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Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is the National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress The National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has reacted to rumours that he is eyeing the party’s presidential candidate position for the 2028 general election.Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on, June 25, 2025, Asiedu Nketiah, who sought to address rumours of his presidential ambitions indicated that it was too early to be discussing who leads the NDC to the 2028 polls now.While signaling that such an early move is disrespectful to Ghanaians, he said that he would not rule out…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy AgyapongNew Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has called on the party’s leadership to prioritise addressing internal divisions and unresolved grievances before rushing to elect a new presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections.According to the former Assin Central Member of Parliament, the NPP’s humiliating loss in the 2024 elections was largely self-inflicted, and any attempt to move forward without proper introspection and unity would be disastrous.Speaking to NPP constituency chairmen on Saturday, June 21, Mr. Agyapong did not mince words.“If you don’t solve the problems, you can bring Jesus Christ as…

Marketing Manager for Oral Care Africa at Unilever Ghana, Vera Boadu, has been awarded Marketing Manager of the Year (Oral Care) at the fourth annual National FMCG Summit & Awards held at the Marriott Hotel, Accra. The event, which brought together leaders across Ghana’s fast-moving consumer goods landscape, celebrated outstanding contributions under the theme “Innovate, Adapt, and Thrive.” Vera Boadu leverages nearly 15 years of marketing experience and, at Unilever, has been central to Pepsodent’s growth and impact across Africa. From her early days as a brand manager for Omo and Oral Care in Ghana and South Africa to her…

Fifteen persons have been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities at Manso Adubia in the Amansie South District.The arrest followed a special intelligence-led operation conducted at Watreso and Preacher Krom, two known galamsey hotspots within the enclave.In a statement issued on Thursday, June 26, the Ghana Police Service said several mining-related equipment, weapons, and ammunition were retrieved from the suspects during the raid.“The suspects were arrested at an illegal mining site at Watreso and Preacher Krom actively engaged in illegal mining activities,” the police said.The arrested individuals have been named as Tahiru…

Hmmm, Yewura Issa, 3y3nsem piiiii, oooo. Yes, unprofessional conduct is indeed the limit where lawyers representing litigating clients are concerned, oooo, lol! It’s appalling when lawyers prioritise their interests over justice and fairness. Your words are spot on, and I hope they spark meaningful conversations about accountability in Ghana’s legal profession.Reviewing the case thus far, it’s clear that B-BOVID is making history, and for better, wai, Massa. Your four-year court battle with Moringa will expose the Mafia-like fraternisation between lawyers at their clients’ expense – and its egregiously unfair ramifications.What’s intolerable about this abomination is that lawyers, as officers of…

President John Mahama has met with global health leaders in Brussels as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s commitment to universal immunisation and vaccine equity.His engagements preceded the GAVI Vaccine Alliance pledging conference, which took place yesterday in the Belgian capital.During discussions with José Manuel Barroso, Chair of the GAVI Board, Mr. Mahama received commendation for his continued advocacy on behalf of low- and middle-income countries. Barroso underscored the importance of President Mahama’s presence at the pledging conference, describing his leadership as vital to galvanising international donor support for GAVI’s health campaigns.In a separate meeting with European Council President Charles…

Ghana accounted for nearly 6 per cent of total intra-African trade in 2024, solidifying its position as one of the continent’s top trading economies. This was revealed in the 2024 Africa Trade Report, released on the sidelines of the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Nigeria. The figure represents a marginal increase over Ghana’s share in 2023 and includes both exports and imports with other African countries. According to the report, Ghana’s total exports to Africa reached $4.8 billion in 2024, up from $3.5 billion the previous year. This gave Ghana a 3.8 per cent share of the continent’s total…

National Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana needs an urgent leadership overhaul.According to him, the once competent election management body has now become an institution of incompetence under the leadership of Jean Mensa and her two deputies—Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey.Speaking on Accra-based JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, Asiedu Nketiah cited the lack of representation for SALL in the 8th Parliament and the disputed parliamentary election in Ablekuma as evidence of the EC’s failings.“We are having a wrong election management body in place, and so that…

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Innovations, in collaboration with the Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (KACE) and Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), has successfully mentored a total of one thousand girls from basic schools in the 18 districts of the Volta Region.The mentorship event, held ahead of the climax of the three-week training program, aimed to equip and empower girls to excel in ICT alongside their male counterparts.The program, themed “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” brought together seasoned female ICT professionals to share their experiences and inspire the young girls.The organizers recognized the need…

The Bono East Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ibrahim Baba Bukari, popularly known as “Game Changer,” has urged party members vying for various positions to prioritize building a stronger party over personal ambitions.Speaking to newsmen in Techiman on Wednesday, June 24, 2025, Chairman Bukhari emphasized the need for collective effort to fortify the party’s base before seeking individual positions.”My focus is to help rebuild the party ahead of 2028 “.”We should focus on building a robust party structure that can withstand any challenge,” Bukhari said. “Let’s work together to strengthen our party, and then we can…