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  • Sacking CJ would undermine women’s progress – PNP to Mahama

    Sacking CJ would undermine women’s progress – PNP to Mahama

    The People’s National Party (PNP) has voiced strong disapproval of what it sees as President John Mahama’s move to oust Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, calling it a betrayal of his commitment to advancing women in leadership.

    In a statement signed by party leader Janet Nabla, the PNP argued that Mahama’s actions contradict his pledge to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

    This comes after three separate petitions were submitted seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, which Mahama has decided to forward to the Council of State for advice.

    However, the PNP sees this as an attempt to undermine the very principles he campaigned on, including the Affirmative Action Law and the promise to allocate 30% of government positions to women.

    The party further criticized Mahama for prioritizing the removal of key female officials over addressing pressing national issues.

    “Rather than fulfilling his promises to Ghanaians, his focus has been on displacing high-ranking women who held office before his tenure,” the statement read.

    The PNP also accused the president of using his position to weaken institutions for political advantage instead of working to improve governance.

    “His administration appears more concerned with influencing the judiciary and electoral system to secure future political gains than tackling the economic and social issues affecting the country,” the party stated.

    The PNP urged Mahama to redirect his attention to delivering on his commitments and addressing the challenges facing Ghanaians rather than engaging in actions that could be seen as politically driven.

  • We have not stolen the ideologies, principles of PNC – PNP

    We have not stolen the ideologies, principles of PNC – PNP

    The People’s National Party (PNP) founder, Janet Nabla, has refuted claims made by her organization that it is adopting the philosophies and values of the People’s National Convention (PNC).

    She claims that the PNP and the PNC are completely unlike from one another and that the PNP has no plans to steal PNC members or mislead voters.

    The PNC has filed an appeal with the Electoral Commission (EC) asking that the final certificate of PNP registration be withheld.

    Given that the PNP was the previous party that paved the way for the PNC’s formation, the PNC’s legal representatives voiced concerns about the name similarity in a statement sent to the EC on July 16.

    They contend that voters may become confused as a result of this similarity.

    Nabla vehemently denied this assertion in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Thursday.

    She urged the PNC’s leader, “Mr Apasera, work hard with your PNC. Trust me, we have nothing in common. Our party symbols and things are different.

    “The truth is that we don’t want anybody from the PNC who loves you to come to us, that is the truth. We don’t because we know the challenges of the PNC.”

    She added, “When you have a new party you will want to work with people who love the truth, transparency, and have integrity.

    “Those are the people we want to work with and believe me, those who love the PNC now cannot qualify to be under those brackets I have just mentioned.”

  • 2024 polls: PNC petitions EC against certification of PNP over similar party emblem

    2024 polls: PNC petitions EC against certification of PNP over similar party emblem

    People’s National Convention (PNC) has requested that the Electoral Commission (EC) delay issuing the final certificate for the registration of the People’s National Party (PNP).

    In a statement sent to the EC on July 16, the PNC’s solicitors raised concerns about the name PNP, noting that it closely resembles the PNC, the party that emerged from the PNP.

    They argue that this similarity could potentially confuse voters.

    “The use of the palm nut tree as an emblem for the newly formed party PNP will further confuse the electorates leaving them to believe that the PNC and PNP are one and the same.”

    “Since the executives of the PNP are former executives of the PNC, together with the history between the erstwhile PNP and PNC earlier canvassed, it will leave no doubt in the minds of electorates that the new PNP and PNC are one and the same,” the statement read.

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  • Move to regulate cement prices perfect – PNP to K.T. Hammond

    Move to regulate cement prices perfect – PNP to K.T. Hammond

    The People’s National Party (PNP) has praised the Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, for proposing a bill in Parliament aimed at regulating cement prices.

    In a statement issued by National Chairman and Leader the PNP, Janet Asana Nablah, expressed confidence that this move would enhance affordability of cement for ordinary Ghanaians.

    The party asserted that opposition to the bill stems from those seeking to undermine its positive impact on Ghanaian society.

    “Only those seeking to undermine this positive effort would oppose this commendable piece of legislation.”

    “It is evident that some Members of Parliament prioritize the interests of the businessmen and women who funded their campaigns over those of their constituents.

    It pointed out that some Members of Parliament prioritize the interests of their campaign financiers over those of their constituents, often opposing policies beneficial to Ghanaian families due to their obligations to sponsors.

    Additionally, the statement urged the Ministries of Trade, Works and Housing, and Agriculture to expand this initiative by introducing further legislative measures to regulate food and rent prices, which are increasingly burdening many Ghanaian households.

    “We call on all Ghanaian families to vote against any political party in the 2024 elections that puts the interests of businesses ahead of the wellbeing of ordinary citizens like yourselves.”

    “Be vigilant and oppose any parties that support business practices that are detrimental to the everyday Ghanaian household. Your families deserve leaders who will prioritize your welfare over corporate profits,” the statement added.

  • You can’t condemn current sale of SSNIT hotels because you did same during your administration – PNP Chair tells NDC

    You can’t condemn current sale of SSNIT hotels because you did same during your administration – PNP Chair tells NDC

    Chairperson of the newly formed People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Asana Nabla, has criticized members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who participated in the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ demonstration.

    She pointed out that during the NDC’s regime, they also sold assets belonging to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), making their condemnation of the controversial sale of some SSNIT hotels to Rock City Hotel hypocritical.

    In an interview with Keminni Amanor on TV3’s Hot Issues on June 13, Nabla stated,“SSNIT properties, hotels were sold under the NDC regime, and I wanted to write on a placard – ‘Operation vote NPP and NDC out’. They were sold to their party sympathisers – it doesn’t matter. None of them who did [participated in] the demonstration had the moral right to be there,” Janet Nabla observed.

    As the former General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Nabla emphasized that the PNP did not join the NDC Minority MPs in the protest because it did not meet their standards.

    “The PNP, we object the sale of government properties into individuals’ hands. They did a demonstration; we [PNP] were not part of the demonstration because the way they captured it, we did not fit in.”

    Addressing the perceived hypocrisy, she added, “Those who sold assets are now protesting another sale. Instead of letting the PNP critique both NDC and NPP, they were there holding placards.”

    Hands Off Our Hotels Demonstration

    On June 18, 2024, protesters took to the streets of Accra to demand a halt to the sale of a 60% stake in four SSNIT-owned hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Food and Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. The demonstration, led by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, started at the Labadi Beach Hotel and ended at the Christ the King Church.

    Ablakwa, along with Organized Labour and other stakeholders, questioned the selection process of Rock City as the buyer and called for an immediate halt to the sale.

    The calls for transparency and accountability in the sale of SSNIT’s hotel stakes reflect a broader demand for integrity in public asset management.

  • 11 PNC NEC members exit to form a new party

    11 PNC NEC members exit to form a new party

    Eleven members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s National Convention (PNC) have resigned from the party to form a new party called the People’s National Party (PNP).

    This decision comes after their disagreement with a High Court ruling on April 8, which affirmed the suspension of the PNC’s General Secretary, Janet Nabla, due to allegations of gross misconduct, insubordination, and incompetence, while reinstating David Apasera as the party’s leader.

    The PNC announced in a statement on April 8, 2024, that the court’s ruling ends a three-year leadership crisis that had negatively impacted the party.

    However, during a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 17, Sulemana Seidu, Interim General Secretary of the PNP, stated that the party could not operate under a leader lacking integrity and credibility.

    “It is with great sadness that we announce our decision to leave the People’s National Convention (PNC) and form our own party, the People’s National Party (PNP). The decision to depart from the PNC comes as a result of the fact that we disagree with the ruling of the high court of 8th April 2024 for reinstating individuals whom we believe were rightfully dismissed from leadership positions due to financial malfeasance and misconduct.

    “We the members of the National Executive Committee, representing 11 out of 16 regions, disagree with the ruling. We cannot in good conscience allow individuals lacking integrity and credibility to govern our party, especially when the legacy of our founder, Dr. Hilla Limann, is one of sacrifice without blemish.

    “As we approach the pivotal elections of 2024, we recognize that credibility is paramount. Our party, the People’s National Party, will uphold the values of honesty, integrity, and transparency. We will not compromise on these principles, nor shall we allow the tarnishing of our founder’s legacy by individuals with stained hands,” he stated.

    Mr. Seidu appealed for the continued support of Ghanaians as they embarked on their new journey. He emphasized their commitment to upholding the legacy of integrity and honesty set forth by Dr. Hilla Limann and expressed their dedication to serving the best interests of the nation.

    The interim executives were unveiled, with Janet Nabla appointed as the party’s National Chairman.

    Other appointments include Francis Oppong as Vice Chairman, Sulemana Seidu as General Secretary, Abdul Kadri Issah as Deputy Secretary, Francis Daasu as National Organiser, Faustina Anane as Deputy Organiser, Jessica Aputare as Treasurer, Zakaria Mohammed as Deputy Treasurer, Patience Lamisi Adams as National Women’s Organiser, Sandra Adepa as Deputy Women’s Organiser, Muniru S. Mohammed as National Youth Organiser, Bright Foto as Deputy Youth Organiser, and Samuel Ayesu as the Communication Secretary.