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31 May

Professor Kalamania Endorses Frema Opare as Running Mate For Dr. Bawumia

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Savannah Regional Chairman, Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana, also known as Professor Kalamonia, has thrown his weight behind calls for Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s Flagbearer, to select the Chief of Staff, Madam Frema Opare as his running mate for the 2024 elections. According to Alhaji Sulemana, Madam Opare’s wealth of experience in governance, her proven track record, and her dedication to the party’s ideals make her an excellent choice for the position. He believes her inclusion on the ticket will not only guarantee the party’s victory but also provide a strong and capable leadership for…

31 May

Professor Kalamonia Expresses Gratitude To Chief Of Staff for Donating Minibus To Savannah Region

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Savannah Regional Chairman, executives, and council of elders of the party, have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Chief of Staff for donating a minibus to the region. The regional Chairman, Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana, affectionately known as Professor Kalamonia, praised the Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Frema Osei Opare, for her generosity and commitment to the party’s growth and development. “We are deeply grateful to the Chief of Staff for this kind gesture,” he said. He noted that the minibus will greatly enhance their ability to mobilize their members and conduct their activities effectively, ahead…

31 May

Ghana Achieves GH¢11.5Bn Trade Surplus In Q1 2024

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Ghana achieved a notable trade surplus of GH¢11.5 billion in the first quarter of 2024, buoyed by a 20.4% increase in the average prices of export commodities compared to Q1 2023, according to a recent report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This surge indicates a promising economic trend for the nation. In Q1 2024, exports totaled GH¢59.5 billion, while imports stood at GH¢48.1 billion, resulting in the substantial trade surplus. Gold bullion emerged as the leading export product, valued at GH¢29.7 billion, more than twice the value of crude petroleum, the second-highest export at GH¢12.2 billion. The top five…

31 May

Bawumia Must Settle On Frema…She Is Politically Matured And A Proper Ashanti- NPP Ahafo Regional Chairman

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The Ahafo Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Owusu Sekyere, has appealed to Dr Bawumia to consider the nomination of Madam Akosua Frema Osei-Opare as his running mate. As a grassroot leader, the Ahafo Regional Chairman stated that the masses are clamoring for a woman to partner their 2024 flagbearer. “If you ask me, I've heard a lot of names. The likes of Adutwum, Hon Mathew Opoku Prempeh amongst others. I'm pleading that we do not put him under any form of pressure because as grassroots, we are in the known of what the mass perceives and…

31 May

Gizella Agbotui Tetteh: The Deceptive Leader Who Failed Awutu Senya West

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Gizella Agbotui Tetteh ascended to the political stage of Awutu Senya West with grand promises and a facade of competence and humility. In her campaign to become the Member of Parliament, she spoke eloquently of her dedication to the people, vowing to bring about transformative change. However, her four-year tenure has laid bare the stark reality of her leadership—a period marked by incompetence, arrogance, and a blatant disregard for the very people who entrusted her with their votes. Upon her election, Tetteh was heralded as a beacon of hope, a leader who would prioritize the needs of her constituents. She…

31 May

Ambulance Trial: “NDC Is Doing Do-or-Die Rehearsal For 2024 Elections Amidst Attacks on Gofred Dame” – Obiri Boahen

Evans ManassehNews2024 elections, Ambulance Trial, Gofred Dame, NDC, OBIRI BOAHEN

In the ongoing trial involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa regarding the ambulance procurement, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a fierce attack on Attorney General GodfreGeneral Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, views this as a strategic move by the NDC in preparation for the upcoming 2024 elections. "The relentless attack on Godfred Dame by the NDC is a do-or-die rehearsal for the 2024 general elections." In an interview with Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen asserted that Godfred Dame is innocent in the ambulance case. He…

31 May

We will not repeat mistakes we made in 2020 -Oti regional secretary, NPP

Evans ManassehNewsNPP, Oti Region

The Oti regional secretary for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Akpabeh Jonathan Manu says, members of the NPP at Oti region are striving to clinch victory on December 7. According to the secretary, the party is taking the necessary steps to resolve issues that marred their electoral fortune in 2020. "We have learnt alot on the 2020 elections. We made several errors, and we are not going to repeat them this time. We have begun reconciliation with some executives who were not happy with some of the decisions we made four years ago. We want to create a peaceful…

31 May

Bayern ‘Already Feels Like Home’ – Kompany

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Vincent Kompany says Bayern Munich “already feels like home” after being unveiled as the manager of the German Bundesliga club. Bayern confirmed Kompany, 38, had been handed a three-year deal on Wednesday, replacing Thomas Tuchel. The Belgian suffered relegation from the Premier League with Burnley in 2023-24. “My mentality is that I never haven’t ever worked for a top club in my head,” Kompany said. “A top club is the environment you create. It’s the mentality you have towards your job in good and bad times, that’s what defines working at the top level. “It already feels like home.” Kompany…

31 May

Cameroon Reinstate Brys As Boss As Eto’o Apologises

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Marc Brys has been reinstated as coach of Cameroon after Samuel Eto’o, the president of the country’s football federation (Fecafoot), apologised for a row which led to the Belgian being replaced just two days ago. Fecafoot put Martin Ndtoungou in interim charge of the Indomitable Lions on Tuesday night after Eto’o and Brys were involved in a heated exchange earlier that day when they met for the first time. Brys had been appointed by Cameroon’s sports ministry in April but Fecafoot expressed its “great astonishment” at the move and said the decision had been “taken unilaterally”. Eto’o confirmed the 62-year-old…

31 May

Pique Under Investigation In Spain Corruption Case

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Former Barcelona and Manchester United defender Gerard Pique has been placed under official investigation by a court in Spain over his alleged involvement in a deal which saw the Spanish Super Cup moved to Saudi Arabia. Pique’s company Kosmos signed agreements with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) which would see it receive 40m euros (£34m) for brokering the deal, with the RFEF receiving 400m euros (£340m). Judge Delia Rodrigo said there were “possible illegalities with criminal implications” in the agreements. Ex-Spain international Pique, 37, has now been formally included among a group of people under official investigation over the alleged…