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Against this backdrop, delegates say the question confronting the party is straightforward: why disrupt a proven path? In their view, Dr Bawumia represents continuity backed by experience, and there is no compelling reason to abandon that trajectory. Beyond consistency, delegates argue that none of the other contenders in the race can match Dr Bawumia’s depth of experience and national exposure. Many credit Dr Bawumia with redefining the role of the vice presidency, particularly through his leadership in Ghana’s digitisation drive. Delegates further point to recent economic stabilisation efforts, attributing significant impact to policy interventions associated with Dr Bawumia, including the Gold-for-Reserves programme, which they believe has contributed meaningfully to currency and macroeconomic stability.

Speaking at a press briefing shared on X on January 29, 2026, Kwetey stated that government appointees who intend to contest for party positions must first resign from their government roles. During his address, Fifi Kwetey questioned party members who are currently serving in government while also seeking to occupy party positions, stressing that they are not the only ones entitled to benefit from the party. We have so many people capable of holding positions. It cannot be a situation where only one or two individuals are capable of holding an appointed position in government and also a party position. “If you want to work for the party, resign from whatever position you are in, come down, dedicate yourself, and work for the party.

General News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA demolition exercise was carried out at Tse-Addo, a community in the Greater Accra Region, on Monday, January 26, 2026. GhanaWeb visited the affected areas to assess the aftermath. During the visit, the team saw debris and scattered belongings were visible across the community, with several affected residents sharing their experiences. While one resident admitted receiving prior warning, others whose homes were completely destroyed insisted they had not been informed. Watch the full video here:VKB/AEYou can also watch as NPP supporters speak on preferred candidates ahead of the flagbearer electionMeanwhile, watch the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards Nominees Unveiling below:

Therefore, it cannot be maintained by any form of argument that the Office has not performed as expected and that it is a drain on national resources." Beyond the Agyapa transaction, the OSP outlined several key interventions that, according to the report, resulted in substantial savings to the state. These measures, the OSP said, effectively shut down avenues for discretionary markdowns by officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, removing opportunities for corruption and saving the nation millions of cedis. According to the report, the office has also intensified corruption-prevention initiatives, become a significant deterrent to corruption, and is currently investigating more than 100 cases nationwide. JKB/AEReverse your prophecy or we will call you fake – Opare Ansah to pastors:

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Sports News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has conducted the draw for the 2025/2026 Champions League play-offs on Friday, January 30, 2026. The headline fixture is Real Madrid taking on Benfica in a two-legged tie, with the winner progressing to the round of 16. Atlético Madrid will face Club Brugge, Atalanta will meet Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen will play Olympiacos. The first legs of the play-offs will take place on February 17 and 18, with the second legs scheduled for February 24 and 25, 2026. Full fixtures below:Real Madrid vs BenficaInter Milan vs Bodø/GlimtAtalanta vs Borussia DortmundBayer Leverkusen vs OlympiacosJuventus vs GalatasarayPSG vs MonacoAtlético Madrid vs Club BruggeNewcastle United vs QarabagThe next draw for the Round of 16 will be held on Friday, February 27, after the final play-off matches.

Business News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will commence the nationwide deployment of franchise officers across all district operational areas, effective February 2026. Additionally, franchise officers will be responsible for disconnecting customers whose accounts are in arrears and identifying and reporting any illegal electricity-related activities for appropriate action. He further emphasised the importance of customer safety and transparency, urging the public to verify the identity of franchise officers before engaging with them. “All franchise officers will carry official ECG identification cards and signed authorisation letters from their respective districts. Kadjebi residents decry ECG overbilling, seek interventionThe company says the franchise deployment underscores its commitment to delivering efficient, transparent, and customer-focused electricity services nationwide.

Sports News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has called on global leaders to take action to protect children who are being maltreated in Palestine. Viral videos have also shown children pleading for help and enduring distressing circumstances. Come help us," he said while speaking at a charity event in Barcelona to support Palestine, as reported by Daily Mail. What bombs cause, and what they want to cause, is silence, and for us to look the other way. We must simply not look the other way; we must get involved and participate,” he added.

General News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe father of three-year-old Joycelyn Yamoah Dwomoh, who was reportedly abducted from her school by an unknown individual, has spoken out about the family’s ordeal. “My name is Kwabena Dwomoh, and my daughter is Joycelyn Yamoah Dwomoh, who was abducted from school, and we are yet to know her whereabouts. He stressed that such actions could undermine the work of the security agencies and derail efforts to trace the whereabouts of the missing child. The grieving father therefore appealed to the public to support ongoing investigations by avoiding speculation and the circulation of unverified content online. According to a Ghana Police amber alert, three-year-old Joycelyn was abducted from her school in Konongo on January 15, 2026, by a young woman.

According to him, pastors who fail to retract what he describes as false prophecies after the primaries will be branded as fake. Opare Ansah stressed that pastors who have made inaccurate prophecies still have time to reverse them. I saw Dr Bawumia take it. Prophet Roga:Prophet Samuel Henry, popularly known as Prophet Roga, has also declared that Bawumia will win the NPP presidential primaries. “I haven't said anything regarding the upcoming presidential primaries of the NPP, which will select their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections,” he declared.

Entertainment of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMusic mogul and rapper Criss Waddle has heaped praise on President John Dramani Mahama over what he has observed as Ghana's glowing economic turnaround under the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Waddle jokingly asked if the President had engaged in traditional rituals before assuming office to be able to achieve such turnarounds. "Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa? multiple Road constructions ongoing concurrently, Dollar Rate very good, petrol prices way better than years ago, Tema oil refinery resumed crude oil processing, inflation dropped from 23.8% to 5.4%. See the post below:Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa?multiple Road constructions ongoing concurrently,Dollar Rate very good,petrol prices way better than years ago,Tema oil refinery resumed crude oil processing, inflation dropped from 23.8% to 5.4%.Jesus Christ — Criss Waddle (@CrissWaddle) January 29, 2026ID/AM

General News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it will hold its National Delegates Conference on Saturday, December 19, 2026, to elect new national executives. The party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey made this known at a press conference on Thursday, January 29, 2026. According to him, the process will begin at the branch level, progress through the constituency and regional stages, and conclude at the national level. Meet the four NDC national executives appointed by President Mahama into his governmentHe noted that, "Appeals will be done on Sunday, November 15 and November 16. Then, for the youth and women conference, we are looking at Saturday, December 12, 2026.”JKB/AMMeanwhile, watch the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards Nominees Unveiling below:

Business News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance feasibility studies and design development for major projects under the government’s Big Push programme. The agreement was signed with the AfDB’s outgoing Country Manager in Ghana, Eyerusalem Fasika. The grant will support detailed feasibility studies, including full designs, costings, and environmental and social impact assessments, for a proposed interchange at the 37 Military Hospital, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the capital. In her remarks, Fasika thanked Ghana for the strong cooperation and support extended to the AfDB, noting that the Bank and the Government of Ghana have worked closely to achieve these milestones. “Together, we have given it our best shot,” she said, reaffirming the AfDB’s commitment to Ghana’s development agenda.

According to the statement release on January 29, 2026, the alleged acts of intimidation are aimed at discouraging Kusaug NPP members from freely participating in the primaries and expressing support for their preferred candidate. Kusaug NPP members defended their support for Dr Bawumia, describing it "as a legitimate, lawful and strategic political choice made in good faith." The statement firmly rejected any attempt to coerce or intimidate Kusaug members into supporting alternative candidates. According to the group, such actions are presumptuous and disrespectful, stressing that Kusaug NPP members are capable of independently assessing political options and determining what best serves their collective interests within the party. The group called on the Kusaug Traditional Council, elders and opinion leaders to urgently caution individuals engaging in threats or intimidation.