.

    Highlighting inconsistencies in the project’s financing, the Minister disclosed that about $400 million had already been spent out of the estimated $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion budgeted for the entire project.

    “The interesting part is, if they had staggered the project as they should have, by now we could have completed more than 20 hospitals with that amount. But that wasn’t the case,” he lamented.

    With the Agenda 111 initiative now under the purview of the Ministry of Health, Mr. Akandoh said steps are being taken to assess its feasibility and ensure proper execution moving forward.

    “President Mahama has directed us to audit the Agenda 111 project and present him with a clear blueprint for the way forward, and we’ve been given timelines,” he added.

    The Ministry of Health has dismissed statements made by former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who claimed that three hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative were completed, furnished with medical equipment, and inaugurated before the previous administration left office.

    During a press briefing on Monday, Dr. Adam asserted that three hospitals had been fully completed and that $1.3 billion had been allocated to finish the remaining Agenda 111 projects.

    However, in a statement released on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Health Ministry denied these assertions and urged the public to disregard them.

    The Ministry reported that on March 3, officials visited the Trede and Kokoben hospital sites in the Ashanti Region to evaluate progress. Their assessment found that essential medical infrastructure, including imaging devices, medical gas systems, and mortuary equipment, was yet to be installed.

    Despite the previous government investing $400 million in the initiative, the Ministry emphasized that none of the Agenda 111 hospitals had been completed and made operational. Although the facilities at Trede, Kokoben, and Ahanta had been inaugurated by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, construction was still in progress, with an estimated completion rate of 95 percent. Some laboratory sections remained unfinished, and no medical devices had been put in place.

    Furthermore, the Ministry clarified that these hospitals had not been handed over to the Ghana Health Service for use. It is estimated that an additional $8.03 million would be required to make each of the three hospitals fully functional. The overall cost to complete all pending Agenda 111 hospital projects had now risen to $1.589 billion.

  • I’ll spill the beans if you provoke me – Kennedy Agyapong warns NPP

    I’ll spill the beans if you provoke me – Kennedy Agyapong warns NPP

    Businessman and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has sparked debate following his recent remarks. The former Member of Parliament (MP) cautioned the party to tread carefully, warning that he will disclose what he describes as significant discrepancies that occurred during its tenure.

    According to him, the warning does not stem from how he was treated during the NPP’s internal campaign or presidential primaries but a desire for national development and the eradication of corruption.

    He indicated that he wll continue to speak up despite intimidation and criticism from within the New Patriotic Party. Addressing the media on Thursday, June 18, Mr Agyapong accused members of the NPP of profiting from the Agenda 111 initiative, claiming that some awarded contracts were transferred to other contractors in exchange for 10 per cent kickbacks.

    He added, “The NPP says I am bitter. I will not say anything to them. They think it is about what they did during the campaign. They can’t shut me down. If Ghanaians want to know, they should ask them about Agenda 111, whether they were able to complete one. They sold the contracts to other people and took 10 per cent. NPP should be careful with me, saying I am bitter. If they provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place.

    His comment comes at a time when there are assertions that none of the Agenda 111 hospitals were completed under the Akufo-Addo administration. Speaking to the media, NPP’s Kwame Prempeh insisted that completion and operationalisation are two different things, which critics are confusing.

    “When you complete a hospital, operationalising it involves several additional things,” he said on New Day on TV3.
    “The hospital must be there, the equipment must be there, but if you do not have doctors, nurses and staff, you cannot use it,” he added.
    The recent Agenda 111 saga centers on stalled progress, funding gaps, and political controversy. As of mid‑2026, only a handful of hospitals are operational, while about 90 remain unfinished. The Mahama administration has pledged in the 2026 Budget to complete 10 Agenda 111 hospitals.

    Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund, Abass-Adams Nurudeen, has disclosed that the administration of President John Dramani Mahama needs about $2 billion to complete the Agenda 111 projects initiated by the previous government.

    Speaking to the media, he indicated that the current administration has no plans of abandoning the projects; however, significant funding is required to ensure their completion. According to him, the Agenda 111 project was a corruption machinery of the then Akufo-Addo-led government.

    “The NPP never considered establishing Agenda 111 hospitals. It was the COVID-19 pandemic that drew their attention to such projects. If you look at their 2016 manifesto, there was nothing indicating they would construct these hospitals,” he told host Barima Kofi Dawson. Many of the facilities they commissioned cannot be operational because they lack essential amenities like electricity, making it difficult to employ health professionals,” he said.

    On Tuesday, March 10, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem disclosed that thirty (35) contractors under the then Akufo-Addo government’s Agenda 111 initiative received US$7.9 million in mobilisation funds but failed to start work on the projects.

    He made the revelation in Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, while presenting the Report of the Auditor-General on Arrears and Payables as at the end of 2024.

    The Deputy Finance Minister indicated that the contractors received an advance payment US$7.9m “but these contractors have either failed to mobilise to the site or the work done is not commensurate with the amount paid.”

    “Mr Speaker, the audit of Agenda 111 projects also revealed that a total amount of US$7.9 million was paid to 35 contractors as advance mobilisation under the programme, but these contractors have either failed to mobilise to the site or the work done is not commensurate with the amount paid,” he said.

    Reacting to the report, Mr Kwakye Ofosu, has assured a thorough investigation into the matter, adding, “The crimes have been identified, and people will be taken to court to punish them for these offences immediately”.

    These developments have intensified concerns surrounding the administration of the Agenda 111 project, widely regarded as one of the largest healthcare infrastructure programmes initiated during the tenure of former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party government.

    Introduced in 2021, the project aimed to build 111 district and regional hospitals nationwide to expand healthcare access, particularly in communities lacking adequate medical facilities.

    Despite its objectives, the programme has repeatedly come under scrutiny due to construction delays, escalating costs, and concerns about monitoring and accountability.

    Mr Ampem also revealed that the advance payment guarantees associated with the 35 contracts have all lapsed, leaving the government with limited contractual safeguards to recover the money should the contractors fail to honour the surcharge directives.

    The Ministry of Finance did not specify whether further legal action or recovery strategies would be pursued beyond the measures already initiated by the Ghana Audit Service.

    It also remains uncertain how many of the proposed 111 hospitals have been completed or have reached significant stages of construction.

    The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has attributed the decision by President John Mahama to order an audit into the Agenda 111 project to the lack of clarity and transparency surrounding its implementation under the previous administration.

    Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr. Akandoh revealed that none of the hospitals promised under the initiative is currently operational.

    “None of the Agenda 111 hospitals is operational as we speak, which is why President Mahama has directed that an audit be conducted to understand the true status of the project,” he stated.

    He criticised the former Akufo-Addo administration for what he described as poor planning and mismanagement of the health infrastructure project.

    “We all know how Agenda 111 started. The way the project was handled wasn’t the best. Even if you intend to build 111 hospitals, you could stagger the project and complete them in phases,” the Minister said.

    He pointed out that the Akufo-Addo government had assured the public that some of the hospitals would be completed and handed over before the end of their term. However, none of these facilities are in use.

    “He mentioned that they had completed three hospitals and even commissioned some on December 5. But when President Mahama gave his first State of the Nation Address and referenced it, I went to verify, and unfortunately, none of those hospitals was operational,” Mr. Akandoh noted.

    Highlighting inconsistencies in the project’s financing, the Minister disclosed that about $400 million had already been spent out of the estimated $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion budgeted for the entire project.

    “The interesting part is, if they had staggered the project as they should have, by now we could have completed more than 20 hospitals with that amount. But that wasn’t the case,” he lamented.

    With the Agenda 111 initiative now under the purview of the Ministry of Health, Mr. Akandoh said steps are being taken to assess its feasibility and ensure proper execution moving forward.

    “President Mahama has directed us to audit the Agenda 111 project and present him with a clear blueprint for the way forward, and we’ve been given timelines,” he added.

    The Ministry of Health has dismissed statements made by former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who claimed that three hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative were completed, furnished with medical equipment, and inaugurated before the previous administration left office.

    During a press briefing on Monday, Dr. Adam asserted that three hospitals had been fully completed and that $1.3 billion had been allocated to finish the remaining Agenda 111 projects.

    However, in a statement released on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Health Ministry denied these assertions and urged the public to disregard them.

    The Ministry reported that on March 3, officials visited the Trede and Kokoben hospital sites in the Ashanti Region to evaluate progress. Their assessment found that essential medical infrastructure, including imaging devices, medical gas systems, and mortuary equipment, was yet to be installed.

    Despite the previous government investing $400 million in the initiative, the Ministry emphasized that none of the Agenda 111 hospitals had been completed and made operational. Although the facilities at Trede, Kokoben, and Ahanta had been inaugurated by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, construction was still in progress, with an estimated completion rate of 95 percent. Some laboratory sections remained unfinished, and no medical devices had been put in place.

    Furthermore, the Ministry clarified that these hospitals had not been handed over to the Ghana Health Service for use. It is estimated that an additional $8.03 million would be required to make each of the three hospitals fully functional. The overall cost to complete all pending Agenda 111 hospital projects had now risen to $1.589 billion.

  • Abronye DC remanded by court over failure to surrender Passport

    Abronye DC remanded by court over failure to surrender Passport

    The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC has been remanded by the Accra High Court for violating one of his bail conditions.

    In May, Abronye DC, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties by the Accra High Court.

    Weeks after being granted bail in connection with allegations of misinformation and offensive public statements, the outspoken politician was rearrested on Wednesday, May 13.

    While addressing the press on Tuesday, May 19, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah who is the counsel for Abronye DC raised concerns over the health and detention conditions of his client, adding that his client has been refused access to his lawyers.

    “They are not allowing the lawyers access to see him since Wednesday. When you go to the BNI, they say it is a police case. When you go to the police, they send you back. It has been back and forth.

    “Her feedback to us is that his health is deteriorating significantly. He was already unwell and had recently travelled out of the country for treatment. His condition has worsened, and he is in a dire situation,” Oppong Nkrumah alleged.

    Last year, the court granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with one surety to Abronye DC. His lead counsel noted that the recent development brings relief, given that Abronye’s health is deteriorating.

    Abronye has been charged with offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace. Abronye’s legal team is currently working to meet the bail conditions to secure his immediate release.

    He made his first appearance in court on Tuesday, September 9. On September 12, Circuit Court Judge Samuel Bright Acquah remanded Abronye DC for the second time.

    During the court proceeding, the NPP Bono Chairman’s legal team requested bail after the presiding judge scheduled his next appearance for the next three days.

    However, the presiding judge at the Accra Circuit Court denied their request. Abronye will return to court on Friday, September 19. Ghana Police, in an official statement posted on their Twitter page, confirmed the arrest of the NPP member on Monday, September 8.

    “The Ghana Police Service has today, 08/09/25, arrested Mr. Kwame Baffoe @ Abronye for Offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace”, confirming he is in their custody awaiting arraignment before the Court.

    He arrived in handcuffs, escorted by police officers from a black police van known as “Black Maria, sparking bitter concerns among members of the opposition NPP, including the party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha.

    The court denying him bail visibly did not sit well with some members of the opposition NPP, who appeared in court in solidarity with their member.

    During a media engagement, he complained bitterly about how the Chairman’s case of misdemeanour was being treated like a criminal case when it is a civil case. He said Abronye wasn’t a criminal to be transported in handcuffs and in a Black Maria, citing it as a waste of taxpayers’ money and time of concerned individuals.

    He warned the government against what he described as the mistreatment of NPP party members, stating that, “Power has an end, the tables will turn, and we will all have our revenge”.

    Criticising the Ghana Police for bias, he announced an upcoming protest against the law enforcement agency in the coming days, which he will lead.

    Also, the lawyer of the accused Daniel Martey Addo, the Managing Counsel at Nkrumah & Associates, while commending the adherence to legal proceedings following his client’s arraignment in court, he, however, stated that, “it appears that the prosecution would just want him to be remanded.

    For whatever reason, you gave us an invite, and the charges levelled against my client were just misdemeanors, and in law, you would know that there are categories of offences, and misdemeanor is the basic one that shouldn’t be should not be the reason an accused person should be remanded.”

    Armed police officers stormed the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, in search of Abronye on Sunday, September 8. Weeks ago, Abronye made headlines after he formally wrote to eight different countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany, seeking protection for his safety in Ghana.

    Defending his reason for seeking asylum, he added that “consistent, escalating political persecution, threats to my life, and systemic abuse of state security powers by the current Government of Ghana”.

    Abronye’s arrest came days after the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) held the presidential candidate and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, for alleged financial misappropriation and other related misconduct.

    On Wednesday, September 3, Kofi Akpaloo was picked up at his residence in Kumasi by EOCO officials for interrogation. Mr Akpaloo vied for the presidency in the 2024 general elections.

    Before the election, Akpaloo expressed strong confidence in his chances for a decisive win, predicting victory over major contenders.

    However, he obtained 5,219, which is 0.09%. Recently, EOCO has given much attention to investigating high-profile political figures and business leaders.

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office was established by the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804) as a specialized agency to monitor and investigate economic and organised crime and, on the authority of the Attorney-General, prosecute these offenses to recover the proceeds of crime and provide for related matters.

    The EOCO has similar mandates to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Recently, the OSP released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.

    The OSP’s Seventh Half-yearly Report is pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The document also outlines key developments in the Office’s operations.

    According to the OSP, despite resistance from powerful interests, it stayed focused on executing its mandate during this period. As such, the Office successfully progressed significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings, while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.

    “Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and molding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform.

    “This reporting period was characterized by intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests.

    “Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.

    The legislative framework of the Office of the Special Prosecutor mandates the Authority to crack down on corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property.

    “Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption-prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime.

    “In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, civil society- and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining.

    “We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernization, and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic, and political constructs.

    “On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector chief among which include lifestyle audit non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.

    The Office is also leading the charge in respect of the passage of a comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and Conduct of Public Officers Act. Currently, sixty-seven(67) cases are being handled by the Office, all of which are undergoing comprehensive review.

    The corruption cases being investigated by OSP include: Minerals Income Investment Fund, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Education Service, National Commission on Culture, Ghana Revenue Authority/Tata Consulting Services, National Service Authority, Ministry of Health/Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, and National Cathedral.

    The others are: Tema oil refinery and Tema Energy and Processing Limited and the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, State lands, Stool lands, and other Vested lands, Illegal Mining, National Sports Authority, Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority, Bank of Ghana, and Estate of Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, alias Sir John.

    It further hinted that “There were seven (7) convictions and one (1) acquittal in respect of the cases pending before the criminal courts during the period under review. The Office has filed an appeal in respect of the case in which the accused was acquitted.

    Additionally, one hundred and fifty-two (152) cases are at the preliminary investigation stage, with the OSP assuring that details will be made public once they progress to the next stage.

    The Office is also seized with one hundred and fifty-two (152) other cases at the preliminary investigation stage. These may be publicised if the Special Prosecutor determines that they are within the mandate of the Office and that they should be moved past the preliminary investigation stage.

    This is a policy intended to protect the privacy of individuals and the business operations of institutions and companies, and to avoid unnecessary stigmatization.

  • NPP’s polling station elections in Bunkpurugu halted by Court until 10 days

    NPP’s polling station elections in Bunkpurugu halted by Court until 10 days

    The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP)
    polling station elections in the Bunkpurugu Constituency slated for Monday, May 10 and 15 May has been halted until 10 days.

    The High Court in Bunkpurugu issued the ruling on Friday, May 8, after Konlan Yenuyiab and 16 others filed for an injunction against the NPP and another respondent.

    According to the defendants, there appeared to be breaches of the party’s internal rules and possible violations of natural justice.

    After reviewing the affidavit evidence and hearing arguments from counsel for the applicants, Solomon Biitian Damtar, Presiding Judge Justice Samuel Bright Acquah granted the injunction.

    The court concluded that moving forward with the elections could cause irreparable harm and nullify any future ruling.


    The polling station executive elections are a key part of the NPP’s internal electoral timetable, meant to reorganize the party’s grassroots base and improve its operational efficiency.

    This year’s nomination was opened across the country, on April 20 and closed on April 24.


    The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) polling station elections in the Bunkpurugu Constituency slated for Monday, May 10 and 15 May has been halted until 10 days.

    The High Court in Bunkpurugu issued the ruling on Friday, May 8, after Konlan Yenuyiab and 16 others filed for an injunction against the NPP and another respondent.

    According to the defendants, there appeared to be breaches of the party’s internal rules and possible violations of natural justice.

    After reviewing the affidavit evidence and hearing arguments from counsel for the applicants, Solomon Biitian Damtar, Presiding Judge Justice Samuel Bright Acquah granted the injunction.

    The court concluded that moving forward with the elections could cause irreparable harm and nullify any future ruling.

    The polling station executive elections are a key part of the NPP’s internal electoral timetable, meant to reorganize the party’s grassroots base and improve its operational efficiency.

    This year’s nomination was opened across the country on April 20 and closed on April 24.

    Last year, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the NPP amended its internal rules in an effort to address the factors that led to the party’s defeat in the 2024 General Elections.

    Speaking at the launch of the amendment, General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong urged party members to adhere to the changes, noting that they form part of the party’s strategy to strengthen internal structures and prepare for the upcoming 2028 elections.

    He added, “Many of the issues that culminated in our loss in the 2024 election have been addressed in this amendment.”

    As part of the changes, the NPP has granted former executives at both district and national levels voting rights, allowing them to participate in the party’s elections.

    “We all know that one of the reasons why we did not get the needed vote to win the election was voter apathy, and it also stemmed from the fact that there were several former party executives who felt that they were neglected. But in our current constitution, we have expanded our electoral college to make room for our former executives at the district level and the national level to have a voting right. All of these are to address the issue of apathy in our party,” the General Secretary added.

    He mentioned the party’s inability to communicate effectively as one of the reasons the NPP lost the 2024 elections.

    “Another reason why we lost is that many people criticised our party’s communication. We had done so much, but we were not communicating them, and there was no coordination among the various communication directors,” he added.

    Since the beginning of this year, the party has undertaken several reforms to position itself strongly against its main opponent, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and to recapture power.Among these reforms is the abolition of the electoral college in favour of a broader base of delegates.

    The party has also added 19 new delegate categories and granted amnesty to suspended members. The NPP has announced that suspended members have been reinstated, and all charges against those facing the disciplinary committee have been dropped.

    This decision was taken by the National Council during an emergency meeting held on July 25. In a statement dated August 16 and signed by the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Mr. Danquah Smith Buttey, members were informed that, as part of measures to ensure unity and cooperation, all banned members had been given the right to return.

    “This measure reflects the Party’s unwavering commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead. I write to inform you that the National Council, at its Emergency Meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, resolved, in the interest of unity and reconciliation, to grant a General Amnesty to all Party members who have been suspended or whose disciplinary cases are currently pending before the appropriate disciplinary bodies,” parts of the statement read.

    The party further urged all relevant bodies, including Regional and Constituency Executive Committees, to reinstate suspended members in accordance with laid-down rules and guiding principles. “We hereby serve notice that this directive lifts all such suspensions and nullifies any ongoing proceedings against affected members,” the statement added.


  • Detention of Ex NAFCO boss, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, wife unlawful – NPP fires at EOCO

    Detention of Ex NAFCO boss, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, wife unlawful – NPP fires at EOCO

    The re-arrest of businessman Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife shortly after the Attorney-General (A-G) withdrew charges against them has received a backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    The government and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)have been accused of abusing state power and engaging in what the party describes as political intimidation.

    A statement issued on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and signed by NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, called the re-arrest of the couple a deliberate attempt to infringe on their rights.

    The statement added, “Consistent with EOCO’s perennial disrespect for constitutionally guaranteed rights and due process, lawyers of Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife have been denied access to their clients after more than 24 hours of waiting”.

    According to the party, “They therefore pose no risk that justifies their detention overnight”, adding that the continued detention amounts to an abuse of power and a violation of their fundamental human rights.

    The opposition has demanded the immediate release of Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, emphasising that, “the NDC government must remember that state institutions are temporary custodians of power, not owners of it”.

    On April 29, the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra granted the Office of the Attorney-General (A-G) a final opportunity to justify its decision to involve a lawyer from the EOCO in the ongoing trial of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and four others.


    This development comes after Justice Francis Achibonga, a Court of Appeal judge sitting as an additional High Court judge, on Wednesday, April 29, expunged the name of the EOCO lawyer, Radiatu Abdulai, from the ongoing trial.


    The judge’s ruling was triggered by counsel for the first accused, Godfred Yeboah Dame, who questioned Radiatu Abdulai’s representation of the Republic. Mr Dame noted that “there has been no due authorisation of the lawyer to prosecute, adding that the Law Officers Act of 1974 (NRCD 279) and the Legal Services Act of 1993 regulated the performance of functions of the Office of the Attorney-General”.


    According to a statement in circulation, Godfred Yeboah Dame who was the former deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice justified that “Per the Law Officers Act, only public officers mandated by an executive instrument and certified to be on a rank equivalent to one of the posts in the Office of the Attorney-General, can appear in court with the Attorney-General or be mandated to prosecute or perform the functions of the A-G”.


    In 2025, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited and his wife were granted bail totaling GHS150 million by the High Court in Accra.

    Hanan had a share of GHS100 million in the bail and was to provide six sureties, four of whom must prove ownership of landed property.


    His wife, on the other hand, was granted bail in the sum of GHS50 million with four sureties, three of whom must own property within the jurisdiction of the court.


    The duo have pleaded not guilty in the National Food and Buffer Stock Company case. They stand accused of 24 counts, including stealing, defrauding by false pretences, willful misuse of public funds, money laundering, and exploiting public office for personal benefit. The court has directed that the sureties submit copies of their Ghana Cards.


    The court also ordered that the names of the accused persons be added to a stop-list at all entry and exit points in the country, including airports, seaports, and border crossings. Until the final determination of the case, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and Faiza Seidu Wuni are required to report to the investigator every Wednesday.


    Abdul-Wahab is standing trial over allegations of large-scale financial misconduct during his time in office. He was arrested on June 25, along with his wife. EOCO granted a GHS30 million bail to his wife, while her husband remained in custody pending the fulfillment of his GHS60 million bail condition.


    The arrest, which took place simultaneously in Accra and Tamale, also led to the detention of a third, unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation.


    On Tuesday, July 8, the former NAFCO boss was released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after being detained for 14 days. Abdul-Wahab was released after meeting a GHS60 million bail condition backed by two guarantors.


    On June 25, Hanan and his spouse were taken into custody over suspected mismanagement of funds while he led the government agency. His wife was granted bail earlier, set at GHS30 million.


    Earlier reports indicated that Mr. Hanan had met the bail terms; however, he remained in the custody of EOCO, a situation that drew backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party, which described the terms as harsh and unfair. A third suspect, an unnamed individual believed to be linked to the investigation, has also been detained.


    Meanwhile, a list of luxury assets belonging to Hanan Abdul-Wahab has been made public by the Attorney General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine.

    His assets include a five-bedroom house at Chain Homes valued at $1.625 million, a three-bedroom house at Cantonments purchased for $600,000, and multiple plots of land in the Airport Development Area valued at $750,000.

    Other properties include a 17-bedroom boutique hotel in Gumani, Tamale, acquired for $250,000; a four-bedroom bungalow at Dzorwulu, Accra, valued at over GHS4.14 million; and a 0.32-acre parcel of government land purchased for GHS307,200.


    The Attorney General disclosed during a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, October 22, as part of the Government Accountability Series. He added that the recent development was made possible through collaboration with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), after several properties and bank transactions were traced to Abdul-Wahab.


    But Abdul-Wahab has denied all allegations leveled against him by the Attorney General. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, Mr. Aludiba noted that he has instructed his lawyers to follow up on the allegations.

    “I wish to state, respectfully, that these claims are untrue and do not reflect the facts of the matter. I have no involvement in the issues being referred to, and I find the comments deeply unfortunate.“I look forward to the opportunity to present my side and to have my day in court, where I am confident that the truth will be made clear,” the statement added.


    Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released a fifty-page report covering investigations and prosecutions carried out between January 1 and July 31 this year.The OSP’s Seventh Half-Yearly Report is pursuant to Section 3(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). The document also outlines key developments in the Office’s operations.


    According to the OSP, despite resistance from powerful interests, it stayed focused on executing its mandate during this period. As such, the Office successfully progressed significant corruption-related investigations to the stage of court proceedings while also initiating new inquiries into suspected acts of corruption.

    “Then again, the Office, as one of three implementing partners of the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementing Plan, is fashioning and moulding anti-corruption structures that would stand the test of time. The task ahead remains formidable. Much more so is our resolve to perform.


    “This reporting period was characterised by the intensification of the Office’s prosecutorial mandate. We advanced high-profile investigations to court and initiated bold inquiries into suspected corruption, often in the face of deep-seated resistance from entrenched interests.

    “Notwithstanding these expected challenges, the Office remains resolute and guided by the rule of law, fairness, firmness, evidence-based action, and the interest of the public. We recognise that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won only through punitive action and incarceration,” parts of the report read.


    The legislative framework of the Office of the Special Prosecutor mandates the Authority to crack down on corruption, recover assets, and confiscate illicit property.

    “Indeed, the legislative set-up of the Office leans heavily on corruption prevention and asset recovery and disgorgement of tainted property. Consequently, we proceed on sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention and asset recovery, especially founded on our unique plea bargaining regime.


    “In this spirit, the Office scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private sector actors, and civil society, and secured convictions and asset recovery through impactful plea bargaining. We also reckon that the nation’s anti-corruption legal framework requires re-imagination, modernisation, and retooling to address the immense scale and complexity of modern corruption in the context of our social, economic, and political constructs.


    “On this score, the Office has proposed the inclusion of a new chapter in the Constitution dedicated to the fight against corruption through definitive constitutional expression by the institution of proposed concrete measures to effectively and comprehensively suppress and repress corruption in public life as well as in the private sector, chief among which include lifestyle audits, non-conviction-based asset recovery, enhanced asset declaration and verification regime, and reverse onus presumption of corruption as the foundation of both anti-corruption criminal proceedings and civil asset recovery proceedings,” parts of the report added.


    The Office is also leading the charge in respect of the passage of a comprehensive Corrupt Practices Act and Conduct of Public Officers Act. Currently, sixty-seven (67) cases are being handled by the Office, all of which are undergoing comprehensive review.

    The corruption cases being investigated by the OSP include: the Minerals Income Investment Fund, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Education Service, National Commission on Culture, Ghana Revenue Authority/Tata Consulting Services, National Service Authority, Ministry of Health/Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, and the National Cathedral.


    The others are: Tema Oil Refinery and Tema Energy and Processing Limited, the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, State lands, Stool lands, and other vested lands, Illegal Mining, the National Sports Authority, Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority, Bank of Ghana, and the Estate of Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, alias Sir John.

  • NPP govt spent GHS21m on Black Star Square renovation despite venue change – PAC

    NPP govt spent GHS21m on Black Star Square renovation despite venue change – PAC

    The then Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government spent GH¢21 million renovating Black Star Square ahead of the 67th Independence Day celebration, even though the venue was changed, the Office of Government Machinery has revealed.

    During an engagement with the Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, March 31, the Chief Director of the Office of Government Machinery, Abubakar Wayo, disclosed that “…Although the initial plan was for the Independence Day celebration to be held there, the decision was later changed. I do not think we had the authority to halt the project simply because the contract specified the venue for the 67th Independence anniversary. We were directed by a higher authority to proceed”.

    This revelation has sparked debate on accountability and transparency in government spending. Ghana held its 67th Independence Day anniversary in Koforidua with a grand parade.

    The event, themed “Our Democracy, Our Pride,” is set to highlight democratic values and foster peace, especially in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 general elections.


    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo addressed the gathering, emphasizing the significance of maintaining and cherishing democratic principles.

    The celebration was graced by distinguished guests, including Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.


    The parade was a spectacle with 21 contingents from various security agencies, representatives from 11 schools, and diverse traditional groups, all joining forces to made the event a memorable one.


    Meanwhile, on Friday, March 6, Ghana turned sixty-nine (69) years since it gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957.


    To commemorate the day, the government declared it a statutory holiday. As part of the celebration, scores of Ghanaians gathered at the forecourt of Jubilee House, the seat of government in Accra.


    Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations feature national parades, ceremonial events, and reflections on the country’s democratic journey and socio-economic progress. This year’s theme is Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.

    Ghana marked its 68th Independence Day on March 6, 2025, with a scaled-down national celebration in Accra, at the forecourt of the Presidency, instead of the usual Independence Square.


    This decision was part of the government’s efforts to reduce costs while still honouring the country’s historic milestone.
    The 2025 theme, “Reflect, Review, Reset,” underscored the need for national introspection as Ghana navigates its current socio-economic landscape. The Presidency also unveiled an official logo for the occasion, symbolising the country’s resilience and aspirations for the future.


    Unlike previous years, the government suspended the rotational hosting of the national event. This decision was announced by Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.


    Despite the scaled-down nature of the event, key elements of the Independence Day tradition were maintained. The President inspected a Military Guard of Honour, followed by cultural performances by two groups of basic school pupils and a poetry recital from a senior high school student.


    Ten schools; six basic schools and four senior high schools, including Accra Wesley Girls and St. Mary’s SHS Cadet, participated in the march past.


    Dignitaries at the ceremony included traditional rulers, religious leaders, students, political party representatives, and members of the business community.


    President John Dramani Mahama delivered a ceremonial speech highlighting the significance of the nation’s independence and its path forward.


    Similar celebrations took place across the country at the metropolitan, municipal, and district levels, following directives from the Presidency.


    The 68th Independence Day celebration, though more modest in scale, remained a moment for Ghanaians to reflect on their history, assess their progress, and renew their commitment to national development.


    As part of the celebration, the President honoured 52 awardees, including 32 students from public schools, 16 from private schools, and four students with hearing and visual impairments for their outstanding performance in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

  • Respect Ghana’s LGBTQ stance, we can handle it – President Mahama to international partners

    Respect Ghana’s LGBTQ stance, we can handle it – President Mahama to international partners

    President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that Ghana’s policies are shaped by its legal framework, cultural values, and national consensus, therefore, international partners must respect Ghana’s sovereignty and democratic processes.

    According to President Mahama, the passage of the bill will be driven by the Ghanaian people, not imposed by his government.

    “What the eventual nature of the bill would be, nobody can second-guess Parliament, and I, as President, cannot anticipate Parliament in respect of that bill. But I believe that our democracy will work out. Memoranda are being accepted from people from all walks of life.

    “Civil Society Organisations are presenting their papers to Parliament and I believe that the representatives of the people will make the will of Ghanaians reflect in whatever eventually comes out.

    “That level of tolerance in the political atmosphere is what has given Ghana the advantage it has. We have a relatively independent judiciary that we have confidence will adjudicate matters fairly,” he added.

    President Mahama made the statement after receiving the ‘International Statesperson Award’ from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.

    His comment was a reaction to a recent decision taken by the Lincoln University in the United States (U.S.) against him.

    Management of Lincoln University in the United States (U.S.) on Tuesday, March 24, took a u-turn over its decision to confer an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) on President John Dramani Mahama.

    According to the University, revocation follows calls from one group alleging President Mahama’s view on Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay Bill.

    However, Ghana’s Embassy in the United States expressed profound disappointment following the development.

    The embassy in n a statement released on Tuesday, March 24, noted “It is both surprising and regrettable that such concerns have surfaced at this late stage, particularly with the President already in the United States in anticipation of the visit”.

    President Mahama was expected to have paid a visit the Lincoln University on Wednesday, March 25. President Mahama on several occasions has pledged to sign into law the anti-gay Bill.

    Having expired with the conclusion of the previous 8th Parliament’s session, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule the reintroduced bill for parliamentary deliberation.

    The bill, which aims to outlaw LGBTQ+ activities and criminalise their promotion, advocacy, and funding, was previously passed by the 8th Parliament.

    Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has confidently stated that he will sign anti-LGBTQ bill once it is successfully approved by parliament.

    During a courtesy visit by the Christian Council of Ghana on Tuesday, November 18, at Jubilee House, the president mentioned all the factors that must come to play for him to assent to the bill.

    “I believe that we have no questions or equivocations about what we believe. I believe that we are completely aligned with the Christian Council in terms of your belief. We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it.”

    “And if there are any amendments or adjustments that need to be made, if the people’s representatives in Parliament endorse the bill, vote on it, and pass it, and it comes to me as president, I will sign it,” President Mahama said.

    Before his return to office, President Mahama had already expressed a cautious approach toward the bill, emphasizing the need for a constitutional review.

    Speaking with BBC Africa on December 4, he elaborated: “It is not an anti-LGBTQI Bill; it is a Family Values Bill. It was approved unanimously by our Parliament. [LGBTQI] is against our African culture, it is against our religious faith, but I think we must look at the Bill, and the president must indicate what he finds wrong with that bill and send it back to Parliament or alternatively he must send it to the Council of State and get the Council of State’s advice.”

    When asked if he would sign the bill into law if elected, Mahama responded cautiously, stating, “It depends on what is in the Bill.” He emphasized that any decision would be based on a thorough examination of the bill’s content and legal compliance. “That is what I would have done,” he affirmed.

    While proponents argue the bill is necessary to safeguard Ghanaian cultural and moral values from external influences, human rights advocates have raised concerns, stating it infringes on freedoms of expression, association, and equality under the law.

    The bill previously faced legal opposition from journalist Richard Dela Sky and academic Dr. Amanda Odoi, who contested its passage, citing a lack of parliamentary quorum.

    The Supreme Court, however, dismissed their challenge, with Justice Lovelace Johnson clarifying that a bill can only be subject to constitutional scrutiny after receiving presidential assent.




  • Ghana’s economic recovery and job creation stalled by IMF conditions – Financial analyst

    Ghana’s economic recovery and job creation stalled by IMF conditions – Financial analyst

    Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has indicated that the government’s efforts to tackle the unemployment rate in Ghana are being affected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

    Speaking to the media on Monday, March 24, the situation has forced the government to depend largely on short-term borrowing through treasury bills.

    “If you look at the NDC manifesto, there’s a plan to create jobs already. But when you come into an economy where, under the IMF programme we inherited, compared to what we handed over, all you can do is borrow T-Bills. You’ve been shut out of your own domestic bond market, which we set up. You’ve been shut out of the external bond market because you’ve defaulted,” Terkper noted.

    Ghana’s programme with the global lender is scheduled to end in May 2026, following a final review slated for April 2026. However, should the IMF’s recommendations be approved, the programme would be extended through August 2026.

    Part of the IMF report reads, “The extension through August 16, 2026, would help reach an understanding on the policies supporting completion of the 6th review, while allowing sufficient time to prepare and circulate Board documents.”

    So far, Ghana has secured about US$2.8 billion following the successful completion of the fifth programme review. The new development is expected to trigger the release of a sixth tranche of US$380 million. Reacting to the approval, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, noted that the approval represents meaningful progress in the country’s broader economic recovery agenda.

    IMF’s Resident Representative in Ghana, Dr Adrian Alter, has declared Ghana’s programme “solid and on track”.

    His comments come nearly a month after the IMF Executive Board completed the fifth review of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement on 18 December 2025.

    During an appearance on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, January 15, Dr Alter mentioned disbursements and affirmed confidence in Ghana’s economic recovery path.

    “Ghana’s program remains solid and on track, with the fifth review completed and the disbursement made at the end of December,” he said.

    According to him, following a board meeting at which Ghana’s performance was assessed, it was concluded that “the IMF Board has met and approved the programme on December 17 and categorised the overall performance of Ghana as generally satisfactory,” with all indicative and performance criteria targets met and most of the reform agenda implemented.

    He disclosed that total disbursements under the ECF programme had now reached about $2.8 billion.

    “All indicative and performance criteria targets have been met,” Dr Alter said. “Most of the reform agenda has been concluded and implemented.”

    His comments come amid public debate over whether Ghana’s performance under the programme reflects real economic progress or favourable treatment by the IMF.

    Responding to that concern, Dr Alter said the assessment was grounded in measurable outcomes and recent policy actions by the authorities.

    “The authorities implemented strong corrective actions in the aftermath of the 2024 fiscal slippages,” he said, adding that “the 2025 macroeconomic outcomes have been better than expected.”

    He pointed to improvements across key economic indicators.

    “Inflation came down faster than expected,” he said. “Growth exceeded expectations. Reserves have improved. The currency appreciated and stabilised.”

    Dr Alter said the gains were occurring alongside progress on debt restructuring.“There are many, many macroeconomic indicators that perform very well at the same time the debt restructuring progress has been advanced,” he said.

  • New judge takes charge of Adu-Boahene case in court

    New judge takes charge of Adu-Boahene case in court

    A new judge, Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga, has taken over the trial of former National Security Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two others at the Accra High Court.

    Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga took over from Justice John Eugene Nyante Nyadu as the presiding judge. At the first hearing on Wednesday, March 11, the new judge, the defense lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, questioned the prosecution’s finance witness, Head of Finance at the National Security, Edith Ruby Opokua Adumuah, to test the evidence against Adu-Boahene.

    The defense lawyer asked the prosecution’s finance witness to explain how government money for national security is managed and tracked using Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).

    Meanwhile, an application by the Deputy Attorney-General (A-G), Dr Justice Srem-Sai, seeking a review of a key aspect of its earlier ruling in the criminal trial involving the former National Signals Bureau Director-General, and his wife has been thrown out by the Supreme Court.


    The request by the Deputy Attorney-General seeks to ensure the Supreme Court reinstates a key aspect of the Practice Direction on Further Disclosures.


    The Practice Direction on Further Disclosures mandates the prosecution to disclose materials that are in its possession and “relevant” to the case.


    However, the Supreme Court revised this to require the prosecution to disclose materials that are in its possession and connected to the case.
    The adjustment by the Supreme Court followed an application by Adu Boahen and his wife, who had formally asked the Court to stop the High Court judge handling their criminal trial from continuing with the case.


    But counsel for Mr Adu Boahen, Samuel Atta Akyea, has argued that the Deputy Attorney-General’s reasons for the review lack merit and fail to meet the exceptional circumstances required for the Supreme Court to exercise its review jurisdiction.


    Last year, prosecution against the third accused person, Mildred Donkor, in the ongoing GHS49 million theft case involving former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, was discontinued by the Attorney-General (A-G), Dr. Dominic Ayine.


    Ms. Donkor was formally discharged under Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offenses (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30) after she declared her willingness to testify for the state in the ongoing trial.


    Kwabena Adu-Boahene is the first accused, while his wife and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited, are the second and fourth accused, respectively.


    Adu Boahen was arrested in March this year at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) after allegedly attempting to elude authorities using multiple passports.


    Attorney-General Dominic Ayine formally charged Mr. Adu Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, with corruption offences to the tune of GHS49 million on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.


    According to the writ filed at the High Court on April 30, Mr. Adu-Boahene, who was responsible for overseeing critical national security infrastructure, including contracts with foreign companies, signed a deal with an Israeli company, ISC Holdings Limited, to purchase cyber defence software for $7 million.


    In total, Adu-Boahene is alleged to have transferred approximately GHS49 million (approximately $7 million) from the NSB’s funds into his personal accounts, falsely justifying these transactions as payments for the cyber defense systems, together with his accomplice.


    “Further investigations have revealed that no cybersecurity system of the description in the January 30, 2020, contract was ever received by the Bureau of National Communication or by its successor agency, the National Signals Bureau, or by the Government of Ghana,” court documents indicated.


    Adu-Boahene’s wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, is one of three directors of Advantage Solutions Limited, the sole shareholder of BNC Communications Bureau Limited. Mildred Donkor is a former bank relationship officer for Adu-Boahene, his wife, and BNC Communications Bureau Limited.


    The A-G, during a media address in March, detailed that on February 6, 2020, Adu Boahene authorized the transfer of GHC27.1 million from the National BNC’s account at Fidelity Bank to a private BNC account at UMB.


    The stated purpose of this transaction was to facilitate the acquisition of cyber defense system software from ISC Holdings in Israel for $7 million.


    Further scrutiny of the bank records showed that Mr. Adu Boahene instructed the private BNC to transfer GHC9,537,520, equivalent to $1,750,000 at the time, to ISC Holdings.


    However, the Attorney-General revealed that “Mr. Adu Boahene fraudulently attached a copy of the government of Ghana ISC contract as well as an invoice, which he held as an invoice issued by ISC Holdings.”


    In addition to the initial transaction, two further payments amounting to GHC21 million were transferred from the National BNC Director’s account at Fidelity Bank to the same private BNC account at UMB on March 18 and March 30, 2020. These payments were recorded as funding for the cyber defense system.


    However, upon closer examination, it was discovered that although a total of GHC49 million had been moved into the private BNC account—an amount equivalent to $7 million at the prevailing exchange rate—only a fraction of the money had been paid to ISC Holdings, raising concerns about the whereabouts of the remaining funds.


    According to court documents, it is alleged that Adu-Boahene, his wife, and Mildred “ran an elaborate criminal enterprise using A4 (Advantage Solutions Limited) as a holding company through which the stolen funds were funneled and laundered for their own benefit.”


    The documents added that as the holding company for several subsidiary companies, including the private BNC, A4 received a substantial portion of the stolen funds, which its shareholders and directors then invested in the business activities of the subsidiaries, including investments in treasury bills, real estate, the manufacturing of fertilizers, and the rental of luxury cars to VIP customers.


    In July, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Mr. Adu Boahene, along with three co-defendants, including his wife, made their formal court appearance on the 18th day after the High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice John Nyante Nyadu, set July 18 as the date for the trial following a pre-trial hearing on July 3.


    The pre-trial was held for the court to address a motion filed by the defendants’ legal team requesting access to national security accounts dating back to 1992.


    However, their request was dismissed due to inadequate justification by the presiding judge. During proceedings, the defence lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, raised concerns about missing evidence, specifically claiming that 83 pages of bank statements had not been disclosed to the defence.


    In response, Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai objected to allegations that the Attorney-General’s office had lost evidence in the ongoing criminal case involving former NSB Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene.


    These claims emerged after the defence team reiterated during a Case Management Conference on June 26 that the bank statements provided by the prosecution were incomplete and that essential pages were missing.


    They suggested that these omissions might contain exculpatory evidence and accused the Attorney-General’s office of “cherry-picking” documents to support its case while withholding material that could potentially clear the accused.


    The Attorney-General’s office, in a statement shared on its official X page on August 28, stated that it is still in possession of all the rightful evidence against the accused. Justice Srem Sai added that all necessary documents needed to prove the charges have been filed.


    The documents include contracts, bank records, property ownership documents, INTERPOL reports, and witness testimonies.


    “The Attorney-General’s office has not lost any evidence regarding the ongoing Republic v Adu-Boahene criminal trial. As of June 18, we had filed all the documents which we intend to rely on to prove the charges against the 4 Accused Persons in the case.


    “The documents include contracts of sale, bank wire transfer records, bank account statements, company registration documents, property ownership records and purchase receipts, INTERPOL stolen vehicle records, investigative caution statements and charge statements of each Accused Person, records of asset non-declaration, a flow chart of money movements through a complex web of bank accounts, and testimonies of our 3 witnesses,” he noted.


    According to him, Adu-Boahen’s legal team is wrong and misguided to believe that the government has lost evidence in the case against their client. He added that “there is no cherry picking as all accused persons have been duly served.”


    “Further, court-certified copies of each of these documents have been duly served on each of the Accused Persons. So, it is not even realistic that the documents could be lost to jeopardise the prosecution of the case.”


    On the current status of the case, the Deputy A-G revealed that before the court went on recess, three prosecution witnesses had already testified, proving that the case is still on track and not disrupted by any lack of evidence.


    “…Before the start of the legal vacation on July 31, the first of our 3 prosecution witnesses had completed testifying and had been cross-examined by the lawyers of 3 of the 4 Accused Persons,” he said, adding that, “The trial will resume in earnest in mid-October when the courts return from the legal vacation.”

  • FULL TEXT: A-G’s report on govt arrears and payables at end of 2024

    FULL TEXT: A-G’s report on govt arrears and payables at end of 2024

    The Auditor-General (A-G) has presented a report on government arrears and payables as at the end of 2024, highlighting outstanding debts and pending payments across ministries and agencies.

    Read the full text below:

    STATEMENT DELIVERED ON BEHALF OF MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCE, DR. CASSIEL ATO FORSON, ON THE REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON ARREARS AND PAYABLES AS AT END 2024, PURSUANT TO ORDER 91(2) OF THE STANDING ORDERS OF PARLIAMENT

    1. Hon. Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity to make this statement, on a matter that is very important to this Republic.
    1. This is a report on the systemic plunder and abuse of the public financial management system. By the time I am done with this presentation, it will become clear that something needed to be done to save our economy.
    1. Hon. Speaker, the Minister for Finance informed this august House during the mid-year review of the 2025 Budget of the ongoing audit of Government arrears and commitments as at end-2024 and promised to submit same to this House when the process is completed.
    1. The Ghana Audit Service, working in partnership with EY and PwC, undertook an exercise to verify and validate a total of GH¢68.7 billion submitted to the Ministry of Finance in unpaid Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), invoices and Bank Transfer Advices (BTAs) owed to contractors and suppliers.
    1. Out of this, outstanding IPCs and Invoices amounted to GH¢5 billion, while outstanding Bank Transfer Advices (BTAs) amounted to GH¢18.3 billion.

    FINDINGS

    1. Hon. Speaker, permit me to present some of the troubling findings of the audit:
    2. out of the GH¢68.7 billion submitted for audit, a total of GH¢45.4 billion was deemed to be valid for payment;
    3. a total of GH¢8.1 billion was rejected for various reasons including unsupported documentation, duplication, overstatements, already-paid items, falsified stores receipts advice and no work done;
    • about GH¢1 billion of the outstanding BTAs which refers to invoices and IPCs processed by MDAs in 2024, approved by Ministry of Finance, submitted to Controller and Accountant Generals’ Department (CAGD) and pending payment, were rejected;

    Rt. Hon. Speaker, this GH¢1 billion that was rejected by the audit would have been paid if the Ministry of Finance had not made a bold decision to stop payments in January 2025;

    1. about GH¢7.1 billion of the outstanding IPCs and invoices which refers to requests by MDAs for payments to suppliers and contractors, and certified for payment by various public officers across the approval hierarchies, have also been rejected.

    They were rejected for various reasons, including absence of supporting documents, duplications, recycled invoices and IPCs, overstatements, and no work done;

    1. again, an amount of GH¢13.3 billion is yet to be validated for various reasons including lack of third-party confirmation, inadequate documentation and no supporting contracts.
    Table 1: SUMMARY OF AUDIT FINDINGS
    DetailsAmount submitted by MoF for auditAmount Validated
    for payment    		Amount RejectedAmount to be justified before payment
    IPCs & Invoices50,488,960,22929,176,149,1287,086,084,67012,212,540,410
    BTAs18,278,835,59116,227,987,008992,551,1841,055,697,399
    Grand Total68,767,795,82045,404,136,1368,078,635,85413,268,237,809
    NB: An amount of GH¢2,016,786,022 was reclassified from claims and BTAs to commitments
    1. Speaker, permit me to highlight some details of these significant findings.

    FINDINGS FROM BANK TRANSFER ADVICE (BTAS)

    1. Fictitious Debt of GH¢89.4 million – The then Ministry of Trade and Industry in 2024 submitted a request of GH¢89.4 million to the Ministry of Finance to be transferred to five commercial banks as government contribution to interest payments under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative.
    1. The Ministry of Finance subsequently processed same to the Controller and Accountant General’s Department for payment.
    1. This particular request was part of BTAs sitting at the Controller and Accountant General’s Department awaiting cash for payment.
    1. When auditors contacted these five banks to confirm the liability, every single one of them denied being owed any amount by government under the said arrangement.
    1. According to the Auditors, the said GH¢4 million debt was fictitious. Without the audit intervention, a whopping GH¢89.4 million of hard-earned public money could have been disbursed to settle this non-existent liability.
    1. Speaker, only God knows how much of taxpayers money has been lost to similar fictitious claims.
    1. Hon. Speaker, payment of GH¢10.5 million was recorded as having been made into an account named the “Buffer Account” at a commercial bank.
    1. Upon verification, the bank confirmed that it had never received such payment. The account number cited did not exist within the bank’s records and did not even conform to its account numbering format.
    1. The evidence from the audit pointed to a completely fictitious account.
    1. Speaker, as a result of these fictitious accounts linked to One District, One Factory payments, the entire 1D1F scheme requires a forensic audit which will be carried out soon. Moreso when Government is said to have spent GH¢391 million as its contribution towards 1D1F interest subsidies as at the end of 2024.

    THE DRY SPELL EXPENDITURE

    1. Speaker, in 2024, the Government of Ghana paid for 34,000MT of rice to address the impact of the dry spell.
    1. However, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture received and distributed 24,000MT of rice. To date, 10,000MT remains unaccounted for even though the entire quantity has been fully paid for.
    1. The Audit revealed that the Government of Ghana also contracted a company to supply 100,000MT of maize. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture submitted stores receipt advice as evidence of delivery of the 100,000MT maize worth GH¢771.2 million to Ministry of Finance for payment, but only 11,900MT was supplied and distributed.
    1. It is worth noting that the stores receipt advice was supported by a checklist that was certified by the internal auditor of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

    OVER PAYMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF GRAINS

    1. Under the Farmer Food Relief and Recovery Programme, a transportation company was contracted to transport 134,000 metric tonnes of maize and rice to farmers across the country at a contract sum of GH¢115.2 million.
    1. Even though the company transported only 35,000 metric tonnes which should have costed GH¢30.9 million, the company was paid GH¢50 million.
    1. In addition to this payment, the company was given 7,311 metric tonnes of rice equivalent to 14,622 bags of 50kg rice, which amounts to GH¢7 million in lieu of cash for no work done. This brings total payment to GH¢61.7 million.
    1. As a result, the Auditor-General accordingly rejected an amount of GH¢65.2 million that was requested by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture as additional payment to the said transport company.

    THE UNFOUNDED TEACHER TRAINEE ARREARS

    1. The Ministry of Education reported unpaid allowances totaling GH¢160 million to teacher trainees under the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
    2. When auditors engaged GTEC, the agency confirmed that as of December 2024, there were no outstanding arrears. Over GH¢159 million would have been lost, but for this audit.

    DUPLICATED ENTRIES UNDER THE EDUCATION MINISTRY –

    1. Speaker, an amount of GH¢6.1 million appeared on the Ministry of Education’s BTA schedule at the CAGD, even though the same funds had already been paid by a donor partner.
    1. Such entries opened a door for double payment and exposed a dangerous pattern of weak oversight, and porous coordination between donor and government financial records.

    BANK TRANSFER ADVICES WITHOUT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

    1. Speaker, auditors identified BTAs totaling GH¢293 million for six MDAs with no documentation. There were no contracts, no IPCs, and no record of any executed work.
    1. Speaker, the breakdown of the unsupported BTAs are as follows:
    • Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) – GH¢ 241.2 million;
    • Ministry of Roads and Highways – GH¢26.3 million;
    • Judicial Service – GH¢18.2 million;
    • Ministry of Special Initiatives – GH¢3.7 million;
    • Ministry of Health – GH¢2.4 million; and
    • Office of the Attorney-General & Ministry of Justice (OAGMOJ) – GH¢ 782,262.00.

    FALSIFIED STORES RECEIPT ADVICES INTENDED FOR MISAPPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS

    1. Speaker, auditors uncovered transactions worth GH¢9.4 million supported by forged Stores Receipt Advices (SRAs) that had been used to justify requests for payment for goods that were not delivered at the time:
    • Ministry of Defence – GH¢ 4.8 million

    A contract between the Ministry of Defence and a company for vehicles intended for border surveillance and monitoring of the 2024 general election revealed that despite the issuance of a Stores Receipt Advice (SRA) — an official document confirming that goods have been received — dated 12th October 2024, the vehicles were never delivered; and

    • Similarly, the Judicial Service appeared to be caught in a web of falsified Stores Receipt Advice (SRAs). While an SRA dated 25th October, 2024 claimed the receipt of 7 Toyota saloon cars, as soon as the audit was initiated, the supplier wrote to the Judicial Service on 10th April, 2025 indicating their inability to supply the said vehicles as scheduled.
    1. This shows that fraudulent documents were submitted to the Ministry of Finance for payments and steps have been taken to avoid a recurrence.
    1. Speaker, these cases illustrate a disturbing pattern of fraud designed to deprive the people of Ghana hundreds of millions of cedis of public funds at risk.

    FINDINGS ON CLAIMS

    Recycling of Already Paid IPCs/Invoices

    1. Speaker, claims amounting to GH¢4.4 billion which had already been paid between 2020 and 2024 were fraudulently resubmitted for payment.
    2. These recycled claims originated from the following MDAs:
    • Ministry of Roads and Highways- GH¢3.6 billion;
    • Ministry of Health – GH¢384.8 million;
    • Ministry of Energy – GH¢216.7 million;
    • Ministry of Food and Agriculture – GH¢57 million;
    • Ministry of Defence – GH¢40.9 million;
    • Independent Power Producers – GH¢36.4 million;
    • Ministry of Finance – GH¢26.4 million; and
    • Ministry of Interior – GH¢3.1 million.
    1. Speaker, but for our vigilance, the Ghanaian taxpayer would have lost a colossal GH¢4.4 billion in these recycled claims.
    1. Hon. Speaker, one eye-opening finding of this audit was that MDAs did not have sufficient records of what they had contracted, what they had paid, and what was outstanding.
    1. Shockingly, Government of Ghana was at the mercy of contractors and suppliers to determine how much is owed to
    1. This calls for an urgent review, redesign, and implementation of an appropriate PFM architecture to manage public funds.

    Duplicated and Overstated Claims

    1. Speaker, auditors identified duplicated and overstated claims by MDAs totaling GH¢1.4 billion.
    1. These MDAs include:
    • Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs duplicated claims were to the tune of GH¢408.31 million;
    • Ministry of Energy duplicated claims were GH¢386.71 million;
    • The National Service Scheme alone overstated allowance arrears by GH¢334.5 million;
    • Ministry of Roads and Highways duplicated claims of GH¢125.65 million;
    • Ministry of Health duplicated claims amounted to GH¢114.2 million; and
    • NCCE duplicated claims was GH¢8.8 million.

    EXPIRED CONTRACTS RECORDED AS FRESH LIABILITIES

    1. The Ministry of Defence reported GH¢77.1 million as outstanding claims, for which IPCs and invoices were issued although the contract had expired and deliveries were not made.

    OVERSTATED CLAIMS

    1. Mr. Speaker, according to the Auditors, confirmation responses received indicated an overstatement in claims by GH¢161.98 million.
    2. These emanated from:
    • Department of Urban Roads – GH¢57.01 million;
    • Ministry of Transport – GH¢39.92 million;
    • Department of Feeder Roads – GH¢ 22.46 million;
    • Ministry of Food and Agriculture – GH¢20.08 million;
    • Ghana Highways Authority – GH¢17.50 million; and
    • Ministry of Foreign Affairs – GH¢2.68 million.

    AGENDA 111 

    1. Speaker, the audit of Agenda 111 projects also revealed that a total amount of US$7.9 million was paid to 35 contractors as advance mobilization under the programme, but these contractors have either failed to mobilise to site or the work done is not commensurate with the amount paid.

    The advance mobilization guarantees secured by the 35 contractors who received the US$7.9 million have all expired. The Auditor General has subsequently issued notices of surcharge to the offending contractors.

    CONCLUSION

    1. Speaker, this audit has exposed a rotten system designed to fleece the people of Ghana.
    1. It reveals not just lapses in our public financial management architecture, but a pervasive and systemic plunder of the public purse. A culture marked by:
    2. the fabrication of fictitious claims;
    3. the resubmission of recycled invoices;
    • the forgery of stores receipt advice; and
    1. the treatment of public funds as personal entitlement rather than public trust.
    2. The Mahama administration refuses to accept this rotten system, in fact, we refuse to normalise waste. And we refuse to ask the Ghanaian people to pay for fraud.
    3. Speaker, the Minister for Finance has formally referred the report of the Auditor-General to the Attorney-General to bring to account those responsible for this rape of the public purse.
    1. Those who abused their offices, colluded with contractors, falsified records, or attempted to loot the public purse through the back door will be held to account.
    1. Speaker, the Ministry of Finance, will no longer serve as a rubber stamp for weak controls and falsified claims.
    1. GOING FORWARD, NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE WITHOUT FULL VERIFICATION, NO COMMITMENT WILL BE ENTERED INTO WITHOUT BUDGETARY ALLOCATION, AND NO OFFICER, REGARDLESS OF RANK, WILL BE SHIELDED FROM ACCOUNTABILITY.
    1. This moment marks a decisive break from the past. A reset of public financial management. A declaration that discipline has returned to the centre of fiscal and economic governance.
    1. Speaker, the Ghanaian people demand accountability.
    1. And under the Government of H.E President Mahama, that demand will be met with action.
    1. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Ayawaso East: This win is a fulfilment of my mother’s prophecy – Baba Jamal

    Ayawaso East: This win is a fulfilment of my mother’s prophecy – Baba Jamal

    Mimi, the mother of the newly elected Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has taken the spotlight following her son’s victory in the just-ended by-elections. 

    The former High Commissioner to Nigeria won against five other contenders in the race for the Ayawaso East election yesterday, Monday, March 3, following the death of MP Naser Toure Mahama.

    Speaking during a post-election victory, the former Akwatia MP revealed that his 93-year-old mother had promised to ensure his return to Parliament, a promise that has now been fulfilled.

    “I want to thank the Almighty Allah for giving us this victory. Let me state that I dedicate this victory to my 93-year-old mother, Mimi, for promising to support me and ensuring that one day I would go back to Parliament,” he declared.

    He noted that for years, she carried the conviction that her son would return to the House. Tuesday’s result, he said, was more than a political comeback; it was the fulfilment of a promise.

    “Today, her vision and wish have come true. And I thank Allah for her life, and I dedicate this victory to her.”

    Although Madam Mimi stayed out of the spotlight during her son’s campaign ahead of the election, he insists that her resilience shaped his campaign. He then went on to remind his supporters that the win belonged to the constituency as much as to his family.

    “I want to state that this victory is not for me, Baba Jamal, alone; it’s for the good people of Ayawaso East. I want to thank all of them for having confidence in me and electing me as their parliamentary candidate-elect,” he added.

    More than 49,000 registered voters participated in the by-election conducted at 113 polling stations. Baba Jamal polled 10,884 votes to beat the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Yussif Baba Ali, who secured 4,009 votes.

    The three other contesters: the Liberal Party of Ghana’s (LPG) candidate, Ibrahim Iddrisu, polled 43 votes, Independent candidate Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Sanda secured 1,885 and another Independent candidate, David Kannor.

    Ahead of the by-election, a poll by Global InfoAnalytics predicted victory for Baba Jamal. The survey projected that the NDC candidate would secure about 75 per cent of the votes, ahead of his main contender, the NPP’s Baba Ali.

    The by-election was marked by low voter turnout. The NDC now has 189 seats in Parliament.

    “At the end of the voting exercise for the parliamentary by-election for the Ayawaso East constituency

    Five candidates contested in the polls, the first one is Baba Jamal Mohammed, and he polled 10,884 votes; the second candidate on the ballot, Ibrahim Iddrisu Mohammed, also polled 43 votes; Yusuf Ali Baba polled 4,009 votes.

    “The fourth candidate, Mohammed Umah Sunda, also polled 1,885 votes. The fifth candidate, Tanoh, also an independent candidate, polled 104 votes.

    “In all, we had 16,928 valid votes, 120 votes were rejected and in that case total votes cast amount to 17048. Looking at the just announced results, I, Samuel Anim Ofori, the retaining officer of the Ayawaso East constituency, hereby announce to you your new MP elect Baba Jamal Mohammed,” the retaining officer stated.

    For months, the constituency had been without representation following the death of its long-serving legislator, Alhaji Mahama Naser Toure. He was reported dead on January 4 after a short illness at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. In accordance with Islamic customs, he was buried within 24 hours of his passing.

    Naser Toure Mahama was widely regarded as a grassroots politician whose parliamentary work focused on urban renewal in Nima and youth empowerment within Zongo communities.

    Baba Ali was projected to trail with 21%, independent candidate Umaru Sanda Muhammed expected to poll 3% of the vote, with the other remaining candidates, Ibrahim Iddrisu and David, to garner less than 1%.


    Independent aspirant Umaru Sanda Muhammed, who recently severed ties with the NDC, was projected to secure about 3 per cent of the vote.

    The by-election attracted heightened attention in recent days amid internal developments within the NDC, including allegations of vote buying during its parliamentary primary.

    On February 7, Baba Jamal won the Ayawaso East Constituency primary following the party’s internal primary held.

    After the close of polls, provisional results showed that Baba Jamal polled 431 votes out of the total votes cast, followed by the widow of the late Ayawaso MP, Naser Toure Hajia Amina Adam who secured 399 votes.

    Mr Mohammed Ramne, the Ayawaso East NDC Constituency Chairman, placed third with 88 votes. Dr Yakubu Azindow obtained 45 votes, while Mr Najib Mohammed Sani recorded one vote.

    The closely contested primary attracted more than 1,100 accredited delegates from across the constituency, reflecting the high stakes involved in selecting a candidate for the by-election in a seat widely regarded as a stronghold of the governing NDC.

    Five aspirants contested the race: Hajia Amina Adam, Mr Baba Jamal, Dr Yakubu Azindow, who had previously contested the late MP in the 2023 primary, Mr. Mohammed Ramne, and Mr Mohammed Sani.
    Although the race was initially considered open, it later narrowed into a tight contest among Mr Jamal, Hajia Amina Adam and Dr Azindow.

    Even though the election was peaceful on Saturday, reports of vote buying emerged on the eve of the election and on election day, involving some candidates, including Baba Jamal, who at the time was Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria and allegedly offered television sets and other items to delegates.

    Videos circulating on social media showed some delegates leaving polling centres carrying television sets and other items. Reacting to the vote-buying allegations, the NDC, in a statement signed by its Secretary, Fiifi Kwetey, announced that it would investigate the allegations.

    It noted that a three-member committee had been set up to probe the matter.
    In a statement issued on the same day, the NDC said its national executives had taken note of what it described as widespread incidents of inducement and vote buying allegedly perpetrated by some aspirants.

    The party condemned the acts, describing them as an affront to its values and principles, and announced that it had launched investigations into the matter.

  • Democracy Hub seeks injunction to stop Ayawaso East Poll

    Democracy Hub seeks injunction to stop Ayawaso East Poll

    A suit was filed on Monday, February 16, by the pressure group, Democracy Hub, challenging the Ayawaso East by-election. The group alleges vote-buying during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries held on February 7, 2026.

    Democracy Hub has prayed the High Court to direct the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a fresh primary in accordance with democratic principles.

    In the suit, the NDC is cited as the first defendant, the Electoral Commission as the second, and the Attorney-General as the third.

    The suit further added, “An order of mandamus directed at the 2nd Defendant to refuse to accept or act upon the nomination of the said candidate unless and until a primary conducted in accordance with democratic principles is held.”

    “A declaration that the parliamentary primary conducted by the 1st Defendant for the Ayawaso East Constituency, having been found to have been characterised by widespread vote buying, inducement and monetisation, did not conform to the democratic principles required under Article 55(5) of the Constitution, and that the continued reliance on the outcome thereof and the presentation of a candidate founded on that process constitute actions contrary to and inconsistent with the Constitution in violation of section 9 of the Political Parties Act, 2000 (Act 574).”

    This development comes at a time when the EC has scheduled the Ayawaso East by-election for March 3, 2026. The by-election has attracted heightened attention in recent days amid internal developments within the NDC, including allegations of vote buying during its parliamentary primary.

    Mr Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed won the Ayawaso East Constituency primary and is set to represent the NDC as its parliamentary candidate in the March 3 by-election, following the party’s internal primary held on February 7, 2026.

    After the close of polls, provisional results showed that Baba Jamal polled 431 votes out of the total votes cast, followed by the widow of the late Ayawaso MP, Naser Toure Hajia Amina Adam who secured 399 votes. Mr Mohammed Ramne, the Ayawaso East NDC Constituency Chairman, placed third with 88 votes.

    Dr Yakubu Azindow obtained 45 votes, while Mr Najib Mohammed Sani recorded one vote. The closely contested primary attracted more than 1,100 accredited delegates from across the constituency, reflecting the high stakes involved in selecting a candidate for the by-election in a seat widely regarded as a stronghold of the governing NDC.

    Five aspirants contested the race: Hajia Amina Adam, Mr Baba Jamal, Dr Yakubu Azindow who had previously contested the late MP in the 2023 primary, Mr Mohammed Ramne, and Mr Mohammed Sani.

    Although the race was initially considered open, it later narrowed into a tight contest among Mr Jamal, Hajia Amina Adam and Dr Azindow.

    Even though the election was peaceful on Saturday, reports of vote buying emerged on the eve of the election and on election day, involving some candidates, including Baba Jamal, who at the time was Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria and allegedly offered television sets and other items to delegates.

    Videos circulating on social media showed some delegates leaving polling centres carrying television sets and other items.

    Reacting to the vote-buying allegations, the NDC, in a statement signed by its Secretary, Fiifi Kwetey, announced that it would investigate the allegations. It noted that a three-member committee had been set up to probe the matter.

    In a statement issued on the same day, the NDC said its national executives had taken note of what it described as widespread incidents of inducement and vote buying allegedly perpetrated by some aspirants.

    The party condemned the acts, describing them as an affront to its values and principles, and announced that it had launched investigations into the matter.

    “In line with the Party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and ethical political conduct, the Committee will investigate the allegations and make appropriate recommendations, including sanctions where necessary,” the statement said.

    The Presidency has announced the recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, over voter inducement during the just-ended Ayawaso East primaries held on Saturday, February 7.

    In a statement titled “President recalls Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria,” shared by the Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, and dated February 7, it noted that “President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed (Baba Jamal) from his position as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The decision follows allegations of voter inducement during today’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency, in which Mr Baba Jamal, a candidate, participated.”

    The President stressed that reports of vote buying were made against several candidates seeking to win the Ayawaso East seat, but Baba Jamal stood out because he was the only serving public officer at the time, making his case a peculiar one.

    “In his directive to the Minister for Foreign Affairs recalling Mr Baba Jamal as High Commissioner, the President noted that while allegations of vote-buying were made against multiple candidates who contested the primaries, Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer among them.”

    Consequently, to protect the integrity of public office and to avoid any public suspicion of misconduct or violation of the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees, the President stated:

    “Without prejudice to the ongoing internal party processes, and strictly in view of the standards of conduct expected of public officers, the President considers it necessary to act decisively to preserve the integrity of public office and to avoid any perception of impropriety or conflict with the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees.”

    The statement continued that “the recall takes effect immediately, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs has been directed to take the necessary administrative and diplomatic steps to give effect to this directive.”

  • NPP flagbearer race: Kennedy Agyapong lost because he failed to challenge the results – Hohoe MP

    NPP flagbearer race: Kennedy Agyapong lost because he failed to challenge the results – Hohoe MP

    The Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, has noted that the former MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, lost in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary because he failed to challenge the outcome of the election.


    Speaking to the media on Sunday, February 1, Mr. Tsekpo indicated that Kennedy Agyapong is pretending to be happy with the outcome of the results but “bitter” inside. “We have seen in the body language that the man is bitter, Kennedy Agyapong is bitter.Instead of lobbying NEC to adopt a bottom-up approach, you agreed to the top-down approach. The very day he agreed, I told myself he would never win, and that is why he is bitter. He allowed the process to go through, and he is now facing the music,” he added.


    He emphasised that the outcome of the election had been compromised before the start of the process, adding “The NPP’s primary was rigged from day one. You don’t rig an election at the polling station; the rigging happens in the process that leads to the election itself”.

    But the New Patriotic Party is yet to respond to the MP’s allegations.

    On Saturday, January 31, more than 211,000 delegates took part in the polls which were conducted at 333 voting centres spanning all 275 constituencies nationwide.


    Out of the total valid votes cast, Dr. Bawumia secured 110,643 votes (56.48%), followed by Kennedy Agyapong with 46,554 votes (23.76%), Bryan Acheampong earned 36,303 votes (18.53%), Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Ing. Kwabena Agyepong trailed with 1,999 votes (1.02%) and 402 votes (0.21%) respectively.


    Throughout the process, heightened security arrangements were put in place, while party officials closely monitored proceedings to guarantee orderliness.


    However, before the official announcement, Kennedy Agyapong noted that conceded defeat. A week before the election, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, predicted that the former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, would win 14 out of the 16 regions.


    Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 28, he noted that Dr. Bawumia would sweep massive votes in the party’s stronghold, the Ashanti Region.


    He added, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch.


    According to him, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 percent, which is the 57 percent we are giving him minus the three percent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 percent”.

    The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics emphasised that the data is consistent across all regions. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.


    Last year, the National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.


    According to the poll, 28 per cent of voters are rooting for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, with 6 per cent each for Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, and 4 per cent supporting Kwabena Agyapong.


    Among NPP delegates, 19 per cent want Kennedy Agyapong, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.


    The poll was conducted between December 1 and December 21 across all 16 regions of the country. Methods used include web-based, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.


    In October 2025, the Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa, which predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly contested Akwatia by-election, released its Phase Two survey on the NPP presidential primaries.


    According to the organisation’s survey, there has been a shift in the landscape as the party gears up towards the January 2026 primaries.

    The abridged October report suggests that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, popularly known as Ken, has strengthened his lead among NPP delegates, commanding 53.1% of voting intentions, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the Phase One survey conducted in July.


    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trails with 39.0%, indicating a 3.2-point drop. Behind them are Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5.0% (up 1.9 points), Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum at 2.0% (down 1.0 point), and Ing. Kwabena A. Agyepong at 0.9% (rising from 0.3%).


    The survey, carried out between July and October 2025, sampled 15,000 delegates from an estimated 218,000 in the expanded voter album across all 276 constituencies.

    It boasts a 99% confidence level with a ±5% margin of error. At the regional level, Ken Agyapong sits atop as the leading candidate in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, including strongholds such as Ashanti (54.8%), Central (69.0%), and Eastern (54.8%).


    His biggest contender, Dr Bawumia, on the other hand, still holds lead in the northern sector, with an advantage in the remaining six regions. He leads in the North East (70.0%) and Upper West (60.2%). Competitive races are unfolding in Bono East, Savannah, and Upper East, where margins remain slim.


    Notable shifts include Dr Bawumia widening his lead in the North East Region from 51.6% to 70.0%, while Ken strengthened his position in Volta (50.8%) and Bono (53.0%).


    Dr Bryan Acheampong registered significant gains in his home region of Eastern, rising to 21.7%. Sanity Africa noted that these shifts reflect evolving delegate sentiments influenced by campaign strategies and regional dynamics.


    The organisation emphasised that while Ken Agyapong currently has the upper hand, the contest remains fluid. Endorsements, messaging, and campaign strategies, it said, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the outcome.


    With Phase Three of the survey scheduled for release in January 2026, Sanity Africa concluded that Ken may be the one to beat, but the race is far from over.


    However, the Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll named Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the people’s preferred candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election, ahead of his closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.


    The poll suggests that 57% of voters prefer Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, while 29% picked Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.


    The other contenders—former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum (6%), Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong (5%), and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong (3%)—trailed behind.


    In the critical swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr Bawumia also led decisively with 57%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 32%. Dr Adutwum and Dr Acheampong each secured 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong obtained 3%.


    The survey further indicated that in a potential runoff between Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bawumia would extend his lead with 62% against Agyapong’s 38%.

  • Divided we fall, together we stand – Bawumia tells NPP

    Divided we fall, together we stand – Bawumia tells NPP


    The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer- elect Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on party members to uphold peace and unite for victory in the 2028 general elections.

    Dr Bawumia urged party members to stand in harmony despite the outcome of the party’s internal election that occurred on Saturday, January 31.

    He made the call on Saturday, January 31, after he was officially declared the NPP flagbearer.

    On Saturday, more than 211,000 delegates took part in the polls which were conducted at 333 voting centres spanning all 275 constituencies nationwide.

    Out of the total valid votes cast, Dr. Bawumia secured 110,643 votes (56.48%), followed by Kennedy Agyapong with 46,554 votes (23.76%), Bryan Acheampong earned 36,303 (18.53%), Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Ing. Kwabena Agyepong trailed with 1,999 votes (1.02%) and 402 votes (0.21%) respectively.

    Throughout the process, heightened security arrangements were put in place, while party officials closely monitored proceedings to guarantee orderliness.

    Prior to the election, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah predicted the Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win 14 out of the 16 regions.

    Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 28, he noted that Dr. Bawumia would sweep massive votes in the party’s stronghold, the Ashanti Region.

    He added, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch.

    According to him, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 percent, which is the 57 percent we are giving him minus the three percent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 percent”.The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics emphasised that the data is consistent across all regions. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.

    Last year, the National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

    According to the poll, 28 per cent of voters are rooting for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, with 6 per cent each for Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, and 4 per cent supporting Kwabena Agyapong.

    Among NPP delegates, 19 per cent want Kennedy Agyapong, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.

    The poll was conducted between December 1 and December 21 across all 16 regions of the country. Methods used include a combination of web-based, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.

    In October 2025, the Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa, which predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly contested Akwatia by-election, released its Phase Two survey on the NPP presidential primaries.

    According to the organisation’s survey, there has been a shift in the landscape as the party gears up towards the January 2026 primaries.

    The abridged October report suggests that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, popularly known as Ken, has strengthened his lead among NPP delegates, commanding 53.1% of voting intentions, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the Phase One survey conducted in July.

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trails with 39.0%, indicating a 3.2-point drop. Behind them are Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5.0% (up 1.9 points), Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum at 2.0% (down 1.0 point), and Ing. Kwabena A. Agyepong at 0.9% (rising from 0.3%).

    The survey, carried out between July and October 2025, sampled 15,000 delegates from an estimated 218,000 in the expanded voter album across all 276 constituencies.

    It boasts a 99% confidence level with a ±5% margin of error. At the regional level, Ken Agyapong sits atop as the leading candidate in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, including strongholds such as Ashanti (54.8%), Central (69.0%), and Eastern (54.8%).

    His biggest contender, Dr Bawumia, on the other hand, still holds his lead in the northern sector, with an advantage in the remaining six regions. He leads in the North East (70.0%) and Upper West (60.2%). Competitive races are unfolding in Bono East, Savannah, and Upper East, where margins remain slim.

    Notable shifts include Dr Bawumia widening his lead in the North East Region from 51.6% to 70.0%, while Ken strengthened his position in Volta (50.8%) and Bono (53.0%).

    Dr Bryan Acheampong registered significant gains in his home region of Eastern, rising to 21.7%. Sanity Africa noted that these shifts reflect evolving delegate sentiments influenced by campaign strategies and regional dynamics.

    The organisation emphasised that while Ken Agyapong currently has the upper hand, the contest remains fluid. Endorsements, messaging, and campaign strategies, it said, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the outcome.

    With Phase Three of the survey scheduled for release in January 2026, Sanity Africa concluded that Ken may be the one to beat, but the race is far from over.

    However, the Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll named Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the people’s preferred candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election, ahead of his closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The poll suggests that 57% of voters prefer Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, while 29% picked Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The other contenders—former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum (6%), Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong (5%), and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong (3%)—trailed behind.

    In the critical swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr Bawumia also led decisively with 57%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 32%. Dr Adutwum and Dr Acheampong each secured 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong obtained 3%.

    The survey further indicated that in a potential runoff between Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bawumia would extend his lead with 62% against Agyapong’s 38%.

  • Provisional results: Bawumia wins NPP flagbearer election

    Provisional results: Bawumia wins NPP flagbearer election

    Provisional results coming in show Dr Mahamudu Bawumia securing majority of votes cast by delegates in the just-ended New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential race.

    More than 211,000 delegates took part in the polls which were conducted at 333 voting centres spanning all 275 constituencies nationwide.

    Throughout the process, heightened security arrangements were put in place, while party officials closely monitored proceedings to guarantee orderliness.

    Across several constituencies, the sorting and compilation of votes are currently in progress, and preliminary results have started filtering in from parts of the country. Party leaders have assured stakeholders of openness and fairness as the process moves forward.

    Below are the results so far received

    NPP Headquarters

    Kennedy Agyapong – 160

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 3

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 308

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 2

    Kwabena Agyepong – 7

    Assin Central

    Kennedy Agyapong – 495

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 4

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 28

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 1

    Kwabena Agyepong – 1

    Bimbilla

    Kennedy Agyapong – 61

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 118

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia –

    Dr Yaw Adutwum –

    Kwabena Agyepong –

    Adansi Asokwa

    Kennedy Agyapong – 114

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 70

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 306

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 2

    Kwabena Agyepong – 2

    Yabaga/Kubori

    Kennedy Agyapong – 0

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 0

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 379

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 0

    Kwabena Agyepong – 0

    Effiduase Asokore

    Kennedy Agyapong – 26

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 114

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 456

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 2

    Kwabena Agyepong – 0

    Sekondi

    Kennedy Agyapong – 81

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 39

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 392

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 0

    Kwabena Agyepong – 0

    Okere

    Kennedy Agyapong – 164

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 169

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 162

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 2

    Kwabena Agyepong – 0

    Bole Bamboi

    Kennedy Agyapong – 142

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 71

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 375

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 8

    Kwabena Agyepong – 4

    Ho Central

    Kennedy Agyapong – 142

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 233

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 227

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 8

    Kwabena Agyepong – 0

    Akim Swedru

    Kennedy Agyapong – 45

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 66

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 177

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 2

    Kwabena Agyepong – 0

    Klottey Korley

    Kennedy Agyapong – 125

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 60

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 366

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 3

    Kwabena Agyepong – 2

    Nkawkaw

    Kennedy Agyapong – 129

    Dr Bryan Acheampong – 312

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 368

    Dr Yaw Adutwum – 3

    Kwabena Agyepong – 0

  • 2026 flagbearer race: Ken Agyapong concedes defeat

    2026 flagbearer race: Ken Agyapong concedes defeat

    Former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Assin Central constituency, Kennedy Agyapong has conceded in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 presidential election.

    Speaking to delegates, Kennedy Agyapong noted “I know most of you are dejected. You have to keep your spirit up, because once we have life, we have everything. So don’t be dejected”.

    Kennedy Agyapong is amongst the candidates who contested in the NPP’s internal elections conducted today, Saturday, January 31.

    The election was conducted to select a candidate to represent the party in the 2028 general elections.

    More than 300 polling centres nationwide were set up for the presidential primaries with over 211,000 delegates participating in the expected to vote.

    Speaking to the media,  Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Dr Stephen Amoah has expressed shock over the development. According to Stephen Amoah, he expected Mr Agyapong to earn a comfortable victory, due to the investments made by his campaign team.

    “It’s very surprising because I thought Kennedy was going to win by 60%,” Dr Amoah said.

    The lawmaker said the strong presence and intensive campaign activities of the Ken Campaign in the area had created expectations of a different result, adding that the outcome fell short of what many people on the ground had predicted.

    Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah has predicted Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win 14 out of the 16 regions.

    Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 28, he noted that Dr. Bawumia would sweep massive votes in the party’s stronghold, the Ashanti Region.

    He added, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch.

    According to him, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 percent, which is the 57 percent we are giving him minus the three percent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 percent”.The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics emphasised that the data is consistent across all regions. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.

    Last year, the National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

    According to the poll, 28 per cent of voters are rooting for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, with 6 per cent each for Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, and 4 per cent supporting Kwabena Agyapong.

    Among NPP delegates, 19 per cent want Kennedy Agyapong, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.

    The poll was conducted between December 1 and December 21 across all 16 regions of the country. Methods used include a combination of web-based, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.

    In October 2025, the Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa, which predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly contested Akwatia by-election, released its Phase Two survey on the NPP presidential primaries.

    According to the organisation’s survey, there has been a shift in the landscape as the party gears up towards the January 2026 primaries.

    The abridged October report suggests that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, popularly known as Ken, has strengthened his lead among NPP delegates, commanding 53.1% of voting intentions, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the Phase One survey conducted in July.

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trails with 39.0%, indicating a 3.2-point drop. Behind them are Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5.0% (up 1.9 points), Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum at 2.0% (down 1.0 point), and Ing. Kwabena A. Agyepong at 0.9% (rising from 0.3%).

    The survey, carried out between July and October 2025, sampled 15,000 delegates from an estimated 218,000 in the expanded voter album across all 276 constituencies.

    It boasts a 99% confidence level with a ±5% margin of error. At the regional level, Ken Agyapong sits atop as the leading candidate in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, including strongholds such as Ashanti (54.8%), Central (69.0%), and Eastern (54.8%).

    His biggest contender, Dr Bawumia, on the other hand, still holds his lead in the northern sector, with an advantage in the remaining six regions. He leads in the North East (70.0%) and Upper West (60.2%). Competitive races are unfolding in Bono East, Savannah, and Upper East, where margins remain slim.

    Notable shifts include Dr Bawumia widening his lead in the North East Region from 51.6% to 70.0%, while Ken strengthened his position in Volta (50.8%) and Bono (53.0%).

    Dr Bryan Acheampong registered significant gains in his home region of Eastern, rising to 21.7%. Sanity Africa noted that these shifts reflect evolving delegate sentiments influenced by campaign strategies and regional dynamics.

    The organisation emphasised that while Ken Agyapong currently has the upper hand, the contest remains fluid. Endorsements, messaging, and campaign strategies, it said, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the outcome.

    With Phase Three of the survey scheduled for release in January 2026, Sanity Africa concluded that Ken may be the one to beat, but the race is far from over.

    However, the Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll named Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the people’s preferred candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election, ahead of his closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The poll suggests that 57% of voters prefer Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, while 29% picked Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The other contenders—former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum (6%), Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong (5%), and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong (3%)—trailed behind.

    In the critical swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr Bawumia also led decisively with 57%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 32%. Dr Adutwum and Dr Acheampong each secured 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong obtained 3%.

    The survey further indicated that in a potential runoff between Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bawumia would extend his lead with 62% against Agyapong’s 38%.

  • 2026 NPP Flagbearer race: Dr Bawumia leads Ken Agyapong in Nyhiaeso constituency

    2026 NPP Flagbearer race: Dr Bawumia leads Ken Agyapong in Nyhiaeso constituency

    Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has led the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, in the number of votes cast by delegates in Nhyiaeso during the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary. 

    The NPP’s internal election conducted is to select a candidate to represent the party in the 2028 general elections . As such, party supporters and observers have been spotted at designated polling centers awaiting the outcome of the tightly contested primaries.

    More than 300 polling centres nationwide were set up for the presidential primaries with over 211,000 delegates participating in the expected to vote.

    Speaking to the media,  Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Dr Stephen Amoah has expressed shock over the development. According to Stephen Amoah, he expected Mr Agyapong to earn a comfortable victory, due to the investments made by his campaign team.

    “It’s very surprising because I thought Kennedy was going to win by 60%,” Dr Amoah said.

    The lawmaker said the strong presence and intensive campaign activities of the Ken Campaign in the area had created expectations of a different result, adding that the outcome fell short of what many people on the ground had predicted.

    Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah has predicted Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win 14 out of the 16 regions.

    Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 28, he noted that Dr. Bawumia would sweep massive votes in the party’s stronghold, the Ashanti Region.

    He added, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch.

    According to him, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 percent, which is the 57 percent we are giving him minus the three percent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 percent”.The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics emphasised that the data is consistent across all regions. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.

    Last year, the National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

    According to the poll, 28 per cent of voters are rooting for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, with 6 per cent each for Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, and 4 per cent supporting Kwabena Agyapong.

    Among NPP delegates, 19 per cent want Kennedy Agyapong, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.

    The poll was conducted between December 1 and December 21 across all 16 regions of the country. Methods used include a combination of web-based, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.

    In October 2025, the Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa, which predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly contested Akwatia by-election, released its Phase Two survey on the NPP presidential primaries.

    According to the organisation’s survey, there has been a shift in the landscape as the party gears up towards the January 2026 primaries.

    The abridged October report suggests that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, popularly known as Ken, has strengthened his lead among NPP delegates, commanding 53.1% of voting intentions, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the Phase One survey conducted in July.

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trails with 39.0%, indicating a 3.2-point drop. Behind them are Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5.0% (up 1.9 points), Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum at 2.0% (down 1.0 point), and Ing. Kwabena A. Agyepong at 0.9% (rising from 0.3%).

    The survey, carried out between July and October 2025, sampled 15,000 delegates from an estimated 218,000 in the expanded voter album across all 276 constituencies.

    It boasts a 99% confidence level with a ±5% margin of error. At the regional level, Ken Agyapong sits atop as the leading candidate in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, including strongholds such as Ashanti (54.8%), Central (69.0%), and Eastern (54.8%).

    His biggest contender, Dr Bawumia, on the other hand, still holds his lead in the northern sector, with an advantage in the remaining six regions. He leads in the North East (70.0%) and Upper West (60.2%). Competitive races are unfolding in Bono East, Savannah, and Upper East, where margins remain slim.

    Notable shifts include Dr Bawumia widening his lead in the North East Region from 51.6% to 70.0%, while Ken strengthened his position in Volta (50.8%) and Bono (53.0%).

    Dr Bryan Acheampong registered significant gains in his home region of Eastern, rising to 21.7%. Sanity Africa noted that these shifts reflect evolving delegate sentiments influenced by campaign strategies and regional dynamics.

    The organisation emphasised that while Ken Agyapong currently has the upper hand, the contest remains fluid. Endorsements, messaging, and campaign strategies, it said, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the outcome.

    With Phase Three of the survey scheduled for release in January 2026, Sanity Africa concluded that Ken may be the one to beat, but the race is far from over.

    However, the Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll named Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the people’s preferred candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election, ahead of his closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The poll suggests that 57% of voters prefer Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, while 29% picked Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The other contenders—former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum (6%), Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong (5%), and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong (3%)—trailed behind.

    In the critical swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr Bawumia also led decisively with 57%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 32%. Dr Adutwum and Dr Acheampong each secured 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong obtained 3%.

    The survey further indicated that in a potential runoff between Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bawumia would extend his lead with 62% against Agyapong’s 38%.

  • NPP flagbearer race ends; sorting and counting begin

    NPP flagbearer race ends; sorting and counting begin

    The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) internal election conducted to select a candidate to represent the party in the 2028 general elections has ended with sorting and counting of ballots underway.

    As such, party supporters and observers have been spotted at designated polling centers awaiting the outcome of the tightly contested primaries.

    More than 300 polling centres nationwide were set up for the presidential primaries with over 211,000 delegates participating in the expected to vote.

    Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Minister for Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong, former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, and businessman Kennedy Ohene Agyapong were the contenders for the race.

    The primaries is attracting significant interest from both longstanding members and new contenders seeking to lead the NPP into the next electoral cycle.

    Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah has predicted Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win 14 out of the 16 regions.

    Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 28, he noted that Dr. Bawumia would sweep massive votes in the party’s stronghold, the Ashanti Region.

    He added, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch.

    According to him, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 percent, which is the 57 percent we are giving him minus the three percent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 percent”.The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics emphasised that the data is consistent across all regions. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.

    Last year, the National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

    According to the poll, 28 per cent of voters are rooting for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, with 6 per cent each for Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, and 4 per cent supporting Kwabena Agyapong.

    Among NPP delegates, 19 per cent want Kennedy Agyapong, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.

    The poll was conducted between December 1 and December 21 across all 16 regions of the country. Methods used include a combination of web-based, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.

    In October 2025, the Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa, which predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly contested Akwatia by-election, released its Phase Two survey on the NPP presidential primaries.

    According to the organisation’s survey, there has been a shift in the landscape as the party gears up towards the January 2026 primaries.

    The abridged October report suggests that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, popularly known as Ken, has strengthened his lead among NPP delegates, commanding 53.1% of voting intentions, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the Phase One survey conducted in July.

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trails with 39.0%, indicating a 3.2-point drop. Behind them are Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5.0% (up 1.9 points), Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum at 2.0% (down 1.0 point), and Ing. Kwabena A. Agyepong at 0.9% (rising from 0.3%).

    The survey, carried out between July and October 2025, sampled 15,000 delegates from an estimated 218,000 in the expanded voter album across all 276 constituencies.

    It boasts a 99% confidence level with a ±5% margin of error. At the regional level, Ken Agyapong sits atop as the leading candidate in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, including strongholds such as Ashanti (54.8%), Central (69.0%), and Eastern (54.8%).

    His biggest contender, Dr Bawumia, on the other hand, still holds his lead in the northern sector, with an advantage in the remaining six regions. He leads in the North East (70.0%) and Upper West (60.2%). Competitive races are unfolding in Bono East, Savannah, and Upper East, where margins remain slim.

    Notable shifts include Dr Bawumia widening his lead in the North East Region from 51.6% to 70.0%, while Ken strengthened his position in Volta (50.8%) and Bono (53.0%).

    Dr Bryan Acheampong registered significant gains in his home region of Eastern, rising to 21.7%. Sanity Africa noted that these shifts reflect evolving delegate sentiments influenced by campaign strategies and regional dynamics.

    The organisation emphasised that while Ken Agyapong currently has the upper hand, the contest remains fluid. Endorsements, messaging, and campaign strategies, it said, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the outcome.

    With Phase Three of the survey scheduled for release in January 2026, Sanity Africa concluded that Ken may be the one to beat, but the race is far from over.

    However, the Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll named Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the people’s preferred candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election, ahead of his closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The poll suggests that 57% of voters prefer Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, while 29% picked Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The other contenders—former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum (6%), Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong (5%), and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong (3%)—trailed behind.

    In the critical swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr Bawumia also led decisively with 57%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 32%. Dr Adutwum and Dr Acheampong each secured 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong obtained 3%.

    The survey further indicated that in a potential runoff between Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bawumia would extend his lead with 62% against Agyapong’s 38%.

  • Go and look for your ID card before you come to vote – Isaac Baah Boamah tells delegates

    Go and look for your ID card before you come to vote – Isaac Baah Boamah tells delegates

    A leading member of the NPP Presidential Election Committee, Isaac Baah Boamah, has cautioned delegates to come to the polling stations with their ID cards, stressing that voting will not be permitted without proper identification.

    Speaking with Citi News ahead of the polls, Isaac Baah Boamah, emphasized that, no person will be allowed to vote based on “vouching” or verbal confirmation from party elders.

    Delegates must present one of four approved documents to gain entry.

    “We have approved four forms of identification; any one of them will be a permissible voter’s ID, party ID, national passport, or Ghana card. Any delegate without an ID cannot cast a ballot,” Boamah noted, adding a final warning: “I urge every delegate to go and look for their ID card before they come to vote,” he indicated.

    According to the guidelines provided for the presidential primaries, Mr Boamah said there will be zero tolerance for any form of vote-buying at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary today.

    Thus the NPP has banned all mobile phones and foreign materials from the inner voting perimeters to safeguard the secrecy of the ballot.

    Also, he added that all polling venues nationwide will be clearly divided into three separate areas.

    The outer area will serve as the entry point, where officials will confirm the identity of delegates.

    The middle area will function as a holding and orientation space, allowing delegates to receive final instructions and line up.

    The inner area will be a tightly secured zone reserved exclusively for the casting of ballots.

    “The electoral officials, per the guidelines, have been told that it is a walk-in exercise. The areas will be demarcated into three sections: the outer section, the middle section, and the inner section. The outer section is where the electoral officials will identify you using your ID card for this exercise,” Mr Boamah explained.

    According to the NPP, any delegate caught violating these directives will face immediate arrest and criminal prosecution, alongside being stripped of their right to cast a ballot.

    This measure is reportedly aimed at stopping delegates from taking ballot selfies—photos of their marked ballots—which are often used as proof of vote in exchange for monetary inducements.

    “When you enter the inner circle, you are not supposed to go in with any foreign material, including mobile phones,” Mr Boamah stated firmly.

    Today’s poll will determine who leads the “Elephant Party” into the next general election. The ballot paper will feature five prominent figures:

    Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (Former Vice President)

    Kennedy Ohene Agyapong (Former MP for Assin Central)

    Dr. Bryan Acheampong (MP for Abetifi)

    Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum (MP for Bosomtwe)

    Kwabena Agyepong (Former NPP General Secretary)

      The New Patriotic Party (NPP) officially announced today, 31st January 2026, as the date for its presidential primaries.

      The decision was taken at a crucial meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, and later confirmed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua and also in an official statement.

      “And the National Council today also made the decision that the date for our presidential primaries is set for January 31, 2026. That will be the date that we shall hold our presidential primaries” parts of the statement said.

      This sets the stage for a decisive contest to elect the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

      The statement also revealed that “the Committee also spoke about the time for our presidential primaries. And again, the Committee agrees that that decision does not warrant amendment of our Constitution”.

      The primaries are anticipated to attract significant interest from both longstanding members and new contenders seeking to lead the NPP into the next electoral cycle.

      Party officials also noted that nomination guidelines, timelines for campaign activities, and the code of conduct for aspirants will be released in the coming weeks, with the NEC promising party members a transparent and credible process that upholds the democratic values of the NPP.

      Also speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Tuesday, 17th June, Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, explained that the seemingly early date slated for the party’s primaries is intentional.

      He noted that it is meant to give the chosen flagbearer a head start in policy communication and to foster stronger connections with both the international community and the business sector.

      He believes this will reposition the party as a credible and prepared alternative ahead of the 2028 general elections.

      “It is going to market the candidate enough, particularly in terms of building contacts with the international community, the business community, and stakeholders across the globe,” he noted.

      “We will have sufficient time to communicate our policies effectively and hold the government accountable.”

      Also, given the NPP’s current minority status in Parliament, with only 88 seats, he believes an early start will help intensify external engagements.

      “We need someone who can rise above internal distractions and rally support nationally and beyond to keep the government in check,” he added.

    1. Bawumia to sweep 14 regions in NPP flagbearer race – Global InfoAnalytics

      Bawumia to sweep 14 regions in NPP flagbearer race – Global InfoAnalytics

      Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is expected to win 14 out of the 16 regions in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 31, according to the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah.

      Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 28, he noted that Dr. Bawumia would sweep massive votes in the party’s stronghold, the Ashanti Region.


      He added, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch.


      According to him, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 percent, which is the 57 percent we are giving him minus the three percent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 percent”.


      The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics emphasised that the data is consistent across all regions. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.


      Last year, the National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.


      According to the poll, 28 per cent of voters are rooting for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, with 6 per cent each for Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, and 4 per cent supporting Kwabena Agyapong.


      Among NPP delegates, 19 per cent want Kennedy Agyapong, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.


      The poll was conducted between December 1 and December 21 across all 16 regions of the country. Methods used include a combination of web-based, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.


      In October 2025, the Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa, which predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly contested Akwatia by-election, released its Phase Two survey on the NPP presidential primaries.


      According to the organisation’s survey, there has been a shift in the landscape as the party gears up towards the January 2026 primaries.


      The abridged October report suggests that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, popularly known as Ken, has strengthened his lead among NPP delegates, commanding 53.1% of voting intentions, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the Phase One survey conducted in July.


      Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trails with 39.0%, indicating a 3.2-point drop. Behind them are Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5.0% (up 1.9 points), Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum at 2.0% (down 1.0 point), and Ing. Kwabena A. Agyepong at 0.9% (rising from 0.3%).


      The survey, carried out between July and October 2025, sampled 15,000 delegates from an estimated 218,000 in the expanded voter album across all 276 constituencies.


      It boasts a 99% confidence level with a ±5% margin of error. At the regional level, Ken Agyapong sits atop as the leading candidate in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, including strongholds such as Ashanti (54.8%), Central (69.0%), and Eastern (54.8%).


      His biggest contender, Dr Bawumia, on the other hand, still holds his lead in the northern sector, with an advantage in the remaining six regions. He leads in the North East (70.0%) and Upper West (60.2%). Competitive races are unfolding in Bono East, Savannah, and Upper East, where margins remain slim.


      Notable shifts include Dr Bawumia widening his lead in the North East Region from 51.6% to 70.0%, while Ken strengthened his position in Volta (50.8%) and Bono (53.0%).


      Dr Bryan Acheampong registered significant gains in his home region of Eastern, rising to 21.7%. Sanity Africa noted that these shifts reflect evolving delegate sentiments influenced by campaign strategies and regional dynamics.


      The organisation emphasised that while Ken Agyapong currently has the upper hand, the contest remains fluid. Endorsements, messaging, and campaign strategies, it said, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the outcome.


      With Phase Three of the survey scheduled for release in January 2026, Sanity Africa concluded that Ken may be the one to beat, but the race is far from over.


      However, the Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll named Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the people’s preferred candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election, ahead of his closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.


      The poll suggests that 57% of voters prefer Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, while 29% picked Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.


      The other contenders—former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum (6%), Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong (5%), and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong (3%)—trailed behind.


      In the critical swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr Bawumia also led decisively with 57%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 32%. Dr Adutwum and Dr Acheampong each secured 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong obtained 3%.


      The survey further indicated that in a potential runoff between Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bawumia would extend his lead with 62% against Agyapong’s 38%.

    2. Supreme Court throws out High Court ruling blocking Kpandai Poll

      Supreme Court throws out High Court ruling blocking Kpandai Poll

      The judgment of the Tamale High Court that annulled the parliamentary election results in the Kpandai Constituency has been quashed by the Supreme Court by a 4–1 majority decision on Wednesday, January 28.


      Defending its decision, the Supreme Court noted the High Court’s ruling was contrary to the law that guides how parliamentary election petitions should be handled.

      On Tuesday, December 16, the Supreme Court ordered that the parliamentary rerun election in the area, which was scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, be suspended until further notice.

      The Supreme Court’s verdict came after the Tamale High Court declared the Kpandai parliamentary election conducted in 2024 invalid on Monday, November 24. As a result, His Lordship Emmanuel Brew Plange directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a new poll in the constituency within 30 days.

      But addressing the media on Tuesday, December 9, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh noted, “Mr Speaker, there is a letter that was sent into the House to declare the Kpandai seat vacant. That letter is out of place, unfortunate, and goes against the rule of law. We strongly submit that the letter must be withdrawn by Parliament. We in the Minority will not agree to the writing of this letter”.

      However, the candidate at the centre of the Kpandai election challenge, Matthew Nyindam, has disclosed that the 2024 parliamentary election in the area was conducted in a free and fair manner.

      Despite the High Court directing a re-run of the election, Matthew Nyindam insisted that he and his team did not engage in any wrongdoing and are prepared to face the re-run.

      Speaking to the media on Tuesday, December 9, he noted, “I am so fine because I am not troubled. We’ve not cheated in this particular election. What I’ve realised is that there is a government that is so strong, and whatever they want to do, they will want to do it. They don’t care whether you are right or you are wrong.”


      The legal team of New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate Matthew Nyindam was also directed by the Supreme Court to follow due process in serving the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal.


      Last year, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kpandai constituency, Mathew Nyindam, filed an application challenging the recent High Court ruling on the 2024 parliamentary elections in the area.


      The former Member of Parliament and NDC parliamentary candidate for Kpandai, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, submitted a petition to the Tamale High Court challenging the results of the 2024 parliamentary election in the constituency.


      According to the petitioner, the Kpandai parliamentary election was marred by irregularities in the voting and collation processes. He argued that Pink Sheets from many polling stations were not accurate or consistent.


      He stated: “The parliamentary election held in the Kpandai constituency on 7th December 2024 was not conducted in compliance with Regulations 39 of the Public Elections Regulations, 2020 (CI 127) and the principles laid down by Regulations 39, and that the said non-compliance affected the results of the elections.


      “The declaration and publication of the parliamentary election results held in the Kpandai constituency on 7th December 2024 were not made in compliance with Regulations 43 of the Public Elections Regulations, 2020 (C.I 127) and the principles laid down by Regulations 43, and that the said non-compliance affected the entire results of the parliamentary elections in the Kpandai constituency.”


      However, Mathew Nyindam has argued that “The Parliamentary Election Petition filed by the 1st Interested Party on 25th January 2025, in respect of the Parliamentary Election held at the Kpandai Constituency on 7th December 2024, was invalid and could not have properly invoked the jurisdiction of the High Court, Commercial Division, Tamale.”


      According to a new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics last year, fifty percent (50%) of constituents declared their support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Mathew Nyindam, ahead of the Kpandai rerun.

      The poll showed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, secured 46% of the vote against the embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai.

      Regarding performance ratings, 32% of voters described Mathew Nyindam’s performance as very good or good, while 3% rated him as excellent.

      Additionally, 36% rated his performance as average, and 29% considered it poor or very poor. The poll further projected that independent candidate Donkor Eric Nipani would receive 1% of the vote, while 3% of respondents remain undecided, down from an initial 28%.

    3. Kwabena Agyepong fed up with Ken Agyapong 

      Kwabena Agyepong fed up with Ken Agyapong 

      Preidential hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) party, Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has expressed dissatisfaction over actions by fellow aspirant Kennedy Agyapong.

      Addressing the media, he noted that the consistent criticism comments being passed by Kennedy Agyapong against the party and the then Akufo-Addo government must be checked to prevent further damage. 

      He noted that Kennedy Agyapong and family benefited most from the Akufo-Addo government as compared to other individuals associated with the NPP party. According to him, Kennedy Agyapong has taken power into his own hands, going so far as to disrespect other aspirants, yet the party’s appropriate executives have failed to take action against him. 

      “Telling delegates that certain individuals do not belong is disrespectful and shows a lack of regard for other aspirants. Such remarks coming from an aspirant are inappropriate, yet no sanctions have been imposed. Kennedy Agyapong’s constant criticism of the then Akufo-Addo government is unfair, especially considering that he and his family benefited from that same administration. Rather than showing appreciation to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, he appears to be working to turn the party’s base against the government,” he added.

      Kwabena Agyei Agyapong’s remarks come a few days to the New Patriotic Party’s internal primaries. A total of 211,849 delegates are expected to vote at 333 polling centres across 276 constituencies nationwide on Saturday, January 31, during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) internal elections. The primaries will attract significant interest from both longstanding members and new contenders seeking to lead the NPP into the next electoral cycle.

      Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Tuesday, June 17, the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, explained that the seemingly early date slated for the party’s primaries is intentional.

      He noted that it is meant to give the chosen flagbearer a head start in policy communication and to foster stronger connections with both the international community and the business sector.

      He believes this will reposition the party as a credible and prepared alternative ahead of the 2028 general elections. Also, given the NPP’s current minority status in Parliament, with only 88 seats, he believes an early start will help intensify external engagements.

      However, the latest National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics has disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

      According to the poll, 28 per cent of voters are rooting for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, with 6 per cent each for Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, and 4 per cent supporting Kwabena Agyapong.

      Among NPP delegates, 19 per cent want Kennedy Agyapong, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.

      The poll was conducted between December 1 and December 21 across all 16 regions of the country. Methods used include a combination of web-based, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.

      In October 2025, the Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa, which predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly contested Akwatia by-election, released its Phase Two survey on the NPP presidential primaries.

      According to the organisation’s survey, there has been a shift in the landscape as the party gears up towards the January 2026 primaries.

      The abridged October report suggests that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, popularly known as Ken, has strengthened his lead among NPP delegates, commanding 53.1% of voting intentions, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the Phase One survey conducted in July.

      Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trails with 39.0%, indicating a 3.2-point drop. Behind them are Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5.0% (up 1.9 points), Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum at 2.0% (down 1.0 point), and Ing. Kwabena A. Agyepong at 0.9% (rising from 0.3%).

      The survey, carried out between July and October 2025, sampled 15,000 delegates from an estimated 218,000 in the expanded voter album across all 276 constituencies.

      It boasts a 99% confidence level with a ±5% margin of error. At the regional level, Ken Agyapong sits atop as the leading candidate in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, including strongholds such as Ashanti (54.8%), Central (69.0%), and Eastern (54.8%).

      His biggest contender, Dr Bawumia, on the other hand, still holds his lead in the northern sector, with an advantage in the remaining six regions. He leads in the North East (70.0%) and Upper West (60.2%). Competitive races are unfolding in Bono East, Savannah, and Upper East, where margins remain slim.

      Notable shifts include Dr Bawumia widening his lead in the North East Region from 51.6% to 70.0%, while Ken strengthened his position in Volta (50.8%) and Bono (53.0%).

      Dr Bryan Acheampong registered significant gains in his home region of Eastern, rising to 21.7%. Sanity Africa noted that these shifts reflect evolving delegate sentiments influenced by campaign strategies and regional dynamics.

      The organisation emphasised that while Ken Agyapong currently has the upper hand, the contest remains fluid. Endorsements, messaging, and campaign strategies, it said, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the outcome.

      With Phase Three of the survey scheduled for release in January 2026, Sanity Africa concluded that Ken may be the one to beat, but the race is far from over.

      However, the Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll named Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the people’s preferred candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election, ahead of his closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

      The poll suggests that 57% of voters prefer Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, while 29% picked Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

      The other contenders—former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum (6%), Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong (5%), and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong (3%)—trailed behind.

      In the critical swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr Bawumia also leads decisively with 57%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 32%. Dr Adutwum and Dr Acheampong each secured 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong obtained 3%.

      The survey further indicates that in a potential runoff between Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bawumia would extend his lead with 62% against Agyapong’s 38%.

    4. Over 211k delegates to vote in NPP’s internal elections on Jan 31

      Over 211k delegates to vote in NPP’s internal elections on Jan 31

      A total of 211,849 delegates are expected to vote at 333 polling centres across 276 constituencies nationwide on Saturday, January 31, during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) internal elections.


      The Chairperson of the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, Mr Joseph Osei-Owusu, disclosed this in an interview with the media.

      He said the party has completed all preparations for the polls, including the final voters’ register, security arrangements, designation of voting centres, and the election rules.


      “It is going to market the candidate enough, particularly in terms of building contacts with the international community, the business community, and stakeholders across the globe,” he noted.

      The primaries are anticipated to attract significant interest from both longstanding members and new contenders seeking to lead the NPP into the next electoral cycle.


      Party officials also noted that nomination guidelines, timelines for campaign activities, and the code of conduct for aspirants will be released in the coming weeks, with the National Executive Committee (NEC) promising party members a transparent and credible process that upholds the democratic values of the NPP.


      Also speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Tuesday, June 17, the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, explained that the seemingly early date slated for the party’s primaries is intentional.


      He noted that it is meant to give the chosen flagbearer a head start in policy communication and to foster stronger connections with both the international community and the business sector.


      He believes this will reposition the party as a credible and prepared alternative ahead of the 2028 general elections. Also, given the NPP’s current minority status in Parliament, with only 88 seats, he believes an early start will help intensify external engagements.


      However, the latest National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics has disclosed that 56 per cent of voters and 72 per cent of committed NPP delegates want former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.


      According to the poll, 28 per cent of voters are rooting for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, with 6 per cent each for Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, and 4 per cent supporting Kwabena Agyapong.


      Among NPP delegates, 19 per cent want Kennedy Agyapong, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.


      The poll was conducted between December 1 and December 21 across all 16 regions of the country. Methods used include a combination of web-based, telephone, and face-to-face interviews.


      In October 2025, the Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa, which predicted the victory of Bernard Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the tightly contested Akwatia by-election, released its Phase Two survey on the NPP presidential primaries.


      According to the organisation’s survey, there has been a shift in the landscape as the party gears up towards the January 2026 primaries.


      The abridged October report suggests that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, popularly known as Ken, has strengthened his lead among NPP delegates, commanding 53.1% of voting intentions, representing a 1.7 percentage-point increase from the Phase One survey conducted in July.


      Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trails with 39.0%, indicating a 3.2-point drop. Behind them are Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5.0% (up 1.9 points), Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum at 2.0% (down 1.0 point), and Ing. Kwabena A. Agyepong at 0.9% (rising from 0.3%).


      The survey, carried out between July and October 2025, sampled 15,000 delegates from an estimated 218,000 in the expanded voter album across all 276 constituencies.


      It boasts a 99% confidence level with a ±5% margin of error. At the regional level, Ken Agyapong sits atop as the leading candidate in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, including strongholds such as Ashanti (54.8%), Central (69.0%), and Eastern (54.8%).


      His biggest contender, Dr Bawumia, on the other hand, still holds his lead in the northern sector, with an advantage in the remaining six regions. He leads in the North East (70.0%) and Upper West (60.2%). Competitive races are unfolding in Bono East, Savannah, and Upper East, where margins remain slim.


      Notable shifts include Dr Bawumia widening his lead in the North East Region from 51.6% to 70.0%, while Ken strengthened his position in Volta (50.8%) and Bono (53.0%).


      Dr Bryan Acheampong registered significant gains in his home region of Eastern, rising to 21.7%. Sanity Africa noted that these shifts reflect evolving delegate sentiments influenced by campaign strategies and regional dynamics.


      The organisation emphasised that while Ken Agyapong currently has the upper hand, the contest remains fluid. Endorsements, messaging, and campaign strategies, it said, are expected to play critical roles in shaping the outcome.


      With Phase Three of the survey scheduled for release in January 2026, Sanity Africa concluded that Ken may be the one to beat, but the race is far from over.


      However, the Global InfoAnalytics tracking poll named Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the people’s preferred candidate to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election, ahead of his closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.


      The poll suggests that 57% of voters prefer Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate, while 29% picked Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.


      The other contenders—former Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum (6%), Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Bryan Acheampong (5%), and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong (3%)—trailed behind.


      In the critical swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr Bawumia also leads decisively with 57%, followed by Kennedy Agyapong at 32%. Dr Adutwum and Dr Acheampong each secured 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong obtained 3%.


      The survey further indicates that in a potential runoff between Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bawumia would extend his lead with 62% against Agyapong’s 38%.

    5. Woman involved in Valentino Nortey’s stabbing case was his wife – Family confirms

      Woman involved in Valentino Nortey’s stabbing case was his wife – Family confirms

      New details has proven that the woman involved in the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Valentino Nortey’s stabbing case was his wife, Gilda Nortey.

      David Gyapanin, uncle to Gilda Nortey, in an interview with Citi News, said that his niece was stabbed three times by her husband over a minor misunderstanding.

      “They had a little argument, and my niece said she may file for divorce if things continue that way. My niece said Valentino threatened to either kill himself or kill her. He stabbed her three times. She pleaded with him to take her to the hospital. He agreed on condition that she would not mention his name,” he said.

      He, however, contradicted claims that first responders transported the victim to the hospital, insisting that she drove herself there after the stabbing.

      “Fortunately, she had the car key and managed to drive to the hospital where she works. She is getting better. As a family, we want nothing less than justice,” he said.

      The police have also confirmed that Gilda Nortey was stabbed, and was taken to the hospital by first responders, noting that was receiving treatment and was in stable condition.

      The family of Gilda Nortey, has therefore called for justice as Valentino Nortey, according to American-based abc27.com, is being detained by American security authorities.

      American authorities have detained Valentino Nortey after he was charged with three criminal offences in the United States.

      According to Lower Paxton Township Police, the charges include attempted homicide, possession of an instrument of crime with intent to use, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.

      A report by US-based outlet abc27.com said Nortey was arraigned before a magistrate court presided over by Judge David Judu, where he was denied bail. Public records from the Dauphin County Prison confirm that he is currently in custody at the facility.

      Nortey is expected to appear in court again on January 26, 2026, when a preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin.

      Nortey is a former parliamentary candidate of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP). He won the party’s primary ahead of Philip Kojo Addo Addison and Samuel Nii Adjei Tawiah to contest the 2024 parliamentary election.

      He, however, lost the election to the incumbent Member of Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Nortey polled 23,716 votes, representing 37.5 per cent of the total valid votes cast, while Dr Agyeman-Rawlings secured 39,997 votes, accounting for 62.78 per cent, to retain the seat.

      Back home in Ghana, To crack down on domestic violence, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service recently arrested a man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting his wife, Harriet Amuzu, at their residence in Ofankor, Ga East Municipality. The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family residence.

      According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, on November 18, two of the suspect’s siblings attempted to attack a female tenant because they suspected she had recorded the incident that drew the attention of authorities.

      “Following his arrest, two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, who attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the video, were also arrested, and the tenant was rescued to ensure her safety.”

      Breaking her silence, Harriet Amuzu disclosed that the assault was triggered by her refusal to have sex with her husband, John Odartey Lamptey. According to her, she denied him intimacy because they had been separated for five months. She noted that she left her husband’s residence in Ofankor due to his consistent abuse.

      However, she found herself at his residence that day because her husband informed her that their child was unwell. Harriet Amuzu added that, unknowingly to her, it was a trap set by her husband.

      “I was at a funeral when he called to say our lastborn was not feeling well. I rushed home, only to find the children playing. When I asked, he said he lied because he wanted to have sex with me,” she recounted.

      She noted that her husband “He told me he had trapped me to kill me,” after she declared her intention to return to her residence.

      The victim further revealed, “He tore my dress and my undershorts, saying he bought them. He even tore the beads around my waist, leaving me naked. He beat me with the metal rod from a standing broom and stepped on me. At one point, he picked up a knife and threatened to cut off my hand.”

      Reacting to the incident, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has strongly condemned the violent assault, describing it as an act that infringes on the victim’s rights and is highly punishable by law. In a statement, the Ministry stressed that no individual has the right to subject another person to any form of abuse under any circumstances.

      “The Minister has also reached out to the Ghana Police Service to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted and justice is served. We also encourage eyewitnesses with vital information to assist law enforcement agencies immediately,” a part of the statement read.

      In a separate incident, a disturbing video that circulated last month also prompted the intervention of the military police. It was CCTV footage showing a muscular man assaulting a young male pharmacist and a young woman in a pharmacy. The incident, which took place at Burma Camp in Accra, came to light late on Wednesday, October 29. In the widely circulated video, the tall, dark-complexioned man was seen slapping the pharmacist.

      The abuser, whose name has been given as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams of the Ghana Air Force, was further seen attacking the woman with several blows to her head after she attempted to record the incident. Despite attempts by bystanders to intervene, Mensah Williams continued the assault.

      In response to the incident, the military police arrested Mensah Williams. He is currently in the custody of the Cantonments Police for further investigation and possible prosecution. The video sparked intense debate on social media, with many Ghanaians calling for swift and firm disciplinary action against the soldier.

      According to reports, the assaulted woman is the daughter of the former Provost Marshal of the Military Police. The Provost is a senior military officer responsible for law enforcement, discipline, and security within the armed forces. He coordinates and oversees investigations into crimes involving military personnel.

    6. Family of woman allegedly stabbed by ex-NPP parliamentary candidate demands justice

      Family of woman allegedly stabbed by ex-NPP parliamentary candidate demands justice

      The family of Gilda Nortey, wife of former NPP parliamentary candidate for Korle Klottey, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, is calling for justice after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband in the United States.

      Gilda is currently receiving medical care and slowly recovering from the attack, which reportedly happened after a disagreement over divorce.

      Speaking about the ordeal on Wednesday, January 21, Gilda’s uncle, David Gyapanin, shared, “They had a little argument, and my niece said she may file for divorce if things continue that way. My niece said Valentino threatened to either kill himself or kill her. He stabbed her three times. She pleaded with him to take her to the hospital. He agreed on condition that she would not mention his name”.

      According to him, “Fortunately, she had the car key and drove herself to the hospital where she works. She’s getting better. As a family, we want nothing less than justice, it happened in the States, and we want to believe that the laws there will be applied fully. You can’t marry someone’s daughter and, just because she wants to end the marriage, decide to end her life. If justice isn’t served in the U.S., we will pursue it in Ghana”. 

      Meanwhile, Lower Paxton Township Police confirmed that the 41-year-old Nortey now faces charges including attempted homicide. The stabbing happened on Saturday, January 17, around 10 a.m., during what police described as a domestic dispute. Authorities say Gilda’s quick thinking likely saved her life. Nortey is being held at Dauphin County Prison, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 26.

      Back home in Ghana, To crack down on domestic violence, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service recently arrested a man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting his wife, Harriet Amuzu, at their residence in Ofankor, Ga East Municipality. The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family residence.

      According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, on November 18, two of the suspect’s siblings attempted to attack a female tenant because they suspected she had recorded the incident that drew the attention of authorities.

      “Following his arrest, two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, who attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the video, were also arrested, and the tenant was rescued to ensure her safety.”

      Breaking her silence, Harriet Amuzu disclosed that the assault was triggered by her refusal to have sex with her husband, John Odartey Lamptey. According to her, she denied him intimacy because they had been separated for five months. She noted that she left her husband’s residence in Ofankor due to his consistent abuse.

      However, she found herself at his residence that day because her husband informed her that their child was unwell. Harriet Amuzu added that, unknowingly to her, it was a trap set by her husband.

      “I was at a funeral when he called to say our lastborn was not feeling well. I rushed home, only to find the children playing. When I asked, he said he lied because he wanted to have sex with me,” she recounted.

      She noted that her husband “He told me he had trapped me to kill me,” after she declared her intention to return to her residence.

      The victim further revealed, “He tore my dress and my undershorts, saying he bought them. He even tore the beads around my waist, leaving me naked. He beat me with the metal rod from a standing broom and stepped on me. At one point, he picked up a knife and threatened to cut off my hand.”

      Reacting to the incident, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has strongly condemned the violent assault, describing it as an act that infringes on the victim’s rights and is highly punishable by law. In a statement, the Ministry stressed that no individual has the right to subject another person to any form of abuse under any circumstances.

      “The Minister has also reached out to the Ghana Police Service to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted and justice is served. We also encourage eyewitnesses with vital information to assist law enforcement agencies immediately,” a part of the statement read.

      In a separate incident, a disturbing video that circulated last month also prompted the intervention of the military police. It was CCTV footage showing a muscular man assaulting a young male pharmacist and a young woman in a pharmacy. The incident, which took place at Burma Camp in Accra, came to light late on Wednesday, October 29. In the widely circulated video, the tall, dark-complexioned man was seen slapping the pharmacist.

      The abuser, whose name has been given as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams of the Ghana Air Force, was further seen attacking the woman with several blows to her head after she attempted to record the incident. Despite attempts by bystanders to intervene, Mensah Williams continued the assault.

      In response to the incident, the military police arrested Mensah Williams. He is currently in the custody of the Cantonments Police for further investigation and possible prosecution. The video sparked intense debate on social media, with many Ghanaians calling for swift and firm disciplinary action against the soldier.

      According to reports, the assaulted woman is the daughter of the former Provost Marshal of the Military Police. The Provost is a senior military officer responsible for law enforcement, discipline, and security within the armed forces. He coordinates and oversees investigations into crimes involving military personnel.

    7. Stop attacking Prof Frimpong-Boateng and focus on resolving the party’s issues – Auther Kennedy to NPP

      Stop attacking Prof Frimpong-Boateng and focus on resolving the party’s issues – Auther Kennedy to NPP

      Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer aspirant Dr. Arthur Kennedy has advised the executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to divert efforts being made to expel Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng from the party to resolving the party’s issues.

      According to him, the party’s decision against the former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation raises serious concerns about the party’s internal dynamics and fairness.

      Addressing the media he noted, “The process seems dubious. The announcement came late at night, and by the next morning, a statement had been issued. When exactly did the national executives meet to decide whether the Professor should be referred to the disciplinary committee?” 

      “If the Professor used strong words, it was to underline that the party is on the wrong path. The focus should be on the issues, not attacking his person”.

      His comment is a reaction to the party’s decision to expel Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng over what the party claims “baseless and unsubstantiated allegations” made by him.

      On Tuesday, January 13, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng labeled NPP as a “fake party”, distancing himself from its membership during an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV yesterday, Monday, 12th January.

      According to him, the NPP he joined is not the one he currently sees. On his part, the party’s current state no longer reflects the values of the NPP he once knew.

      “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know. Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he stated.

      He continued that NPP is headed for doom if it re-elects the former vice president and flagbearer aspirant, Dr Bawumia, as the next to lead the party, alleging that the last primaries were rigged in favour of the former vice President.

      In reaction to this, NPP, in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, denied and described the Professor’s remarks as “baseless and unsubstantiated allegations”, noting that the results duly reflect the will of both the party and its delegates.

      The statement said, “The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary.”

      It further described Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s comments and conduct as highly reprehensible and damaging to the unity, values, and integrity of the party.

      Consequently, the statement said the party has invoked the relevant provisions of its constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him, stressing that all steps will be carried out strictly in accordance with due process.

      “The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party Delegates,” parts of the statement read.

      It went on to further condemn the views and conduct of Professor Frimpong, saying, “the New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party.”

      respond to Prof. Frimpong’s fake party remarks on Channel One news

      In light of this, the former Minister is set for expulsion from the party, the General Secretary noted.

      “Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”, the statement said.

      Meanwhile, Professor Frimpong isn’t the only party member who has been suspended in the last decade.

      In 2015, the then National Chairman, Paul Afoko was suspended for allegedly undermining Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership, showing arrogance, and defying party elders.

      Sammy Crabbe, who was then the vice to Paul Afoko, was suspended for openly defying party decisions, refusing to appear before the disciplinary committee, and supporting Afoko against NEC directives.

      In the same year, NPP also suspended Kwabena Agyapong, the then General Secretary, for gross misconduct, disrespect, and conspiring with Afoko to act against party orders.

      NPP Amnesty for suspended members

      Last year, members of the NPP who were suspended were reinstated, and all charges against those who were facing the disciplinary committee were dropped, the party announced.

      The decision was taken by the National Council during an emergency meeting held on July 25.

      In a statement dated August 16 and signed by the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Mr. Danquah Smith Buttey, the party informed members that, as part of measures to ensure unity and cooperation, all those who were banned from the party had been given the right to return.

      “This measure reflects the Party’s unwavering commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead.”

      “I write to inform you that the National Council, at its emergency meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, resolved, in the interest of unity and reconciliation, to grant a General Amnesty to all Party members who have been suspended or whose disciplinary cases are currently pending before the appropriate disciplinary bodies,” parts of the statement read.

      In light of this, it urged all concerned bodies, i.e., the Regional Executive Committee and the Constituency Executive Committee, to duly reinstate all suspended members in accordance with laid-down rules and guiding principles to that effect.

      “We hereby serve notice that this directive lifts all such suspensions and nullifies any ongoing proceedings against affected members,” it continued.

      However, the party explained that this recall does not cover members who wilfully forfeited their membership. In any case where such members desire to return, they are expected to submit a formal reinstatement request to the party’s secretariat.

      Following their acceptance, a two-year ban shall be placed on them from contesting in any internal elections.

      Meanwhile, Professor Frimpong isn’t the only party member who has been suspended in the last decade.

      In 2015, the then National Chairman, Paul Afoko was suspended for allegedly undermining Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership, showing arrogance, and defying party elders.

      Sammy Crabbe, who was then the vice to Paul Afoko, was suspended for openly defying party decisions, refusing to appear before the disciplinary committee, and supporting Afoko against NEC directives.

      In the same year, NPP also suspended Kwabena Agyapong, the then General Secretary, for gross misconduct, disrespect, and conspiring with Afoko to act against party orders.

    8. Expulsion threats won’t force me out; I’m not leaving – Prof Frimpong to NPP

      Expulsion threats won’t force me out; I’m not leaving – Prof Frimpong to NPP

      Ghana’s former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and stalwart New Patriotic Party (NPP), Professor Kwabena Frimpong, has hit back at the party following its announcement of an impending expulsion of the cardiothoracic surgeon for alleging the 2023 primaries were rigged in favour of Dr Bawumia, calling the party fake during an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV yesterday, Monday, 12th January.

      Speaking during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen on Tuesday, January 13, the former Minister reiterated his remarks in a defiant response that he will not leave.

      This was after he was asked if he would save himself the embarrassment of being forced out by preemptively resigning.

      However, he said, “No! I’m not leaving the party; they should leave the party [because] they are the fake ones,” he declared. “They should go away, and the true party will stand.”

      He then went on to call his imminent invitation by the party’s NEC in an attempt for him to defend himself against the penalties of his actions as one that will be a waste of his time, hence he will decline.

      “I will not honour any invitation from the NEC to waste my time,” he added.

      He argued that the party is currently in a state of terminal decline that can only be reversed by a complete purge of the “fake” elements at the top.

      “We must accept that the NPP is destroyed; this was not how the party was in years past,” he lamented. “They should exit so that the young men and women with love for the party will rebuild.”

      Meanwhile, not only did the Professor make accusations against the party, but also suggested that the selection of the former vice President, Dr Bawumia, as flagbearer for the party will be a shipwreck.

      NPP’s response to the Prof’s claims

      In reaction to this, NPP, in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, denied and described the Professor’s remarks as “baseless and unsubstantiated allegations”, noting that the results duly reflect the will of both the party and its delegates.

      The statement said, “The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary.”

      It further described Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s comments and conduct as highly reprehensible and damaging to the unity, values, and integrity of the party.

      Consequently, the statement said the party has invoked the relevant provisions of its constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him, stressing that all steps will be carried out strictly in accordance with due process.

      “The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party Delegates,” parts of the statement read.

      It went on to further condemn the views and conduct of Professor Frimpong, saying, “the New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party.”

      Meanwhile, Professor Frimpong isn’t the only party member who has been suspended in the last decade.

      In 2015, the then National Chairman, Paul Afoko was suspended for allegedly undermining Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership, showing arrogance, and defying party elders.

      Sammy Crabbe, who was then the vice to Paul Afoko, was suspended for openly defying party decisions, refusing to appear before the disciplinary committee, and supporting Afoko against NEC directives.

      In the same year, NPP also suspended Kwabena Agyapong, the then General Secretary, for gross misconduct, disrespect, and conspiring with Afoko to act against party orders.

      NPP Amnesty for suspended members

      Last year, members of the NPP who were suspended were reinstated, and all charges against those who were facing the disciplinary committee were dropped, the party announced.

      The decision was taken by the National Council during an emergency meeting held on July 25.

      In a statement dated August 16 and signed by the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Mr. Danquah Smith Buttey, the party informed members that, as part of measures to ensure unity and cooperation, all those who were banned from the party had been given the right to return.

      “This measure reflects the Party’s unwavering commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead.”

      “I write to inform you that the National Council, at its emergency meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, resolved, in the interest of unity and reconciliation, to grant a General Amnesty to all Party members who have been suspended or whose disciplinary cases are currently pending before the appropriate disciplinary bodies,” parts of the statement read.

      In light of this, it urged all concerned bodies, i.e., the Regional Executive Committee and the Constituency Executive Committee, to duly reinstate all suspended members in accordance with laid-down rules and guiding principles to that effect.

      “We hereby serve notice that this directive lifts all such suspensions and nullifies any ongoing proceedings against affected members,” it continued.

      However, the party explained that this recall does not cover members who wilfully forfeited their membership. In any case where such members desire to return, they are expected to submit a formal reinstatement request to the party’s secretariat.

      Following their acceptance, a two-year ban shall be placed on them from contesting in any internal elections.

    9. Prof. Frimpong Boateng to be expelled from Party over ‘fake party’ remarks – NPP

      Prof. Frimpong Boateng to be expelled from Party over ‘fake party’ remarks – NPP

      Ghana’s former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has incurred the wrath of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), a party he now claims he is no longer a member of.

      This comes after he labels NPP as a “fake party”, distancing himself from its membership during an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV yesterday, Monday, 12th January.

      According to him, the NPP he joined is not the one he currently sees. On his part, the party’s current state no longer reflects the values of the NPP he once knew.

      “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know. Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he stated.

       He continued that NPP is headed for doom if it re-elects the former vice president and flagbearer aspirant, Dr Bawumia, as the next to lead the party, alleging that the last primaries were rigged in favour of the former vice President.

      In reaction to this, NPP, in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, denied and described the Professor’s remarks as “baseless and unsubstantiated allegations”, noting that the results duly reflect the will of both the party and its delegates.

      The statement said, “The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary.”

      It further described Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s comments and conduct as highly reprehensible and damaging to the unity, values, and integrity of the party.

      Consequently, the statement said the party has invoked the relevant provisions of its constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him, stressing that all steps will be carried out strictly in accordance with due process.

      “The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party Delegates,” parts of the statement read.

      It went on to further condemn the views and conduct of Professor Frimpong, saying, “the New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party.”

      NPP respond to Prof. Frimpong’s fake party remarks on Channel One news

      In light of this, the former Minister is set for expulsion from the party, the General Secretary noted.

      “Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”, the statement said.

      Meanwhile, Professor Frimpong isn’t the only party member who has been suspended in the last decade.

      In 2015, the then National Chairman, Paul Afoko was suspended for allegedly undermining Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership, showing arrogance, and defying party elders.

      Sammy Crabbe, who was then the vice to Paul Afoko, was suspended for openly defying party decisions, refusing to appear before the disciplinary committee, and supporting Afoko against NEC directives.

      In the same year, NPP also suspended Kwabena Agyapong, the then General Secretary, for gross misconduct, disrespect, and conspiring with Afoko to act against party orders.

      NPP Amnesty for suspended members

      Last year, members of the NPP who were suspended were reinstated, and all charges against those who were facing the disciplinary committee were dropped, the party announced.

      The decision was taken by the National Council during an emergency meeting held on July 25.

      In a statement dated August 16 and signed by the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Mr. Danquah Smith Buttey, the party informed members that, as part of measures to ensure unity and cooperation, all those who were banned from the party had been given the right to return.

      “This measure reflects the Party’s unwavering commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead.”

      “I write to inform you that the National Council, at its emergency meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, resolved, in the interest of unity and reconciliation, to grant a General Amnesty to all Party members who have been suspended or whose disciplinary cases are currently pending before the appropriate disciplinary bodies,” parts of the statement read.

      In light of this, it urged all concerned bodies, i.e., the Regional Executive Committee and the Constituency Executive Committee, to duly reinstate all suspended members in accordance with laid-down rules and guiding principles to that effect.

      “We hereby serve notice that this directive lifts all such suspensions and nullifies any ongoing proceedings against affected members,” it continued.

      However, the party explained that this recall does not cover members who wilfully forfeited their membership. In any case where such members desire to return, they are expected to submit a formal reinstatement request to the party’s secretariat.

      Following their acceptance, a two-year ban shall be placed on them from contesting in any internal elections.

      Meanwhile, Professor Frimpong isn’t the only party member who has been suspended in the last decade.

      In 2015, the then National Chairman, Paul Afoko was suspended for allegedly undermining Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership, showing arrogance, and defying party elders.

      Sammy Crabbe, who was then the vice to Paul Afoko, was suspended for openly defying party decisions, refusing to appear before the disciplinary committee, and supporting Afoko against NEC directives.

      In the same year, NPP also suspended Kwabena Agyapong, the then General Secretary, for gross misconduct, disrespect, and conspiring with Afoko to act against party orders.

    10. Livestream: President Mahama holds thanksgiving service to mark a year in office

      Livestream: President Mahama holds thanksgiving service to mark a year in office

      Today, Wednesday, January 7, marks exactly a year since President Mahama was sworn in as the 6th President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic.

      In light of this, a non-denominational Thanksgiving Service to commemorate the first anniversary of his administration is currently underway.

      The event, which is being held at the Forecourt of the Jubilee House in Accra, is dubbed “Resetting, Rebuilding, and Renewing.”

      Religious leaders, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and other invited guests are present to express gratitude to God for national stability over the past year, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to renewal and inclusive governance.

      President Mahama marked his second term as president on January 7, 2025 folowing his triumph in the 2024 elections against former Vice President Dr Bawumia of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

      In the past year, he has achieved some remarkable feats in his administration.In his New Year Message to the nation he listed about six significant achievements by his government.

      He stated, “We have accomplished a lot together in the past twelve months. Through prudent management and difficult but necessary reforms, we have reduced inflation from distressing levels of 23% and above by the end of 2024, and we are hopeful of ending 2025 with inflation in the single digits, just above 5%. We have achieved relative currency stability and are on track to be ranked among the world’s best-performing currencies in 2025. We are accelerating economic growth and creating more opportunities for our young people.

      We have restored business confidence and have seen a significant increase in both domestic and foreign direct investment. We have restored Ghana’s credibility with international partners, completed the renegotiation of our debt obligations on terms that protect our
      sovereignty while ensuring sustainability. We are beginning the process of exiting the IMF programme with dignity, not as supplicants, but as partners.”