Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has congratulated the newly elected constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Tano North, urging them to work together to strengthen the party’s structures ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a statement following the successful conduct of the constituency executive elections, Dr. Boako commended delegates, aspirants and supporters for demonstrating peace, discipline and unity throughout the electoral process. He said the maturity displayed by party members reflected the values that continue to define the NPP. The lawmaker congratulated the newly elected executives, noting that their election was…

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has congratulated the newly elected constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging members to put aside their differences and unite behind the party’s quest to recapture political power in the 2028 general elections. In a statement issued after the successful election, declaration and swearing-in of the new constituency executives on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the MP expressed gratitude to God and commended delegates for conducting themselves peacefully throughout the electoral process. He thanked party members for turning out in their numbers to vote and for upholding what he described as…

Former Parliamentary Candidate for Juaboso Constituency, Dr Alex Ampaabeng, has congratulated the newly elected constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Juaboso, urging them to work together to strengthen the party’s structures ahead of future elections. In a statement following the conclusion of the constituency executive elections, Dr Ampaabeng commended the winners for earning the confidence of delegates and wished them success as they assume leadership responsibilities. He also expressed appreciation to the Ghana Police Service and the Electoral Commission for their roles in ensuring what he described as a peaceful, transparent and successful electoral process. The former…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Suame Constituency has successfully elected a new set of constituency executives in a peaceful election held on Saturday, July 11, as part of the party’s nationwide constituency executive elections. The exercise, which forms part of the NPP’s reorganisation efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections, saw delegates elect officials to lead the party’s affairs in the constituency for the next term. Following the polls, Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, congratulated the newly elected executives and commended delegates for the peaceful conduct of the election. Patrick Owusu was elected Constituency Chairman, with…

The National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON) has appealed to the Presidents of Ghana and Nigeria to intervene in the ongoing dispute involving Ghanaian-owned JonahCapital, warning that the matter could negatively affect relations between the two countries if not properly addressed. The association raised the concerns following a visit to River Park Estate in Abuja, where it claimed to have witnessed the destruction of facilities belonging to JonahCapital, including the Gallery Clubhouse, gatehouse and other structures. According to NAGHACON, the alleged demolition targeted JonahCapital’s assets, while facilities belonging to other companies operating within the estate were left untouched.…

Three persons have been arrested by the police in the Ashanti Region for allegedly disrupting the ongoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency executive elections at Bantama in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, where voting was underway. According to reports, the suspects stormed the polling centre and allegedly destroyed ballot boxes and ballot papers, bringing the electoral process to an abrupt halt. A report by Adomonline.com citing an eyewitness account said the three individuals also assaulted officials supervising the election during the disturbance. One election official sustained an injury to…

The contractor responsible for the Weija Children’s Hospital has reportedly been picked up by officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following a meeting with the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, over the delayed operationalisation of the facility. Information gathered by Citi News indicates that the contractor was invited to a meeting with the Health Minister on Friday, July 10, 2026, to discuss the completion and handover of the hospital, which has remained unused despite being structurally completed. Sources familiar with the meeting said the government urged the contractor to hand over the facility to enable its…

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations that a Chief Inspector stationed in the region owns unauthorised wooden structures at Asafo BB in Kumasi, which were allegedly rented out to commercial sex workers. In a statement issued on Friday, July 10, 2026, the Command said it had commenced investigations into the claims, stressing that the allegations are being treated with the seriousness they deserve. According to the statement, the officer is alleged to have owned the structures and leased them to commercial sex workers. “The Command assures the public that updates on the outcome of the…

Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Sulemana Yusif, on Friday joined staff of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in a clean-up exercise as part of the government-declared two-day national clean-up campaign following the recent devastating floods that affected parts of the country. The exercise formed part of efforts to improve environmental sanitation and support the national recovery initiative after the floods caused widespread destruction in several communities. Ministry staff worked together to clear drains, remove refuse and clean the surroundings of the Ministry to help reduce the risk of flooding and…

Some aggrieved members and Polling Station Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ablekuma West Constituency have called on the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and its Steering Committee to urgently intervene in what they describe as serious irregularities surrounding the constituency’s electoral register. In a press statement issued on Friday, July 10, the group said it had submitted two petitions to the party’s General Secretary last week. According to them, one petition challenges the compilation of the constituency’s electoral register and the Electoral Area elections conducted with it, while the second, filed through a solicitor, seeks redress…