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Former minister of state threatens to challenge any government's attempt to misrepresent economic realities. The former minister of state, Hon. Abena Osei Asare has pledged to monitor economic plans implemented by President John Dramani Mahama's administration, vowing strong resistance against any misrepresentation of economic realities. This commitment was outlined in a response by the former minister of state and MP for Atiwa East, challenging President Mahama's State of the Nation address delivered in Parliament on Thursday. According to Abena Osei Asare, Ghanaians prioritize strong leadership, a vibrant private sector, and empowering policies over rhetoric.  She emphasized that the nation seeks tangible results, not mere words. Read Hon. Abena Osei Asare's full response to President John Dramani Mahama. A RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA’S 2025 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS (SONA2025) Abena Osei-Asare (MP, Atiwa East) 27th February 2025   President John Drama...
Berekum West MP to Lead in Youth Employment Initiative. The MP of Berekum West Constituency of the Bono Region, Hon. Dickson Kyere-Duah aka Stugard has assured, he will work in collaboration with the media to help promote the interest of the constituency as long as he is the Memeber of Parliament to serve the mandate of the people. According to the MP, he will work to ensure that President Mahama's 24-Hour economy policy which is to help reduce unemployment among the youth, will be achieved. At a press soiree, Hon. Stugard highlighted most of the issues on his table, including roads, employment, sports development, and infrastructure,  among others which he described as his top- most priority of his plan to develop the constituency. He responded to a call to complete the Jinijini-Sampa road which he said he is working on for the contractor to finish the road on time for the people.  The former MP of Odododiodio Constituency, Hon. Nii Lante Vanderpuye who doubles as the coordin...

Council of State Elections, Twenty Four (24) Files for Eastern Region on February 11, 2025.

Council of State Elections, Twenty Four (24) Files for Eastern Region on February 11, 2025. At least a total of twenty-four (24) candidates, including 3 women, have successfully filed their nominations to contest the Eastern Regional Council of State election, scheduled for February 11, 2025. The nomination process, which ended at 5:00 PM last Wednesday, took place at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council. Speaking with te media after the close of nominations, the Eastern Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, Mr. John Appiah Baffoe confirmed that twenty four (24) candidates had successfully met the necessary requirements. He also noted that out of the twenty four (24) aspirants, only three (3) are women, reflecting the need for greater female participation in leadership roles. Explaining the election process, Mr. John Appiah Baffoe stated that each of the 33 district assemblies in the Eastern Region will present two delegates, forming an 66-member electoral college. These ...

Council of State Elections, Eleven (11) Persons file to contest in the Bono East Region.

Council of State Elections, Eleven (11) Persons file to contest in the Bono East Region. Eleven (11) persons all men in the Bono East Region have filed their nomination forms to contest in the forthcoming Council of State Elections which will take place on Tuesday, 11th February, 2025, at all regional capitals. According to Article 89 (1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Council of State is “to counsel the President in the performance of his functions.” The Council of State consists of fifteen (15) persons appointed by the President in consultation with Parliament, President of the National House of Chiefs and one representative from each Region of Ghana elected in accordance with regulations made by the Electoral Commission under article 51 of the 1992 Constitution. Any registered voter who is a citizen of Ghana and of sound mind can contest as a candidate and the election of regional representatives is conducted by the Electoral Commission on the first-past-the-post formula.  Electi...
Atiwa East 2024 Elections Independent Parliamentary Candidate Mounts Pressure on Hon. Okudzeto-Ablakwa To Resign From ORAL. The independent parliamentary candidate for Atiwa East Constituency in the 2024 general election, Nana Adjei Kyerema, has called for the immediate resignation of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu Constituency, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa who is also the Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs. Explaining further, he indicated that he fully supports any policy or measure such as the government's Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) that will forestall the looting of state resources and ensure the recovery of looted resources, irrespective of the time the looting took place or the political affiliation of the perpetrators. However, such support is also contingent on the appointment of leaders who have displayed courage, integrity and an unblemished personal record in the fight against graft and corruption. As such, the...

Chaos Erupts at Parliament Ministerial Appointment Committee as NDC/NPP MP's Clash.

Chaos Erupts at Parliament Ministerial Appointment Committee as NDC/NPP MP's Clash. The Appointment Committee of Parliament during a vetting proceedings 30th January, 2025 has been suspended over a confusion that erupted during the vetting of the Ministers of Health and Foreign Affairs designate Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akando and Hon. Samuel Okogyato Ablakwa. Watch Video here: The situation which lasted over an hour led to the destruction of some physical materials at the Parliament conference room where especially tables and microphones were tempered and destroyed including the doors. The Majority leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga speaking to the media after the chaos at the appointment committee, call for the closure of the sitting since the affected equipments cannot be fix instantly to pave way for the continuation of the vetting hence the sitting has to be suspended till tomorrow untill the gadgets will be replaced or a relocation is find and settled to allow the vetting to be continued...
Fanteakwa South DCE Appointment: All Candidates Are Capable But Give Us The Most Competent - Youth Group Call On Hierarchy. In an impressive display of unity and purpose, a youth group within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Fanteakwa South constituency in the eastern region has expressed concern about the appointment of a District Chief Executive for their district.  This concern comes in light of the recent candidacy announcement, where a total of 11 capable individuals put their names forward to lead the district. The gathering of such a diverse pool of candidates reflects the robust talent pool within the party, highlighting the commitment of its members to management excellence and community service.  The youth group commended all participants for their dedication and competence, noting that the presence of these candidates is a clear indication of the party's strength in Fanteakwa South. The candidates vying for the DCE position include te following: 1. F...
Ghana's new president undermines President Tinubu, invites him as Ecowas chairman while simultaneously hosting a controversial coup leader. The recent inauguration of John Mahama as Ghana's president has provoked a storm of debate regarding the state of democracy in West Africa, particularly concerning the role and authority of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its current chairman, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mahama's decision to invite Tinubu as a guest speaker while simultaneously hosting Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the controversial coup leader from Burkina Faso, has sparked concerns about the erosion of democratic values in the region, and shows the challenges faced by ECOWAS in promoting stability and governance. The inauguration ceremony, intended to celebrate a peaceful transition of power, was instead marred by the presence of Traoré, who came to power through a military coup that toppled Burkina Faso’s democratically elected governme...

Berekum West MP Agoogo 16 Years Rule of Intimidation Tamed by NDC MP Elect Stugard.

Berekum West MP Agoogo 16 Years Rule of Intimidation Tamed by NDC MP Elect Stugard.  The safe seat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Berekum West Constituency for the past 12 years has been grabbed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament elect Dickson Kyere-Duah also known as Stugard. The MP elect, Dickson Kyere-Duah (Stugard) swept a total of 13, 869 votes against the NPP parliamentary candidate, Hon. Kwaku Agyenim Boateng's (Agoogo) 8,651 votes to tame him of his captivity of the constituency. The MP elect Dickson Kyere-Duah (Stugard) in his appreciation message, expressed his gratitude to the entire people of Berekum West Constituency, most especially the party executives, the youth, traditional leaders and the clergy in the constituency. Speaking to the media, Stugard said as an MP elect, he is going to be responsible in his leadership to be the leader of all both in NDC and NPP. He pledged not to discriminate but serve in humility.  According ...

24-Years Rule of NPP Broken in Berekum East by NDC MP Elect Promising to Reward the People with Development.

24-Years Rule of NPP Broken in Berekum East by NDC MP Elect Promising to Reward the People with Development.  The Berekum East Constituency, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament elect, Elder Simon Amparbeng Kyeremeh has broken the 24 years rule of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Constituency of the Bono Region in the 2024, 7th December general elections with a margin of 23, 476 votes as against his main contender NPP Hon. NelsonKyeremeh votes of 14, 356. In his appreciation message after being declared as the Member of Parliament by the Electoral Commission Officers, Elder Simon Amparbeng Kyeremeh first gave thanks to God and thanked the people of Berekum saying "I'm eternally grateful for this massive victory to bring me on board to transform Berekum".  He said, the victory is bringing a relieve to the people of Berekum after 24 years of NPP rule, and this is a time Berekum as a golden city is going to be rebranded to attract the golden city image...

Watch Video 2024 Elections Prophecy: John Mahama is winning on 7th December-Prophet ElBernard.

Watch Video 2024 Elections Prophecy: John Mahama is winning on 7th December-Prophet ElBernard.  Prophet Bernard Elbenard Nelson-Eshun Benard has declared what will happen in this year's general elections on 7th December, saying John Dramani Mahama will be declared winner of the elections after all.  Speaking at his closing remarks at a 30 day Prophetic programme, he said Ghanaians will vote for John Mahama and everyone will see that he will be declared the winner for this year's election.  Watch Live Video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Nm7HZX1y/ Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com 

Election 2024: EC Cautions to remove all NPP 33 Executives from EC Electoral Official list in Juaboso - Kwabena Minta Akando.

Election 2024: EC Cautions to remove all NPP 33 Executives from EC Electoral Official list in Juaboso - Kwabena Minta Akando. The Member of Parliament for Juaboso Constituency, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has launched a scathing critique of the Electoral Commission (EC), accusing it of undermining Ghana’s democracy and plunging the country into electoral chaos. Addressing the media in Juaboso, Hon. Akandoh claimed that the EC has abandoned its constitutional duty of neutrality and is instead acting as an extension of the New Patriotic Party campaign machinery.  He made these averments following the sudden transfer of the Juaboso District Electoral Officer and the alleged appointment of party members as EC Polling officers just a month before the elections. Also, the Juaboso MP accuses EC of massing district office with party members, demands publication of photographs of polling officers  In a brief media engagement in Juaboso the Member of Parliament for the constituency Kwa...

Berekum Traditional Council Receives Mini Bus from NPP Flagbeare Dr. Bawumia as Donation.

Berekum Traditional Council Receives Mini Bus from NPP Flagbeare Dr. Bawumia as Donation. Dr. Mahmud Bawumia as part his campaign tour to Berekum in the Bono region on Friday, 11th October, 2024, promise to provide the Berekum traditional council a mini bus after the chief placed a request on him.  The flagbeare through his vice presidential candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has handed over a mini bus to the Berekum Traditional Council to fulfill the promised made to the traditional council during his tour in Berekum. Watch Video  Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh urged the chiefs and people of Berekum to help vote for NPP come December 7th general elections and will offer the chiefs the opportunity to participate in the political landscape in the country to enable the chiefs to be part of governance when NPP comes to power.  The acting traditional council president, Osaberima Yeboah Dartey II on behalf of the traditional council expressed his appreciation to Dr Bawumia in fulf...

Cynthia Mamley Morrison Declined She Has Not Step Down as Independent Parliamentary Candidate.

Cynthia Mamley Morrison Declined She Has Not Step Down as an Independent Parliamentary Candidate. Cynthia Mamley Morrison  The incumbent Member of Parliament for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region has denied media speculation that she has gone for money from NPP to step down as an Independent candidate for Agona West in the 2024 general elections.  She declined never think of stepping down as is being speculated in the social media and other traditional media. Reacting to the media speculations that she has rescinded on he decision, she said, the media should have waited for her to release a statement to that effect and nothing of such nature has happened therefore urged everyone to disregard it because taking a photograph with the NPP leadership does not amount to her rescinding her decision to grant for independent. Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com 
  NDC PC condemns disruption of TV3 community manifesto event at Jinijini by some NPP supporters. The Office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Election 2024 Parliamentary Candidate in the Berekum West Constituency of the Bono Region has condemned an alleged violent disruption of a live coverage of a community manifesto event at Jinijini, the constituency capital. The Berekum West Constituency of the NDC said the incident was unacceptable and a behaviour that undermined the principles of democracy, freedom of the press, and the “right of our constituents to be informed and heard.” A statement issued and signed by Mr Dickson Kyere-Duah, the NDC's Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency said: “The violent disruption of Berekum West TV3 Community Manifesto, which sought to engage our constituents to directly communicate their concerns, suggestions, and aspirations to their elected representatives, is an attack not only on the press but on the entire democratic process.” Th...
2024 Elections: Electoral Commission Chairperson Warns Against Misinformation and Disinformation during (IPAC) Meeting. Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has issued a strong warning against the spread of misinformation and disinformation as Ghana moves closer to the 2024 general elections. Speaking after a significant Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 15, she underscored the importance of ensuring that the public receives accurate and truthful information regarding the EC’s role in the electoral process. Jean Mensa made it clear that the commission does not have the authority to decide the outcome of an election or make any candidate president. “The EC can never make anybody president and I think that we all know this around this table. Therefore, we should not peddle misinformation, fake news and disinformation and give innocent citizens who do not know the process that the electoral commission can make somebody a president,”...

Deputy Education Minister, Kingsley Nyarko Tips Dr. Bawumia To Win 2024 Elections Because Mahama's Reset Agenda Will Collapse Free SHS Policy And The Economy.

Deputy Education Minister, Kingsley Nyarko Tips Dr. Bawumia To Win 2024 Elections Because Mahama's Reset Agenda Will Collapse Free SHS Policy And The Economy. The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso Constituency of the AshantiRegion, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has expressed great optimism that the party's flagbearer, Dr. Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia, would comfortably win the upcoming 2024 presidential elections due to his selfless leadership and humility under the Akufo-Addo government. According to him, Dr. Bawumia's campaign message has resonated so well with Ghanaians; therefore John Mahama's promise to reset Ghana is empty and retrogressive.  He made this comments at the inaugural ceremony of a local women's wing, Dependable Ladies, which was held at the Kwadaso Methodist Retreat Centre on Sunday, 13th October 2024. Professor Nyarko has therefore cautioned Ghanaians to be wary of John Mahama's candidacy because his supposed resetting would collapse the Free Senior ...

Berekum East NPP/NDC Parliamentary Candidates Signed Peace Pact to Commit to Peace in 2024 Elections.

Berekum East NPP/NDC Parliamentary Candidates Signed Peace Pact to Commit to Peace in 2024 Elections. The Church of Pentecost in the Berekum Area has organised under the leadership of Apostle Robert Andoh has call the people of Berekum to help maintain peace before, during and after the 2024 general elections.  The two Parliamentary Candidates from both the NDC and NPP were tasked to sign a peace pact to ensure peace is attained before, during and after the 2024 elections. At the lunch of Agent of Peace Campaign organised by the Church of Pentecost, the Acting Traditional Council President, Osaberima Yeboah Dartey II called on the people of Berekum to live in peace in this years general elections. According to Osaberima Yeboah Dartey II, Berekum for years were established by the local people which made them earn the accolades the "Golden City" was not created by any government. The Berekum Area Head of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Robert K. Andoh also said, Christians are...

2024 Elections: Check Out Profile of the 13 Aspiring Presidential Candidates, Age, Education and Others.

2024 Elections: Check Out Profile of the 13 Aspiring Presidential Candidates, Age, Education and Others. Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com 

Berekum East Parliamentary Candidate of Progressive Alliance for Ghana (PAG) Shares His Visions and Transformation Agenda to Constituents.

Berekum East Parliamentary Candidate of Progressive Alliance for Ghana (PAG) Shares His Visions and Transformation Agenda to Constituents.  The Parliamentary Candidate for Progressive Alliance of Ghana in the Berekum East Constituency of the Bono Region, Blessing K. Adarkwa Emmanuel has thwarted his visions and transformation agenda to Berekum East constituents to rally behind him to bring a total progressive to Berekum East. He said, the people of Berekum has suffered a lot on failed promises of politicians for so many years which he believes the time has come for them to change their hands for voting in one direction for all these years.  Below is the statement of his vision: Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com