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Presidential candidate and Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) leader, Kofi Akpaloo, has reportedly been arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Citi News has learnt. Family sources told Citi News that Mr Akpaloo was picked up from his residence in Kumasi, though the reason for his arrest remains unknown. They added that his current whereabouts are also unclear. EOCO hasn’t yet released any official statement on the arrest. Mr Akpaloo, who stood in the 2024 general elections, has long been a notable voice in Ghanaian politics. Despite leading a relatively small party, his campaigns — particularly those aimed…
Ghana’s headline inflation fell to 11.5% in August 2025, down from 12.1% in July, according to new data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This marks the eighth straight month of decline and pushes inflation below the government’s year-end target of 11.9%, a signal of improving price stability. It is also the lowest level since late 2021. On a monthly basis, consumer prices slipped by 1.3%, offering relief to households facing prolonged cost-of-living pressures. Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, presenting the figures on Wednesday, September 3, said food inflation eased to 14.8% from 15.1% in July, driven by a 2.5%…
Former Director of Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare has said former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo has breached the oath of secrecy as a member of the Council of State for making comments against the removal of Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice. In an interview with TV3’s Joseph Ackah-Blay, September 3, 2025, Sophia Akuffo averred that Torkornoo was not given a fair trial. Among other things, the member of the Council of State noted that the allegations against Madam Torkornoo were not strong enough to warrant her removal from office. Sophia Akuffo further said that the removal of Madam Gertrude…
The young Priscilla, whose surgery was sponsored by Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has started schooling at the Roman Ridge School in Accra. In a post shared via social media about the development, the former vice president indicated that he is excited. To him, she is destined for Great things in life. His post announcing the development via social media congratulated Priscilla Nonsteleb and asked for protection for her. His post read “Today, little Priscilla, a former resident of the Weija Leprosarium, who was rejected by her parents at age two, reached a new milestone in her life, with her first day…
Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, has emphasised that winning elections in Ghana today requires research, strategy, and science, rather than propaganda or emotional rhetoric. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show after his outfit’s projection for the Akwatia by-election, Dankwah described the experience as “one of the most fulfilling” he has conducted, citing the accuracy and impact of their findings. “I knew I would have been taken to the slaughterhouse. They were preparing to take me there to finish me if I got this wrong,” he revealed, underscoring the high stakes surrounding their work in Akwatia. Dankwah explained…
Gary Nimako has revealed that the late Ernest Kumi, former Member of Parliament for Akwatia, had expressed his intention to resign from Parliament just six days before his sudden death in July 2025. The Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) explained that the late MP had been under relentless pressure in his constituency, which left him mentally and emotionally drained. “Ernest Kumi said that he wants to resign from Parliament. Are you aware? He said he was tired because of the harassment they were doing to him at the constituency. He was tired, he wants to…
The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has apologised to Ghanaians after failing to honour his promise to resign if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost the Akwatia by-election. Ahead of the polls, Okyere Baafi vowed to step down should the NPP be defeated, but following Tuesday’s election on September 2, which saw the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s Bernard Baidoo win with 18,199 votes against the NPP’s Solomon Kwame Asumadu’s 15,235, the MP backtracked on his pledge. “Maybe in hindsight, I went too far. I apologise to Ghana,” he told Asaase Radio, explaining that the excitement…
Bernard Baidoo has pledged to prioritize lawful mining and revive the struggling Ghana Consolidated Diamonds (GCD) operations following his victory in the Akwatia by-election. “We’ve always said that you see Akwatia’s name has always been with regard to mining, you can’t take away the mining. We only have to do it lawfully. That’s what we’re going to work on,” Baidoo told jubilant supporters after the declaration of results. Speaking from the GCD property, Baidoo highlighted recent improvements in the area, noting how the facility had once been abandoned. “Where we are now is a GCD property just before John Mahama…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won the Akwatia parliamentary by-election, with its candidate, Bernard Bediako, emerging victorious over the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Solomon Kwame Asumadu. The by-election, held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, was necessitated by the passing of the constituency’s Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi of the NPP. The contest was seen as a critical test of strength between the two major political parties ahead of the 2028 general elections. The Electoral Commission’s certified results showed Bediako securing 18,199 votes of the total valid votes cast. His closest rival, Kwame Asumadu of the opposition New Patriotic Party…
The Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has thanked his constituents for entrusting him with their mandate, crediting his victory to the confidence the people placed in the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) message. He also expressed gratitude to God, describing the outcome as the result of hard work and dedication. Certified results released by the Electoral Commission on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, showed Bediako polling 18,199 votes out of 33,819 valid ballots cast. His closest contender, Solomon Kwame Asumadu of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), secured 15,235 votes, while Owusu Patrick of the Liberal Progressive Party (LPP) managed…