The Ashanti Regional Chairmen Caucus of the NPP has stated that it will neither welcome nor support any flagbearer aspirant whose conduct undermines the unity, discipline, and collective spirit of the party. In a statement issued in Kumasi, the Caucus expressed concern over the growing disunity within the party, warning that such acts would not be tolerated as they could hinder the party’s progress. Read full statement PRESS STATEMENT BY THE ASHANTI REGIONAL CHAIRMEN CAUCUS OF THE NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY (NPP) WE WILL NOT SUPPORT ANY FLAGBEARER ASPIRANT OR PARTY LEADER WHOSE ACTIONS AND UTTERANCES PROMOTE DISUNITY/DIVISIVENESS WITHIN THE PARTY…
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed his strong commitment to bringing lasting peace to the troubled Bawku area and its surroundings. This declaration follows the temporary postponement of efforts to resolve the long-standing conflict in Bawku due to the complexities of the chieftaincy dispute. Despite these challenges, the Asantehene remains optimistic that recent mediation talks with the conflicting factions will lead to peace in the area. Importance of peace During a meeting with a delegation from the UK Advanced Command and Staff Course at the Manhyia Palace, he emphasized the importance of restoring lasting peace. “We need peace for…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken disciplinary action against Mr Ernest Owusu Bempah, the party’s Deputy Director of Communications, for comments he made on social media, which the party believes contravene internal directives. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, Mr Bempah is accused of making “several comments on social media which are suspected to be in contravention of the directives issued to all NPP members.” The said directives were aimed at curbing discussions that could create disaffection within the party when aired publicly, particularly in the media. The official statement emphasised that all…
President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo following the establishment of a prima facie case in response to three separate petitions seeking her removal from office. The decision, in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and taken in consultation with the Council of State, was announced on Tuesday, April 22. It marks a significant moment in Ghana’s judicial history, as the country’s top judge now faces a formal inquiry into her conduct. While the specific allegations contained in the petitions have not been publicly disclosed, they have stirred widespread debate within legal…
As galamsey worsens under the Mahama government, investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni believes President John Dramani Mahama has the power to end the illegal activities within two weeks if he chooses to act. Since the NDC assumed office, reports have emerged suggesting that some party members have taken over protected forest reserves. Erastus Asare Donkor, a prominent journalist/advocate against illegal mining, has repeatedly provided evidence showing that galamsey remains widespread despite government efforts to curb it. Authority In a social media post, Manasseh Azure asserted that the president has the authority to halt the encroachment on forest reserves if he…
Despite backlash, Kumasi’s newly appointed Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as Zuba, has defended his controversial threat to whip traders who defy the city’s ban on pavement trading. He defended the statement, saying it aligns with his commitment to governing Kumasi in a “democratic military style.” The Mayor recently announced a two-week decongestion exercise, starting Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to clear traders operating on sidewalks and unauthorized spaces in Kumasi’s Central Business District. The move has drawn widespread public criticism. Defending flogging In an April 15 interview on Citi FM’s ‘Eyewitness News’, Boadi justified his threat to flog…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged factions in the Bawku conflict to cooperate with him to achieve lasting peace in the area. A statement issued by the Manhyia Palace on April 15 announced the resumption of mediation efforts, stating: “His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will reconvene talks with both parties from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, as previously agreed. The Asantehene calls on all stakeholders to work together to secure enduring peace for Bawku.” Public reaction Many Ghanaians have praised Otumfuo’s peacebuilding efforts on social media. One user wrote: “The King…