The running mate for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Presidential candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo has stated that the Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo government inherited crushing economy from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2016. He noted that despite these difficulties, the current Akufo-Addo/Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia administration made impressive progress. They have achieved significant improvements in areas like inflation, debt restructuring, and fiscal management. Napo emphasized that a strong economy is essential for a country’s growth. He pointed out that under former President Mahama, Ghana’s economy declined, leading to the cancellation of Nursing Trainee allowances…
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NPP presidential candidate, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has taken a swipe at double-tongued John Dramani Mahama for his deceptive remarks on free SHS. He said if Ghanaians had listened to the former President, there would not be free SHS in Ghana today. Campaigning in the Bono East Region, Dr Bawumia accused Mahama for vehemently opposing the policy before and after its inception. Surprisingly, the same man turns round to claim credit for the very policy he opposed even before it was rolled out in 2017. Benefits Dr Bawumia gave an insight into how the free SHS policy has brought huge relief…
Former NDC MP for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak, has slammed former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, over his motion to remove four MPs who are contesting the December 7, 2024 parliamentary elections as independent candidates. The motion, which is backed by the Minority side and opposed by the Majority was subjected to arguments from both sides when Parliament resumed sitting yesterday, October 15. After listening to the marathon debate, Speaker Alban Bagbin fixed the ruling in two days time , promising to give a reasoned, well-thought-out ruling. Useless motion But, Ras Mubarak issued a statement yesterday describing the motion as useless. “The…
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh popularly known as Napo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vice Presidential Candidate has challenged party supporters in Akwatia and its environs to come out in their numbers to campaign for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the party’s Parliamentary Candidate, Earnest Kumi. According to him, it is time for NPP supporters in the area to unite and rally solidly behind Dr. Bawumia and Ernest Kumi at market squares, offices, and every corner of human settlement in the constituency. Addressing party supporters in Akwatia constituency in the Eastern Region, Napo revealed that per the massive support exhibited by party…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo firmly believes that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the best candidate to guide Ghana into the fourth industrial revolution. During a two-day trip to the Northern, North East, and Savanna regions, he encouraged the people of Mamprugu to back Bawumia as he prepares for his presidential run. In his call for support, President Akufo-Addo highlighted that Dr. Bawumia has innovative ideas and solid plans to move the country forward. He pointed out, “he is not suggesting 24-hour discotheques,” stressing Bawumia’s commitment to meaningful policies. The President also reflected on their partnership over the last…
The vice running-mate of the New Patriotic (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opuku Prempeh has called on Ghanaians not to trust the Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama promise of reviewing the Free Senior High Policy. According to him, Mahama has no good intention for Ghanaian children because available data from 2013 to 2016, during his era indicates that over 100,000 Ghanaian children each year were denied access to Senior High School (SHS) in the country. The over 100,000 children though passed their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and qualified, could not continue to SHS due to…
The Banda Traditional Council has shown strong support for Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, along with the party’s Parliamentary Candidate for the Banda Constituency, Joe Dankwa. During Dr. Bawumia’s campaign visit to Banda on Sunday, Nana Sekyemme Sinapem II, the Chief of Kabrono, who spoke for the Banda Traditional Council and promised their support for both leaders. He highlighted various development projects that the NPP, during the tenures of John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo, had brought to the Banda area. Nana Sinapem II pointed out that many key development initiatives in the…
The Paramount chief of Dwenem-Awasu Traditional Area in the Jaman South Municipality, Nana Bofo Bene IV, has expressed strong trust in Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, saying that Ghana’s future depends on him. During a visit by the Vice President, who is also the New Patriotic Party’s candidate for the 2024 elections, the chief praised Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and vision for the country. Nana Bofo Bene IV highlighted that Bawumia’s experience as Vice President shows he can guide Ghana towards a successful future, especially in digitalization, economic reform, and technology. He mentioned that Dr. Bawumia’s innovative policies could create a better future…
Vice presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) has underscored the significant strides Ghana has made in girls’ education under the Free SHS programme. In a statement to mark International Girl Child Day on Friday, October 11, Napo said, “Under this government’s Free Senior High School programme, we have been able to leapfrog access to bring enrolment of girls to be at par with boys’ enrolment at senior high school level. This is a significant development for our nation.” Read full statement On International Girl Child Day, I reflect on the strides we have made as a…
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party has reminded Ghanaians that the party’s commitment in the cocoa sector is an indication the NPP care for the development of farmers. According to him, in 2016, the price of a bag of cocoa was GHS475.00 could purchase only 13 bags of cement, fast forward to 2024, the price of a single bag of cocoa sold at GHS 3,000.00 can now buy 34 bags of cement. Napo said this simple yet powerful comparison is what the residents of Sikaman and connecting communities in the Akrofuom constituency are using…