The leadership of the majority caucus in Parliament is calling on the National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to maintain the current leadership of the majority for the 9th Parliament.
This request follows the NPP’s substantial loss in the 2024 General Elections, which will relegate the party to the minority position in the next Parliament.
Chairman of the Education Committee and MP for Fanteakwa North, Kwabena Amankwa Asiamah, emphasized that the experienced leadership should remain in place, given their in-depth understanding of parliamentary procedures.
He argued that their leadership is essential for the party’s recovery and success in future electoral contests.
“It is the decision by chairmen of the committees in parliament to plead to the leadership of our party to maintain the leadership status quo in parliament. Why do we say so? We say this because we are counting on the experience and the nature of parliament that the ninth parliament is going to face now.
“Our numbers have dwindled and for that matter, we need a front that is experienced to face the enormity of members on the other side and that we have concluded that it will be beneficial to our caucus in parliament and the party in general and for the good of democracy in Ghana to maintain what we have now.
“We say so again that they have experienced whatever has transpired in the previous government and previous parliament and we think that they are the right calibre of people to lead this time around that our numbers are down,” he stated when he addressed journalists in Accra on Friday, December 27.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Yendi Constituency Chairman, Nashiru Abdul Karim, has unveiled the provisional suspension of 184 members for alleged breaches of the party’s constitution.
This announcement was articulated in an official circular released on Wednesday, December 26, 2024. The circular invoked Article 3 Clause (9)(1), Clause (7)(1), and Clause (8)(1) of the party’s 2017 amended constitution as the legal basis for the disciplinary action.
The statement outlined that the party’s leadership had been inundated with numerous formal complaints from members, alleging that the suspended individuals had engaged in constitutional violations. These accusations primarily centered on inappropriate behavior during the recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections.
A meticulous investigation carried out by the Constituency Executive Committee, alongside the Disciplinary Committee, corroborated the allegations. As a result, an extensive Constituency Executive Committee meeting was held on December 23, 2024.
The deliberations, which included representatives from the Council of Elders, the Council of Patrons, and the Disciplinary Committee, culminated in a unanimous decision to suspend the implicated members.
This action has been characterized as a crucial step in safeguarding the sanctity and credibility of the party’s constitution.
In the circular, Nashiru Abdul Karim emphasized the party’s unwavering dedication to maintaining its regulatory framework and nurturing a culture of accountability, cohesion, and order within its membership.
“I write to humbly notify the National and Regional leadership of the party, as well as the general public, that the following members of the party have forfeited their membership or have been summarily suspended with effect from 26th December 2024,” the statement said.
Prominent leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from the Ashanti Region recently gathered to express their sympathy to the party’s presidential candidate, Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, following their loss in the 2024 elections.
A video of the meeting have circulated online, showcasing the emotional reactions of the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), and Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), Bawumia’s running mate, as they voiced their sorrow over the defeat.
Chairman Wontumi offered words of encouragement, urging Dr. Bawumia and party members to take solace in the teachings of the Bible.
He reminded them that the Christian faith acknowledges both joyous and sorrowful times, and that all such moments, whether uplifting or challenging, come from God and should be embraced with grace.
“This is the will of God, he knows why this happened. We can’t fight him, we can’t do anything. We know that at the right time he would make us happy for the sake of you and your running mate,” he said.
Chairman Wontumi also took the opportunity to praise Dr. Bawumia for his historic decision to select Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as his running mate, emphasizing that this move was a significant honor to the Ashanti Region.
He highlighted that the selection was a first of its kind and served as a recognition of the region’s importance to the party.
Dr. Prempeh, on his part, acknowledged the pain the party felt following their electoral defeat. He expressed his appreciation to Dr. Bawumia for meeting with the party executives, despite the shared sorrow over the loss.
Head of Corporate Communications at Ghana Gas and a Deputy National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest Owusu Bempah, has strongly refuted allegations of corruption at the state-owned company.
Speaking in an interview with Oyerepa FM, Owusu Bempah clarified his responsibilities, emphasizing that he has no control over financial or administrative decisions at Ghana Gas.
“The work I was assigned at Ghana Gas is to improve the relationship between the agency and the public, stakeholders, and all that. In my job, I work under the chief executive officer. I am not the chief executive officer of Ghana Gas, and in fact, I have no powers in Ghana Gas when it comes to taking decisions, financial management, or anything to do with the monetary affairs of Ghana Gas,” he said.
He highlighted his commitment to ethical practices, revealing that he has declined all entitlements, including allowances, per diems, and fuel coupons, since assuming his position.
“On record, God is my witness and I swear on my life, since I’ve been at Ghana Gas, I have never taken or used a government car. God is my witness; the only cars I use are the two I have. I have also never taken a fuel coupon before, and I have never taken per diem,” he said.
Additionally, Owusu Bempah shared that he personally funds the furnishing of his office and lives in his private residence instead of utilizing government housing.
“I have never slept in a government bungalow before; I live in my own house. I have never cut any deal at Ghana Gas,” he stated.
The remarks follow an incident after the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections, where youth believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reportedly besieged the premises of Ghana Gas with Owusu Bempah allegedly being their target.
This development led to a significant security presence at the facility.
Despite the tension, Owusu Bempah reaffirmed his dedication to upholding integrity and maintaining transparency in his role at the company.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revealed its intention to form a committee tasked with examining the causes behind its notable defeat in the 2024 elections.
During a press conference at the party’s headquarters, National Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim disclosed that the committee will be open to receiving candid feedback from party members to inform the party’s restructuring initiatives for upcoming elections.
Recognizing the widespread disillusionment among supporters, Ntim expressed solidarity with their grievances and emphasized the need for critical self-examination.
He also pointed out the importance of reevaluating the party’s constitution, with particular attention to the procedures for electing national executives and flag bearers.
Ntim emphasized that rejuvenating the party’s foundation will require concerted effort to prepare for future electoral challenges.
“We were very hopeful and positive, and our aim was to secure an emphatic victory at the polls. And we went very hard at it. As a party, we put in our best efforts in the campaign. I commend all members of the various campaign teams of the party, from polling stations to the national level, who also put in their very best in the competition.
“There is no doubt that the outcome of the election was not what we hoped for. We may not have won the battle, but we haven’t lost the war on the quest for a better Ghana, shaped by the ideals and philosophies of the New Patriotic Party.
“The party will, in January 2025, set up an effective and objective election review committee to take a post-mortem into the outcome of the election.
“The committee will engage all party stakeholders and the general public on the factors and circumstances leading to our defeat.”
John Dramani Mahama emerged victorious in Ghana’s 2024 presidential election, securing a remarkable return to office after a challenging race.
The Electoral Commission (EC) confirmed Mahama’s win on Monday, December 9, with the former president garnering 6,328,397 votes, which accounts for 56.55% of the valid ballots.
He triumphed over his main contender, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 4,657,304 votes, representing 41.61%.
This victory also translates into a major triumph for Mahama’s party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which has taken a commanding lead in Parliament.
Over 180 NDC seats have already been secured, including several traditional NPP strongholds. This widespread support solidifies Mahama’s mandate as he prepares to take office once again.
The Agona West Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken decisive action by expelling 280 members, including the current Member of Parliament (MP), Cynthia Morrison.
This move, which takes effect on December 16, followed a meeting of the Expanded Constituency Executive Committee held on December 15, where the decision was made collectively.
The expelled members are now barred from presenting themselves as affiliated with the NPP, holding any party positions, attending or participating in party activities, or displaying party symbols or flags.
This action stems from multiple complaints made by party members, accusing the expelled individuals of supporting independent candidates, aligning with other political parties, and running as independents in the recent parliamentary elections.
In a statement issued on December 16, Constituency Chairman Alhaji Gibrine Tanko emphasized that the NPP’s constitution mandates such measures to safeguard discipline and unity within the party.
The founder of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has predicted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will lose the seven parliamentary seats recently awarded to them following the Electoral Commission’s (EC re-collation of results.
He suggested that after John Mahama takes office on January 7, 2024, the NPP would no longer retain the seats.
While he did not provide specific details on how this would happen, Rev. Owusu-Bempah strongly criticized the Electoral Commission’s handling of the re-collation process.
Speaking in a sermon to his congregation on Sunday, December 22, 2024, he stated, “I have heard that they have given the NPP some seats back. Didn’t they tell the public about those that won the seats, and they are now doing the re-collation? All the seven seats which have been given to the NPP, they will lose the seats again after January 7, when Mahama is sworn in. The EC chair, why is she doing that? She is something.”
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to have at least 89 seats in the upcoming 9th Parliament of Ghana following the resolution of disputed results in seven constituencies by the Electoral Commission (EC).
Prior to this re-collation, the NPP had secured 82 seats, as confirmed by Majority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin. However, after the EC’s intervention on December 21, 2024, the NPP emerged victorious in seven contested constituencies.
Among the key changes, four seats previously declared for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were reversed in favor of the NPP. These included Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, and Techiman South. In Obuasi East, the seat previously awarded to NDC’s Samuel Aboagye was re-declared for NPP’s Patrick Boakye-Yiadom, while Tema Central’s seat, initially declared for NDC’s Ebi Bright, went to NPP’s Charles Forson. Similarly, Techiman South’s seat, initially given to NDC’s Christopher Beyere Baasongti, was awarded to NPP’s Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, and Okaikwei Central’s seat, which was given to NDC’s Baba Sadiq, was re-declared for NPP’s Dr. Patrick Boamah.
Additionally, the previously incomplete constituencies of Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano South West, and Ahafo Ano North were also declared in favor of NPP candidates Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Eric Nana Agyeman-Prempeh, and Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah, respectively.
Two constituencies, however, are yet to be finalized: Ablekuma North and Dome Kwabenya. In Ablekuma North, NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn was declared the winner despite missing results from 62 polling stations. NPP’s candidate, Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh, is contesting the seat. In Dome Kwabenya, NDC’s Elikplim Akurugu emerged victorious over NPP’s Mike Oquaye Jnr.
With these results, the NDC now holds 181 seats in the 9th Parliament, with independent candidates securing four seats.
A legal expert, Justice Srem Sai, has raised concerns about the Electoral Commission’s (EC) authority to revise election results in nine constituencies, seven of which were later declared in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
This recount, held on December 21, 2024, follows contentious parliamentary elections on December 7. The EC justified the revisions by claiming errors in the original results. After the recount, the NPP emerged victorious in seven constituencies, including areas like Ahafo Ano North and Tema Central.
Although the EC explained that all political parties involved agreed to the discrepancies in the counting process, legal professionals are questioning whether the EC overstepped its bounds. Justice Sai, during an appearance on the Citi Breakfast Show, pointed out the critical distinction between correcting simple errors and addressing formal disputes, which, he argued, falls under judicial jurisdiction.
Mr Sai emphasized that once a dispute arises, it should be taken to court rather than handled by the EC.
While recognizing that errors can be corrected, he stressed that the legal process requires proper declarations before any challenges can be made in court.
He warned that bypassing this procedure could risk the fairness and legality of the election process.
“There were situations where all the parties agreed that there were mistakes, and that is without dispute. However, when there is dispute, the law is that the declaration has to be gazetted before one can challenge the outcome in court. There is, however, a school of thought that the EC can correct its own mistake, and so we are surprised that the EC can come out and say it has made a mistake, and wants to correct it and not what it is now doing.
“There is a difference between a mistake and a dispute, and what we have in the current situation is a dispute, so long as one person is saying A and the other is saying B, it is a dispute. When you allege lawlessness as the EC has done in these situations or illegalities, there is no proper avenue for resolving an illegality outside of the court,” he added.
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has expressed support for Alexander Afenyo-Markin to continue leading the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in the upcoming Parliament.
As he nears the end of his tenure, Osei-Owusu highlighted the significance of maintaining experienced leadership within Parliament.
His statement comes amid heightened competition among senior NPP MPs vying for the caucus leadership role ahead of the inauguration of the 9th Parliament next year.
He emphasized that keeping Afenyo-Markin, the Effutu MP, in the position would help foster cohesion within the caucus.
“I strongly believe in longevity and experience. From our own actions and inactions, you can see that when Kyei [Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, former Majority Leader] served as both Minority and Majority Leader, he stood out very clearly.
“But it didn’t happen by accident. He started as a Chief Whip and grew up to become a leader. Longevity brings experience and clarity. I would not support any request for a new person to be brought into the picture,” he said.
He further asserted that, apart from Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, no other member of the NPP has the requisite experience to match Afenyo-Markin’s ability to lead the caucus effectively.
“Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu is leaving Parliament. He is the only person who has some experience which will be useful going forward. So I will not recommend any other person. My view is that, let Afenyo-Markin’s continue,” he stated.
The Deputy Speaker emphasized the vital role of the caucus leader in the next Parliament, particularly in light of the NPP’s diminished representation.
He stressed the importance of having a capable and decisive leader who can advocate effectively for the caucus, despite the limitations imposed by their minority position.
“Where we are now, we [NPP] need to be combative. We can never influence decisions. We cannot change any decision, but our voices must be very loudly heard in and out of the chamber, but it requires somebody who is strong and hot-headed and willing to stand the heat,” he added.
A strong economy awaits our successor despite challenges faced – Finance Minister Phoebe Martekie Doku, Today at 11:37 AM
The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has emphasized that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is handing over a robust economy as it prepares for the change in government.
During a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Dr. Amin Adam discussed the significant economic strides made under the current administration, noting that these achievements were realized despite various global and domestic hurdles.
“We are handing over a strong economy,” he stated.
“The first four years of this administration saw impressive achievements, including the longest period of single-digit inflation, an average GDP growth rate of 7%, and strong external balances.
“Despite the challenges we faced between 2021 and 2022, the economy has rebounded strongly, exceeding expectations.”
Dr. Amin Adam emphasized that Ghana’s Gross International Reserves have reached $8 billion, covering 3.5 months of imports, which he sees as a sign of economic advancement.
He compared this to the $6.2 billion reserves the country had when the NDC left power in 2016, highlighting the improvement over the years.
Additionally, he pointed to the growth rates observed in 2024, indicating a strong recovery and return to pre-COVID economic performance.
“Growth rates of 4.8% in the first quarter, 7% in the second, and 7.2% in the third give us an average growth rate of 6.3%. This is far above the 3.4% average growth rate we inherited in 2016,” he said.
The Finance Minister, Dr. Amin Adam, emphasized the notable improvement in private sector credit growth, which surged by 28.7% in October 2024, a sharp contrast to a decline of 7.5% in the same month of the previous year. Real credit growth also saw a positive shift, rising by 5.5% in October 2024, reversing the 31.6% decline from 2023.
He highlighted Ghana’s trade surplus of $3.85 billion and a current account surplus at 2.6% of GDP for the first three quarters of 2024, signaling a major recovery from the deficits experienced in 2016, which included a $1.8 billion trade deficit and a current account deficit of 6.6% of GDP.
On inflation, Dr. Amin Adam reported a reduction to 23% in November 2024, a significant drop from the 54% high in December 2022.
“While inflation remains elevated, the policies we implemented have stabilized prices and eased hardships for Ghanaians,” he stated.
He acknowledged that while inflation is still elevated, the government’s interventions have stabilized prices and alleviated the financial burdens on citizens.
In terms of public debt, Dr. Amin Adam shared the government’s progress in reducing the national debt, revealing a reduction of GH¢46.8 billion, from GH¢807.79 billion in September 2024 to GH¢761.01 billion in October 2024.
This reduction has also improved the debt-to-GDP ratio, bringing it down from 79.2% to 74.6%, with further plans to decrease it to 55% in net present value terms.
“We have made significant progress in ensuring long-term debt sustainability,” he added.
Dr. Amin Adam rejected the notion that Ghana is facing a financial crisis, calling those claims “propaganda.”
He highlighted that the country’s economic fundamentals have significantly strengthened since the NPP government took over in 2016.
“Our hope is that the incoming administration will continue with the policies we have put in place to sustain this recovery and meet Ghana’s debt sustainability targets,” he concluded.
Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has proposed that Parliament cease its legislative work if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmakers believe the ongoing discussions and bills no longer hold relevance following the election results.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh was responding to comments by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who suggested that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been decisively rejected by the electorate, making the current parliamentary proceedings redundant.
During today’s parliamentary session on Monday, the NPP’s vice presidential candidate, who was not successful in the recent elections, contended that “Just to get up and say that Ghanaians have totally rejected NPP and all these bills and all these encumbrances is a very, very unfair statement. It is a very unfair statement that says that other things that have been programmed shouldn’t even be considered”.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh highlighted the importance of addressing critical matters in Parliament, such as bills related to social welfare and environmental concerns. However, he suggested that if the NDC refuses to participate, continuing legislative work might serve no purpose.
“I think the new government then should come and start because we are resetting. And I agree, Ghanaians voted for resetting. So Mr Speaker, probably the only thing we have to do is to take a vote on account and close shop,” he stated.
He highlighted the NDC’s focus on a “resetting agenda” during their campaign and proposed that the current parliament should narrow its focus to a few essential issues before finishing its term.
“Apart from the vote of proceedings and maybe his end-of-service benefits that he [Okudzeto Ablakwa] is very much interested in, every other thing, social protection bills, second reading of bills, third readings, if it is not worth doing, it’s not worth doing. Let’s agree on resetting, close shop on everything, do those they are interested in to further their own personal interests, and close shop,” Dr Opoku Prempeh concluded.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has encouraged President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to honor the trust Ghanaians have placed in them by working diligently and earnestly.
Following their significant victory in the December 7 general elections, Bagbin acknowledged their success and reminded them of the crucial role they must play in delivering on the promises made to the people.
“I applaud the president-elect, his excellency John Dramani Mahama and the vice president-elect her Excellency, Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang for scoring an emphatic victory and a heavy mandate of Ghanaians at the just-ended general elections. I need not remind anyone of the saying that to whom, much is given, much is expected.”
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, urged President-elect John Mahama and Vice President-elect Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to honor the trust Ghanaians have placed in them.
Reflecting on their decisive victory, Bagbin acknowledged the weight of the mandate and emphasized the need for dedicated leadership to fulfill the aspirations of the people.
He reminded them that the commitment to “reset” Ghana, central to their campaign, must translate into concrete actions that meet the expectations of voters.
“Your promise to reset Ghana has been massively endorsed by the voters, and you cannot afford to disappoint them,” Bagbin added.
The Speaker of Parliament also voiced assurance that the legislature will play a key role in supporting the success of the Mahama administration. He highlighted that Parliament will act as a critical ally, ensuring that the promised reforms are implemented with integrity and accountability.
“I trust Parliament will be a reliable partner and a gatekeeper to ensure a just delivery of that promise.”
The parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Trobu constituency, John Kofi Halm, has filed a lawsuit to contest the outcome of the December 7 elections, which saw Gloria Owusu of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) declared the winner.
In the legal challenge, Halm has named multiple respondents, including the Electoral Commission (EC) Headquarters, the EC’s Trobu District Office, and the Clerk of Parliament, as part of the case.
Mr Halm argues that irregularities during the election process have undermined the results in his constituency, prompting him to seek legal redress.
“Irregularities and inconsistencies contained in FORM 8A (Regulation 32 (7) and 39(2) Statement of Polls for the Office of Member of Parliament (Pink Sheet) for Ninety-eight (98) polling stations out of a total of Two hundred and eighty-eight (288) polling stations in the Trobu Constituency,” he added.
Although Gloria Owusu won the election with 43,789 votes, defeating Halm who secured 35,147 votes, the NDC candidate and his legal team insist that these results should be overturned due to the alleged issues with the electoral process.
Mr. Halm, through his attorney Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo, is asking the court to invalidate the election results, arguing that the claimed irregularities breach the country’s electoral laws and procedures.
“Parliamentary election held in the Trobu Constituency on 7th December 2024 was not conducted in compliance with Regulations 39 of the Public Elections Regulations, 2020 (C.I. 127) and the principles laid down by Regulations 39 and that the said non-compliance affected the results of the elections.”
A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has advised founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, to give up on his political career.
In an interview on TV3, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, urged Mr Kyerematen to reconsider his political ambitions, suggesting that his recent loss signals the end of his political journey.
“As far as I am concerned, I would advise Alan to walk away from politics. I don’t think he has any future in it,” Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe stated.
Mr Kyerematen, a former key figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), left the party in 2023 after being defeated in the NPP’s presidential primaries.
He cited mistreatment and the sidelining of him and his supporters as reasons for his departure. After resigning, he established the Movement for Change and ran as an independent candidate in the December 7, 2024, general elections.
Many had anticipated Kyerematen to be a strong contender against the main presidential candidates, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling NPP and John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
However, Kyerematen’s campaign failed to meet expectations, despite his significant influence in Ghanaian politics over the last two decades.
Ultimately, he was unable to convert his political stature into electoral success.
Political observers have expressed concerns about Kyerematen’s political prospects following his underwhelming performance in the 2024 general elections. Securing just 0.28% of the total votes and finishing in fourth place, he lagged behind not only the leading candidates but also several lesser-known figures.
John Dramani Mahama’s Campaign Manager, Joshua Alabi, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) took deliberate steps to protect the integrity of the electoral process during the December 7 general elections, following appeals from voters.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 Ghana, Alabi revealed that many Ghanaians urged the NDC to ensure their votes were safeguarded, expressing fears of electoral manipulation.
“All over, people would call us and say, we shall vote for you but protect the votes,” Alabi said. “The people begged us, and we assured them that we will protect the ballots.”
He accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of prioritizing electoral manipulation instead of presenting substantive policies and programmes to Ghanaians. According to Alabi, while the NPP allegedly focused on strategies to unfairly influence the election outcome, the NDC adopted a more direct approach by engaging with voters across the country.
“Your performance will give you the mark that you require, and to an extent, I must say that the NDC campaigned very well. We had good campaign messages, and our presence was felt everywhere, but the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was working on how to cheat when we were working,” he added.
Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, known as Bullgod, believes the New Patriotic Party (NPP) faced God’s judgement on December 7.
He thinks the party was punished for mismanaging the country despite having access to plenty of resources.
According to Bullgod, no matter how hard the government campaigned to stay in power, they couldn’t escape the consequences of their actions.
He shared these views during an appearance on United Showbiz on United Television in Accra.
He said, “God was angry with the NPP. The governance of the country was not the best. The water bodies were angry they had destroyed them and wanted to punish them.
The kind of things that went on in the Ashanti Region, we shouldn’t have gotten the percentage we got in that region.
The things we saw and heard about the results of the election are an indication that what happened was divine. If the universe and the environment have rejected you, there is nothing you can do about it,” he said.
On killings recorded during the elections, Bullgod indicatedthat it is time we move past that, adding that it is not worth it to lose your life just because of an election.
Spokesperson for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign in the 2024 general elections, Dennis Miracles Aboagye,has denied claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had prior knowledge of their defeat, specifically as early as February 2024.
This statement came in response to comments made by Nana Akomea, a member of Bawumia’s campaign team, who had earlier mentioned that the NPP was aware of the likely outcome of the elections from research conducted in February.
Akomea revealed that the NPP’s research showed that John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, had a ten-point lead at that time. He also mentioned that although the gap had narrowed by October 2024, the final results aligned closely with the initial projections.
Akomea added that while the NPP expected Mahama’s victory, the scale of the margin was a surprise and warranted further examination.
Aboagye’s response, however, refutes the idea that the NPP had accepted defeat before the elections took place.
“In February and March, they [NDC] were leading with about 10 percentage points, which was quite alarming. But by September and October, it had come down to about 2 points. So we were very confident. There was new momentum, and we knew there was a lot of apathy and disgruntlement among our supporters.
Anything else would just be a projection. So the monthly polls showed us clearly [Mahama’s victory], and for a massive 2 million people to stay away, it’s really significant, and we have to find out why,” Akomea said.
However, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, speaking on Joy FM’s News File show, monitored by Ghanaweb, described Nana Akomea’s claims as inaccurate.
“Maybe he [Nana Akomea] does, but that is not accurate. That is not accurate. I mean, in February, we had just had our candidate for two months. That can’t be correct. Unless maybe Nana Akomea was referring to the polls. You know, as of 2022, it was a drastic loss.
“In fact, before Dr. Bawumia was elected, people were even wondering what kind of messaging we were going to put out and tell the people. So maybe that is what Nana Akomea was referring to.
But February was two months after Dr. Bawumia’s election—you couldn’t have even done a proper poll on him anyway, so that cannot be correct.”
The National Democratic Congress (NDC)flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, emerged as the winner of the December 7, 2024, presidential election, garnering 6,328,397 votes (representing 56.55%), while the New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, finished second with 4,657,304 votes (representing 41.61%).
Deputy Minister of Interior and Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa Central,Naana Eyiah Quansah, has addressed rumours circulating on social media claiming that she collapsed and was hospitalised after losing her seat in the recent elections.
During a press conference, she urged the public and the people of Gomoa Central to ignore these false reports.
The outgoing MP, who lost her seat to an independent candidate, expressed her gratitude to the people of Gomoa Central for the privilege of serving in Parliament for two terms.
She also encouraged Ghanaians to continue supporting the New Patriotic Party (NPP), asserting that it remains the only political party with policies designed to benefit ordinary citizens.
Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has called for the expulsion of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
A Plus claims that Akufo-Addo’s leadership has damaged the party and its values over the past eight years. He also believes that anyone who voted against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 elections did so as a result of Akufo-Addo’s leadership.
“The NPP must come together and expel Nana Addo from the party because he has destroyed it. Everyone who voted against Dr. Bawumia did so because of Akufo-Addo,” he said during an appearance on United Showbiz.
A Plus expressed disbelief that theNew Patriotic Party (NPP) even tried to campaign for the 2024 elections, considering the challenging situation.
He pointed to several controversial government decisions, such as the haircut on investments, the introduction of a betting tax, and other unpopular policies that he believed contributed to the party’s defeat. A Plus argued these actions alienated young people and worsened the financial situation for the middle class.
He called for unity within the NPP, suggesting that they remove Akufo-Addo from the party and work to rebuild it as a strong opposition that can contribute positively to Ghana’s democracy.
Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),Miracles Denis Aboagye,has disputed the claim that outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is arrogant.
Some Ghanaians have criticised the president and some of his officials for displaying arrogance during his second term, citing instances where he was accused of disrespecting traditional leaders and ignoring advice from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
However, during an appearance on Newsfile on Joy News on Saturday, December 14, Mr. Aboagye argued against this view.
He described the president as a humble person, stating that if some of his responses to criticism are perceived negatively, it doesn’t mean he is arrogant.
Based on his own experience, Aboagye described President Akufo-Addo as approachable and friendly, rejecting the label of arrogance.
“Akufo-Addo, by his persona and demeanour, may appear arrogant if you are watching him from afar.
But anyone who has worked with him, like the CSOs and even you, Samson, will disagree and say he is not arrogant,” he told Joy News’ Samson Lardy Anyenini on the show.
“I have worked with him as a presidential staffer, and I don’t think he is anywhere near arrogance. He is, however, a very firm person. He will say it as it is, and if he has a disagreement with you, he will express it directly. Such interactions can sometimes misrepresent who he really is.”
He emphasised, “These are individual perspectives, so Akufo-Addo is not arrogant.”
When discussing whether his alleged arrogance contributed to the NPP’s defeat in the election, Mr Aboagye expressed disbelief. He said the party would focus on reworking its approach to regain power in 2028.
“We need to work with our people to help them understand the circumstances under which their concerns and sentiments arose. Secondly, we must learn from this experience,” he said.
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has reiterated that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the outgoing Vice President and the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections, remains the better choice for Ghana.
Prior to the election, Bentil strongly advocated for Dr. Bawumia on social media, encouraging Ghanaians to support him over former President John Mahama.
A week after Dr. Bawumia’s defeat to Mahama in the presidential race, Bentil reaffirmed his backing for Bawumia during a discussion on Joy News’ Newsfile, asserting that Bawumia is still the superior candidate compared to Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“I still believe that Dr Bawumia is the better candidate. He [John Mahama] disagreed with me, but he has won fair and square. I wish President Mahama well. If he succeeds, he succeeds for all of us, but for me, Dr Bawumia was the better candidate,” he told Samson Lardy on the show.
According to Bentil, his belief is supported by research conducted by IMANI in February 2024, ten months before the December 7 polls.
He explained the outcome of the research, saying, “I took a principled position. What you see here is research we did in February, which showed us that it looked like President Mahama would win, but this was driven by the anger of the Ghanaian people. What I did was to say, ‘Drop your anger and look at the candidates’, and I still believe Dr Bawumia was the better candidate.”
During the same discussion, Kofi Adams, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Buem in the Oti Region from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), disagreed with Kofi Bentil.
Adams argued that rather than debating which candidate was the better choice for Ghana, Bentil and IMANI Africa should have focused more on addressing the arrogance of the NPP government and other pressing social issues affecting the country.
Without allowing Mr Bentil to elaborate on his point, the MP quickly countered, saying, “They ignored the economy, ignored the arrogance, ignored the environmental destruction that was going on, and were just looking at strains.”
Meanwhile, some NPP members have argued that Dr Bawumia was punishedfor sins he did not commit and that the NPP lost because their members did not turn out to vote in their numbers.
Member of Parliament for Banda, Ahmed Ibrahim, has stated that the results of the 2024 presidentialand parliamentary elections reflect the people’s rejection of a government that caused hardship for its citizens.
He argued that Ghanaians voted out the outgoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) because it became indifferent to the struggles of the people, acted recklessly, and ignored their concerns.
According to Ibrahim, the government’s failure to address the worsening living conditions led to widespread dissatisfaction, which was clearly reflected in the election results.
He shared these views during an interview on Rainbow Radio 87.5 FM’s Frontline program.
The lawmaker said, “First, I want to thank God for this victory and extend my gratitude to the people of Ghana for the massive endorsement they have given the NDC.
I am glad they chose good over evil. The Bible even states that he who knows good and chooses evil has sinned. So, this victory is divine.
We urged Ghanaians to assess their situation and vote accordingly, and clearly, they did. This outcome is unprecedented. The results of the elections will serve as a lesson to politicians: if you neglect and deprive the people, they will vote against you in a decisive manner.”
He further emphasised that the results place a significant responsibility on the incoming Mahama-led administration, making it imperative not to failthe Ghanaian people.
“I see this massive endorsement from the Ghanaian people as divine intervention from God. Nana Akufo-Addo’s core objective was to sell Ghana to his family. What was happening under his leadership was state capture—an attempt to treat the country as a private entity.
“However, Ghanaians prayed against it, and because God was also against it, He allowed the people to vote them out of power in such a decisive manner. The policy of state capture was not from God, and so He dismantled it and gave the NDC an absolute majority,” he concluded.
The future of theNational Cathedral projectremains unclear, even after the government has spent over GHC 339 million, with construction still at the foundation stage.
Allegations of financial mismanagement and embezzlement have also surfaced, implicating individuals connected to the project.
Initially, President Nana Akufo-Addo assured Ghanaians that the project would be funded through private sector contributions. However, it was later revealed that public funds were being used, sparking criticism and controversy.
spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, addressed the issue during an interview on Joy News’ Newsfile program on December 14.
He attributed the project’s setbacks to the government’s failure to communicate transparently about the use of state funds. According to Mr. Aboagye, the controversy could have been avoided if the government had been upfront from the beginning.
“Communication around such things is very important. I’m sure that what the government, or the Finance Minister who I heard repeatedly promoting this project, should have communicated from the beginning is that, even though funds will be raised from private individuals and corporate organisations, we need to start.
We need to demolish and prepare the site, and for that reason, the government will provide some seed money. But that is not going to be the funding to actually execute the project. If we had communicated this properly, we wouldn’t be where we are now,” he explained.
He added, “I don’t think the communication was handled correctly, and when that happens, you allow your detractors to take advantage and lead the conversation.”
The building of the Cathedral was in fulfilment of a supposed promise President Akufo-Addo claimed to have made to God before winning the 2016 elections.
In 2019, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, stated that the construction of the National Cathedral was estimated to cost over $100 million.
Amid the controversies surrounding the development, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), after investigating the case, recommended that the Auditor General conduct a forensic audit of the project to determine what went wrong and possibly prosecute those found to have committed any wrongdoing.
The outgoing Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has urged President-elect John Mahama to set up a committee to look into how public lands are allocated and distributed.
“I request the setting up of a committee to investigate all public lands and their distribution. he stated on GHOne TV with Serwaa Amihere.
He critiqued the issues surrounding public resource management.
“Sometimes it’s not just about the clearance; it’s about the philosophy of living. We have established a philosophy. It may not necessarily mean putting someone in opposition or government, but people become too pompous with power and misapply or misuse public space, funds, and property. Let’s move away from such behaviour,” he said.
Mr. Appiah-Kubi emphasised the importance of integrity in leadership and the need to discourage the culture of exploiting public office for personal gain.
“We don’t make money in government; let’s make money in the private sector,” he remarked.
In addition, Appiah-Kubi proposed a comprehensive review of all natural resource contracts in Ghana.
He underscoredthe urgency of this measure by highlighting the nation’s missed opportunities due to poor resource management.
“And again, I want us to review all natural resource contracts in Ghana
“The way to get out of poverty is to look back at what we are losing, stop the looting, and benefit from our resources. How can you expect a country to be resourceful when you’re giving away our resources for free?” he questioned.
Director of Communications for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 general elections,Miracles Aboagye, has reiterated assertions that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost the 2024 general election due to low voter turnout among its members.
Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile a week after the general election, Aboagye explained that, based on the party’s data from previous elections, it was clear that most of their members failed to vote on December 7.
“One of the key reasons this result is as it is, according to the data, is that our people didn’t turn out to vote, and that is the fact,” he said.
He highlighted the voting statistics in various regions, stating, “The data is there. If you put emotions aside and analyse it across all the regions: In 2020, the NPP had 145,000 votes in the Ahafo region; in 2024, we had 113,000.
The NDC had 116,000 in 2020 and 130,000 in 2024. In Greater Accra, the NPP had 1,253,179 votes in 2020, and the NDC had 1,326,489. But in 2024, the NPP had only 681,000, which is half of what we achieved in 2020.”
Aboagye explained that the NPP’s loss was mainly due to low voter turnout, with no other major factors contributing to the defeat. He pointed out that NPP members who didn’t vote should not be seen as supporters of John Mahama and the NDC.
Meanwhile, the NPP’s flagbearer andVice President, Dr. Bawumia, has said the loss was due to a sharp decline in the party’s vote share. He argued that the NDC did not win the election outright, as their results in 2024 were almost the same as in 2020.
“I want to encourage you all to see that we handed this election over to the NDC; they didn’t win it outright. Their numbers didn’t change from 2020. Ours have dropped by 40%, so the analysis is simple,” he stated.
He, however, noted that the NPP aims to return strongly in future elections.
The government’s Transition Teamhas denied allegations of wrongdoing in recent recruitment and payment activities by the outgoing administration.
This response came after President-elect John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Transition Team raised concerns about last-minute actions by the government.
In a statement issued on Friday, December 13, the team explained that both sides had agreed that any major payments, recruitment, or similar activities would be reviewed by the Transition Team on a case-by-case basis.
However, the government’s Transition Team rejected claims of irregularities, stating that all recruitment processes followed legal procedures and received the required approvals.
“Any specific allegation of illegality regarding any particular payment or recruitment should be brought to the attention of the Transition Team for a decision to be made,” stated Fatimatu Abubakar, spokesperson for the Government’s Team, on Friday.
She asked the public to ignore rumours that the committee had stopped all payments and recruitment, calling those claims untrue.
Fatimatu Abubakar assured everyone that the outgoing government is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition.
“We remain committed to passing the baton to the incoming government on 7 January 2025,” she reiterated.
Political Scientist at the University of Ghana,Dr. Kwame Asah Asante,has said that Ken Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, played a role in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss in the recent elections.
Speaking on Neat FM, he explained that Ken Agyapong’s comments during the NPP’s presidential primaries were used by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to weaken the NPP’s campaign, contributing to their defeat.
“During the NPP presidential primary, Ken Agyapong launched a series of scathing attacks on Dr. Bawumia, the incumbent Vice President and his competitor. He highlighted many issues he found wrong with the government. While he is known for his candour, in politics, such criticisms, if not managed carefully, can arm opponents.
His comments became a weapon for the NDC in the recent elections. For instance, he claimed that the NPP had already lost the election in 2022 when the government implemented haircuts on investments. He also stated that during his tours across the country, he did not see factories established under the much-touted ‘One District, One Factory’ (1D1F) program. Additionally, he accused the government of looting state resources with impunity and criticized the drastic depreciation of the Cedi from 1$ to GH¢4.00 to 1$ to GH¢16.00,” Dr. Asah Asante noted.
He added that his earlier caution to the contestants to be mindful of their utterances was ignored.
“I remember cautioning that the NPP presidential primary was an internal affair, and the candidates needed to be mindful of their remarks to avoid damaging their own party after the contest. Unfortunately, my advice was not heeded. After Dr. Bawumia emerged as the winner, Ken Agyapong could not fully support his campaign because of the numerous critical statements he had made against him. These statements were later exploited by the opposition to campaign against the government, ultimately leading to the party’s defeat,” Dr. Asah Asante explained.
The NPP suffered its worst defeat in elections since the Fourth Republic in the general elections held on December 7, 2024.
The Electoral Commission, on December 9, 2024, declared John Dramani Mahama the winner of Ghana’s 2024 presidential election.
Based on results declared from 267 constituencies, excluding nine constituencies, Mr. Mahama garnered 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of valid votes cast, to defeat the current Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who secured 4,657,304 votes, representing 41.61% of valid votes cast.
The declaration was based on results from 267 constituencies, excluding nine constituencies where results were still outstanding.
However, theElectoral Commission noted that even if all the votes from these nine constituencies were allocated to Dr. Bawumia, it would not significantly change the outcome in his favor.
A political scientist specializing in democracy and development, Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, has suggested that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) may consider re-nominating Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the presidency in future elections.
Despite Dr. Bawumia’s loss to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the recent elections, Dr. Osae-Kwapong believes that the NPP could decide to offer him another chance, depending on how the party assesses the outcome of the 2024 polls.
In a conversation on the AM Show on Friday, December 13, he highlighted the potential for the NPP to evaluate Dr. Bawumia’s performance before making any decisions regarding his candidacy for the next general election.
“They probably can, again depending on how they make sense of the 2024 election. Some of the sentiments you’ve already seen are that the NDC didn’t win, we lost. So, if that is their interpretation, then the calculus could be: how do we get our voters back to go and vote for us with Dr Bawumia as the candidate? They could make that calculation and say, well, let’s give him another chance,” he stated.
Dr. Osae-Kwapong also suggested that the NPP could consider replacing their candidate, depending on how the current administration performs and the nature of the opposition’s candidate in the 2024 elections.
“Because John Mahama only has one term, it makes the 2028 dynamics also intriguing,” he added.
He stressed the need for the NPP to reflect on their past mistakes and make necessary adjustments, learning from the experiences of the previous election.
Additionally, he highlighted that the choice of their candidate for the upcoming election will play a significant role in shaping the party’s success.
Spokesperson for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer’s 2024 campaign, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has disclosed that he has returned the official vehicle provided to him during his tenure as a government appointee.
Miracles Aboagye’s remarks follow a directive from the presidency instructing all outgoing government appointees, including Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Regional Ministers, Special Assistants, and officials on statutory boards, to return state vehicles by January 3, 2025.
The directive, signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Presidency, emphasized that political appointees are not allowed to purchase government vehicles for personal use. The vehicles are to be handed over to the Chief Directors of their respective ministries.
Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV, Aboagye revealed that he had already returned the vehicle assigned to him, a Toyota Land Cruiser, and questioned why appointees would want to keep government property.
“Why are you buying a government vehicle? Why?” he asked. “Yes. I’ve returned it; it was a Toyota Land Cruiser, as a Presidential Staff Executive Secretary for the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralization. I returned it on Monday. Why are you driving it?”
Aboagye further explained that although he could have held onto the vehicle until January 6th to formally hand it over, he chose to return it earlier.
“I could have kept it until January 6th to formally hand it over, but I’ve taken it back,” he added.
The directive aims to ensure the proper management of state resources ahead of the transition following the 2024 general elections.
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has encouraged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to acknowledge the re-collated election results from the Eastern Region, despite the ongoing disagreements.
During an interview on TV3 at the Tesano Police Station on Friday, December 13, Kodua expressed frustration with the NDC’s shifting stance on the matter, questioning their credibility and consistency in handling the situation.
He also shared an incident where an NDC representative had demanded proof of an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting, asking for concrete evidence like a text message or official letter to confirm the meeting’s occurrence.
This, Kodua argued, further undermined the NDC’s position and approach to the election results.
“How can someone who earlier claimed there was an IPAC meeting, only to later allege an injunction, be taken seriously?” Kodua questioned, expressing skepticism about the NDC’s actions.
Justin Frimpong Kodua addressed the concerns raised by the NDC regarding alleged issues during the re-collation of election results. He reaffirmed the integrity of the process, asserting that any discrepancies observed had no effect on the final outcome.
Mr Kodua further highlighted the importance of ensuring that the NDC’s records align with the data provided by the Electoral Commission.
He challenged the NDC to provide valid reasons for their objections, questioning the credibility of their claims if no inconsistencies were found in the EC’s data.
“The NDC is frustrated, and we understand them. They are under pressure from their supporters, questioning why they are sitting down for re-collation to be done while the NPP is relaxed, even taking food and drinks. It is this pressure that is causing their misbehaviour”, he noted.
Justin Kodua emphasized the NPP’s commitment to fairness, pointing out that the party had previously accepted unfavorable election results without resistance.
He urged the NDC to follow suit and focus on transparency and honesty, rather than getting caught up in unnecessary complaints.
Despite the disruptions caused by the ongoing disputes, he stressed that the election process must proceed with precision, even if it takes longer to resolve.
“No matter how long it takes—today, tomorrow, or next week, the right thing must be done,” he stressed.
On December 12, 2024, the Electoral Commission (EC) transferred the re-collation of disputed results from several constituencies in the Eastern Region to the Police Training School in Tesano, Greater Accra, in a bid to prevent the chaos that had occurred in other areas.
Following the re-collation process, the returning officer declared Ernest Yaw Kumi of the NPP as the winner.
However, the NDC has voiced their disagreement with the result, pointing out discrepancies between the declared figures and the original pink sheet data.
The Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has called for the immediate arrest of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Chairman for allegedly instigating post-election violence.
In a post on X, Basintale shared a video where the NPP Vice Chairman was fueling chaos.
In the video, NPP Vice Chairman urged supporters to retaliate should they be attacked after the election. The statement made during a gathering was met with cheers and applause from the crowd.
“The men in the NPP, come out. As Vice Chairman of the NPP in charge of Operations at the headquarters, I will not stand… for my people to be intimidated. Come out from all the regions. Revenge, from tomorrow to Friday,” he said.
“Go home, you have gun, go and bring the gun out,” he added.
In reaction, Basintale condemned the remarks, describing them as dangerous and a direct threat to national peace and stability.
He has called on the security agencies to take swift action to prevent further escalation.
“I hope you heard the Gun aspect. He is the National Vice Chairman of the NPP. He is the one causing chaos and mayhem with his boys everywhere now. In 24 hours, if nothing is done about him, we shall do something about him.”
“This is unacceptable, and the authorities must act now to hold him accountable before the situation gets out of hand,” Basintale stated.
The Police are yet to respond to the allegations.
Following the 2024 polls, Ghana has recorded pockets of violence that have seen the destruction of state properties.
The police have cautioned the public to refrain from engaging in acts of violence, warning that offenders will not evade the law.
To ensure public safety and security, the police have implemented key measures, including increased visibility through joint patrols, intelligence-led operations to identify culprits, and deploying static personnel at critical state facilities. A special investigative team has also been established to analyze video evidence, identify offenders, and ensure accountability.
So far, the police have arrested 123 suspects for their involvement in post-election violence.
Outgoing MP for Asante Akim North in the Ashanti Region,Andy Appiah-Kubi,has blamed the NPP’s poor performance in the December 7, 2024 elections on decisions made by President Nana Akufo-Addo.
The NPP faced a significant defeat, with its presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, conceding before the Electoral Commission officially declared results. John Mahama, the NDC’s candidate, emerged victorious and is set to return as President, with his party also securing a majority in Parliament.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Upfront, Appiah-Kubi pointed out that the party’s problems worsened when President Akufo-Addo refused to remove former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, despite calls from NPP MPs. He added that the President’s failure to address critical issues within the party hurt Dr. Bawumia’s chances in the election.
“The blame will go by extension because he [President Akufo-Addo] refused to listen to us. Even when we saw the reality and tried to communicate it to him, he wouldn’t accept anything of the sort,” Appiah-Kubi said.
He further criticized the President’s approach, describing him as “too recalcitrant,” which he claimed contributed to the party’s defeat.
“He [Akufo-Addo] didn’t do enough to help Dr Bawumia because if you won’t listen to your own MPs… It was not just one person speaking. We were advocating with the support of more than 96 Members of Parliament,” he added.
Appiah-Kubi,who also lost his parliamentary seat to an independent candidate, questioned the president’s judgement, suggesting that his refusal to heed the MPs’ collective resolution demonstrated a lack of responsiveness to valid concerns.
“It’s not as though one person was saying something unwarranted. We had written our resolution, and because we didn’t have other opportunities, we wanted him to hear us. Yet, he refused to listen to any of us. That’s why we can blame him for this outcome,” he added.
The driver of the Tamale Mayor, Sule Salifu, has been arrested for allegedly looting bags of rice from the National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO) warehouse in the Northern Region.
He is currently assisting the police with investigations into the incident.
Tamale has been a hotspot for unrest following the concession of defeat by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, in the 2024 presidential election.
There are growing concerns about individuals exploiting the political climate and the NDC’s name to carry out illegal activities.
Earlier this week, police arrested 12 suspects linked to looting and vandalism incidents in Tamale and property destruction in Damango.
In Tamale, a group of youth reportedly stormed the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, damaging property and looting food items from a warehouse.
Eyewitnesses noted that some of the individuals wore NDC-branded T-shirts, carting away supplies allegedly intended for community distribution.
However, speaking to Metro TV, Alhaji Baba Zee, the Regional Organizer of the NDC, denied the party’s involvement in the looting.
He emphasized that the interception of the mayor’s vehicle implicated individuals within the NPP, specifically pointing at the mayor, who is also the NPP parliamentary candidate for the Tamale Central Constituency.
Alhaji Baba Zee has called on the police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incidents and hold all culprits accountable for looting state properties across the region.
“We made a followup because we don’t want anyone tomorrow to come and say that the NDC youth in Tamale ransacked this place and away with the items kept here. When we came we saw this car parked here and we followed and this car belongs to our Mayor. It’s loaded with rice, so it means that whatever is happening in Tamale to be precise is not NDC people neither is it NDC youth. The mayor of Tamale is currently behind it. As you can see this is the mayor’s car. So please we are saying that nobody should blame any NDC youth in town. We have seen the real culprit, it’s the mayor of Tamale that is responsible,” he said.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the declaration of Ernest Yaw Kumi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia constituency in the Eastern Region.
On Thursday, December 12, the Electoral Commission (EC) moved the collation of disputed results from some constituencies in the Eastern Region to the Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, to prevent further chaos. Following the re-collation, the returning officer declared Ernest Yaw Kumi as the winner.
However, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor of the NDC dismissed the declaration, citing inconsistencies with the pink sheet results.
“They don’t have a pink sheet at all; they have photocopies of what is considered the pink sheet,” Dr. Otokunor told Joy News’ James Avedzi.
He added that while the NDC initially raised no objections, discrepancies later emerged between their pink sheet results and those of the NPP.
Dr. Otokunor also accused the EC of proceeding with the collation in the absence of NDC representatives. “Unfortunately for Akwatia, our people ran a bit late, and they had to continue despite our objections. I called Jean Mensa and asked her to stop the process and give us two hours to arrive at the venue, but she refused,” he claimed.
“She actually said she would engage with the Commission and get back to me. When she called back, they claimed they had finished and had declared the results,” he added.
Describing the declaration as “illegal, unfounded, and non-existent,” Dr. Otokunor insisted, “Akwatia is still standing.” He called for a “proper collation and a proper declaration” of the results.
The Akwatia constituency is one of three constituencies in the Eastern Region where results remain disputed. Dr. Otokunor expressed optimism that the NDC would secure victory in those areas.
According to available parliamentary results, the NPP has secured 77 seats, the NDC has won 185 seats, and three independent MPs-elect have been confirmed, with some results still pending due to ongoing disputes.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared Ernest Kumi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia, following a prolonged and contentious electoral process.
The declaration took place at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, after several failed attempts to finalise the results in the Eastern Region.
Ernest Kumi secured 19,269 votes, defeating the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) candidate, Henry Yiadom Boakye, who polled 17,206 votes.
The Akwatia constituency, traditionally an NPP stronghold, became a focal point of national attention during the December 7 elections due to delays, disputes, and accusations, which turned what should have been a routine process into a drawn-out affair.
Rising tensions have gripped the Weija Gbawe Municipality as National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters gathered at the Electoral Commission’s office, demanding a reassessment of the parliamentary election results.
This protest comes after Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, was declared the winner in the Weija-Gbawe constituency during the 2024 general elections.
Shaib secured a narrow victory with 32,608 votes, edging out the NDC’s Felix Odartey Lamptey, who received 30,460 votes in a closely fought contest. His success strengthens the NPP’s position in the constituency and increases their parliamentary representation.
Wilfred Ayitey Blankson, Presiding Member of the Assembly, acknowledged the NDC’s concerns about alleged inconsistencies in the vote count.
He expressed fears about the potential for unrest, noting that the proximity of the Electoral Commission’s office to the Assembly building could endanger its assets.
Blankson called on the Electoral Commission to address these concerns promptly to prevent further disturbances and maintain calm in the municipality.
“We want to protect lives and properties. We are witnessing what is happening in other municipalities and regions. Furthermore, we don’t want anything to happen in Weija Gbawe”.
“We are for peace and we don’t want our toil and the justice we deserve to be taken for granted. The situation currently at the assembly is bad.
“The military and the police are there but the people keep trooping in and out of the municipal assembly.”
Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has sparked a strong reaction from some Ghanaians on social media following his call for the Electoral Commission to annul certain parliamentary election results.
In a press conference on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, Afenyo-Markin explained that several of the declared results were not properly compiled and, as a result, were deemed unlawful.
He urged the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission to take swift and decisive measures to address the issue and rectify the situation.
“The EC must take immediate steps to reverse these illegal declarations, which were not based on properly collated results.
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission should respond positively to the petitions and ensure that the rule of law is upheld,” he said.
In response to Afenyo-Markin’s statement, some Ghanaian netizens have advised him to pursue the matter through legal channels and settle it in court, rather than requesting the EC to revoke the results.
He has faced ridicule and trolling on X, with some users suggesting that his approach of rushing to court to resolve matters should be properly followed.
Others argue that the loss of his seat as Majority Leader, following the NDC’s significant win in the parliamentary elections, has affected him.
They suggest that he is now attempting to overturn certain decisions in their favor to boost their numbers in Parliament.
Someone tell Afenyo Markin that elections are won and lost at the polling stations. They should take their pink sheets to court. #NDCWINS.
1. The jurisdiction to determine the legality or otherwise of a Declaration or Announcement of Results of Parliamentary Elections is originally inhered in the High Court pursuant to Article 99(1)(a) of the… pic.twitter.com/PILJWZiORk
— Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Esq. MP. (@etsedafeamekpor) December 11, 2024
Afenyo-Markin is always attacking a media house. This man dey bore me. Go to court if you think you were robbed.
Leading member of the National Democratic Congress,Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould, has opined that the appalling performance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections is evocative of the overwhelming anger and disapproval of Ghanaians towards the performance of the Akufo-Addo government.
According to him, the 2024 elections should serve as a permanent reminder to Ghanaian politicians of the unforgiving nature of Ghanaians, who would not hesitate to kick out any government that underperforms.
Alex Mould, in a social media post on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, warned the NPP of the difficult task ahead in regrouping and bridging the over 1.5 million margin they lost in the recently-held elections.
“The NPP is about to experience what the NDC went through post-2016. We won this election by a landslide because the NDC had put institutional changes in place to be fit-for-purpose; contrarily, the NPP was in denial of the rot and pain the NADAA/Bawumia government caused Ghanaians,” he stated.
Despite being a leading member of the NDC, Alex Mould is wishing the NPP all the best as he believes that a formidable NPP is integral to keeping the NDC government on its toes to deliver on its promise to Ghanaians.
“We want them back stronger in 2028; we want a fair challenge. Ghana must build strong institutions, and that starts from having world-class, well-managed political parties,” he emphasized.
Acknowledging the uphill task for the NPP in rebuilding its base, he pointed to his party’s experience in regaining lost ground.
“From personal experience, crawling back 500k in 2020 of the 1M votes lost in 2016 was no joke,” he noted.
In the 2024 presidential race, former President Mahama, who was the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, won the race according to the results declared by theElectoral Commission. He beat 12 other candidates with 56.55% of the total valid votes.
His closest contender, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party, obtained 41.61% of the total valid votes cast.
Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has claimed that the convention center works at the Trade Fair site have been halted following the defeat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections.
In a recent update, Simons criticized the management of the Trade Fair project, pointing to a lack of progress and an abandonment of works initially started ahead of the election.
Simons, who has been consistently tracking the project, shared aerial photographs and videos of the site as of this morning, revealing that no changes have occurred since his last report in July this year.
He described the hurriedly started convention center works as an “elaborate scam,” noting that they had been abandoned after the ruling party’s defeat. “No foundation earthworks were done, so they never really meant to build any structure,” he said, referring to the project as a “Potemkin village.”
He went on to provide an overview of the project’s troubled history, detailing how an optometrist and ruling party executive from North America was brought in to manage Ghana’s most important exhibition center.
However, Simons noted that despite efforts, the redevelopment plan was never created. Instead, opaque deals were struck, and after eight years, only pictures and videos of the site remain.
Simons also mentioned the failed attempt by a group of prominent Ghanaians in Europe and the US to build a science and tech park at the Trade Fair, stating that their efforts were thwarted due to the refusal to submit to the under-the-table demands of powerbrokers.
He further emphasized that the Trade Fair debacle is just one example of the many projects that the incoming government will inherit, warning that similar outcomes are likely to recur in future projects due to the persistence of dealmakers in every administration.
Simons called for “critical voices” within the ruling party to help prevent such outcomes, urging supporters of the new government to become “insider-critics” and challenge corruption. He also suggested that all contracts related to the Trade Fair project, including those granting access to land, should be leaked for public scrutiny.
Simons concluded by stating that his team would continue to monitor the situation and examine any intelligence received from whistleblowers.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman Wontumi, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has indicated that the leadership intends to conduct an investigation into the party’s loss in the December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections.
He mentioned that the party has not yet called upon all stakeholders, especially those in the Ashanti region, to participate in an in-depth analysis of what went wrong during the elections.
Speaking to the media in a press conference on December 9, 2024, he shared this information.
“If it is a time to cry and you don’t cry, people will talk about it. And if it is time to laugh and you don’t laugh, people will talk about it. So, God knows why he created crying and laughing.
“It didn’t go well for us, but the NPP branch in the Ashanti region will very soon call on all the leaders of the party in the Ashanti region, regional executives, MPs, PCs, MMDCEs, constituency executives, and regional council members to investigate what went wrong and bring it to the attention of the public.
“But for now, we are at a loss. What is important is to bounce back for Ghana and Asanteman to be better again.”
Suspected polling agents of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu constituency have picketed at the party’s office, demanding full payment for their work during the just-ended 2024 elections.
The aggrieved agents accused party executives of failing to honor the agreed payment amount, sparking frustration and anger among those who monitored the polls on behalf of the party.
One of the polling agents, expressing her displeasure, said the leadership had shortchanged them. “We will not let this slide just because of the love of the party, as we used to do in the past when we received 20gh when we were supposed to be paid 50gh,” she lamented.
According to her, the agreed payment was GHC 500, but the executives allegedly delivered only GHC 200, leaving the remaining GHC 300 unaccounted for.
“They were supposed to give us 500gh, and they have brought an envelope with just 200gh and have taken the 300gh. That is why we are at the office,” she explained.
NPP polling agents in the Ejisu constituency, who observed the just-ended election, picketed at the party's office in the constituency, demanding payment for their dedicated work during the election.
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Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi,the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that the party’s leadership plans to investigate why they lost the December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections.
At a press conference on December 9, 2024, Chairman Wontumi admitted that the party needed to reflect on its performance and promised to work with stakeholders, especially in the Ashanti region, to find out the reasons behind the party’s poor results.
“If it is time to cry and you don’t cry, people will talk about it. And if it is time to laugh and you don’t laugh, people will talk about it, so God knows why He created crying and laughing,” he said.
Admitting the party’s struggles, he added, “It didn’t go well for us. However, the NPP branch in the Ashanti region will soon convene a meeting with all regional leaders, including regional executives, MPs, parliamentary candidates, MMDCEs, constituency executives, and regional council members, to investigate what went wrong and share the findings with the public.”
He assured supporters that the party’s focus now is on recovery.
“For now, we are at a loss. What is important is to bounce back so that Ghana and Asanteman can thrive again” Chairman Wontumi added.
On Monday, December 9, Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa announced that John Dramani Mahama won the 2024 general elections with 6,328,397 votes. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s candidate, received 4,657,304 votes.
In a historic win, Mahama’s party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), also gained a majority in parliament.
Sammy Gyamfi, the NDC’s National Communications Officer, stated that the party has won 185 parliamentary seats so far.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) SteeringCommittee has criticised the Ghana Police Service for what it describes as a poor and slow response to acts of violence and unrest following the 2024 elections.
In a statement issued after an emergency meeting on Tuesday, December 10, the NPP expressed concern about the growing incidents of vandalism, threats, and property damage, which they claim were carried out by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The party further alleged that some of their parliamentary candidates and Electoral Commission (EC) officials were threatened at gunpoint at several collation centres, including those in Fanteakwa North, Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Techiman South, and Aowin constituencies.
These individuals, the party claims, were coerced into declaring results in favour of the NDC under duress.
The NPP further accused NDC supporters of looting, burning, and destroying both public properties and assets belonging to its parliamentary candidates.
“This is unacceptable! This is lawlessness!” the statement declared.
“The leadership of the party is deeply worried about these happenings and particularly concerned about the inaction of the Ghana Police Service in most instances.”
The NP strongly criticised the Police Service for its perceived failure to act decisively against the acts of lawlessness.
The party called on the police to rise to the occasion and ensure that perpetrators of these violent acts are held accountable.
“We are particularly disappointed in the leadership of the Police Service for its lackadaisical handling of the unfolding lawlessness,” the statement read.
The party also called on the Ghanaian public and civil society to join in condemning the acts of violence, which it said threaten the foundations of democracy and national security.
TheNPP emphasised the need for all political parties to uphold the rule of law and called on the NDC to denounce acts of vandalism and violence by its supporters.
“This is definitely not the change Ghanaians voted for,” the statement added.
Several prominent members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have rejected the results of the 2024 parliamentary elections after suffering unexpected defeats in their constituencies.
The elections, which saw shocking upsets, have led to mounting tensions as some NPP candidates vow to challenge the outcomes in court.
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, who lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Abdulai Abu Baba Abubakar Sadiq, has declared his intention to pursue legal action.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Boamah stated, “I know I have won the election. There is no need for violent means to reclaim my seat. We are consulting with our legal team and gathering the necessary documentation to proceed.”
According to the Electoral Commission, Baba Sadiq secured 15,383 votes against Boamah’s 14,949 votes.
In Adansi Asokwa, long-serving MP K.T. Hammond has refused to concede defeat after losing his seat to the NDC’s Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani. Mr. Hammond, who has represented the constituency since 2001, polled 13,275 votes compared to Dorani’s 14,229 votes. He alleges irregularities, particularly concerning the pink sheets issued by Electoral Commission (EC) officials.
Another major loss for the NPP occurred in Dome Kwabenya, a traditional stronghold of the party. The NPP candidate, Mike Ocquaye Jnr, rejected the results, claiming that the declaration of Faustina Elikplim Akrugu of the NDC as the winner was invalid.
Mr. Ocquaye alleged that ballot papers were destroyed during the process, denying constituents the opportunity to verify the true results.
“What the Electoral Commission would use to work has been burnt, and what the NPP will use to work has been burnt. If you know you have won the election, why do you burn ballot papers for the government?” he questioned.
In Tema Central, Charles Forson of the NPP has also contested the declaration of Ebi Bright of the NDC as the winner. The EC’s official results showed that Ebi Bright garnered 18,539 votes against Forson’s 18,421 votes. Mr. Forson maintains that internal analysis of the pink sheets confirmed his victory and has threatened court action if the EC does not reverse the results.
The 2024 elections have been particularly unfavorable for the NPP, with the party yet to secure at least 100 seats in the 9th Parliament. Among the notable figures who have lost their seats are Communications and Digitization Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (Ablekuma West), Interior Minister Henry Quartey (Ayawaso Central), Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Hawa Koomson, Tourism Minister Andrew Egyapa Mercer (Sekondi), and Deputy Works and Housing Minister Prince Hamid Armah.
The defeats have sparked internal debates within the ruling party, with several bigwigs determined to challenge the results through legal means, citing irregularities and alleged foul play.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has advised New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters against blaming each other for the party’s defeat, warning that such behavior could undermine the party’s cohesion.
In a meeting with party leaders from the Klottey Korley constituency, Dr. Bawumia pointed to low voter turnout as the main reason for the loss.
He explained that a closer look at the election results revealed that the NPP had unintentionally handed the victory to the NDC, rather than the opposition surpassing their previous 2020 performance.
“We couldn’t meet our expectations that is why we conceded. That doesn’t mean it is over. We lost a battle, not the war. I want to encourage you all. In this election, we were the ones that gave the victory to NDC. They didn’t win because their numbers didn’t change from 2020.
“Ours reduced by 40 percent. I want you all to understand that united we stand, but divided we fall. I have seen many people in pain, but I have an abiding belief in God. His ways are not our ways.
“Blame games will destroy us. Let us stand together. Stop the blame games. Let’s look at the future. Let’s concentrate on strengthening the party. It is not about individual ambition. I know we will come out successful.”
On Monday the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Jean Mensa has declared the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, as president-elect at the end of the 2024 general elections.
This makes Mahama the first leader in the Fourth Republic to return to office after serving a term.
Addressing the nation on Tuesday, the returning officer, announced that former President John Mahama garnered 6,328,397 votes representing 56.55%, while the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) candidate Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia polled 4,657,304 votes representing 41.61%.
“Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP obtained 4,657,304 being 41.61%, Daniel Augustus Lartey Jnr of the GCPP obtained 16,673 being (0.15%), Christian Kwabena Andrews of the Ghana Union Movement obtained 16,461 being (0.15%), Kofi Akpalu of the LPG obtained 5,219 being 0.09%, Mohammed Frimpong of the National Democratic Party obtained 4,413 being 0.04%.”Nana Akosua Frimpong of the CPP obtained 23,397 being (0.21%), Mr John Dramani Mahama of the NDC obtained 6,328,397 being 56.55%, Mr Hassan Ayariga of the APC obtained 17,461 being 0.
16%, Mr Kwasi Koranteng independent candidate obtained 3,320 being 0.03%, Mr George Barima Adu independent candidate obtained 3,091 being 0.02%, Nana Kwame Bediako independent candidate obtained 84,478 being 0.75%, Mr Kojo Alan Kyerematen independent candidate obtained 31,202 being 0.28%,” the EC noted.
The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Office at Kasoa has been vandalized.
“Please ignore the false claim,” the Police wrote in a post on Facebook.
Also, the Ghana Police Service has refuted claims circulating on social media that the Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Nana Eric Agyemang Prempeh, has been kidnapped.
In a statement issued by the Police, they described the reports as “false” and assured the public that the NADMO Director-General is safe and receiving the necessary support.
“We wish to categorically state that this claim is false and the Police have been in contact with him and providing him with all the security support he needs as the Parliamentary candidate of Ahafo Ano North Constituency in the Ashanti Region,” the statement read.
The police further urged the public to disregard the allegations, adding that such claims should be treated with “the contempt it deserves.”
Hon. Nana Eric Agyemang Prempeh, who is contesting for the Ahafo Ano North parliamentary seat, remains under police security as investigations into the origin of the false reports continue.
This message follows the announcement by Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa on December 9, 2024, who also served as the returning officer for the presidential election.
In a statement from his office, the Speaker praised the trust the public has placed in Mr. Mahama, calling it a display of remarkable confidence and bravery.
“Today, we celebrate not just a victory but a reaffirmation of our democratic principles,” Mr Bagbin stated.
“John Mahama’s win is an affirmation of the will of the people, and I am confident that he will lead Ghana towards greater prosperity and inclusivity.”
The Speaker’s congratulatory message included a call for all Ghanaians to rally behind the newly elected president. “It is now our collective responsibility to support him in the task of nation-building.
“Together, we can work towards addressing the challenges that lie ahead and ensure that every citizen feels the impact of good governance,” he added.
Our best days are ahead of us my brothers and sisters!
A while ago, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana declared me the winner of the 2024 presidential elections. I give thanks and praise to God almighty because this successful outcome is the doing of the Lord.
I want to thank the Vice President for his statesmanship in conceding the election long before the Commission declared the results. This concession largely diffused the tensions that characterise high-stakes elections such as this.
The results as declared by the EC show that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with me, John Dramani Mahama, as leader, has just chalked one of the most emphatic victories in the electoral history of the Fourth Republic.
We have, therefore, been bestowed with a very outstanding mandate by the good people of Ghana.
I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive such an overwhelming endorsement from the Ghanaian people, and I wish to thank all who made this possible by going out to vote for me.
I thank all Ghanaians for your continued belief in our democracy despite the severe crisis our nation is going through. I also congratulate our Parliamentary Candidates who have also swept the electoral landscape with a resounding victory.
I have a legion of thanks to give for this emphatic electoral success.
Let me begin by thanking the Almighty God—the creator of heaven and earth, for protecting and preserving us through this whole campaign period.
To paraphrase the Psalmist, I also give thanks to God for preparing a table before me in the presence of my ‘enemies’. And for anointing my head with oil and making my cup overflow.
Let me begin by thanking my wife, Lordina, and my family for standing by me through all the difficult Dmes when victory and success appeared elusive and out of sight.
On those gloomy occasions, you came through and offered me the encouragement to keep soldiering on.
I would like to thank the Vice President-elect Professor Jana Naana Opoku-Agyemang for being an exemplary and inspirational running mate.
Naana, your decency, humility, and sense of responsibility added so much to this campaign. The eyes of every young girl, not only in Ghana but in nations across this continent and the world are on you today.
Your name has become synonymous with breaking boundaries. You have opened the door for boundless opportunities for our female citizens.
Because of you, the people of Ghana can celebrate the fact that we have made history by electing our FIRST WOMAN as Vice President.
I must also thank my very loyal and dedicated staff, who have been with me over the last eight years in opposition, for the sacrifice and hard work they have put into this endeavour.
To my campaign team members and the countless volunteers who spent uncountable hours, day, and night, working to secure victory, I cannot thank you enough.
To the Council of Elders, the gallant leadership of the National Democratic Congress led by Chairman Johnson Asiedu NkeDa, and our general membership, I am deeply grateful for your dedication and commitment to this cause and your willingness to give everything to ensure success in this election.
To all the religious leaders who prayed for me, to all the Civil Society organisations, and professional groups we consulted in building our message, to all the traditional leaders who warmly welcomed me to your palaces during the campaign, our security officers across the country, the media, and EC staff; to you all I say a big thank you.
For all its historic undertones, this mandate represents many things for all political actors and those who seek to lead our country.
It shows that the Ghanaian people have little tolerance for bad governance, particularly of the sort witnessed in the last eight years, and that they are willing to take decisive action at critical moments when it matters most.
These eight years have witnessed some of the darkest periods of governance. The crises our beloved country has been through these last several years have lea a scar on our national psyche which may take some time to erase.
This mandate also serves as a constant reminder of what fate awaits us if we fail to meet the aspirations of our people and govern with arrogance.
My brothers and sisters, there is much to do to salvage our country and reset it.
It would have to start with a reset of the relationship between citizens and elected officials. We must never forget that the people of Ghana have chosen us to represent their wishes and best interests.
It is the reason we would be initiating important governance reforms and sometimes initiating severe measures in the next four years to reset our nation and bring it back on track as the black star of Africa.
The journey will not be smooth because the outgoing government has
plunged our dear nation into an abyss. However, we are determined to work together with you to build the Ghana we want. We know we shall win!
We intend to work to restore the shattered confidence in our politics and governance arrangements.
This election and its outcome represent an opportunity for a new beginning and as we begin to write this new chapter of our collective story, we need to consciously set the tone for the new direction in which we will be travelling.
“My Brothers and Sisters”
I want those words to be a reminder to all of you – a reminder to me – and to every individual who has just been elected or re-elected that no matter what office you hold, no matter what your political affiliaDon is or has been in the past, the one thing we share in common is this nation.
It is that WE WANT a much better Ghana.
WE WANT a Ghana that works for everybody, not just a few.
WE WANT a Ghana that considers the well-being of all her citizens and affords them each the ability to live a life of dignity, a life of limitless opportunities.
My Brothers and Sisters,
From the kayayei to the managing directors, to the market women, the bankers, the teachers, security personnel, nurses and doctors, the pastors and drivers, tailors, and seamstresses – we are ALL essential to the functioning and forward motion of this country.
We, the PEOPLE of this soil—sons and daughters, brothers and sisters— are, in fact, the GREATEST resource that Ghana has. This country, this land, is not for one person, for one family, for one tribe or ethnic group.
This country, this beautiful, resilient, and resource-rich country that we so love, Ghana, is for all of us.
This is our home. But it is not enough to be born here and to die here. We must also be able to LIVE here with saDsfacDon.
We must be able to love, dream, laugh, eat, dance, drum and share all aspects of the culture that was handed down to us.
And to do that, we must create sustainable and well-paying jobs through the 24-hour economy initiative. Our most basic needs must be met—affordable housing and healthcare, food and clean water, safe work, and fair wages.
My Brothers and Sisters, it is with tremendous humility that I accept this clear mandate that you, the good people of Ghana, have given me to lead this great nation as your next President.
Every vote that was cast in this election carried the same WEIGHT. Every vote also carried a HOPE for the future of our country.
I promise you that I will assemble and lead a government that will carry the WEIGHT of those HOPES and dreams, whether you voted for me or not because every victory is a victory for the people—ALL of the people.
Each Dme we have FREE and FAIR elections, and then conduct a smooth transfer of power, it reaffirms that our history of leadership and trailblazing was NOT an aberration.
It is NOT by accident that we were the first nation in Black Africa to win our independence from colonial rule.
It is NOT by accident that the first Black person to serve as the UN Secretary-General, the late Kofi Annan, was a Ghanaian.
It is NOT by accident that so many Ghanaians are out in the world blazing new trails and being recognized as leaders in their industries.
Despite being a relatively small nation, Ghana has been and continues to be a MIGHTY force on the world stage.
We are a PROUD people, and we have EVERY reason to be.
When GHANA rises, we all STAND tall and RISE with her. Africa rises!
Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank you, the good people of Ghana, once more.
I know that many of you are feeling frustration and anger, but I ask you today, please do NOT give in to negativity and pessimism.
There have been reports of acts of vandalism at some government facilities and installations. I urge you not to vent your frustration in a criminal enterprise, we must channel your anger and frustration into the positive enterprise of resetting and rebuilding our beloved nation.
Let us maintain AND even MAGNIFY this joy and positivity we feel. We have arrived at THIS moment because so many of you believed that CHANGE was possible.
And now we KNOW that not only is CHANGE possible, but it is also ALREADY in process.
Let us continue to believe that we are ALREADY moving toward the Ghana we want, the Ghana of our hopes and dreams.
And IN this Ghana, where we have turned a NEW chapter and are setting a NEW tone, our BEST days are NOT behind us.
Spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia’s campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address recent violent incidents involving their supporters.
In a Facebook post, Miracles condemned reports of an individual allegedly beaten to death during an attempt to loot fertilizers at Akomadan in the Offinso North District.
The chaos reportedly involved NDC members and also left two others stabbed, while the NADMO head office was vandalized.
He expressed deep concern over these acts of violence and emphasized that they have no place in a democratic process. According to Miracles, the opposing party had already accepted defeat to help maintain peace, making these tragic events unnecessary.
He urged the NDC leadership to step in quickly and bring their members under control to prevent further unrest.
“Surely, this isn’t right… The leadership of the NDC must call their members to order immediately. You can’t kill yourselves over victory”, he said.
“Your opponent has conceded defeat and he did this timely enough to diffuse tension and prevent such unnecessary deaths. Let’s show leadership and call these NDC Hoodlums to order. This isn’t democracy. This is anarchy and it has no place in our country”, he added.
He further emphasized the need for civility as the country continues its electoral processes, highlighting the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens.
Ghanaian socialite and influencer Efia Odo has reacted to the results of the December 7 elections, where the opposition NDC claimed victory.
Earlier on December 2, 2024, Efia Odo had predicted on X that NPP presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia would win the election. Her prediction stirred controversy, with some accusing her of being paid to support Bawumia.
In response,Efia Odo explained thather prediction was based on a divine revelation and not an endorsement, firmly denying the bribery claims.
After John Mahama’s victory was announced, Efia Odo shared her thoughts on X, expressing her continued faith in God despite her prediction not coming true.
We all have to go thru a moment of shame, insult, being made fun of because of what we believe. And in those moments, is your belief going to waiver or is your belief going to stand firm? Im a believer of God thru Jesus Christ. Not even these results will shake me or make me…
She acknowledged the backlash and trolling she received but stated that her trust in God remains unshaken.
“We all have to go through a moment of shame, insult, and being made fun of because of what we believe. And in those moments, will your belief waiver, or will it stand firm?
“I’m a believer in God through Jesus Christ. Not even these results will shake me or make me lose faith in Him. Laugh now; my peace is in my soul, and no one can take it from me because Jesus Christ gave it to me,” Efia Odo posted.
Meanwhile, although the Electoral Commission is yet to officially announce the final results, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, has conceded defeat and congratulated his opponent, John Mahama of the NDC.
