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03 Aug

I Have No Preferred Candidate In NPP Presidential Primaries – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said on Wednesday that he had no favourite candidate in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries, emphasising that delegates will determine who leads the party in next year’s election. He would, however, vote for a candidate “who, I believe, can best unite the Party, and, above all, who can win the presidential election of 7th December 2024, and inflict a third successive defeat on the perennial NDC Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama.” In a meeting with party communicators at the Jubilee House, Accra, the President noted that the actions by a few members close…

02 Aug

Let’s All Pay Our Dues And Register To Be Members- Dr. China Advises NPP Sympathizers

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The National Treasurer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Charles Dwamena, best known as Dr. China has urged members of the party to contribute financially to the welfare of the party at all times. Dr. China was of the view political parties thrives on payment of dues and other contributions, hence the need for party faithful to contribute their quota going forward. This comes after the National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) approved new fees for members across the country and also for all the external branches. The new approved fees come in four…

02 Aug

Saglemi Housing Project Was A Waste Of Resource- State Housing MD Defends Gov’t’s Decision To Begin A New Housing Project

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Managing Director for State Housing Company Ltd, Kwabena Ampofo Appiah has defended government’s decision to begin a new housing project rather than continue with the Saglemi Housing project started by the erstwhile John Mahama administration. He said that the Saglemi housing project was a waste of time and resources. Speaking in an exclusive interview on phone with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning show on Movement TV, he said that he would never advise that government completes the project. "We have to make good use of our resources by not wasting money...because every little fund that goes waste would…

02 Aug

“No President Can Foist A Candidate On The Party” – President Akufo-Addo

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“The history of the NPP tells us that no President can foist a candidate on the Party against its wishes. The NPP is not that kind of Party. We have never subscribed to a cult of personality. Indeed, our highly-respected former President, the 1st NPP President, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, in the aftermath of my election as NPP Presidential Candidate, by the 2007 National Congress, told the Congress that ‘the Party has its spirit’, a spirit that cannot be ignored.” These were the words of the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, when he met with communicators…

02 Aug

Change ”Amasaman Housing Project” Name To One That Will Not Mislead People- Popular Radio Personality

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Journalist of Wontumi multimedia, Daasebre Agyei Dwamena, has called on the team facilitating the Amasaman Housing project to come up with a different name for it. Speaking on the Newspaper review segment on Movement In The Morning show, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Daasebre expressed his dissatisfaction with the name given to the affordable housing project initiated by the Akuffo Addo led government, and advised for it it to be changed since it can be a form of mislead for people when locating it. He claimed that ''what surprised me most was when I got lost while locating Pokuase because of…

02 Aug

Mountaineers FC’s Jonathan Edwards Scoops Two Mvps At Ashanti Regional Inter Schools Football Competition

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Accra-based Mountaineers FC winger, Jonathan Edwards, showcased his exceptional football skills and emerged as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the final and semi-final games of the highly contested Ashanti Regional Inter Schools Football Competition, despite his team OKESS facing a heartbreaking loss in the finals. Throughout the tournament, Edwards demonstrated his prowess on the field, consistently delivering remarkable performances. In the preliminary matches held at Owass, he exhibited remarkable form, scoring three goals and providing two crucial assists in just three matches. As the competition progressed to the main stage at the Baba Yara sports stadium, Edwards continued to…

02 Aug

Medeama SC, ASKO De Kara Of Togo Friendly Game Rescheduled

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Ghana Premier League 2022/23 champions, Medeama SC’s international friendly against Togolese champions ASKO de Kara has been rescheduled. The match which was initially scheduled to take place at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday, August 4, 2023, has been postponed to Sunday, August 6 at the same venue. The fixture forms part of the Ghana Premier League champions preparation for the 2023/24CAF Champions League campaign. Medeama will begin the CAF Champions League campaign against Nigerian side Remo Stars in the first stage of the preliminary round at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. The Mauves and Yellow will host the first…

02 Aug

Everton Eyeing Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana

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Ghana forward Kamaldeen Sulemana has emerged as a top transfer target for Premier League outfit Everton, Footballghana.com can reveal. The Toffees are said to be exploring a deal to snap up the Ghana international this summer after Leeds United rejected £15m bid for Italian teenager Wilfried Gnonto. According to Daily Mail, Everton will now turn their attention to the Black Stars winger as they grow frustrated in their attempts to sign Wilfried Gnonto from Leeds United. Sulemana was a transfer target for Everton during the January window but Southampton beat off competition to secure the services of the pacey winger.…

02 Aug

Go For The Money – Nigerians Charge At Victor Osimhen To Accept €1m A Week Deal From Saudi Club

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Nigerians on social media have advised Victor Osimhen to accept Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal's lucrative €1 million-a-week deal. Many believe the offer is a life-changing deal, hence, Osimhen should follow in the footsteps of his Super Eagles teammate, Odoin Ighalo Hilal, and accept the deal. The Nigerian forward could earn €52 million a year if he agrees to join the Saudi Pro League side. According to Sky Sports, Hilal also submitted €140 million as a transfer fee to Napoli. Meanwhile, Italian outlet Il Mattino claims both the player and Napoli have rejected the offer. The Italian side who are…

02 Aug

How I Landed Black Stars Job – Chris Hughton Details, Refutes Gabby Otchere-Darko’s Alleged Influence

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The persistent narrative around the appointment of Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach is the allegation that it was a government decision imposed on the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Leading member of the New Patriotic Party and relative of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has been mentioned as the man who orchestrated the appointment of Chris Hughton as head coach of the Black Stars. But in his narration of how he landed the role, Chris Hughton appears to have absolved the government and to an extent Gabby Otchere-Darko of any influence in his appointment. Speaking on TalkSports,…