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“The Eastern Governor”: Inside Bryan Acheampong’s political playbook ahead of NPP Primaries

The politician often referred to locally as the “Eastern Governor” and sometimes called the “Abetifi Governor” in online political commentary is Dr. Bryan Acheampong,...

NDC clears all five aspirants to contest Ayawaso East parliamentary primary

All five aspirants seeking the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary slot for the Ayawaso East constituency have successfully passed the party’s vetting process, clearing...

It’s unnecessary – Minority on NDC’s plans to seek review on Kpandai case

Legal Counsel to the Minority Caucus in Parliament, John Darko, has dismissed the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) plans to seek a review of the...

I’ve never had peace to work for a year – Kpandai MP after Supreme Court victory

Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam says the past year has been one of the most difficult periods of his political life. He told Joy News’ PM...

NDC can seek review of Kpandai verdict, but success is rare — Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has cautioned that while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) may apply for a review of the Supreme Court’s ruling...

Kpandai constituents voted for me and expect me to serve full term – Matthew Nyindam

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to God, the Supreme Court, and the people of his constituency following...

Mahama has done well, but… – Abuakwa South MP on first year in office

Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has offered a measured assessment of President John Dramani Mahama’s first year in office, commending...

Bawumia is still an Economic Messiah – Abuakwa South MP

Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has mounted a strong defence of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, insisting that the...

Supreme Court ruling vindicates legal process; Nyindam remains Kpandai MP – Gary Nimako

The Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako Marfo, has described the Supreme Court’s ruling which overturned a High...

Kpandai erupts with joy after Supreme Court restores Matthew Nyindam as MP

The Kpandai constituency erupted in jubilation after the Supreme Court overturned a Tamale High Court ruling that had ordered a re-run, solidifying sitting MP...

NPP presidential race: Dr. STEM’s next challenge; the journey of Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum

From classroom to campaign trail: The journey of Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum’s road to NPP presidential primaries As the New Patriotic Party...

NDC Primaries: Late Ayawaso East MP’s wife requests virtual vetting

Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has applied to be vetted virtually ahead...

NPP must elect flagbearer with national appeal to defeat NDC in 2028 – Adomako Kissi

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has urged delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritise electability and...

NPP Primaries: Kennedy Agyapong lost focus during his campaign – Mussa Dankwah

Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has revealed that former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong lost focus in the closing stages of his...

“Is it GTP or Printex?” — Charles Bissue slams claim Ken Agyapong is not presidential material

Charles Bissue, National Administrator of the Kennedy Agyapong campaign, has strongly pushed back against claims that the former Assin Central MP is not “presidential...

Ayawaso East by-election: NPP declares Baba Ali as candidate

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially named Baba Ali as its parliamentary candidate for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election scheduled for March 3,...

A peaceful presidential primary will be a major step towards NPP’s revival – Abu Jinapor

Samuel Abu Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Damongo and a member of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has urged the New...

I would win if NPP primary was held today – Adutwum

Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has expressed confidence in winning the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries, insisting that if the contest...

Over 7000 delegates in Bono Region set for NPP Presidential Primary

A total of 7,997 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bono Region are set for the party’s presidential primary on Saturday,...

No law gives Afenyo-Markin power to block urgent bills – Dafeamekpor

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has dismissed claims by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin that the Minority can block government business brought...

If Kufuor was presented twice and Akufo-Addo 3 times, why can’t we present Bawumia again? – ex-NPP MP

The former Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South East, Kwame Adabo, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to uphold the tradition of...

NPP race: I believe the real poll will be on January 31 – Kwabena Agyepong

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kwabena Agyepong has described himself as “an eternal optimist.” The engineer insists that despite financial challenges and tough competition,...

I’m ready for the outcome – Kwabena Agyepong shrugs off polls ahead of NPP contest

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kwabena Agyepong says he has mentally prepared himself for both outcomes of the presidential primary, whether he wins...

NPP race: By 5pm, Ken Agyapong’s camp will know he has won – Prophet El-Bernard

Prophet Bernard El-Bernard Nelson, General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has reaffirmed his earlier prediction that former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, will...

Frimpong-Boateng, Nyaho-Tamakloe, Amoako-Nuamah sue political parties

Two prominent figures of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng and Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, along with a senior member of the National...

NDC leadership race likely to be messy – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the party is overly focused on the internal processes of the...

NPP deletes Cynthia Morrison from album, flags 262 followers ahead of presidential primaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has removed former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection and Agona West MP, Cynthia Morrison, from its official...

There is no way an Economist can develop Ghana – Prof. Frimpong-Boateng

Former Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, has sparked debate by downplaying the role of economists in Ghana's development. He dismissed the notion...

Six pick nomination forms to contest NDC Ayawaso East primary

Six aspirants have officially picked nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East, scheduled for February 7, 2026. They...

NDC primaries: 17 Ayawaso East Assembly Members file nomination for late MP’s wife

A total of 17 Assembly Members in the Ayawaso East constituency have jointly paid for and submitted the nomination forms of Hajia Amina Adam...

Bawumia tipped to win NPP primary with 57% – Global InfoAnalytics final poll

With only seven days remaining until the New Patriotic Party (NPP) elects its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections, a new survey has placed...

NPP race: They didn’t read the document – Kennedy Agyapong clarifies peace pact controversy

Former Assin Central MP and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong has clarified the controversy that marred the signing of the...

NPP race: Bawumia may win, but with slimmer margin – Paul Adom-Otchere

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia remains a strong contender in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary and could still emerge as the...

NPP presidential primary a battle between science and prophecy – Gyampo

Professor of Political Science and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has described the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP)...

Inusah Fuseini accuses Akufo-Addo of ‘grandstanding’ ahead of NPP Primaries

Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament (MP) Inusah Fuseini has questioned the sincerity behind former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s recent appeal for unity within the...

NPP must focus on grassroots rebuilding ahead of primaries – Prof. Gyampo

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for its presidential primaries on January 31, a leading voice in governance and public policy has cautioned...

NPP race: Absence of proxy voting to disenfranchise hundreds of Bawumia’s diaspora supporters – Sammi Awuku

Akuapem North MP and Senior Adviser to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign, Sammi Awuku, has raised concerns over the decision to scrap proxy voting in...

NPP race: Bawumia wasn’t happy during peace pact signing – Sammi Awuku

Akuapem North MP and a leading member of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, Sammi Awuku, says the former Vice President is unsettled by what...

Bryan Acheampong will bring the discipline NPP needs – Former Oforikrom MP

Former Member of Parliament for Oforikrom constituency in the Ashanti Region,Dr. Emmanuel Marfo is calling on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to...

NPP supporters may defy calls for restraint despite peace pact – Dr Asah-Asante

Political Scientist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has cast doubt over the ability of political parties to fully...