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The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has expressed serious concerns about a possible plot to infiltrate the upcoming Akwatia by-election with individuals posing as police officers. Speaking on Channel One TV, Mr. Mustapha revealed that intelligence gathered by the party suggests that some “hoodlums” from the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions are allegedly planning to disguise themselves in police uniforms to carry out illegal operations during the election. “Security is not merely about men in uniform. I have reason to put out some of the information we are picking up and believe the police…

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, says Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s reputation as a no-nonsense, straight-talking politician could resonate with a significant section of the Ghanaian electorate, particularly the youth, as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gears up for its presidential primaries in January 2026. Mr. Braimah highlighted that Kennedy Agyapong’s bold and outspoken personality sets him apart in the current political climate. “I think he’s also seen as a no-nonsense person, a straight talker, he speaks his mind, and we’re at a point in this country where, especially among the youth, they feel…

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has revealed that Ghana may soon see significant changes to the 1992 Constitution if the work of Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh and his team is successful. Mr Cudjoe recalled that since the Constitution came into effect in 1993, only one set of amendments has been made. That was in 1996, when about seven provisions were altered — with some considered useful and others controversial. Among them was Article 8, which allowed dual citizenship but still excluded dual nationals from occupying certain high government positions. “That exclusion has annoyed Prof. Kwaku Azar foreeeeverrrr,” Cudjoe joked…

The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has rubbished an opinion poll projecting a win for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Bernard Bediako, in the upcoming Akwatia by-election. The survey, conducted by Global Info Analytics between August 27 and 28 with 2,050 sampled voters, suggested that Bediako was leading with 53%, while the NPP’s Solomon K. Asumadu trailed at 47%. This marked a turnaround from the baseline poll, which had placed Asumadu slightly ahead with 50% against Bediako’s 44%. But speaking in an interview on Channel One, Salam Mustapha insisted that the ruling party…

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketia, is of the view that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) shouldn’t have contested for the Akwatia by-election. According to him, the party should have known that since they are not in power, the seat should have been given automatically to the NDC because they can help develop Akwatia. He was speaking at Akwatia, where he has been campaigning ahead of the September 2, 2025, by-election. “I am of the view that the NPP shouldn’t have contested the Akwatia seat. They should have left it for us because we are the ones…

President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch a novel Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) framework for Ghana’s ambassadors at the upcoming Conference of Heads of Mission, scheduled to take place from September 1 to 5, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra. The announcement was shared by Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on his social media platforms ahead of the event. According to him, this marks a historic first in Ghana’s diplomatic practice, as ambassadors will now be dispatched with a clear, measurable performance framework to help achieve the President’s Reset Vision for Ghana. “President…

Franklin Cudjoe, President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, has criticized the sentencing of eight men convicted for their role in violent disturbances during the Ablekuma North parliamentary by-election. Speaking in an interview on Channel One, Mr Cudjoe said the punishment handed down by the Accra Circuit Court was not tough enough to deter future incidents of electoral violence. “I am not too sure and happy about the sentencing in the case of Ablekuma. I think they should have been punished a lot more. So that people are deterred from getting involved in acts of violence and electoral hooliganism,” Mr.…

Gunfire shattered the Homowo celebrations in Sowutuom on Saturday, August 30, 2025, leaving two people feared dead and several others injured. “After the Chelsea game, we suddenly heard gunshots from the junction. For almost 30 minutes, bullets were flying everywhere,” an eyewitness told JoyNews, describing scenes of panic as residents fled for safety. Another recalled seeing “about five armed men storming the area, shooting left, right, center.” According to residents, the violence was triggered when members of the Dwenewoho community attempted to sprinkle Kpokpoi — a traditional dish central to the festival — in Sowutuom. Local traditional leaders reportedly opposed…

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has attributed the persistent irregularities in the Auditor-General’s reports to what he describes as years of poor political leadership. Speaking on The Key Points on TV3 on Saturday, August 30, Mr. Bentil expressed concern over the recurring payroll fraud and financial infractions uncovered annually. “We are seeing these irregularities every year because of the poor political leadership we have had over the years. It’s sad that we continue to have issues about payroll fraud,” he said. Mr. Bentil further argued that the problem persists because those implicated in the Auditor-General’s reports are rarely…

Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has disclosed that the government is implementing urgent humanitarian interventions to support families displaced by the recent conflict in the Sawla-Bole area. The Minister for the Interior stated that the government has tasked the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) with compiling accurate data on the number of affected persons. “We have tasked NADMO to get us the numbers in every area. Some have been displaced internally, others have crossed our borders, and some are even in other regions. “So, we are trying to get the exact number, after which we will see exactly what can be done,” he…