President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to join the NPP Election 2024 campaign. A flyer posted by the Director of Communications at the Jubilee House, Eugene Arhin on his Facebook account said the President will be touring the Upper East and Upper West regions tomorrow , October 1. The statement fell short of details of his activities, but The Thunder gathered that the President will use the tour to account for his stewardship to the people and emphasize why Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia should be voted for as President. Testimony On various platforms, President Akufo-Addo has emphasized that…
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has chastised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for distancing itself from the Manhyia Palace after going into opposition. “I have been asking myself whether the NDC is at loggerheads with me after the party went into opposition,” Otumfuo stated. Speaking when the party introduced its running mate, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang to him at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, September 27, Otumfuo said the party leaders no longer visit him. NAPO was brought The Asantehene said even though the NDC running mate was chosen before Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, a.k.a. Napo was selected as…
The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken the opportunity to underscore the significant achievements of the NPP government during his recent visit to the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem Constituency. In his address to local chiefs and community members, he articulated the party’s commitment to improving the quality of life for Ghanaians through a series of impactful policies and initiatives. One of the cornerstone achievements he highlighted is the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, which has made secondary education accessible to countless students across the nation. This initiative not only…
The acting President of the Awutu Traditional Council, Nai Ntow Abosompem, has urged Ghanaians to vote in large numbers for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on December 7. Nai Abosompem stated that the current government, led by Akufo-Addo, has outperformed previous administrations in the Fourth Republic. He believes the NPP deserves another term to continue its positive initiatives. He highlighted that social programs introduced by President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamaudu Bawumia, particularly the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, have greatly benefited everyday Ghanaians. These comments were made during a meeting between Dr. Bawumia and religious leaders, along…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has secured the number one position on the ballot paper flowing the Electoral Commission’s (EC) balloting for the upcoming December 7, presidential elections. The party’s Director of Elections, Evans Nimako picked the number during the EC’s balloting event held in Accra on Friday. The NPP will be featured in a prominent position on the ballot paper. The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), drew the 8th position, while the All People’s Congress (APC) candidate, Hassan Abdulai Ayariga, secured the 9th spot. Kofi Akpaloo of the Liberal Party of…
The Electoral Commission (EC) will hold a ballot for the 13 approved presidential candidates today, Friday, September 20, 2024, ahead of the December elections. The balloting is scheduled for 4 PM at the EC’s main office. The commission congratulated all candidates for completing the nomination process. “We are happy to announce that your candidate has successfully passed the nomination and is eligible to run in the 2024 Presidential Election. Congratulations!” the statement said. Out of 24 candidates who applied, only 13 were approved to take part in the balloting. The candidates affiliated with political parties include: – Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia…
Presidential running mate of the NPP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has slammed NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama for his unprovoked attacks on chiefs and religious leaders in the country. “Is this the man who wants to come back as President,” he queried. Campaigning in Kumawu in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, September 19, Dr Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, said such a character is not fit to come back to lead the nation. “John Mahama must be told that elections are not won with insults and violence,” he stated. Campaign on issues Napo challenged the NPP flagbearer to campaign…
Improving access and reliability of power is key to reducing poverty and unlocking economic growth. This is the reason why the next NPP government led by Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will institute prudent measures to make power more stable, affordable and reliable for consumers. There is no doubt that since it took over the administration of the country, the Akufo-Addo government has kept the power on even in the midst of some challenges . However, residential, commercial, and industrial consumers still face issues relating to reliability and cost competitiveness of power supply. Recognition Dr. Bawumia recognizes that unreliable service delivery and…
Joe Anokye, the former Technology Executive of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in the United States of America (USA) has been as extraordinary Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) since his appointment in 2017. The story behind his move to join the NPP campaign in Ghana and eventually the NCA boss is fascinating. A picture posted by private legal practitioner, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko on Facebook in September 2014, shows him ( Gabby) with Mr Anokye, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, a.k.a. Chairman Wontumi who is the current Ashanti Regional Minister, and Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori Atta, a.k.a. Tom…
This year marks 200 years since the British Governor of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Mccarthy was killed by Asantes at the Battle of Nsamankow. The National Army Museum of UK has a write up on the bloody war: It writes, “In 1821, the British Crown took over the territories on the Gold Coast (now Ghana) from the African Company of Merchants. The Company had been in decline since the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. “Brigadier-General Sir Charles McCarthy, a soldier of Irish descent, was appointed governor. He decided to resist the incursions being made from the interior by the…