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Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin to run as independent candidate for Afigya Kwabere South parliamentary seat
The famed Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, better known by his stage name Lil Win, has declared his intention to run for the Ashanti Region's Afigya Kwabere South parliamentary seat, sparking excitement in Ghana's entertainment industry.
Following a wave of endorsements from traditional authorities, powerful individuals, and citizens who are confident in his leadership abilities, this unprecedented action was taken. In an interview with Okay FM in Accra, Lil Win revealed his choice and stated that his desire to get into…
Gyakye Quayeson accuses the Akufo Addo administration of colluding against him in court.
James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North Constituency, asserts that the Akufo-Addo government is meddling in his daily trial.
Throughout the campaign for the Assin North by-elections, then-candidate James Gyakye Quayson was given notice to stand trial every day of the week.Before the proceedings were switched to a daily schedule, he travelled from his constituency to the court each week.
Godfred Yeboah Dame, the Attorney General, claimed that due to the allegations against Quayson, he might be sentenced and imprisoned…
I don’t mind going to jail- Gyakye Quayeson
James Gyakye Quayson, the member of parliament for Assin North, said he is not afraid of being sent to jail if proven guilty of the allegations made against him. Hon. Quayson declared that he trusts the legal system and that the allegations against him will be dropped.
In an interview with Citi TV's Umaru Sanda, he questioned him on his fears of landing in Nsawam prison if found guilty. Hon. Quayeson remarked, "No, why should I? I have faith in the legal system. Any legal case must prove that the defendant intended to…
UK Research Team declares Bawumia as the flagbarer for the NPP after survey
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is predicted to emerge victorious in the special delegates elections of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) with 72.6%, according to a special delegates-based poll performed by Outcomes International Ghana and the Centre for Sustainable African Development Initiatives (C-SADI) UK.
Following Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia are Alan Kyeremanten (7.7%), Ken Agyapong (4.3%), Kwabena Agyepong (1.8%), and Dr. Owusu Akoto (0.6%).The combined votes for the other 5 candidates total 1.3%, with 11.7% of…
Defend Cecilia Dapaah else you will regret one day- Maurice Apaw tells NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been cautioned by lawyer Maurice Ampaw that failing to defend former sanitation minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah will have long-term ramifications.
Maurice Ampaw discussed how the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has recently backed its troubled members on his Mmra Ne Abrabo Mu Nsem Show on Wontumi TV on August 21, 2023.
He mentioned the instance of James Gyakye Quayson, Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency, who was expelled from Parliament and is presently facing…
Kennedy Agyapong: I didn’t intend to contend for president Until……….
Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, aspirant presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party, has claimed that ever since he came to Ghana from abroad in the year 2000 and ran for the position of member of parliament, he never imagined he would run for president one day.
He said in his address that over the years, after seeing things in the legislature, he noticed that committee members' comments weren't taken into account because they were just regular MPs."I have spoken and expressed my view on a lot of issues, but all…
Prez Akufo Addo is like a ‘Kejetia pickpocket’ who steals from the public coffers — Muntaka Mumbarak
Asawase's member of parliament, Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has referred to President Nana Akufo-Addo as a "Kejetia pickpocket" who seeks to plunder the national coffers.
He charged Nana Addo with encouraging fraudulent activity, to the point of moving forward with investigations to clear those he appointed in situations involving alleged corruption.
He claimed that the administration has been struck by controversy in light of several storms that have beset the dominant New Patriotic Party. Muntaka criticised the…
Yul Edochie Under fire for publicly supporting President Tinubu.
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie is under fire again, not for family drama this time but for publicly supporting Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This comes after he posted a photo of himself in traditional white attire with the president's face. The bold inscription beneath President Tinubu's picture read, "Relax, Jagaban will fix Nigeria."
Furthermore, he labelled himself a 'Asiwaju boy' in his caption, expressing his unwavering support for the president. Yul stated that he admires the president and prays for his…
Vote for Kennedy Agyapong, he is the only one who can bring victory to N.P.P – Mr. Logic
Former musician and current entertainment show pundit, Mr. Logic has made his taughts known for political intensions for 2024 , to him Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is the best candidate to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections.
He said the Assin Central Member of Parliament is the right person to lead the party to victory in the elections.
He said, from all indications, Kennedy has the country at heart and that’s the kind of leader Ghanaians are truly looking for.
“The delegates don’t need…
‘Menstruation Is Not Just A Women’s Issue’- Says Trans Rights Activists Ahead Of Party Conference Vote
The Liberal Democrats will vote on whether to agree that menstruation is 'not just a women's issue' but also one that affects trans people.
Members at its annual conference in Bournemouth next month will be asked to agree that periods 'also affect some trans and non-binary people' as part of a wider conference motion on period poverty that includes a call for better access to sanitary products.
It also wants better education for children and teachers 'to ensure an appreciation for the lived experience of…