Ghana Post Elections

  The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has granted its flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia more time to consult and choose a running mate for the 2024 election. This was announced by the General Secretary of the party, Justin Frimpong Kodua, at a press conference in Accra. Dr Bawumia had a deadline to submit his choice of a running mate to the governing party's highest decision-making body today – December 6. However, in the last hour, the party confirmed the NPP flagbearer was unable to meet that constitutionally imposed deadline. An emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee and the National Council took place today to consider whether or not to give the Vice President more time. In the end, the decision was emphatic, with consultation still not complete, and lobbying still in full swing, the Vice President has been given more time to ponder over his choice and submit his decision. However, no deadline was issued for the extension. In line with our constitution, particu

  Parliament is expected to pass the 2024 Budget today, as confirmed by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on November 30. He reiterated his earlier position that the 2024 budget statement and economic policy had not been approved. During the preceding day’s approval session, the Majority staged a walkout, alleging that the Speaker conducted himself in an unfortunate and improper manner. They contended that, after a voice vote on the floor, the Speaker initially ruled in favor of the Majority but reversed his decision when the Minority challenged the vote and called for a headcount. The Majority accused the Speaker of employing delay tactics to allow absent Minority members to rush in for the headcount after their names were mentioned. The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, stated, “What is happening is that there are five members of the minority who are not here, so all that he’s doing is to play for time to enable them to come to the chamber. That is it, that’s all that i

  Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has congratulated elected parliamentary candidates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) across the country and urged them to adopt humility and grace to also win the 2024 polls. Delegates of the NPP across the country went to the polls on Saturday, December 2, 2023, to vote for their parliamentary candidates in orphan constituencies. The elections were supervised by the Electoral Commission (EC). Nii Noi Nortey and Jefferson Sackey won the primaries in the Klottey Korle and the Ablekuma Central Constituencies respectively; former Commissioner of the Customs Division at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Colonel Kwadwo Damoah won in the Jaman South Constituency. Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Pius Enam Hadzide, won the Asuogyaman parliamentary primary; Barbara Oteng Gyasi won the Prestea Huni Valley parliamentary primary while Abdul Manaf Nii Adjei Sowah won the Odododiodioo primary. Dr Bawumia in a statement issued on Satu

The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Awuku has declared his intention to contest for the seat of the Akuapem North constituency.  The 39-year-old announced his parliamentary ambition as he has already filed for nomination, via his Twitter page on November 30, 2023.  “Excited to announce that I’ve officially filed my nomination to contest the Akuapem North constituency seat! It’s a true call to service and I’m humbled by the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community”, he wrote.  The NPP will open nominations for the primaries from 20-22 December, 2023, The NPP’s main parliamentary primaries are slated for January 20, 2024. Source: Ghana Elections

   The Founder of the All People’s Congress (APC) party and former presidential candidate, Hassan Ayariga, has predicted that voter turnout in the   2024 election   will be much lower compared to previous years. This he said will be due to the constant deceit and poor performance of the two major political parties that have left many Ghanaians disappointed. Speaking on  JoyNews’ PM Express  on Wednesday, November 29, about the need for a common manifesto to spearhead national development, Mr Hassan Ayariga said, Ghana has gotten to the stage where all parties must agree to have one common manifesto for the country.“We cannot be lying all the time to the people then when we get the votes we come up with excuses, and when we win we come back with lies. Enough of that. We have deceived the Ghanaian people for too long,” he fumed. This year, if we are not careful, there’s going to be voter apathy and it will increase even higher than ever. You watch the last election, we had 17 million reg

  The Campaign Coordinator for the Vice President in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Ayew Afriyie, has announced that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will soon unveil enhanced and alternative policies in preparation for the 2024 general elections. Contrary to suggestions that Dr. Bawumia is focusing on attacking former President Mahama instead of presenting policies, Dr. Afriyie dismissed such claims. According to Dr. Afriyie, engaging in political jabs is a natural aspect of the political landscape, and Dr. Bawumia will respond appropriately when necessary. The Effiduase/Asokore Member of Parliament emphasized the positive reception Dr. Bawumia has received during his thank-you tour, citing it as evidence that he is the most suitable candidate to lead the country. Speaking to journalists during the Vice President's meeting with religious leaders in Kumasi, Dr. Afriyie stated, "It’s not a kind that is so different. You see people attest in the No