The Omanhene of Goaso in the Ahafo Region, Nana Akwasi Bosomprah, has died under circumstances that have led many residents in the region to raise questions about his association with former President John Mahama. Indeed, the death of the Omanhene, who was a close pal of the NDC presidential candidate and a self-confessed NDC member, has sent tongues wagging and caused apprehension in the Ahafo Region. Stories making the rounds in the area indicate that on Tuesday, December 3, the 58-year-old paramount chief decided to consult some deities about the chances of John Mahama in Saturday’s elections. Collapse In the…
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The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has appealed to the Islamic Community in Ashanti Region to vote for the party to ensure that Ghana produce the first Muslim president. According to Dr. Opoku Prempeh also known as Napo, the NPP party believes in diversity and unity hence the commitment to chose Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the party in the 2024 election. “Our commitment of advocating for harmonious coexistence among Ghanaians, free from religious and ethnic divisions, remains steadfast as I met with the Islamic clergy to preach our message of hope and…
The vice presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has assured artisans of Suame Magazine in Kumasi that a Bawumia government will empower them with skills to handle electric vehicles. He said currently, there are about 17,000 electric vehicles in Ghana, and with the government’s programme to import more electric buses, there is the need to build the capacities of the artisans to work on the vehicles. Interacting with members of the Association of Garages in Suame on Thursday, November 28, as part of his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, Napo, as the vice presidential candidate is…
While John Mahama chose to give head porters (kayayei) pans to continue carrying loads on their heads, we came with bold solutions and offered them life-changing opportunities. These were the words of Dr Mahamadu Bawumia when he handed over certificates to 22 former kayayei girls, who have undergone training and qualified as bus drivers, under the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kayayei Empowerment Programme (KEP). “Their inspiring story, is similar to the rest of the 5000 kayayei who have been transformed under various modules of the KEP including soap, detergent and bead making, bakery, pedicure and manicure, as well…
A Bawumia-led NPP government will make skills development and skills training a top priority, the NPP vice presidential candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo) has assured. This vision, he explained, is designed to empower individuals with practical skills that will foster economic growth and personal advancement. Dr Opoku Prempeh said this when he engaged with graduands of the United Hairdressers and Beauticians Association earlier on Tuesday, November 26. He was inspired by their dedication to perfecting their craft and contributing to Ghana’s thriving beauty and personal development. Vote He reminded the young ladies to vote massively for Dr Bawumia in…
In an incredible demonstration of support, and a sign of victory in the elections, spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai in Accra, on Tuesday, November 7, handed over the steering wheel to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to signal his victory in the elections. On a visit to the vast business enclave, thousands of the spare parts dealers gave the NPP presidential candidate a rousing welcome, signaling the unalloyed support for the NPP. Dr Bawumia held the symbolic steer as he walked the roads and corners of the area followed by elated NPP supporters. New tax system Addressing the people, Dr Bawumia…
The opposition National Democratic Congress has been told not to waste their time in the Ashanti Region because the people of the region have already made up their mind to vote for the NPP. A leading member of the NPP in the region, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, said the NDC are panicking that is why the party has sent several of their leading members to the region as elections get closer. In a post on his social media accounts, COKA stated, “They’re panicking, so they’re all in the Ashanti region now. Good morning to my NDC friends…
As the Ghana elections head into the homestretch, Alma Pokua Adade Prempeh, the wife of NPP vice presidential candidate, is making a push in the Ashanti Region to support the NPP campaign. On Tuesday, she engaged voters in various locations, telling them why they should vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and NPP parliamentary candidates. Kumasi In Kumasi, it was a fulfilling and impactful day as Mrs Prempeh engaged with the people on issues dear to their hearts. At the Kwadaso Methodist Auditorium, she met with Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Accompanied by party stalwarts including, Rita Asobayire, Freda Prempeh and Samuel…
NPP presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised a major boost for the tourism and creative arts industry if he becomes President. He said the industry is among the pillars that must be strengthened for the growth of the country. He gave the assurance when he paid a working visit to the Trade Fair Centre, at La, in Accra, where a 20,000 capacity Trade Fair Convention Centre is being constructed to boost the tourism and creative arts industry. The facility, when completed will be a multi-purpose centre and strengthen Ghana’s position as an attractive destination for conferences, conventions and exhibitions.…
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had inaugurated phases 1-3 of the Kpone Affordable Housing Project. The 1,070 housing unit project, is in line with the government’s efforts to improve the housing situation in the country. Phase 4 At the same ceremony, Dr Bawumia, who is also the NPP presidential candidate, cut the sod for commencement of work on phase 4 of the project. This involves the construction of 834 extra housing units, bringing the total housing units under this project to 1904. Bold move In an address, Dr Bawumia said the improvement in Ghana’s housing delivery system is a bold…