Author: Krobea

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has hinted that a bill will be laid on the floor of the House to change the name of Ghana’s foremost international airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. He said the bill be laid by the Ministry of Transport as part of programmes and activities to be considered by the House on resumption. Parliament returned from recess on Tuesday after more-than-a-month break. Addressing the press just before meeting, Mr Ayariga outlined some of the bills to be considered before receding again in three months’ time. Among these are a bill…

The Ninth Parliament will resume sitting today, Tuesday, February 3 after proceeding on recess for the Christmas holdays. This had earlier been communicated to all members (MPs) by the Right Honourable Speaker in a communique. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin exercised his powers in Article 112(1) of the 1992 Constitution to ask the lawmakers to reconvene at 12:00pm on Tuesday. Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday, December 19.

Former Sekondi MP and ex-Minister Andrew Egyapa Mercer has insisted that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s popularity within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remains robust, following his victory in the January 31 presidential primary. “For me, it was a foregone conclusion. The delegates had hope in the former Vice President’s candidature, and there was no doubt that he was going to win. The data showed us clearly,” Mercer told Metro TV on Tuesday, February 3. He rejected suggestions that a slight decline in votes compared to the 2023 primary indicates waning support. “I have heard some people saying that because there was…

Hope was restored for 36-year-old Rebecca Odarquaye, a devoted midwife, through the support of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund after she urgently required GH₵210,840 to undergo a life-saving brain aneurysm surgery. Facing a critical medical emergency, Rebecca’s situation had grown increasingly dire as time worked against her. On the day of the procedure at Euracare Spring Hospital, skilled surgeons successfully performed the complex operation, marking a major turning point in her battle for survival. The surgery was declared a success, and Rebecca is now out of danger, bringing immense relief to her family, colleagues, and all who followed her journey.…

Former Sekondi Member of Parliament (MP) Andrew Egyapa Mercer, who was also a Minister for Tourism and Creative Arts, has dismissed claims that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s vote count in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary signals reduced support. “The previous election in 2023 was more like a two-horse race, but this time was a three-horse race because Dr. Bryan Acheampong was a force. Every election is different,” Mercer stated on Metro TV on Tuesday, February 3. He emphasised that delegates continued to place their confidence in Dr. Bawumia, adding that the former Vice President’s leadership remains highly regarded. “For…

Air pollution is increasingly shaping Ghana’s public health and development outlook, with implications that extend far beyond the environment. From rising health costs to lost productivity and pressure on urban systems, poor air quality affects lives and livelihoods across the country. In response, a new Investment Case for Improved Air Quality and Health in Ghana is being developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with funding from the Clean Air Fund to provide a comprehensive assessment of the economic losses due to inaction on air pollution as a major environmental driver of noncommunicable diseases, and of the economic benefits…

The home of former Vice President and newly elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been turned into a sea of NPP faithfuls, as members of the party as well as well wishers have been visiting to congratulate him. The former Vice President swept through 14 regions and about 232 constituncies across the country to emerge winner of the NPP’s fiercely contested presidential primaries held on Saturday. Following the victory, a number of high-profile members of the party, including some fellow aspirants, have been visiting the party’s leader to congratulate. Former Education Minister and Member…

Former Vice President and 2028 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has welcomed two flagbearer contestants to his residence. This comes after he won the presidential primaries on Saturday, January 31. Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Yaw Adutwum and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, who is a serial contestant, were among five people who contested primaries. Dr. Bawumia emerged victorious with 56.48% of valid votes cast. Following their concession, telephone calls to Bawumia and address during the official declaration of results at the party’s headquarters on Saturday, the party stalwarts paid separate…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia won the New Patriotic Party’s nomination to be its 2028 Presidential Candidate after Saturday’s primaries. Dr. Bawumia polled 110,643 votes, representing 56.48% of the total valid votes to claim victory in a fierce contest involving three strong forces. His closest competitors, Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Bryan Acheampong got 46,554 and 36,303, representing 23.8% and 18.3% respectively. In an emphatic manner, Dr. Bawumia was completely dominant across the country, securing emphatic wins in 14 regions, while Kennedy Agyapong won only in Central Region, with Bryan Acheampong winning the other, Volta Region. 2023 VRS 2026 In…

Think tank Election Watch Ghana has issued its observational report on last Saturday’s presidential primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was retained by delegates as he won with a whopping 110,643 votes, representing 56.48 percent. Votes of closest contender Kennedy Ohene Agyapong reduced while new entrant Dr Bryan Acheampong won some key regions. In its report, Election Watch Ghana observed that Ken Agyapong’s campaign faced challenges as a result of “staged candidate” Dr Acheampong. “Dr. Acheampong’s strong showing in southern Ghana, particularly in Ashanti, Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra regions, was notable, destroying…