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Ablekuma North: NPP to boycott EC’s 19-polling station rerun

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to conduct a rerun of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election in 19 polling stations, insisting the directive contradicts a High Court ruling issued earlier this year.

Akufo-Addo, Bawumia mourn death of Akwatia MP, Ernest Kumi

Former President Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, describing the news as a devastating blow to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and to Ghana’s Parliament.

NPP, Minority Caucus to march to EOCO over Abdul-Wahab Hanan's detention

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Minority in Parliament will converge today, Monday, July 7, 2025, at the offices of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to protest against the ongoing detention of Abdul-Wahab Hanan, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO).

Mahama launches ‘No Fees Stress’ programme

President John Dramani Mahama has launched the No-Fees-Stress academic policy, aimed at ensuring that no student is denied access to tertiary education due to the inability to pay fees.

Mahama launches $4billion 24-Hour Economy and Export Programme

President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, describing it as a “national reset” and a bold strategy to revive Ghana’s economy through round-the-clock productivity and expanded export capacity.

Albert Dwumfour re-elected GJA President

Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor has been re-elected President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) after winning 64.5% of the votes in the association’s national elections held on June 30.