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NPP’s Kwadwo Poku exposes Bryan Acheampong over Bawumia’s 2024 Zongo Votes A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, has presented data to disprove the claim of NPP flagbearer hopeful, Bryan Acheampong that Zongos across the country did not vote for former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the 2024 presidential election. Acheampong recently claimed that Dr. Bawumia won only one Zongo polling station across the country, and urged NPP delegates not to vote for him as the NPP’s flagbearer for 2028 because he did not get the support of the Zongos. Bryan Acheampong’s claim, however,…

The Director of Legal Affairs of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Tamekloe, has challenged claims that mobile money interoperability was the brainchild of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. In a social media post, Mr. Tamekloe argued that the groundwork for interoperability was laid under the John Mahama administration. According to him, the Bank of Ghana signed the interoperability contract in 2016 before the New Patriotic Party (NPP) came to power. He explained that the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration only reviewed the cost of the contract after assuming office in 2017 and subsequently went ahead with the implementation. “How is…

Ghana and Egypt have reaffirmed their long-standing relations with renewed commitment to strengthen defence and security cooperation. On Saturday in Cairo, high-level discussions were held between Ghana’s delegation and Egypt’s Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Meguid Saqr. The talks focused on enhancing collaboration across various defence and security areas, reflecting the shared priority of both countries to deepen bilateral ties. Ghana’s delegation was led by Dr Casiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister and accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General William Agyapong, and other senior officials. Both sides expressed confidence that the engagement would…

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has shed light on the non-involvement of Thomas Partey and Ibrahim Sulemana in Ghana’s game against Chad. Ghana drew 1-1 with Chad in N’Djamena with the Black Stars conceding in the 88th minute to miss out on a sixth straight win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Group I. Partey and Sulemana didn’t compete in the game that had Ghana players particularly those in midfield visibly tired and Otto Addo in a pre-game presser stated that Partey’s illness and Sulemana’s injury restricted what he could do with his substitutions. “I was a…

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has reiterated the government’s commitment to building a 24-hour economy aimed at reducing business bottlenecks and creating more opportunities for Ghanaian enterprises. Speaking on Sunday, September 7, during the second day of the This Is Ghana Exhibition in Accra, Mr. Debrah explained that the initiative is tailored to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. “Our 24-hour economy policy is designed to create more opportunities, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure that Ghanaian businesses operate in an environment that matches your ambition and creativity,” he stated. Mr. Debrah commended key state institutions, including the Ghana Export…

The Concerned Youth of Tema have accused Mr. Ian Okwei Tabalor, the Tema Central Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Protocol Officer of TDC Ghana Limited, of engaging in alleged illegal land dealings. In a statement released over the weekend, the youth group claimed to be in possession of documents indicating that Mr. Tabalor used his influence under the previous TDC administration, led by former Managing Director Madam Alice Ofori Atta, to reassign a public facility to his wife. According to the group, Mr. Tabalor allegedly facilitated the conversion of a public toilet facility—previously serving residents…

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana will hold its 126th Regular Meeting from Monday, September 15, 2025, to Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The committee will be reviewing developments in the economy, including the recent fall of the Cedi. The meetings will conclude with a press conference on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to announce the decision of the Committee. At the 124th Monetary Policy Committee press conference, the BoG significantly reduced the policy rate to 25 per cent from 28 per cent. The chairman of the committee, who is also the Governor of the BoG, Dr. Johnson…

The General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has stated the party has picked intelligence of attempts by party members to cut deals with persons on the list of prosecution by the government. Speaking at the 5th Annual General Conference of NDC lawyers, he failed to reveal the identity of such persons, but Mr. Kwetey says the government will not yield to such attempts. “Many among us despite the fact that pleas and pressure are coming that punishment has to be meted and this must be done properly some among us are busy trying to cut deals with people…

Professor Alidu Seidu Mahama, a lecturer in the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, has emerged victorious in the Tamale Central parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He secured 840 votes out of 1,511 valid ballots cast, beating 11 other contenders in what was a hotly contested race. His closest challenger, former Tamale Metropolitan Assembly Mayor Abdul Hanan Gundadoo, polled 536 votes, while the remaining candidates shared the rest of the ballots. The full results are as follows: In all, 1,511 delegates voted out of a total of 1,551 registered, with one ballot rejected. After being…

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has issued a final warning to satellite television giant MultiChoice Ghana, threatening to shut down its operations tomorrow (September 6) if the company fails to engage in negotiations over a price reduction. In a strongly worded tweet on Friday night, the minister accused the company of disrespecting Ghanaians and reneging on its initial promise to discuss the matter. The minister’s ultimatum comes after weeks of a tense standoff over DStv tariffs, which the government and consumers have long deemed exorbitant. Citing a mandate from the government to address the high cost of satellite television, the…