Month: August 2024

Otumfuo Destools Chiefs Over Galamsey

Otumfuo Destools Chiefs Over Galamsey

In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. The decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace. The destoolment is a direct result of the trio’s involvement in galamsey (illegal mining), a practice that has plagued the region and drawn widespread condemnation. The Asantehene’s bold move sends a strong message that the Asante kingdom will not tolerate such activities, which pose a significant threat to the environment and the well-being of…
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Voting For Mahama Will Reverse Ghana’s Progress – Akufo-Addo

Voting For Mahama Will Reverse Ghana’s Progress – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cautioned that a vote for John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming December 7 elections would lead Ghana back to a period of underdevelopment and hardship. He argued that Mahama and the NDC have nothing new to offer the country and urged Ghanaians to reject them at the polls. Speaking during the sod-cutting ceremony for the expansion of the Tema Motorway, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the best candidate to lead Ghana’s development and ensure continued progress. “We are going forward. We are not going back…
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Peace Pact: NPP Unshaken by Intimidation – Obiri Boahen Warns Asiedu Nketia

Peace Pact: NPP Unshaken by Intimidation – Obiri Boahen Warns Asiedu Nketia

Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, the former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, not to attempt to intimidate the ruling party. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen's comments come in response to the NDC's refusal to sign a peace declaration ahead of the 2024 elections. Asiedu Nketia, declared that the NDC party will not be signing any peace declaration as the country approaches the upcoming election. Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, he expressed scepticism about the effectiveness…
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Ghana’s Economy Needs an Upgrade, Not a Reset – Obiri Boahen Rebukes Mahama’s Economic Pledge

Ghana’s Economy Needs an Upgrade, Not a Reset – Obiri Boahen Rebukes Mahama’s Economic Pledge

A former Deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama’s plan to reset the Ghanaian economy. According to Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, Ghana’s economy is not something that can simply be reset like a wristwatch. Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), reiterated during a brief video promoting the party's 2024 manifesto launch that this initiative represents the first step toward resetting the nation's economy. The manifesto launch, held at the University of Education, Winneba, was themed "Change to Reset Ghana." Mahama promised to revive…
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Resetting Ghana Means, Scrapping Free SHS, Other Pro-poor Policies – Wontumi Explains

Resetting Ghana Means, Scrapping Free SHS, Other Pro-poor Policies – Wontumi Explains

The Ashanti regional chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has revealed that, it is the intention of former president John Mahama to collapse the economy when he secures victory on December 7 elections. According to the chairman, Mr. Mahama’s plan is to revoke all policies president Akufo-Addo initiated. This revelation follows the 2024 Manifesto launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), held at Winneba on 24th August, 2024. Speaking on the manifesto launch, he alleged that the title ‘Resetting Ghana, Jobs, Accountability, and Prosperity’, is a ploy to collapse our economy.…
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“Your likes and dislikes cannot determine the winner of December 7 elections” – Wontumi tells Mahama

“Your likes and dislikes cannot determine the winner of December 7 elections” – Wontumi tells Mahama

“Your likes and dislikes cannot determine the winner of December 7 elections ” the Ashanti Regional Chairman for New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi has stated. According to him, the endorsement of a candidate by former president, John Dramani Mahama cannot guarantee a winner in the upcoming elections. Speaking on Wontumi TV on 26th August, 2024, Chairman Wontumi emphatically stated that John Mahama’s disapproval of Dr. Bawumia’s candidacy is not a decisive factor in the election outcome. “Mahama’s likes or dislikes will not the determine the winner of this elections. If he doesn’t like…
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Prove yourself, else we will come after you- Wontumi to appointees, Party executives, members

Prove yourself, else we will come after you- Wontumi to appointees, Party executives, members

The Ashanti regional chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi has urged party executives and members to rally support for the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. In his view, this is the time for Party members to demonstrate their loyalty and commitment. Speaking on Wontumi Morning Show, he emphasised the need for unity, citing instances. “If you supported Bawumia in the internal elections, it is not complete and enough. Support him in the general elections so that he can win. Let’s set aside our differences and support the party. Kennedy Agyapong was…
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You did not fulfil the same promises you made to teachers  in 2012 – Abronye Slams Mahama

You did not fulfil the same promises you made to teachers in 2012 – Abronye Slams Mahama

Bono regional chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye has berated former president John Dramani over his pledge to offer incentives to teachers. According to him, John Mahama made similar promises in 2012, but failed to deliver under his tenure of office. This comes in the wake of NDC’S manifesto launch held in Winneba last Saturday. Unveiling his manifesto, Mahama said he would offer incentives to teachers at rural areas when he is re elected. Reacting to this on Wontumi Morning Show on 26th August, 2024, Abronye questioned why former president did not fulfil this pledge when…
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Parliamentary Candidate for Bekwai Constituency begins Door-to -Door Campaign

Parliamentary Candidate for Bekwai Constituency begins Door-to -Door Campaign

Lawyer Ralph Poku-Adusei, the NPP Parliamentary candidate for the Bekwai Constituency, has today, August 25, 2024, begun his campaign with a door-to-door outreach in the Adjamesu electoral area. Accompanied by his wife, Lawyer Mrs. Gloria Poku-Adusei, the couple engaged in a rigorous retail campaign, connecting with residents and electorates in their homes and stores. As they traversed the community, they received warm and enthusiastic welcome from thousands of people. Lawyer Poku-Adusei outlined his vision and plan to the electorates, while emphasizing the importance of voting for both the NPP’s Presidential Candidate,Dr Mahamadu Bawumia and himself in the upcoming elections. The…
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