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Prime Minister Godwin Friday says St. Vincent and the Grenadines intends to introduce a revised citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programme, with stronger due diligence, central oversight and coordination across the Organisation of…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Friday held its Islamic National Thanksgiving Prayer Service at the Kintampo Central Mosque in the Bono East Region, bringing together party faithful, Muslim clergy, and national executives in a solemn…
Critics warn that rewriting party rules to accommodate individual leaders risks weakening internal democracy. It is an old political temptation: when a constitution becomes inconvenient, change the constitution rather than the politician.…
An operative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), James Agbey, has warned that the party risks alienating its grassroots supporters unless government appointees address concerns about neglect and a lack of economic opportunities.
David Selassie Anthony, popularly known as “DeAccra Mayor” or “Dee Mayor”, has declared his intention to contest the position of Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr Anthony said his campaign would focus…
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has urged the party’s Germany Branch to prioritise unity, humility and collective commitment as it prepares for the 2028 general elections. He said the newly…
Thirty aspirants have filed nomination forms at the Upper West Regional office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Wa to contest various regional executive positions ahead of the party’s internal election. The filing attracted…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the demands of public office can make it difficult for appointees to combine their official responsibilities with party activities. The party’s Acting Director of Elections and IT, Mahdi Gibril,…
The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Emmanuel Fynn Reagan, has officially filed his nomination to contest the Ashanti Regional Organiser position of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC),…
The government has hit back at criticism from the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), saying it has noted the concerns but insisting the country’s economic recovery is on track. In a statement dated 14 October 2026, Information…
Lawyers for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin have accused Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi of using procedural tactics to avoid responding to their client’s GH¢15 million defamation suit.
Businessman and former student leader Hamza Umar has declared his intention to contest for Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to strengthen grassroots participation and coordination within the…
The government has launched a robust defence of its economic record, dismissing allegations by UTM president Dalitso Kabambe as “unsubstantiated” and accusing the opposition leader of engaging in political rhetoric rather than presenting…
Malawi’s major political parties have been urged to resolve internal disputes and strengthen their grassroots structures well ahead of the 2030 General Election, amid growing signs of factionalism within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP),…
National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has denied seeking a favour from Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to retain his service passport.
Private legal practitioner Samuel Atta Akyea has denied formally seeking a presidential pardon for his client, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in a galamsey-related case.
Former Opposition Leader Tobias Clement has agreed to help the NNP campaign in selected constituencies ahead of Grenada’s 5 November General Election
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Julius Kwame Anthony as Deputy Communications Director with immediate effect. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi…
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has admitted that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) wanted to “tilt the balance” in the composition of the Electoral Commission (EC) by appointing Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy…
The Majority on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee has accused the Deputy Ranking Member of the Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjaye, of pursuing a campaign of “character assassination” against Foreign Affairs Minister…
Corrupt public officials accused of frustrating Malawi’s development will face arrest and dismissal, Local Government Minister Ben Malunga Phiri has warned. In a blunt message delivered during the launch of the 2026-2036 National…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ahafo Region has declared its intent to sweep all six parliamentary seats in the region during the 2028 general election. Regional party executives say they’re poised to render the sole…
Acting Prime Minister St. Clair Leacock has defended his description of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) as “broke”, arguing that the 2023 Audit report shows the country inherited its…
Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has launched his fiercest attack yet on the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), declaring the former ruling party cannot return to power while positioning himself for what many observers see as a new political chapter.…