Security is expected to be tight in Parliament tomorrow, October 22 as the NDC caucus have sworn to forcibly take over the Majority side of the House. This is in spite of a Supreme Court ruling last Friday directing the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to suspend his ruling which declared four parliamentary seats vacant. No back out Addressing a news conference in Accra yesterday, Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson said, “Nothing, absolutely nothing, will change this position. We will jealously protect our new Majority status and will not bow, retreat, or surrender our lawfully earned status. “We will also…
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo has urged Ghanaians to support the ruling party by voting for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming December 7 elections to sustain the Free Senior High School programme. Speaking at the University of Memphis in the United States on October 18, Napo highlighted the many advantages of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration’s key initiative, “Free SHS.” He emphasized that “a nation that neglects education and fails to plan for its outcomes is destined to fail.” He pointed out that Free SHS is the “most significant transformational…
The Supreme Court has put a hold on Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision that declared four parliamentary seats vacant. Parliament is now required to acknowledge these four MPs, allowing them to fully represent their constituencies and perform their official roles. This order will stay in place until the Supreme Court makes its final decision on the matter, rather than the 10 days initially requested by the applicants. The request to pause the Speaker’s ruling was made by Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who asked the Court to intervene to prevent the ruling from affecting three of their…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed that his understanding of hardship stems from his own life experiences, having faced challenges in making a living. He recounted his past roles as a taxi driver, cleaner, farm laborer, and day laborer, which have provided him with valuable insights into the struggles encountered by many Ghanaians. During a recent interaction with members of the Creative Arts Sector, he responded to a question posed in Pidgin by Shatta Wale, emphasizing that his primary objective in politics is to create opportunities for everyone, especially those in difficult…
NPP Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), leaves Accra today for the USA to deliver a lecture at the University of Memphis, Tennessee. He will speak on the topic, “Implementing a National Policy for Educational Access and Equity”. NAPO, a former Minister of Education, who supervised the implementing of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, will also have other engagements while in the United States. A statement signed by his spokesperson, Fiifi Boafo said, the NPP vice presidential candidate will he hosted by the Mayor of the City of Memphis and also address the Ghanaian community there.…
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…
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…