Politics

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stirred controversies with its recent claims that they would've abolished betting tax if they had won the 7th December, 2024 elections. This statement follows the National Democratic Party (NDC) government's decision to scrap the tax as part of its 2025 budget, presented by Finance minister Dr. Ato Forson. In press conference, an NPP spokesperson, Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications argues that the party had always considered the betting tax a temporary revenue measures and…

The Director of Campaign Communications for Vice President Bawumia's campaign team, Nana Akomea, has stated that Vice President Bawumia is "a tool" that the New Patriotic Party plans to use to reclaim the image of the party as an inclusive one rather than an Akan-coloured one, as propagandised by the main opposition National Democratic Congress. Nana Akomea feels that Dr. Bawumia is an ideal candidate for the NPP to utilise to shed its 'Akan Party' image."You know, the NPP, we've always been branded negatively by our…

Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, a former finance minister, asked that if the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) is not bringing in the required funds as anticipated, the Akufo-Addo administration should abolish it. He called the E-Levy a "nuisance tax" and suggested that it be repealed if its revenue goals are not being met. "We need to ask ourselves, are we getting enough from it?" Dr. Duffuor added. If we aren't making enough money from it, it is a waste of money and should be eliminated. On January 11, 2023, the Ghana…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…