Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to resist any attempts by aspiring party officials to leverage his name or position to advance their bids for various internal party positions. In a Facebook post on Monday, February 2, the NPP lawmaker appealed to Dr Bawumia and cautioned against allowing potential contestants to use his stature as the party’s presidential candidate to gain unfair advantage in upcoming party elections. “Your Excellency, please do not allow any of the potential contestants seeking for the various offices within the…

President John Dramani Mahama has been ranked 5th on Devex’s prestigious list of the most powerful global figures in development and changemaking for 2026, a recognition that underscores his growing influence in reshaping international development discourse. The respected international development publication, Devex, highlighted President Mahama’s leadership in advancing the “Accra Reset” agenda as a key factor in his high placement on the Power 50 list. The ranking places the Ghanaian leader among a select group of individuals driving transformative change amid major shifts in global aid, financing, and cooperation. President Mahama, who assumed office in January 2025 for his second…

 The Ashanti Region recorded a total of 132 fire incidents in January 2026, representing a notable decrease from the 187 cases reported during the same period in 2025. Ashanti Regional Fire Command Public Relations Officer, DO III Peter Addai, disclosed this to Citi News on Monday, February 2. While acknowledging that some high-profile fires this year caused significant damage to markets, shops, and other properties — raising public concern — he emphasised that the overall reduction in incidents points to improved fire prevention and response efforts by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the region. “We have been able…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has pledged the full loyalty and commitment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary caucus to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia following his resounding victory in the party’s presidential primaries. The Effutu MP made the declaration during a courtesy call on Dr Bawumia at his residence, where the caucus formally congratulated the flagbearer and reaffirmed their support ahead of the 2028 general elections. “Our commitment as a caucus is to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of our party,” Mr Afenyo-Markin stated emphatically. He explained that the visit was specifically to extend congratulations to Dr Bawumia on his victory…

The Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana, Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM1, has told an Accra High Court that his company, A2, operated with valid licences from relevant authorities, contrary to prosecution claims that he sold gold without authorisation. NAM1, who is facing 39 charges including selling gold without a licence, fraudulent breach of trust, defrauding by false pretences, and money laundering, made the assertion during cross-examination on Monday. He insisted that A2 was duly incorporated and licensed to engage in gold mining, gold purchasing, value addition, export, and related activities. Responding to questions from the prosecution, NAM1…

Sammi Awuku, Senior Adviser to the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Campaign Team and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, has firmly denied allegations that the Bawumia campaign distributed money to delegates to influence their votes in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries. The denials come amid circulating claims and social media videos where some delegates alleged they were promised or waiting to receive cash inducements from certain flagbearer camps. In particular, videos showed delegates claiming they were to receive GH¢700 from the camp of Dr Bryan Acheampong before casting their ballots. Speaking on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show with host Bernard…

 The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yuhonu, has announced the promotion of all members of the Police Royal Ladies, a special all-female unit in the Ghana Police Service named in honour of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to their next ranks. The decision comes in recognition of the unit’s outstanding performance and dedication during two historic parades mounted in honour of the Asantehene. The first guard of honour was held at the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra on January 6, 2026, while the second took place at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi during the first Akwasidae celebration…

Gabby Otchere-Darko, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has attributed the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections to a broader global political trend rather than purely domestic factors. Describing the outcome as “quite shocking,” Mr Otchere-Darko said the results should be understood within the context of a shifting “zeitgeist” – the spirit of the time – that has produced unexpected electoral upsets in several democracies worldwide in recent years. Speaking on The Upside Down Show on Channel One TV on Sunday, February 1, 2026, he…

The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, has announced a temporary suspension of the Ghanaian citizenship application process for members of the historical African diaspora. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, February 1, 2026, the two institutions explained that the pause is part of ongoing efforts to streamline and improve the application system, making it more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for prospective applicants. The suspension will provide the necessary time to refine procedures and implement enhancements, ensuring a smoother and more seamless experience when the process resumes. “The temporary suspension will…

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed that the Bawumia camp anticipated Dr Bryan Acheampong’s entry into the presidential race would primarily impact Kennedy Agyapong’s support base rather than erode Bawumia’s own votes. Speaking on Channel One TV on Sunday, Mr Aboagye explained that Dr Bawumia’s voter support within the party is characterised by a “static and stable” base, making it largely immovable compared to other candidates. He emphasised that the NPP operates with fixed ideological groupings and blocs at the constituency and polling station levels, where members tend to think,…