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The Eastern Patriots, a strategic volunteer group within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), held their inaugural general meeting in Koforidua, signalling a renewed commitment to restoring the party’s fortunes following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.Held under the theme “Rebuilding for Victory 2028,” the event marked a significant step toward reenergising the party’s grassroots structures and mobilising support across the Eastern Region. The gathering attracted an impressive list of high-profile attendees, including current and former government appointees, regional executives, and constituency officers, highlighting the growing influence of the Eastern Patriots within the NPP’s internal structure.Among the key figures present…

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 29-year-old mobile banker, Aziz Suleman, to five years imprisonment for stealing GH¢70,840 from Abii National Savings and Loans. Suleman, charged with stealing, pleaded guilty and was convicted by Mr. Jojo Amoah Hagan, who also ordered him to refund GH¢58,840. He had earlier paid GH¢12,000 to the police during investigations. The prosecutor, Sergeant Patience Avorga, said the complainant, Jennifer Benninig, branch manager at Abii National, discovered on May 9, 2025, that GH¢45,000 had gone missing and reported the case to the Kaneshie Police. Suleman was arrested and admitted the offence. A subsequent audit, conducted…

Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in the Eastern Region, Solomon Kusi Brako has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on the Birim River and surrounding communities.During a tour of galamsey sites, he witnessed firsthand the destruction caused by these activities, including the blocking of the river’s flow and heavy pollution.The MCE expressed deep concern over the situation, noting that it poses a significant threat to surrounding communities and could lead to a major disaster if not addressed urgently.He highlighted that some site owners claimed to be tributes of Great Consolidated Diamonds Limited (GCDL) but…

The soul of the NPP needs liberation from cartels that have turned this beautiful tradition into a label, and exploiting it by all means to keep power.In 1993 and 1995, the late Da Rocha spoke about current happenings and why they should be avoided.In the run up to 2014 internal elections, the late Jake proposed a similar top-down approach and was quickly shot down. He subsequently lost the elections miserably as a result. Maybe we haven’t learned from the mistakes and history,but, again it may also be that one cartel is using all means to control power in NPP.A recent…

The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators, England and Wales (CIMA), in alliance with the Oxfordshire–Africa Forum on International Arbitration, held a special induction and graduation ceremony over the weekend at the British Council, Accra for its newly qualified members. In total, forty-six (46) professionals were conferred with certificates— twelve (12) as fellows, eight (8) as full members, twenty-six (26) as Associate Members. The ceremony was graced by eminent personalities, including His Lordship Justice Eric Kyei Baffour, Justice of the Court of Appeal, who delivered the keynote address, Dr Michael Owusu, Deputy achief Executive Officer of KGL, Mr Ziad Hamoui,…

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia receives massive support from NPP MPs to become flagbearer Nearly seventy (70) Members of Parliament of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday, June 19, 2025, called on former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at his office in Accra and declared their support for him.Dr Bawumia, who has declared his intention to contest the NPP flagbearership again, received a major boost during the visit as the MPs pledged their allegiance to him.The NPP, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, scheduled their presidential primary for January 31, 2026.The declaration of support from more than two thirds of…

Togo has suspended broadcasts of French state-funded international news outlets RFI and France 24 for three months, its communications authority said on Monday, accusing them of a lack of impartiality and rigour. The suspension comes as tensions are rising between the West African country’s leader, Faure Gnassingbe and the opposition. Gnassingbe received in May a powerful new role of President of the Council of Ministers which has no fixed term limit. Two opposition parties – the Democratic Forces for the Republic and the National Alliance for Change – called this move a “constitutional coup” that could extend his rule for life. RFI…

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for critical internal elections beginning with polling station executive elections on December 6, 2025, and culminating in the flagbearer election on January 31, 2026, the National Council’s chosen top-down approach has come under scrutiny. Critics claim it sidelines the grassroots and favours certain candidates. But in truth, this is not a tactic for control, it is a strategy for survival.Following our painful 2024 electoral defeat, the party stands at a crossroads. What we need now is not factional noise, but clear-headed reorganization. The top-down method is our strategic lifeline. Here are ten compelling…

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has announced a final dividend of GH₵1.6704 per share to all shareholders for the 2024 financial year. This will, however be subject to approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. All shareholders registered in the books of SCB at the close of business on, Friday July 11, 2025, will qualify for the final dividend.   In view of the foregoing, the ex-dividend date has been set as Wednesday, July 09, 2025. Consequently, an investor purchasing SCB shares before this date will be entitled to the final dividend. However, an investor buying SCB shares on or after…

Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested the proprietor of The Big Six Educational Complex at Meduma for allegedly preventing two students from writing their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Mathematics paper over unpaid fees.The arrest was made on Monday, June 17, following a formal complaint lodged by the Kwabre East Municipal Education Director, Nana Adu Mensah Asare, and the Public Relations Officer of the Education Directorate, Ms. Mavis Okyere Anane.According to a police press release dated Wednesday, June 18, and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, the suspect, Mr. Afoakwa Sarpong, is being investigated for “assault…