Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has touted the record of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the cocoa sector, especially how cocoa farmers have been treated. The NPP running mate said the party’s record in government regarding how cocoa farmers have fared remains unassailable. “This, coupled with our achievements in health, education, and the energy sectors, as well as the unparalleled vision of Dr Bawumia makes a compelling case to vote for the NPP on December 7,” Dr Prempeh, a.k.a. Napo asserted. Speaking when the constituency-focused tour of the Bawumia 2024 campaign took the running mate to the Asunafo South constituency…
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In what could be toxic for the nation’s democracy, if left unchecked, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has given full backing to the party’s directive to its supporters to attack the Electoral Commission (EC) offices across the country on September 17 if the commission fails to accept the party’s demand to audit the voter register. Addressing a gathering of NDC supporters at Sampa in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region yesterday, Mr Mahama rallied them to take the violent action to ensure that their demands are met before the December 7 elections.…
The running mate of the ruling New Patriotic Party Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has called for a peaceful election on December 7 to help sustain the developmental gains chalked over the years. NAPO said the country could only be properly developed in an atmosphere of peace and unity, indicating the strongest need for the citizenry to commit themselves to peace. He stressed the need for the citizenry to jealously protect the peace that is being enjoyed in the country now. He challenged the revered chiefs and religious leaders in the country to lead the crusade to…
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has appealed to Ghanaians to pray for the Electoral Commission (EC) for God’s guidance in the execution of their mandate in the 2024 general elections. This was when he submitted his nomination forms on Monday, September 9, 2024. Dr Bawumia in the company of his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, their spouses and other party leaders presented his Presidential nomination forms to the EC for scrutiny and clearance. This marks the first time a sitting Vice President has filed his nomination to contest the presidential election. Dr. Bawumia is…
The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the rank and file of the party to forge unity, work hard and ensure electorate go out to vote on December 7, 2024. Dr. Bawumia made these comments on Monday September 9, 2024, shortly after filling his nomination form to officially become the Presidential candidate for the party in the 2024 general election. Addressing party supporters at the party’s Headquarters in Accra on Monday, he said “Let us make no mistake about it that we have 89 days to go for the December 20224 elections…
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will file his nomination for the 2024 presidential election on Monday, September 9, 2024. The 60-year-old economist and Vice President will do this in the company of his running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Also to accompany the flagbearer will be national executives of the NPP and some leading members of his campaign team. Headquarters According to a programme line up, Dr Bawumia will visit the NPP headquarters after filing his nomination at the Electoral Commission headquarters. It is likely Dr Bawumia will make a statement at the party headquarters.…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has shot down a request by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for a live broadcast of a meeting to discuss findings and observations contained in the Provisional Voters Register (PVR) for the upcoming December 7 general elections. NDC earlier wrote to the EC demanding that the meeting to discuss the issues identified in the provisional voters register be broadcast live to ensure transparency. But the EC in its response to the party’s request, said the discrepancies the party is raising are not new and therefore there is no need for a live broadcast of the meeting.…
All is set for Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s historic royal visit to Cape Coast tomorrow. It is the first time in modern times that an Asantehene is visiting the Central Regional capital, a town with so much history behind it. Key activities of the Asantehene is the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree on him by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) tomorrow, Thursday September 5, for his outstanding contributions to nation-building, peace, and development. On Saturday, Otumfuo Osei Tutu will grace the climax of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye. Special congregation The special congregation to confer the honorary doctorate…
New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said if the election was to be a football match, he would have beaten his main opponent, John Mahama 33-0. Explaining, he said while as Vice President, he has championed 33 impactful policies, Mr Mahama, who is a former President has nothing to his credit. He was speaking at a mammoth rally at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Constituency of the Central Region on Monday, September 2. Impactful Veep With a roaring crowd urging him on, Vice President Bawumia said, “There is no question that I’ve been the most impactful and…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) against making unsubstantiated allegations against the Electoral Commission (EC) as elections approach. He said such allegations can create problems for the country, which will not be in the interest of anybody. Speaking at an emergency meeting of Parliament on Tuesday, September 3, Speaker Bagbin said it is important that MPs co-operate to ensure that the right things are done instead of throwing out unsubstantiated allegations. Accusation His call came after some Minority MPs including the leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and the MP for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu,…