Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen Archives

21 Dec

Obiri Boahen: ‘Stop Blaming Me for NPP’s Loss in Bono – I Wasn’t in the Campaign Team

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Former NPP Deputy General Secretary, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has fiercely rebuked those accusing him of causing the party’s loss in the 2024 elections, particularly in the Bono Region. The criticism stems from his remarks on the alleged feud between Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyeman Badu II and Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Lawyer Obiri Boahen, speaking in an interview, expressed frustration at being blamed, asserting that he was not part of the NPP campaign team. He lashed out, questioning why his comments on Bono's history were being disregarded, while others were welcomed. “What kind of life is that, if…

17 Nov

Obiri Boahen Descends Heavily On Sammy Gyamfi and Dela Edem Over Kufour’s Wheelchair Insult

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https://youtu.be/r9hi_snilC8 Former NPP Deputy General Secretary Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen has strongly criticized Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Director of the NDC, and Dela Edem, a member of John Mahama’s campaign team, for their disparaging remarks against former President John Agyekum Kufuor. The backlash followed Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the ideal candidate to lead Ghana. Dela Edem, speaking on an NDC-affiliated TV station, controversially linked Kufuor's wheelchair confinement to alleged "evil deeds" during his presidency, claiming, “Your evil deeds have now kept you in the wheelchair.” In response, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen dismissed the comments as unprovoked insults,…

27 Oct

A Storm Brewing in Volta: Obiri Boahen Celebrates Bawumia’s Enthusiastic Welcome as NPP Eyes Upset (Video)

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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s dynamic tour of the Volta Region continued on Thursday, featuring two significant events. Kicking off day five in the Keta Constituency, he received an enthusiastic welcome from nursing trainees at the Keta Nursing and Midwifery Training College. He concluded his visit with a massive "community connect" rally that energized supporters. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a former deputy general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), speaking in an interview noted the warm reception Bawumia received. He emphasizing that many are beginning to see him as a "God-sent" leader, a notion that some previously dismissed. Lawyer…

23 Sep

NDC’s ‘Enough is Enough’ Demo Was Baseless and Senseless – Obiri Boahen Slams Protest

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Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a private legal practitioner, has harshly criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its nationwide demonstration against the Electoral Commission (EC). Speaking on a Kumasi-based radio station, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen described the protest as “senseless, baseless, and incomprehensible." The National Democratic Congress (NDC) held a nationwide demonstration on Tuesday, September 17, in protest against the Electoral Commission (EC). The NDC accused the EC of refusing to allow for a forensic audit of the voters register ahead of the December elections, after it alleged a number of anomalies, including illegal but mass transfer of votes in…

09 Sep

Obiri Boahen: Criticizing Akufo-Addo on Galamsey Is Unfair and Misguided; NPP’s Galamsey Efforts Outshine Past Gov’ts

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Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has argued that it is unjust to criticize President Akufo-Addo for his handling of the illegal mining (galamsey) issue. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen singled out Prof. Stephen Adei, former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), and Prof. Ransford Gyampo for their harsh critiques of the president's efforts. Professor Stephen Adei called on President Akufo-Addo to declare a national emergency to address the issue of illegal mining (galamsey). However, in a response during an interview on a Kumasi-based television station, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen…

09 Sep

NDC’s Galamsey Plan Is as Outdated as Ten Hag’s Tactics – Obiri Boahen

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Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a former deputy general secretary, has ridiculed the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over their proposed strategy to tackle the galamsey issue if they win the 2024 election. In a recent interview on a Kumasi-based radio station, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen compared the NDC's plan to the outdated tactics of Manchester United’s coach, Erik Ten Hag. He suggested that just as Ten Hag's approach is considered old-fashioned, so too are the NDC's proposed methods for combating illegal mining. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen argued that the current effective strategy is more akin to the modern tactics…

04 Sep

Obiri Boahen Defends Bawumia’s Media Encounter Amid Mahama Criticism, Calls 24-Hour Economy Plan Unrealistic

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obiri Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, founder of the Global Movement for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has dismissed accusations from John Mahama and the NDC that Dr. Bawumia's media engagement was deliberately timed to divert attention from the NDC's manifesto launch. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen argued that the timing was coincidental and that Bawumia had every right to engage the media. Dr. Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), held a media briefing in Accra on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to elaborate on his manifesto. The event aimed to facilitate interaction with the media and offer the public a clearer…

04 Sep

Dr. Bawumia Is the Modern-Day Moses, Sent to Lead Ghana Forward – Obiri Boahen Declares

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Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has expressed his views on Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's recent engagement with the press. Lawyer Obiri Boahen commended Dr. Bawumia's demeanor and composure in responding to the journalists' questions, describing his performance as exceptionally commendable. In an interview, he further highlighted the Vice President's comprehensive coverage of various sectors of the economy, remarking that it was nothing short of remarkable. He observed that every journalist who wished to attend the event was required to apply online, yet those who failed to do so resorted to…

26 Aug

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

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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…

10 Jul

Allegation of NDC Planning Election Violence in 2024 – Obiri Boahen Calls for Military Deployment

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Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, former deputy general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reiterated his plea to the government to deploy troops across the country's streets two weeks ahead of the December 7 general election. Boahen alleges that the NDC is scheming to instigate violence during the 2024 elections, asserting their readiness for such acts. Speaking on a Kumasi-based radio station, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen urged the government to deploy heavily armed soldiers to forestall any potential unrest. In response to Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul's caution against involving the military in partisan politics and inciting public sentiment, Lawyer…