Author: Krobea

The Oti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Yaw Dapaah, has urged members of the party in the region to rally behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and retain him as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2028 election. Welcoming Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to Dambai, on Friday, at the start of the former Veep’s campaign tour of the Oti Region, the regional chairman urged party members to be guided by history of the Fourth Republic whereby candidates who are consistently retained by the two major political parties after initial defeats, go on to emerge as President.…

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has commended the leadership of former Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company (GPC), David Asante, following a remarkable turnaround in the Company’s financial performance in 2023. Appearing before the Committee on Friday, November 7, the current Managing Director of the Company presented details of the financial year under review, which covered the period of Mr Asante’s tenure. During the session, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu, who is also a member of the Committee, highlighted the impressive growth recorded under Mr Asante’s leadership. According to him, the Company’s printing…

President John Dramani Mahama has donated relief items worth GH¢10 million to Jamaica and Cuba, after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, and to Sudan to complement humanitarian efforts. President Mahama described the presentation as symbolic of Ghana’s friendship and goodwill in challenging times for brotherly nations, and it is in the spirit of camaraderie with the good people of Jamaica, Cuba and Sudan. He added that it is a token of Ghana’s deep solidarity, respect and fraternity with the affected countries. The items were received on behalf of the three nations by the High Commissioner of Jamaica to Ghana,…

In every election season, the spotlight shines brightest on the candidate. Yet, often standing just beside that light is a figure whose grace, voice, and presence quietly shape public sentiment — the candidate’s spouse.In Ghana’s evolving democracy, this role has become more visible and more powerful. The modern political spouse is no longer a ceremonial companion; she is a communicator, a bridge-builder, and at times, a quiet force capable of influencing hearts and minds. The Human Side of Politics Ghanaian voters respond to warmth, authenticity, and character. Policies matter — but so do personal values. A spouse who embodies compassion,…

Mfantsipim School emerged champions of the 2025 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after beating St Augustine’s College and Opoku Ware School in the final on Thursday. The all-boys-schools final at the New Examination Center (NEC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) lived up to the billing as thousands witnessed the encounter. Ghana’s oldest secondary school led in Round 1as they made their intentions of defending the title they won last year clear. They led by 3 points as they had a total of 20 as against 17 each for regional rivals Augusco and OWASS. Augusco turned the corner…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is continuing his nationwide campaign tour in the Oti Region today, Friday, November 7. Dr. Bawumia has been on the road in the past three months engaging with New Patriotic Party (NPP) stakeholders in different phases of his campaign, and in his latest phase, which began about a month ago, the former Vice President has been engaging deeply with grassroot members of the NPP at the constituency level. So far, he has covered constituencies in the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions, and the Oti Region marks his next stop of…

Government has announced that a state funeral will be held for former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings on Friday, November 28. The ceremony will be held at the Black Stars Square, the Presidency announced on Thursday. “The state funeral is in recognition of Mrs Rawlings’ invaluable contributions to the advancement of the rights of women and children in Ghana, and national development,” a statement issued by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said. Ghana’s First Lady between 1981 and 2001 died on Thursday, October 23 after a short illness. President John Dramani Mahama on his visit to the…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ended his Western Regional campaign tour on Wednesday with a major boost, following the declaration of support for him by 14 out of 17 electoral area coordinators of the Shama Constituency. All 14 electoral area coordinators campaigned for Kennedy Agyapong in the 2023 New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries, leading to Ken winning the Shama Constituency, but they say they have now “learnt their lessons” after the 2024 elections. Speaking to fellow NPP delegates of the Shama Constituency during Dr. Bawumia’s campaign tour, the 14 coordinators noted that after they were deceived to campaign against…

The Western Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Francis Ndede Nsia, has declared the Region’s unflinching support for former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming presidential primaries. Mr Ndede Nsia wants Dr Bawumia to be elected the party’s Presidential Candidate for the 2028 elections. Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to the Region at the start of his campaign tour in Amenfi, the regional chairman said Dr. Bawumia is poised for victory with the widespread support he commands across the country, adding that the Western Region will be part of the victory. “On behalf of my people, I warmly…

The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has taken on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over a recent Facebook publication. His lawyers say the OSP is just engaged in public theatrics since their client has honoured all invitations and availed himself whenever required with no mention of assets or business linked to him. The OSP had responded to a video by Dr Abdul-Hamid, claiming assets valued at GH¢100 million had been seized as part of investigations. “As counsel for Dr. Abdul-Hamid, we wish to place on record, emphatically and without ambiguity,…