President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed the legal resolution of the Bawku chieftaincy conflict, crediting the mediation report by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as pivotal to the definitive outcome. “Otumfuo’s report stated basically what the position of the law was, and I swore to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Ghana so I cannot be sentimental in terms of implementing the law,” he stated. Speaking when members of the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs paid a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, President Mahama extended his…
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The government is grappling with a severe crisis in the cocoa sector, with thousands of farmers awaiting payments for crops delivered since late last year. The situation has escalated to the highest levels of government, prompting President John Dramani Mahama to summon an emergency Cabinet meeting today to address what industry stakeholders warn is a looming collapse. Calls for leadership change The financial crisis has triggered direct political pressure, with activists calling for the removal of the sector’s leader. Listowell Nana Poku, a member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has publicly petitioned President Mahama to immediately dismiss Dr.…
The DMB Call Centre, a formidable group within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has honoured former Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo) with a citation in recognition of his pivotal support during the party’s recent presidential primary campaign. The group credited Napo’s unwavering logistical and moral backing for enabling their effective operation, which contributed to Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s victory. Members stated it would be remiss not to publicly acknowledge him, describing Napo as a selfless individual and a strong pillar of the NPP family. During the presentation on Monday, lead member Hajara Mohammed conveyed the group’s appreciation, reading from…
The Director of Research and Innovation at Kumasi Technical University, Professor Smart Sarpong, has advised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate-elect, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to maintain Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate for the 2028 elections. Following Dr Bawumia’s victory in the party’s flagbearer race on Saturday, January 31, some party supporters have called for a change in the vice-presidential candidate, citing perceived shortcomings in Dr Prempeh’s previous tenure. Speaking on Asempa FM on Monday, February 2, Professor Sarpong argued that retaining the current running mate would save the party the burden of searching for a new…
Broadcaster Philip Osei Bonsu (OB) has stated that there is no justification to change Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo) as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2028 presidential elections. Speaking on the award-winning Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen afternoon political show on February 3, OB, who is the host of the programme, based his argument on the findings of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) post-2024 election review committee, chaired by former Speaker Prof. Mike Oquaye, which did not blame Dr Bawumia and Napo for the defeat. “The Oquaye Committee was established for a serious purpose: to forensically tell us…
A peace concert honouring Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a “Pillar of Peace” is scheduled for next year in Kumasi to celebrate his 27th coronation anniversary. The event, titled “World Meets in Ghana Peace Concert,” is being organised by the E ON 3 Group along with key partners including KGL Group, Emirates Gold, Golden Swiss, the African Gold Market Association, Access Bank, Coronation Insurance, and GLICO Insurance. Under the theme “Advancing Peace & Sustainable Economic Development Through Royal Vision,” the concert will feature Her Excellency Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, as the Guest of Honour. The event will…
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Her Excellency Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has applauded the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for making peacebuilding a central focus in his illustrious reign. “His peace initiative is well documented, and as a Commonwealth, we associate with the initiative,“ she stated. H.E. Ayorkor Botchwey made the remarks when the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin was presented to her at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She acknowledged Otumfuo’s good works for Asanteman and Ghana. In her speech, the Secretary-General emphasised that all 56 countries within the Commonwealth operate under its charter, which promotes democracy, good…
In dramatic display of political protest, members of Parliament from the Minority Caucus staged a sit-in outside the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra on Thursday, May 29, to demand the release of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Clad in black and red, the MPs marched from Parliament and took over portions of the street directly in front of EOCO’s office in Accra Central, drawing significant public attention. The protest, marked by chants, and calls for justice, brought traffic to a…