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Eleven aspiring candidates have been disqualified from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary primaries, scheduled for January 27. The disqualified candidates are from constituencies where the party currently has sitting Members of Parliament (MP). This was contained in the summary of the party’s vetting last week. According to JoyNews’ Samuel …

The Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as chairman Wontumi, has commended lawyer in private practice and parliamentary candidate hopeful of the NPP for the Bekwai constituency, Ralph Poku-Adusei for his selfless support and contribution to growth and development of the NPP …

The General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fiifi Kwetey, says coming to power will be in vain if people within the NDC continue the ills of the current government. He believes it will be better for the NDC to stay in opposition rather than come to power and …

As of the close of nominations on December 25, 2023, a total of 92 aspiring candidates had expressed their intention to compete for parliamentary seats in the Eastern Region. Out of 92, 85 candidates officially filed their nominations, poised to challenge incumbents in 22 constituencies. The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) …

The presidency has assured Ghanaians that the 2024 general elections “will be conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner devoid of electoral violence”. It has, however, warned anybody or group harbouring intentions to foment trouble that the law will deal with them. “Entities or people who will attempt to …

The Eastern Regional Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party has disqualified two aspirants: Madam Yaa Ansah, who sought to challenge the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for New Juaben South, and Frank Aidoo, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akuapem South. Yaa Ansah, who was out of …

Some delegates and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asokwa Constituency in the Ashanti Region have stated that Mr. Edmund Kyei, a prominent contender for parliamentary office, is the new hope they desire at this moment in time. The delegates who ventured with Mr. Edmund during his …

Three Ghanaian universities have been banned by the Nigerian federal government over stated infractions. The three are the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana; Cape Coast University, Ghana and privately run Volta University College, Ho. In total, the government banned 18 foreign universities operating in Nigeria, describing them as “degree mills,” …

Former President John Dramani Mahama says he is optimistic that he will be sworn into office as President of Ghana on January 7, 2025. The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress said he was aware of the challenges confronting Ghanaians and that his team had developed a comprehensive plan …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) today, January 3, began vetting parliamentary aspirants in constituencies it has sitting MPs across the country. The Greater Accra Regional office began vetting parliamentary candidate hopefuls for the 14 constituencies in the region. Aspirants for 8 constituencies are expected to go through the process on …