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20-02-2012
NPP supporters threaten to go naked
Nsawam, Feb. 20, 2012 Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nsawam-Aburi constituency have threatened to hit the streets naked in a massive demonstration against the government if O.B... Read more
20-02-2012
Ghanaians yearn for Akuffo-Addo - Kufuor
Accra, Feb. 20, 2012 Former President John Agyekum Kufuor says Ghanaians are looking forward to a quality leader like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to... Read more
17-02-2012
The state of the nation is precarious - PPP
Accra, Feb. 17, 2012 The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has described President John Evans Atta Mills’ fourth State of the Nation Address to parliament as precarious. According to them, the President’s perception... Read more
17-02-2012
Minority mourn for Ghana at State of the Nati…
Accra, Feb. 17, 2012 Minority members in parliament yesterday were clad in black and red attire when President John Evans Atta Mills’ presented his fourth State of the Nation Address to... Read more
15-02-2012
EU commits €7m to fund Ghana’s 2012 election …
Wa, Feb. 15, 2012 The European Union (EU) is supporting three organizations in the country with an amount of seven million Euros to train their staff and educate the public on... Read more
14-02-2012
PPP awaits final certificate to operate fully…
Executives of the newly formed Progressive People’s Party (PPP) are waiting fervently for a final certificate from the Electoral Commission. The additional certificate will enable the party start full operations. The... Read more
13-02-2012
Assembly man shot to death near Bawku
An assembly man for Bador near Bawku in the Upper East Region has been shot dead by unknown assailants. Francis Fuseini, who is also an activist of the New Patriotic Party... Read more
08-02-2012
Leaked NDC letter: Pres says there is no caus…
President John Evans Atta Mills has assured supporters and executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the party is not collapsing and victory come the 2012 elections is assured.... Read more
06-02-2012
Hassan Ayariga wins PNC presidential nominati…
Mr Hassan Ayariga was over the weekend elected by the national delegates congress of the People’s National Convention (PNC) as the new flagbearer of the party for the 2012 presidential... Read more
03-02-2012
PPP receives EC's interim certificate
The Electoral Commission (EC) has provided Dr Paa Kwasi Nduom’s Progressive People’s Party (PPP) an interim certificate to operate as a political party. The interim certificate allows the party to organize... Read more
01-02-2012
GHC51 million judgment debt; Alfred Woyome fi…
The man at the centre of the controversial GHC51 million judgment payment, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, has finally responded to his critics accusing them of singling him out and holding him... Read more
01-02-2012
Mass defection from CPP to PPP is "spurious"-…
Aspiring flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) Dr. Abu Sakara has described as a gimmick, reports of mass defections from the CPP to Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom’s newly formed... Read more
31-01-2012
NPP to hold Muslim prayer session
The New Patriotic Party is preparing to hold a national Muslim prayer session for peaceful elections in December. The muslim prayer session is a replica of the inter-denominational church service... Read more
30-01-2012
Akufo-Addo: Mills, EC must ensure a peaceful …
The flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has called on the Atta Mills-led government and the Electoral Commission to ensure a clean 2012 election. According... Read more
30-01-2012
NDC Primaries fallout; five MPs lose their se…
Five sitting Members of Parliament of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), have lost their bid to represent the party at the 2012 parliamentary elections. The parliamentary primaries for constituencies in... Read more
27-01-2012
NDC ready for Greater Accra parliamentary pri…
Officials of the ruling NDC say they have cleared all difficulties that saw constituencies in Greater Accra and other regions not participating in last weekend’s parliamentary primaries. Leaders of the... Read more
26-01-2012
2008 defeat was a disguise- NPP
The opposition New Patriotic Party has described their in the 2008 general elections as a blessing in disguise. According to the campaign manager of the NPP, Boakye Agyarko, the... Read more
26-01-2012
PNC to go to congress on February 3
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has set February 3-5 for its national delegates’ congress at Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo region. The decision is the outcome of an... Read more
NDC holds successful primaries
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries have pulled through peacefully with a number of sitting MPs warding off challenges for their seats. A number of 'casualties' have bee…
Dan Lartey's GCPP joins Nduoms PPP
Members and executives of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) have dissolved their party and defected to Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom’s Progressive People’s Party (PPP). According to them,…
Irate youth threaten to stop NDC Volta Regional primaries
Irate youth in the Volta Region are demanding a suspension of the NDC parliamentary primaries scheduled to take place this weekend. Their beef is that eligible candidates for Saturday’s polls are…
Statement: Attorney General exposes Woyome's cover up
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Martin Amidu’s press statement On Tuesday, 17th January 2012 exposed government’s effort to cover up on the stinking payment of public money…
Akufo-Addo fails to announce running mate.
The New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is yet to name his running mate. At a crucial National Council of Elders Meeting of the NPP, Nana Addo deferred…
Nana Konadu denies knowledge of new campaign posters
The office of Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings has denied knowledge of some new posters in town to champion the presidential ambition of the former first lady for this…
NPP challenges President Mills’ answers during his encounter with the media
The opposition New Patriotic Party has dismissed President Mills’ declaration of 2012 as a year of hope. Reacting to the president’s comments during his meeting with senior journalists and editors…
Woyome saga; Minority says it will cooperate with Public Accounts Committee
The minority caucus in Parliament says it will cooperate fully with the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament as it investigates the GHS58 million judgment debt payment made to Alfred Agbesi…
CPP strategizes for election 2012
The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) is strategizing to make an impact in the forth coming general elections. The leadership of the party has been meeting in Accra to ensure that…
CPP opens flagbearer nominations
After the resignation of the 2008 presidential candidate of the Convention People’s Party, Dr Paa Kwasi Nduom, the party has opened nominations for its National Delegates Conference to elect a…
Gt. Accra NDC vets parliamentary aspirants today
The Greater Accra Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will today begin the vetting of the 71 aspirants vying for the 18 slots to become the party’s aspiring…
NDC to complete Northern parliamentary vetting today
The ruling National Democratic Congress, NDC says it will complete vetting of all its 75 parliamentary aspirants in the Northern region by the close of day today. The Regional Secretary of…
Ex-President Kufuor, others sued
An Accra-based lawyer, Mr Chris Arcmann-Ackumey, has sued at the Accra High Court seeking a declaration that former President John Agyekum Kufuor and two other persons have caused financial loss…
Nduom quits CPP, forms new political party
The Convention People's Party's 2008 presidential candidate, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, has quit the party to pursue his presidential dreams as an independent candidate in the 2012 elections.Addressing the media…
Minority want independent probe into Woyome debt payment
Minority MPs are questioning the appropriateness of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) investigating circumstances leading to the release of 58 million Ghana cedis to NDC financier Alfred Woyome. The…
2011 political year in review
The year 2011 was full of significant political activities as election 2012 draws closer. One of such major event was the ruling National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Delegates Congress in Sunyani.…
Adenta MP makes u-turn, picks form to contest second term
The incumbent Member of Parliament for the Adenta Constituency, Kojo Adu Asare, has rescinded his decision not to contest the seat for a second term. His spokesperson, Kojo Owusu in…
I may rerun for president-Akwasi Amoafo Yeboah
2008 independent presidential candidate, Akwesi Amoafo Yeboah, has said that he has not made up his mind whether or not to contest the presidential slot in the upcoming 2012 general…
Nana Addo picks Bawumia as running mate for 2012
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has finally decided to maintain the 2008 New Patriotic Party ticket for the 2012 election by picking Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the astute economist and banker, as…
Gov't to increase parliamentary seats to 275 if...
Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan has indicated that the number of seats in Ghana’s Parliament could go up to 275 from the current 230 if the…
NDC on nationwide sensitisation drive to whip up support
he national executives of the ruling National Democratic Congress have begun a nationwide tour to interact with members who are aiding in assessing the performance of the government ahead of…
Ex President Kufuor receives awards in Washington
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor left Accra Sunday night for Washington DC to receive two separate awards for his exemplery leadership qualities. A statement signed by the former President’s spokesperson, Mr…
Assumption of backbencher role in CPP may be catastrophic
A political analyst at the University of Ghana, Legon, Ransford Gyampo, has described the backbencher role being assumed by the Convention People’s Party’s (CPP) 2008 flagbearer, Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom…
CPP's Dr Nduom assumes back bench role
The Convention People’s Party’s (CPP) Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom is assuming a back bench role in the party with immediate effect. It follows criticisms that he is the architect behind…
I will not contest Adenta seat in 2012-MP
Incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Adenta Constituency, Hon. Kofi Adu Asare, has stated that he will not represent his constituents on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)…
Entrust media fund to GJA and NMC- Nana Akomea
Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South, Nana Akomea, is demanding that the one million Ghana cedis provided for the upgrade of the Ghanaian media in the 2012 budget statement be…
2012 budget is meer talk- NPP MPs
Members of Parliament continued discussions on the 2012 budget statement presented to the House two weeks ago. Issues that dominated yesterday’s debate included the provision of adequate energy and water…
Female West African MPs strategize for women participation in politics
Women MPs from Commonwealth West Africa are meeting in Accra to find ways of strengthening women’s participation in politics in the region. They are particularly looking to political parties for…
Tano North MP wants cocoa farmers monies refunded
NPP Member of Parliament for Tano North, Ernest Akobuor Debrah has described as unfair the inability of government to implement the cocoa farmers housing and pension scheme. He said the implementation…
Parliament begins debate on 2012 budget statement
Debates on the country’s 2012 financial policy read in Parliament last week by the finance minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has started on the floor of the house. Whilst the majority described…
Ben Ephson calls for investment in political party agents towards 2012 elections
Editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper and pollster Ben Ephson, has waded into the raging controversy over biometric verification being demanded by a section of the Ghanaian society. He’s calling on…
“NDC has apologized for undermining me”- Michael Teye Nyaunuf
Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo, Michael Teye Nyaunu says he has accepted the apology rendered by the majority in parliament after they allegedly failed to recognize his current…
Hannah Bisiw has a bit more to learn in politics - Ben Ephson
Editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper and pollster, Ben Ephson, has questioned the campaign strategy of the Deputy Works and Housing Minister Hannah Bissiw. Bissiw won the NDC Parliamentary primary…
NDC sets up committee to probe allegations of misconduct in primaries
The ruling National Democratic Congress has set up a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct during Saturday’s primaries in orphan constituencies. The exercise was to elect parliamentary candidates from constituencies without…
Minority lash out at health minister
Issues concerning the provisions of a one-time premium under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the 2012 budget statement took centre stage in Parliament’s discussions yesterday. Minister of Health,…
Ade Coker sets "disqualification" records straight
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ade Coker, has expressed as unfortunate the use of foul language by some candidates who are vying for parliamentary…
Minority MPs react to 2012 budget, terming it as propaganda.
Members of parliament received the 2012 budget statement with mixed feelings. Whiles members of the majority hailed the budget as one that presents hope for the people the Minority described…
Biometric verification is not solution to peaceful elections-Afari-Gyan
Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) Kwadwo Afari-Gyan has stated that biometric verification alone cannot help the country achieve credible elections during next year’s elections. Rather, he says, vigilance and proper…
President Mills sacks four MDCEs
President John Evans Atta Mills has revoked the appointments of four Municipal and District Chief Executives. The four are Thomas Osei Bonsu, Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly, Thomas Kwakwah, Ahafo…
“I am Ghana’s Obama”-Hasan Ayariga
The People’s National Convention’s (PNC) aspiring presidential candidate, Hasan Ayariga, has described himself as Ghana’s Obama whose vision is to bring transformational change among Ghanaians. The 40-year-old business entrepreneur says he…
Let elections 2012 be free and fair- Assemblies of God Church tells EC
As elections 2012 gradually approaches, the Assemblies of God Church is demanding fairness from the Electoral Commission (EC) in order to forestall confusion that may arise as a result of…
NPP launches new electronic paying system
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) yesterday began an electronic registration of its members.The new registration platform is expected to help improve the management of its membership database while ensuring maximum…
Nduom launches 2012 election campaign
The 2008 flag bearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, has launched his bid to lead the party into the 2012 general elections for the second time after…
NDC calls for intra-party unity
The National Democratic Congress has reiterated the need for the party to maintain unity and tolerance within the group. A statement signed by party chairman Dr. Kwabena Agyei highlighted the…
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