Political maturity outweighs formal education, says Tamale Central MP
By Sarah Baafi The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu, says political experience and grassroots commitment are more important than formal education in shaping effective party leadership, as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for its presidential primaries. Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda, Prof. Alidu stressed the need for campaign strategies […]
Greater Accra REGSEC declares Nmai Djor a security zone; Suspends all development projects over escalating Land dispute
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has declared the disputed Nmai Djor lands in the Adentan Municipality a security zone, deploying a joint Military and Police task force to the area to maintain law and order. The decision, announced on Thursday, January 30, 2026, follows heightened tensions between the Nungua Traditional […]
Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction in election petitions – Tanko-Computer
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology (IT) for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, says Ghana’s apex court, the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to determine election petition matters. The NDC’s Deputy Director of Elections and IT explained that Article 91(1) of the 1992 Constitution does not empower the apex court […]
Patronage politics is dragging Ghana backwards -Kwame Owusu Danso warns as NPP picks 2028 flagbearer
By Sarah Baafi As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) goes to the polls today to elect its presidential flagbearer for the 2028 elections, a strong caution against money-driven politics and internal patronage has emerged from a panel discussion on GBC’s Current Agenda. Speaking on the programme, Kwame Owusu Danso Esq., President of the Accountability Forum […]
“NPP Needs an Economist at the Helm”- Kwame Owusu Danso backs Bawumia for informed opposition ahead of 2028
By Sarah Baafi As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) goes to the polls today to elect its presidential candidate, the question of who leads the party into the 2028 general elections has taken centre stage on GBC’s Current Agenda. Contributing to the discussion, Kwame Owusu Danso Esq. President of the Accountability Forum and a private […]
NPP Decides: “Cast your vote and let your voice be heard” – NPP Presidential Aspirant Kennedy Agyapong urges delegates as he votes
By Kwame Bediako NPP Presidential Aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong has cast his vote in the Assin Central constituency, Central Region, as the party’s high-stakes primary unfold nationwide. He urged delegates with a rallying cry: “Cast your vote and let your voice be heard!” signaling his determination in the race for the flagbearer slot against heavyweights like […]
NPP race: If I emerge victorious, I will work to bring the party together – Ken Agyapong
Presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, says he will prioritise party unity if he wins the ongoing presidential primaries, stressing that cohesion is essential ahead of the 2028 general elections. “If I emerge victorious, I will work to bring the party together,” Mr Agyapong stated, adding that internal competitions, though […]
Kennedy Agyapong cast his ballot as NPP presidential primary gets underway
Former MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, cast his ballot Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary at the Assin Central constituency in the Central Region. Mr Agyapong is one of five contenders seeking the party’s presidential nomination, alongside former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia; former Minister of Food and […]
Anthony Joshua breaks silence on Nigeria crash: ‘My brothers’ gone, but their families won’t be alone’
By Kwame Bediako Anthony Joshua has shared his first public words since a devastating car crash in Nigeria on December 29 that claimed the lives of two key members of his inner circle, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. In an emotional video titled “My Brother’s Keeper For Life,” posted to his social media and YouTube, […]
South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row
Source: BBC South Africa has expelled Israel’s top diplomat in the country for “violating diplomatic norms”, a move that prompted Israel to kick out a South African envoy in retaliation. The diplomatic row started when South Africa’s foreign affairs ministry declared Ariel Seidman, chargé d’affaires at the Israeli embassy, persona non grata and gave him […]
NPP flagbearer election underway as 211,849 delegates vote nationwide
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Voting has commenced across the country as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) holds its presidential primary to select a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. Polling centres opened early Saturday morning in several constituencies, including Odododiodioo, Adentan, Madina, Ablekuma South and North, Weija-Gbawe, Dome Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, Ayawaso North, Teshie, […]
211,849 delegates vote in NPP presidential primary
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A total of 211,849 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are voting on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in a nationwide presidential primary to elect the party’s flagbearer ahead of the next general election. The exercise is being conducted simultaneously at 333 polling centres across the country and will determine […]
Bono PURC rallies utility providers in Bono to raise service standards and rebuild public trust
By Daniel Donkor The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has called on electricity and water service providers in the Bono Region to accelerate improvements in service delivery and take deliberate steps to restore consumer confidence, cautioning that recent tariff increases will significantly raise public expectations in the year ahead. Addressing a strategic stakeholder engagement in […]
West African leaders agree on framework to strengthen regional security
By Hannah Dadzie West African leaders have agreed on a far-reaching framework to strengthen regional security cooperation, as a High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security ended in Accra with a strong call to move from dialogue to action. The two-day meeting, held from January 29 to 30, 2026, brought together Heads of State […]
