Obour Picks forms to contest Asante Akim South Parliamentary Seat (photos)
Immediate Past President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGHA), Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour has finally picked his form to contest in the upcoming NPP Primaries at the Asante Akim South Constituency. Obour who had a successful 8 years tenure as President of MUSIGHA announced on Friday, Jan 24 in a press […]
NPP unveils manifesto committee ahead of 2020 election
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set up a ten-member Manifesto Committee for the 2020 general elections. The Committee is to be chaired by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and has Minister of Trade and Industries, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, Madam Elizabeth Ohene and Hon. Hajia Alima Mahama as members. Others […]
Volta NDC begins 2020 political activities with fasting, prayers
The Volta Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sunday ended a three-day fasting and prayer session to mark the beginning of 2020 electioneering and political year. Regional and constituency executives of the Party and some Members of Parliament joined Friday Muslim prayers at Old Zongo Mosque, Ho Workers Estate. They also worshiped with […]
13 political parties back EC’s new register move
Thirteen political parties calling themselves the Coalition of Political Parties have backed the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to compile a new voter’s register. The parties include the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Convention (PNC), Convention People’s Party (CPP) among others. At a press conference held […]
Asawase NDC: Party office locked, Muntaka contender unable to file nomination
The anger among NDC supporters in the Asawase constituency is getting to a crescendo as a contender to the MP; Masawudu Mubarick and his supporters were locked outside the party office when they went to file their candidature. A disappointed Masawudu told otecfmghana.com they will wait outside the office till 5PM and then decide what to do […]
Another police officer resigns to contest NDC primaries
A police officer with the Akuapem-Akropong district command has resigned to contest the upcoming parliamentary primaries of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Detective Corporal John Evans Ayerakwa-Kumordzi tendered in his resignation letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu in accordance with the Police Service Act. The IGP, according to the police […]
NPP Outlines Guidelines For Primaries In Orphan Constituencies
Ahead of the 2020 general elections, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued guidelines and modalities for persons who would like to contest for positions in constituencies where the party does not have sitting. In statement signed by the General Secretary, John Boadu warned all aspiring candidates to strictly adhere to the rules of engagement […]
Election 2020: Pastor forms party to end NPP-NDC rule
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that a new political group has submitted its application for consideration as a fully fledged political party. The new party, Ghana Union Movement, has for its slogan “Arise for Development”. The movement’s symbol has a logo which portrays a fist of a man against two hands with the name […]
NPP holds primaries for ‘orphan’ constituencies on September 28
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will, on September 28, 2019, hold its election for parliamentary candidates in constituencies where the party has no sitting Members of Parliament (MPs). Members elected in these areas, which are often referred to in political circles of the country as ‘orphan constituencies’, will represent the party in the 2020 parliamentary […]
NDC Sets August 24 For Parliamentary Primaries, Pegs Filing Fees At GHc 25,000
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has slated August 24, 2019 for its parliamentary primaries. The exercise is expected to take place across all 275 constituencies in the country. Addressing the press at a press briefing on Thrusday, General Secretary of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketia explained that the party has also pegged filing of nominations […]
