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21 Nov

Asieeho Should Be Your Target – Joseph K. Naya As He Picks Number 3 For Nkwanta North Slot

Evans ManassehNewsKwaku Nayan, Nkwanta North, Oti Region

An aspiring Member of Parliament for Nkwanta North constituency in the Oti Region, Joseph Kwaku Nayan has chosen the Number 3 slot on the ballot for the December 2, 2023 upcoming New Patriotic Party(NPP) Parliamentary primaries. After the vetting and subsequent balloting, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Commission picked Number 3 position on the ballot paper. The former Member of Parliament was accompanied by dozens of party supporters and sympathizers to the vetting grounds which took place at the Oti Regional Capital, Dambai. In his remarks, Hon Nayan called on delegates to remain focus and support…

07 Nov

Prince Amanor Writes: Why I Believe Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Should Be Made the Running Mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Evans ManassehNewsNPP, Oti Region, prince Amanor

In the realm of Ghanaian politics, the choice of a running mate stands as a critical decision that significantly influences electoral fortunes. The impact of previous running mates in previous elections is evident for all to see. The latest case in point is the impact H.E Dr Bawumia had on the fortunes of the NPP in the previous elections the party won, ie 2016 and 2020. It's important that the party does an extensive search taking into consideration all important factors in settling on a suitable candidate for the position of running mate to Dr. Bawumia. It has been almost…

31 Oct

Oti Region: One dead, others injured including a police officer in Nkwanta

Evans ManassehNewsAdele, Akyodepolice officer, Nkwanta, Oti Region

It's confirmed that intense tension is brewing in Nkwanta South of the Oti Region as Adele’s clashes with the Akyode’s in Nkwanta township on Saturday , October 28. The ethnic groups have clashed over the performance of ritual rites to herald the 2023 annual Yam Festival of the Akyodes. Many homes and shops were not spared in the clash with Nkwanta becoming a deserted town. The Akyode’s had served the Minister a copy of the letter asking for permission and support to celebrate this years festival. Ghanaxpress.com sources reveals however, the letter has not stated the place of the ceremony…

04 Sep

Aspiring Assembly Member Donates To CHPS Zone For Abunyanya Electoral Area In Nkwanta North

Evans ManassehNewsAbunyanya, Nkwanta North, Oti Region

The aspiring Assembly member MR . ABUBAKAR ALHASSAN(Baba) for Abunyanya electoral area in Nkwanta North in the Oti Region of Ghana donates to the CHPS compound in his electoral area. Yesterday Sunday 3rd September,2023 Mr . Abubakar Alhassan fulfilled his pledged upon a request put before him when he visited the facility last two months, according to the Nurses in the said CHPS compound, they lack Benches and Security in the facility. Due to the inadequate Benches women find it difficult to participate in the weighing services. The women and the community members complained to him the way nurses behave…

31 Aug

“NPP Is United Behind One Candidate” – Oti Regional Chairman

Evans ManassehNewsEvans Dapaah, NPP CHAIRMAN, Oti Region

The Oti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Yaw Dapaah has disclosed that the outcome of the super delegates conference indicates that the party is united as one body and ready to support one particular candidate. Speaking in an interview with Wontumi News at Dambai, Mr Dapaah called on other aspirants to step down and support the voice of the grassroot. Mr Dapaah argued the approach will enhance peace and unity within the party, adding that, "It's a battle between NPP and NDC and not an internal rivalry.” "The delegates are really united behind one particular…

11 Aug

O/R: Ben Nador Shakes Nkwanta North As Scores Of Party Supporters Join Him To File For A Comeback In NPP Primaries

Evans ManassehNewsBen Nador, Kpassa, Nkwanta North, Oti Region

The 2020 Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nkwanta North constituency in the Oti Region, Benjamin Nador has filed to contest the upcoming Parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party in the Nkwanta North Constituency. Speaking to Wontumi TV/Radio news after submitting his nomination forms on Thursday, August 10, 2023, Mr Ben Nador said "the records and data we had after the 2020 election indicated that our next election is possible for NPP. We've learnt our lessons and if I get the mandate to lead the party into the 2024 elections, the NDC MP would earlier…

11 Aug

Oti Region: Let’s work together in unity for victory 2024 – Krachi East aspirant

Evans ManassehNewsKrachi East, NPP, Oti Region

Mr Timothy Kwesi Koki, senior lecturer of Dambai College of Education has pledged to bring total unity within the Krachi East constituency so they could work together for the New Patriotic Party to win the seat in 2024 general elections. He said that he is an indigene and grassroots person who is well known across the constituency adding that his experience coupled with humility, connectedness and resourcefulness will be able to attract floating voters and votes of the majority disgruntled NDC supporters due to the abysmal performance of the incumbent member of parliament over the years. He made this during…

02 Aug

Ankamah Sarpong To Contest Krachi West NPP Primaries; Promises To Serve With Integrity

Evans ManassehNewsKrachi West, NPP, Oti Region

Mr Humphrey Ankamah Sarpong has formerly filed his nominations to contest the upcoming Krachi West Parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party. Hundreds of NPP supporters, polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, former constituency executives, elders of the party among many other key stakeholders in the constituency turned out massively to support him submit the forms to the elections committee on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mr Humphrey Ankamah Sarpong, the parliamentary aspirant observed that unemployment was a major challenge for the youth in the area and promised to offer gainful employment if he eventually becomes a member of parliament…

01 Aug

Oti Region: Some Appointees Making Party Unattractive To Grassroots – NPP Regional Chairperson Laments

Evans ManassehNewsGrassroots, NPP, Oti Region

The Oti Regional 2rd vice chairperson of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Doris Abronyeh has accused some government appointees in the Oti Region of bad leadership, resulting in the slow pace of party attraction to the grassroots. The second vice chairperson has expressed regret that the Minister, MMDCE's and some other appointees in the region have failed to align with the grassroots, thus making them unable to avail themselves of the opportunities like jobs that they can take advantage of. Madam Abronyeh says the party is courting disaffection in the region because the expectations of most of those at…

21 Jul

Nkwanta North education directorate holds reading festival

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsFree Education, Nkwanta North, Oti Region

For some time now, the performance of the students in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region at the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has been nothing to write home about despite the efforts of teachers and headmasters. Getting the fundamentals right, the Nkwanta North District Education Directorate in collaboration with USAID Learning, has held the 2022 Reading Festival, at Kpassa in the Oti Region. The second edition of the reading festival was organised on the theme: “learn to read, read to learn,” to revive and boost the reading culture of children, which formed the basis for gaining knowledge…