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06 Jan

(VIDEO) Akufo-Addo gives Mahama A Tour Of Jubilee House

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On Monday, January 6, President Akufo-Addo took President-elect John Mahama and Vice President-elect Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on a tour of the Jubilee House ahead of the official handover ceremony scheduled for January 7, 2025. The visit provided Mahama and Prof. Opoku-Agyemang an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the presidency’s facilities and operations, which will serve as their base during the upcoming administration. President Akufo-Addo’s tenure ends on January 7, 2025, with Mahama set to assume office following his victory in the December 7 general election. The swearing-in ceremony, set to take place at Black Star Square, will be attended…

06 Jan

NPP Denies Contacting A-Plus For Parliamentary Caucus Discussions

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The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has categorically denied claims that the party has reached out to Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, the Member of Parliament-elect for Gomoa Central Constituency in the Central Region to caucus with the party in Parliament. In a statement, Mr. Kodua Frimpong clarified that the NPP has neither contacted A-Plus nor authorized anyone to engage him on the party’s behalf regarding any parliamentary matters. “The leadership of the NPP wishes to categorically deny any such reports. At no point has the party contacted Kwame Asare Obeng or…

02 Jan

Former Speaker Prof Oquaye leads NPP’s 11-Member Committee To Probe 2024 Defeat

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A former Speaker of Parliament, Prof Mike Oquaye of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is to lead an 11-member election review committee, set up by the NPP to investigate the party’s heavy loss in the just-ended 2024 general elections. Justin Frimpong Kodua, the party’s General Secretary, said the committee’s terms of reference include reviewing the internal elections and campaign strategy, identifying the challenges that led to the electoral defeat, and proposing solutions. The committee has been given three months to complete its work and report back to the National Council of the party. The former President John Dramani Mahama made…

02 Jan

I Promise To Work Hard As Minority Leader – Afenyo-Markin

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The Minority Leader for the 9th Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has pledged to work diligently for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following his confirmation by the party’s National Council. Speaking to the media after being officially named to lead the NPP’s side in Parliament, the Effutu Member of Parliament expressed his gratitude to the National Council for placing their trust in him. “What I can say is that I thank the National Council for the trust reposed in me, and the decision to confirm me to lead my side in Parliament. I can promise them one thing: hard work, hard work,…

02 Jan

Parliament Approves Over GHC68.1bn 2025 Mini-Budget

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Ghana’s Parliament has approved the 2025 Mini-Budget, totaling GHC68.13 billion, after thorough deliberation at the Finance Committee level with the Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. The budget will fund government operations for the first quarter of the year, pending the substantive budget presentation by the incoming Mahama administration. The approval follows the Finance Minister’s presentation of the Expenditure in Advance of Appropriation for January to March 2025 on January 2, 2025. The proposal was subsequently referred to the Joint Committee on Budget and Finance for review and recommendation, in line with Article 180 of the 1992 Constitution and the…

02 Jan

NPP Names Afenyo-Markin As Minority Leader For 9th Parliament

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The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially confirmed its leadership structure for the 9th Parliament, signaling the party’s strategy to manage legislative affairs in the upcoming session. The newly appointed leadership lineup includes: Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader. Patricia Apiagyei as Deputy Minority Leader. Frank Annoh-Dompreh as Chief Whip. Habib Iddrisu as First Deputy Minority Whip. Jerry Ahmed Shaib as Second Deputy Minority Whip. In response to the leadership confirmations, the NPP is set to convene a meeting with its Members of Parliament-elect to brief them on their roles and responsibilities in preparation for the official opening of the 9th Parliament.…

24 Dec

Dome Kwabenya, Ablekuma North Will Have Their MPs-elect Soon – EC

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The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has assured the public that the results for the Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North constituencies will be finalized, and their Members of Parliament-elect declared, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the ninth parliament. This commitment comes in the wake of the Commission’s successful re-collation and declaration of results in seven other contentious constituencies, which include Okaikwei Central, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, Tema Central, and Techiman South. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the EC in charge of Corporate…

24 Dec

Bishop Salifu Amoako Involved In Accident At Tesano

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Five vehicles, including one belonging to Bishop Salifu Amoako, Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, were involved in a multi-vehicle accident near the Tesano-Papaye area on Tuesday, December 24. The accident, caused by a truck reportedly suffering a brake failure, led to significant damage to all vehicles involved. Fortunately, no injuries were recorded. According to eyewitness accounts, the truck driver fled the scene immediately after the crash, abandoning the vehicle. Emergency responders arrived promptly and confirmed that while the vehicles, including Bishop Amoako’s, were severely damaged, no lives were lost. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident…

24 Dec

We’re Not The First EC To Re-Collate Results – Bossman Asare

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The Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr. Bossman Asare, has defended the EC’s decision to re-collate some parliamentary election results. This comes amid growing criticisms about the nature of the Commission's handling of fallout from the just-ended polls. Speaking at a press conference on December 24, 2024, Dr. Asare stated that the practice of re-collating votes is not unprecedented, citing several instances under previous EC administrations. “The commission is trying to make a point that what is being done now is not new. There are a lot of historical antecedents,” he remarked, addressing…

23 Dec

NPP To Set Up Committee To Investigate 2024 Election Defeat – Stephen Ntim

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The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to establish a committee in January 2025 to review the circumstances surrounding its defeat in the 2024 general elections. The National Chairman, Mr. Stephen Ntim revealed this in a press briefing on Monday, December 23. According to him, the proposed Election Review Committee will engage party stakeholders and the general public to identify the factors that contributed to the defeat. The NPP leadership said they believe that the committee's findings will pave the way for necessary reforms to strengthen the party and prepare it for future challenges “The party…