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  The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is today, Saturday, February 7, conducting its parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency to elect a candidate for the upcoming by-election. The exercise follows the successful completion of a vetting process that cleared all five aspirants who filed nominations to contest the seat. …

Dr Yakubu Azindow, an aspirant in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for Ayawaso East, has appealed to party delegates to support his bid, stressing that he is the only contender yet to receive a government appointment. In an interview with Citi News, Dr Azindow pointed out that other …

A new opinion poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics indicates that Hajia Amina Adams is leading the race for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East ahead of the March 2026 by-election. According to the survey, Hajia Amina Adams commands 58% support among respondents, placing her well ahead …

The Office of the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed as false social media posters claiming that he intends to contest the flagbearership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a press statement issued on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the office clarified that the posters circulating online did not …

Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, Hamza Suhuyini, has dismissed claims that the government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport is politically motivated. According to him, the proposed change from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport is intended to address historical and symbolic concerns rather than …

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party. In a statement dated February 4, 2026, Chairman Wontumi said his decision follows deep reflection, consultations with party …

Two delegates have been arrested by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command for allegedly using body cameras to secretly film their ballots during the ongoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary. The arrests occurred in the Adansi Asokwa Constituency, according to the Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond …

Former Member of Parliament for Tema West and former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie Addo, says changing political circumstances influenced her decision to switch support in the New Patriotic Party’s 2026 flagbearership race. Naa Torshie Addo, who backed former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia …

More than 211,000 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are voting today, Saturday, January 31, 2026, to elect the party’s flagbearer ahead of the next presidential election. A total of 211,849 delegates are expected to cast their ballots at 333 polling centres across the country in what party officials …

Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed confidence that the party’s ongoing presidential primary will be conducted fairly. Speaking to Channel One News at a polling centre in Assin Central in the Central Region, Mr Agyapong said he does not …