Ghana Politics

Jerry John Rawlings (22 June 1947 – 12 November 2020) was a Ghanaian military officer, aviator and politician who led the country for a brief period in 1979, and then from 1981 to 2001. He led a military junta until 1992, and then served two terms as the democratically elected president of Ghana. Rawlings came to …

In a surprising development ahead of the keenly anticipated presidential elections at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Headquarters, journalists have been officially barred from entering the voting area. The announcement was made by Mr. William Yamoah, the Secretary of the Presidential Elections Committee, who cited the decision as part of …

In the lead-up to the NPP presidential primary, Vice President Dr. Bawumia’s last-minute phone calls to delegates have ignited a debate on the effectiveness of such eleventh-hour efforts. The conversations, captured in detail, have led to discussions on whether these calls are worthwhile, considering that many voters may have already …

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has urged Ghanaians to exercise patience and trust in the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government as it works tirelessly to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Kodua emphasized that the NPP has displayed superior economic management …

Sammi Awuku, who serves as the campaign manager for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his confidence in Bawumia’s potential to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to victory in the 2024 presidential election. Awuku discussed this on Citi FM’s “Eyewitness News,” emphasizing Bawumia’s unifying qualities and strong leadership …

Stephen Ntim, the National Chairman of Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on all party members to unite and support the newly elected leader and flagbearer following the party’s presidential primaries on November 4, 2023. Ntim emphasized that this unity is crucial for the party’s goal of securing …

Presidential Hopefuls of NPP Commit to Honoring Election Outcome In a significant development ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primary, all four presidential aspirants have formally agreed to sign an accord, pledging their commitment to acknowledging the election results and refraining from resigning from the party should they face …

Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi (born September 3, 1963) is a Ghanaian politician and a former deputy Eastern Regional Minister of Ghana. He was appointed by President John Evan Atta Mills and served till January 2013. He is currently the deputy Minister of Defense of Ghana. Personal Terlabi is a Christian (Church of Pentecost). He is married with three …

As the 2024 general election approaches, Ghanaian politics has taken an intriguing turn with the appearance of a billboard featuring a masked man accompanied by the phrase “Leadership for the next generation.” This enigmatic display suggests the imminent unveiling of a new presidential candidate, likely to contest as an independent …

Augustus “Goosie” Obuadum Tanoh (born 7 February 1956) is a Ghanaian politician and businessman. He was the leader of the National Reform Party, a breakaway group from the National Democratic Congress between 1999 and 2007 and represented this party in the 2000 presidential election, where he garnered 1.1% of the national vote. He returned to …