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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of plotting to illegally transfer the vote of an unqualified NPP aspirant to the Assin North voters’ register. The NDC claims that Charles Opoku, who intends to contest in the upcoming Assin North by-election, is not a registered
June 5, 2023
The former president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has urged his fellow National Democratic Congress (NDC) members to avoid the poor governance and corruption that he claims are plaguing the current administration led by Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Mahama, who spoke at the 44th anniversary of the June 4th uprising in
June 5, 2023
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has claimed that it has uncovered a scheme by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Electoral Commission (EC) to unlawfully transfer and register one Charles Opoku as a voter in the Assin North constituency. The NDC alleged that this is part of a plot to enable Charles
June 4, 2023
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed his concern over the impact of chieftaincy-related issues on Ghana’s security and development. He made this remark when he met with the traditional leaders and people of the Upper East Region in Bolgatanga. He said that chieftaincy-related issues have been draining the government’s scarce resources that could have
June 4, 2023
The New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako, has denied that the ongoing projects in Assin North are motivated by the impending by-election. Mr. Nimako stressed that there was no link between the developments and the Electoral Commission’s declaration of the by-election date. “We have been working in Assin North all along,
June 3, 2023
A top journalist has claimed that some people in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) are envious of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh aka ‘Napo’, the Energy Minister, because of his huge popularity in the party. Kwaku Dawuro of Wontumi Radio and Movement TV said Napo has won the hearts of many NPP members and supporters
June 3, 2023
A Presidential Staffer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has refuted allegations that the ongoing road projects in Assin North are motivated by the impending by-election in the constituency. He said the road projects were part of the 112 projects initiated by the government in the area before the by-election date was announced. “There are 112 projects that
June 3, 2023
Martin Kpebu, a vocal opponent of the Akufo-Addo administration, has expressed his joy that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will soon leave office after the 2024 general elections. He said that the Akufo-Addo administration has wasted eight years of Ghana’s development. He made these remarks while discussing the upcoming by-election in Assin North on the
June 3, 2023
The race to become the next flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has intensified as two more Members of Parliament have joined the fray. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and Joe Ghartey, who represent Assin Central and Essikado Ketan constituencies respectively, have officially submitted their forms to contest the NPP presidential primaries. Their forms were picked
June 2, 2023
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described James Gyakye Quayson as the “Assin North Messiah” who has brought development and prosperity to the constituency. The party’s Deputy Communications Officer for Assin North, Apaah Martin, expressed confidence that Quayson would emerge victorious in the upcoming by-election with a huge margin because he has delivered on his
June 2, 2023
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said that it will not conduct a fresh election for its parliamentary candidate in the Ketu North constituency, despite the grievances of some delegates who challenged the outcome of the recent party primaries. The party primaries, which took place on May 13, 2023, ended in a stalemate between John
June 2, 2023
Former President John Mahama has expressed his sadness and disappointment over the recent violent clashes between some Gonja and Mamprusi groups along a disputed border between two traditional areas in North East and Savanna Regions. The conflict, which was triggered by disagreements over chieftaincy matters, resulted in several deaths and injuries, as well as destruction
June 2, 2023
Mr James Gyakye Quayson, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, has urged the constituents to vote for him again in the impending by-election. He says he wants to resume his parliamentary duties. Mr Quayson, who contested on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has officially announced his intention to run
June 1, 2023
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is likely to retain the parliamentary seat of Assin North constituency in the Central Region of Ghana, according to a polling agency. Global Info Analytics, a Ghanaian polling firm, conducted a survey in April that showed that the NDC had an edge over the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in
June 1, 2023
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana, has urged all parties involved in the Bawku conflict to work together with the government and other key actors in finding a peaceful solution to the longstanding dispute. He stressed that peace was essential for Bawku to enjoy the development it needs. Dr. Bawumia made these remarks
June 1, 2023
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), which is in power in Ghana, has announced the dates for the primary election to choose a candidate for the Assin North Constituency. According to a statement by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, on Tuesday, May 30, nominations will open on Wednesday, May 31 and close on Thursday,
May 30, 2023