According to him, although an NDC win in 2024 will require a collective effort, no party member should expect to be begged before they work. If you are a party person, you come on board and work for the party,” he said. The MP continued to add that anyone who truly loves the party will work willingly for its victory. “I have opened my doors to anybody who wants to work, but as I said, I'm not going to beg anybody to come and work for the NDC. Anybody who truly loves the NDC will work for the NDC’s victory.

May 16, 2023 12:16 UTC

Member of Parliament for Damongo and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Jinapor has congratulated his opponent in the 2024 parliamentary race. Adam Mutawakilu won the NDC's primaries for the Damongo Constituency after the May 13, 2023 part primaries. The former MP won the vote polling 483 votes out of 798 valid votes cast. "We look forward to a healthy contest in 2024!" Former president John Dramani Mahama beat a sole contender, Kojo Bonsu, by 98.9% of valid votes cast.

May 16, 2023 09:49 UTC

Regional News of Monday, 15 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwenty-two have been hospitalised due to acute diarrhoea following suspected food poisoning in Agou, a farming community in the Nkwanta South of the Oti RegionThe victims are said to have eaten at a funeral on Sunday, May 14, according to a myjoyonline.com report. 13 of them have been admitted to Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital, while nine others are also on admission at Nkwanta St. Joseph Catholic Hospital. In an interview with the Medical Superintendent of Nkwanta Municipal Hospital, Dr.Theophilus Amoatey said the victims came with complaints of vomiting and acute diarrhoea, and they have since received treatment. He also reported that the victims were served food including porridge, rice, banku, meat, and pito, a locally brewed drink made from wheat and maize. At St. Joseph Catholic Hospital’ the nursing officer, David Amenudzi, and colleagues who were on duty when the victims were admitted said “most of them were not in any life-threatening situation at the time of admission”.

May 15, 2023 22:12 UTC

Sports News of Sunday, 14 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey is trending on Twitter after Arsenal's 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion. Some Arsenal fans have criticized the Ghanaian who was a shadow of himself when he was introduced in the 60th minute of the crunch game. Following Arsenal's defeat, Manchester City are now a win away from being crowned the champions for the third time in a row. Below are some reactions to Partey's performanceThomas Partey looks like he's hardly trying on the pitch, it's shocking, honestly. ?βšͺ️ (@Lordofthe2000) May 14, 2023Partey is useless — badType♠️????

May 15, 2023 13:20 UTC

Hajia Nasira Afrah (Sekyere Afram Plains) defeated incumbent Alex Adomako, who came third in race. Dr. Ekow Kwainoo who had 329 votes (Ekumfi Constituency) defeated incumbent Abeiku Crentsil who had 149 votes. Sebastian Fred Deh with 332 votes (Kpando Constituency) defeated incumbent Dela Sowah who had 281. Frank Afriyie who won with 631 votes (Afadzato South) defeated incumbent Angela Alorwu-Tay who polled 225 votes. Simon Akibange Aworigo, with 475 votes (Navrongo Central) ousted incumbent Sampson Tangombu Chiragia who had 447 votes.

May 15, 2023 10:08 UTC





In a statement following at the end of polling, the Ghana Police Service said a legal team is studying the video to establish whether her action is criminal and warrants any further action. A dedicated legal team is currently scrutinising her conduct in the video to establish whether there are elements of election-related crime to warrant Police intervention or otherwise,” the statement said. The police further announced the arrest of eight individuals at various polling stations across the country for election-related offences and disturbing the peace during the primaries. A dedicated legal team is currently scrutinising her conduct in the video to establish whether there are elements of election-related crime to warrant Police intervention or otherwise. The Police would like to assure the public of its commitment towards ensuring, peace, security, law and order at all times.

May 14, 2023 12:06 UTC

General News of Saturday, 13 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comVoting in the Asawase constituency is currently being delayed as some delegates are reported to have been camped by the incumbent MP, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak. Even though the place has been arranged for the voting process to commence, the voting has not started yet and there is no communication as to why the voting has not commenced. A source told Ghanaweb that, they do not know what is happening at the centre and nothing is happening there. “…We have not started voting, and you know the Asawase delegates are aged, they are been refused access to seat on a chair, so they are sitting on the floor. We just don’t know why they haven’t started voting, no communication, nothing.”One of Ghana’s longest-serving members of parliament, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka is seeking to serve the members of his constituency for the sixth time.

May 13, 2023 16:12 UTC

GhanaWeb captured the two sets of supporters exchanging words and jostling with each other as they bid to get one of the other. Reports indicate the police, who massed heavily at the centre intervened quickly to avert what could have turned into a bloodbath. The clash comes on the back of reports some thugs had invaded the voting centre and intimidated delegates. He claimed that these men are reported to be from Tamale and have been positioned at some vantage points within the voting area. We have also seen some guys are were part of the congress at Cape Coast and are from Tamale.

May 13, 2023 16:05 UTC

Joy News reports that some of the delegates cursed the party’s treasurer for the frustration they were enduring in their bid to get the monies that have been given to the constituency executives of the party. Some of the delegates who spoke to the station also lashed out at the executives and accused them of scheming to keep a significant amount of the money. Delegates of the National Democratic Congress are currently casting their ballots for the presidential and parliamentary candidates for the 2024 elections. In the presidential race, John Dramani Mahama is highly tipped to see off competition from former Kumasi Mayor, Kojo Bonsu to lead the party in the 2024 elections. The parliamentary race is where expectations of major shocks are rife, with some known constituencies being contested by quite popular and astute persons.

May 13, 2023 15:10 UTC

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Defunct Unibank, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor Jnr who is running in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency has categorically stated that he will unseat his uncle in the race. Duffuor Jnr, who wants to enter the political arena, says it is about who can deliver for the people of the constituency and not just representation in parliament without impact. “The Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency needs a person who can mobilize resources and bring development. and thus relates to Duffuor Jnr as an uncle. Before then, he was Chief Operating Officer of Unibank for over three years.

May 13, 2023 14:36 UTC

General News of Friday, 12 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr. Kwabena Duffuor has withdrawn an interlocutory injunction filed against the party's upcoming presidential and parliamentary primaries. Dr. Kwabena Duffuor filed a case in court on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, for an interlocutory injunction on the NDC primaries slated for Saturday, May 13, 2023. He cited anomalies with the NDC’s electoral album for his suit, following it up with a petition to the Electoral Commission. In court on May 12, the lawyer of Kwabena Duffour, Kofi Kukubor applied an application to have the case withdrawn. Based on this the Accra High Court struck out Dr Kwabena Duffour’s injunction application against the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s presidential and parliamentary primaries.

May 13, 2023 07:24 UTC

General News of Friday, 12 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comGodfred Yeboah Dame, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, has opened up about the numerous challenges he encounters in his role, including facing death threats and receiving inducement offers. During an interview on Upfront on JoyNews, Mr. Dame candidly discussed the dangers he confronts when prosecuting certain cases, which often result in threats on his life. We get such threats and offers all the time,” Mr. Dame said. However, in the face of these challenges, Mr. Dame emphasized that his office remains resolute in their commitment to resist any form of intimidation. We ought to be an institution which is a star example of success and excellence in the republic,” Mr. Dame added.

May 12, 2023 18:16 UTC

Crime & Punishment of Friday, 12 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Central RegionJoyce Amoabeng, a 33-year-old woman has been arrested by the police for the alleged attempted murder of her biological mother for money rituals at Assin Fosu. The suspect was caught strangling her mother in an attempt to suffocate her to death. The victim said she gathered strength to struggle with the suspect while shouting for residents’ help. She said a woman and a teenage boy upon hearing the noise rushed to the room, caught the suspect strangling the victim and managed to save her. The Assin Fosu Police confirmed the incident to GhanaWeb.

May 12, 2023 16:28 UTC

Entertainment of Friday, 12 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comFella Makafui knows when and how to exactly strike on social media to generate headlines. The actress and celebrity wife has been the subject of conversation following the release of a short clip that puts her whole body on display. The actress who had her groove also came with a message: "Didn’t I tell you that I was a savage." All eyes were on Fella Makafui, who received some wild compliments on the latest video. Watch the latest episode of Nkommo Wo Ho below:OPD/OGB

May 12, 2023 12:30 UTC

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May 12, 2023 05:09 UTC