Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that members of Parliament (MPs) from the Bawku area representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are unable to visit their constituencies because they misled their constituents about the Bawku conflict for political gain. According to Dr. Bawumia, who was the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, these MPs fear attacks from their own people for deceiving them. Speaking during the NPP’s Thank You engagements in the Upper East Region on May 5, he said, “The NDC blamed me for the Bawku conflict. They lied to the people that…
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The Kusaug Traditional Council has reiterated its commitment to supporting the Asantehene’s ongoing mediation efforts in the Bawku conflict. In a statement issued on May 5 and signed by its registrar, Hamidu Ayisha, the Council emphasized, “We believe in the importance of dialogue and peaceful resolution.” Fake reports However, the Council also expressed concern regarding certain audio recordings circulating on social media that seem to undermine Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s efforts to achieve lasting peace in Bawku. Read full statement
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that he was assaulted by a police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” demonstration in Accra on Monday, May 5. He said the incident occurred at a barricade set up by the police at the entrance of Parliament House. “Without any provocation, a uniformed police officer stationed behind the barricade—Constable Forson, who is tall, fair, and heavily built—deliberately struck the left side of my chest with full force using his right palm, directly near my heart. The impact of the hit dazed me, and I was visibly shaken and short of breath. In that…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is currently in a hospital in the United Kingdom, but she is in good health, according to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications. In an interview on Joy FM on May 5, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “As and when the doctors think that she is okay to come, I’m sure they will give the green light.” He reassured the public, saying, “I know for a fact that she is well.” Concerns This assurance comes amid growing concerns regarding the government’s delay in issuing a formal statement about the Vice…
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…
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…