Author: Political Desk

The selection of a running mate for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will not be based on an aspirant’s placement in the party’s recent presidential primaries, according to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the flagbearer. Speculation has been rife, particularly on social media, suggesting that Dr Bryan Acheampong’s impressive performance in the flagbearer contest could position him as a frontrunner for the vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2028 general elections. However, speaking on Channel1 TV on Sunday, Mr Aboagye dismissed such notions, emphasising that finishing second, or in any other position, in the internal race does…

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been officially declared the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2028 general elections after securing a decisive victory in the party’s presidential primaries held on Saturday. The Electoral Commission announced the certified results at the NPP headquarters following collation from polling centres nationwide, confirming Dr Bawumia as the winner with 110,643 votes, representing 56.48% of the total valid votes cast. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong came in second place with 46,554 votes (23.76%), while Dr Bryan Acheampong placed third with 36,303 votes (18.53%). Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum followed in fourth with 1,999…

 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has conceded defeat in the ongoing presidential primaries, urging his supporters to accept the outcome and maintain unity within the party. Speaking to the media as provisional results from various constituencies showed him trailing behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Mr Agyapong emphasised the importance of discipline and respect for the party’s internal democratic processes. “We have to stay calm. We believe in the party. The delegates have spoken, and we have to take it,” he said. He cautioned his supporters against any actions that could divide the party or…

Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun, General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has publicly apologised for his earlier prophetic declarations that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong would win the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries and emerge as the party’s flagbearer. In a statement issued following Saturday’s NPP primaries, the prophet admitted that his predictions, shared through a book, videos, and media interviews, did not come to pass. “That word did not come to pass. I missed it. I was wrong, I am deeply sorry, and I ask for your forgiveness,” he said. He emphasised taking full responsibility without blaming anyone or shifting accountability.…

Voting is underway nationwide as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) elects its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections today, Saturday, January 31, 2026. The presidential primary, a pivotal event for the opposition party following its defeat in the 2024 polls, sees over 211,000 delegates casting ballots at more than 300 polling centres across the country. Delegates are participating in what is described as one of the most significant internal exercises in the NPP’s recent history, aimed at selecting the candidate to lead the party into the next presidential race. Voting commenced early in various constituencies, with reports of smooth processes…

More than 200 traders, predominantly women, at the Berekum Central and Senase markets in the Bono Region have fallen victim to a suspected loan scam after paying registration fees to a group of individuals who promised them easy-access loans of up to GH¢10,000. According to a report by Joynews, the affected traders reportedly paid between GH¢250 and GH¢500 each as processing and registration fees, with assurances that they would receive loans ranging from GH¢5,000 to GH¢10,000 depending on the amount paid. However, after collecting the monies, the alleged fraudsters have gone into hiding and cannot be reached, leaving the victims…

A founding member and elder of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has issued a stark warning that the party’s current leadership is leading it towards destruction by sidelining internal democracy and grassroots involvement. In an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, January 30, 2026,Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe expressed deep concern over the NPP’s post-election trajectory following its defeat, arguing that the party has failed to rebuild from the bottom up—a tradition he says has been central to its identity. “If we truly want to win back the soul of the party, then we must do things…

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has officially appointed Samuel Koku Anyidoho as its Communications Advisor, marking a significant addition to its leadership team. The announcement was made on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the CCG headquarters in Osu, during an event to commemorate the inaugural International Day of Peaceful Coexistence. According to a report by Metro TV, Reverend Jehoaidah Amuzu, Director of Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations at the CCG, introduced Mr. Anyidoho as the Founder and CEO of the MILLS Institute for Public Advocacy and Transformational Leadership Development, noting that he has now become an integral part of the…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has intensified its crackdown on encroachments and unauthorised developments, pulling down illegal structures and issuing a stern warning to occupants to voluntarily remove such buildings or face stricter sanctions. On Monday morning, a task force from the AMA demolished two large makeshift sheds being used as an auto-mechanic workshop located behind the Awudome Cemetery, near the SSNIT Pension House. The site had clear warning signs against encroachment painted on a nearby wall, yet the operators had ignored previous directives. The enforcement exercise was carried out in line with repeated orders from the AMA, under the…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reported substantial financial recoveries and the seizure of high-value assets in the second half of 2025, as outlined in its Half-Yearly Report for July to December 2025. These actions form part of the office’s ongoing anti-corruption operations, which have targeted illicit wealth accumulation linked to several high-profile investigations. The OSP successfully recovered significant sums of money that were redirected to the national treasury. This included US$2 million returned to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), more than GH₵8.5 million recovered from an investigation into the diversion of petroleum products, and nearly GH₵952,000…