Twenty-nine youth organizers from the New Patriotic Party's Central Region have thrown their weight behind Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2028 presidential contest, citing his capacity to unify party members and implement practical governance solutions. The group assessed all five candidates before concluding that the ex-vice president offers the strongest combination of experience and policy direction for employment generation and delegate support programs.
Speaking during Bawumia's regional campaign stop, the organizers emphasized his cross-demographic appeal and commitment to cohesion within party ranks. Kennedy Agyapong, Osei Yaw Adutwum, Bryan Acheampong, and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong are competing against him for the nomination ahead of...
Twenty-nine youth organizers from the New Patriotic Party's Central Region branch have backed ex-Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2028 presidential race, praising his capacity to unite members and attract widespread backing. The organizers believe his governance experience, policy proposals on employment generation, and social welfare programs position him as the strongest contender ahead of the January 2026 flagbearer selection.
The youth leaders expressed confidence that selecting Bawumia would secure an electoral triumph in 2028 and advance national development. Former Assin Central legislator Kennedy Agyapong, ex-Education Minister Osei Yaw Adutwum, past Food and Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong, and previous party...
Former Precious Minerals Marketing Company head Nana Akwasi Awuah has challenged the administration's plan to spend 13.1 billion cedis on four helicopters and two presidential aircraft, urging instead that those resources address longstanding grievances from healthcare workers and educators demanding better employment terms. During a television appearance, Awuah questioned purchasing executive transport while nurses and teachers regularly protest inadequate working conditions, arguing such investments should support personnel vital to national progress rather than official comfort.
Damongo legislator Samuel Abu Jinapor similarly criticized the aviation expenditure during budget discussions, calling the allocation misguided when...
Savelugu representative Hajia Fatahiya Abdul Aziz condemned the 2026 Budget during parliamentary discussion, asserting it abandons Ghana's most economically disadvantaged populations through inadequate welfare funding amid worsening financial strain. The legislator highlighted that social protection programs receive just 3.46 billion cedis, barely 0.22 percent of GDP, while the Gender Ministry gets only 1.1 percent of total government spending, with capital expenditure at merely 11.6 million cedis.
Abdul Aziz criticized severe reductions to protective mechanisms, noting the Domestic Violence Fund and Child Trafficking Fund each received one million cedis compared to 2.7 million and 2.1 million cedis respectively two years earlier. She...
Manso Nkwanta lawmaker Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo has criticized Ghana's 2026 Budget for relying on appealing forecasts without sufficient implementation strategies to advance the economy. During parliamentary debate, the MP argued the financial plan presents numbers but lacks workable approaches to tackle the nation's urgent economic challenges, depending instead on aspirations rather than concrete action steps.
Fokuo maintained that the budget fails to reflect ordinary Ghanaians' needs or encourage innovation and human capital growth. He urged authorities to prioritize sustainable job creation, particularly for youth, emphasizing that consistent employment initiatives are vital for supporting the expanding young demographic.
University of Ghana administrators have opened formal proceedings against two senior academics after their televised argument attracted public condemnation. Professors Ransford Gyampo and George Domfeh engaged in personal attacks during a TV3 broadcast that was meant to address policy matters.
Officials will examine whether the faculty members violated institutional conduct standards outlined in governing documents. Authorities emphasized that professional behavior expectations extend beyond campus boundaries and into media appearances. The university pledged to protect its standing while determining sanctions for the professors.
Satirist Kwaku Sintim-Misa challenged former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for abandoning his earlier economic stance after currency gains emerged. The entertainer referenced Bawumia's previous assertion linking weak fundamentals to exchange rate deterioration, arguing that logic should equally acknowledge improvements when the cedi strengthens. KSM accused the politician of claiming credit for monetary stabilization despite previously dismissing current administration policies.
The comedian emphasized that inflation fell dramatically from peaks exceeding 50 percent alongside better interest rates and currency performance. He cited commentary from NPP-affiliated analysts who confirmed the economic turnaround. KSM warned against...
Aduana FC climbed to the summit of the Ghana Premier League after defeating Berekum Chelsea 3-1 at home. Samuel Owusu Ansah opened the scoring early before Hensen Anponsa added a second goal after the interval. Seidu Abubakar reduced the deficit for Chelsea, but Emmanuel Marfo restored the two-goal margin late to secure victory for the Ogya Boys.
Nations FC upset defending champions Bibiani GoldStars with a 2-0 triumph powered by Faisal Charwetey's brace before halftime. Karela United survived a late rally from Basake Holy Stars to claim a 3-2 win despite conceding twice in the final stages. Hohoe United surrendered their advantage when Mathew Amponsah equalized for winless Eleven Wonders in stoppage time.
Asante Kotoko maintained...
South African forward Malcolm Marx claimed World Rugby's highest individual honor after an exceptional campaign that saw the Springboks retain their Rugby Championship title and defeat Ireland in Dublin for the first time since 2012. The 31-year-old hooker crossed the try line five times across 11 test appearances while anchoring the dominant pack that has defined the world champions' recent success.
Marx prevailed over three other finalists: teammate and defending titleholder Pieter-Steph du Toit, fellow Springbok prop Ox Nche, and French wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey. New Zealand second-row Fabian Holland earned breakthrough player recognition at the ceremony.
Canadian lock Sophie de Goede had secured the women's award following her...
