Nsoatreman FC owner and former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Hon. Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, along with club official Joseph Kyeremeh, has been granted bail after their arrest in connection with the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley. The two, along with Agyemang Duah Owusu, were taken into custody following a violent altercation during the Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Kotoko at Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatre on February 3, 2025. Pooley was fatally stabbed in the clashes, sparking outrage and calls for action against hooliganism in Ghanaian football. Agyemang…
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Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were suspended after a clash during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament. The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the vetting should proceed on January 31, 2025. Following the suspension, the Minority MPs walked out, leaving only the Majority to continue with the vetting of nominees, including that of MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who had already undergone several hours of…
Pollster Ben Ephson, has predicted a 51.2% first round victory for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in Saturday’s elections. An opinion poll conducted by the veteran journalist and published in the Daily Dispatch newspaper on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, has John Mahama in second place with 47.1% and the nine other presidential candidates securing a total 1.7%.
NPP vice presidential candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) , observed the special voting exercise in the Manhyia South constituency today, December 2. He was impressed by the generally calm and peaceful atmosphere, saying that strongly indicates what to be expected on Saturday. “Ghana, certainly, will once again uphold its reputation as a champion of governance through the ballot box—a true beacon of democracy,” Napo , who is also the MP for the constituency, stated.
The NDC are faking assassination attempts on its leaders in a desperate attempt to court sympathy votes. In the last 48 hours, the party has reported two of such questionable incidents. There is also another, engineered by notorious former presidential staffer, Stan Dogbe, which is being pushed on social media. Amenfi Central In one of the fake attacks, the NDC alleged that its parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, was attacked by some people while on the way for a campaign event . But, the police , providing details, contradicted the allegations. According to the police, contrary to…
NPP presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Ghanaians taking part in today’s special voting to come out in their numbers and cast their votes for him and NPP parliamentary candidates. In a video shared on his social media handles ahead of the exercise, Dr Bawumia explained that a vote for him means progress and development. The elections will take place in 14 regions, with exception of Eastern and Western Regions which have been postponed to Thursday. Security services Taking a look at the security services, Dr Bawumia said, “Your dedication has not gone in vain. We inherited a…
In a rare demonstration of God’s blessing, Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah removed his apron, used it to cover NPP presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and declared, “ With God, it is possible”. “ Lord I have covered your servant with my apron, let it be possible,” he said as he prayed for Bawumia. He added that, a year by now, the apron would “serve as a testimony “. Fellowship Dr Bawumia , together with his running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and other leaders of the NPP were at the Believers Worship Centre, popularly known as Philadelphia, in Kumasi on…
In a historic tribute to a shared legacy, President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, on Monday, November 11, 2024, presided over an exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh I’s return from exile in Seychelles to Kumasi. Held at the National Library, the event welcomed esteemed guests, including members of the Prempeh family, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Seychelles, Francisca Ashietey-Odunton, members of the Ghanaian community, and local dignitaries, honouring a milestone in the histories of both nations. State House Seychelles, the official seat of the country’s presidency, said the exhibition was organized in partnership…
Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh, wife of NPP vice presidential candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo) is rallying Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to back the vision of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to champion the needs of the voiceless. “It is often said that a society is best measured by how it treats its vulnerable and disadvantaged persons. With Dr Bawumia’s track record on Persons with Disability among others, I am confident that the next NPP government under his presidency will continue to champion the needs of the voiceless in our beloved country,” she said. Mrs Prempeh made the call when she engaged some…
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to introduce programs that will benefit all Ghanaians. He aims to improve areas like education, agriculture, industry, entrepreneurship, and overall human resource development to ease the struggles faced by the people. In a Facebook update, he expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he received in Banda, Tain, Wenchi, and the entire Bono Region. He said, “The energy and excitement I felt were incredible! Thank you for welcoming me into your homes, places of worship, and markets.” He mentioned that through discussions, they explored ways…