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Bawumia's 2028 campaign in chaos as Duker's appointment divides the Western Region
The race for the next NPP leader just gained momentum with a major appointment. George Mireku Duker landed the top campaign job for the Western Region. Chris Larbi made the announcement on Western Diamond TV yesterday. Duker will run the show for Bawumia's presidential bid. The former Tarkwa-Nsuaem MP brings serious political muscle to the team. Larbi praised Duker's track record and dedication to the cause. The NPP communication team member believes Duker has what it takes to deliver results. His main task involves organizing all campaign activities across the Western Region. Party workers must rally behind their new coordinator. Victory depends on everyone working together for the same goal. Duker knows the political game inside and...
Bawumia aide sparks storm as NDC 24-hour economy pledge branded fake
Dennis Miracles Aboagye blasted the current government for lying about their famous work policy. The former Vice President aide said politicians made false promises about jobs and government offices staying open all night. Aboagye appeared on Channel One TV and ripped apart the National Democratic Congress for misleading voters. He claimed the ruling party told people that government workers would take shifts around the clock. The critic said leaders promised banks would hand out money at midnight. The opposition spokesman attacked the policy document that came out July 2nd. Aboagye said the real plan looks nothing like what campaign workers promised during election season. He reminded viewers that politicians talked about hiring extra...
Bagbin gate order triggers outrage as Accra Parliament locks down visitors
Parliament just changed how people enter the building and everyone must follow new rules. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin signed off on the policy that forces all visitors through one entrance. The Ceremonial Gate sits right across from the Accra International Conference Centre and becomes the only way inside. Security teams want better control over who enters the legislative building. The change starts right away and affects everyone who wants to visit. Visitors must stop at the special center before entering the main building. Staff will check each person and ask about their business at Parliament. Officials want to know exactly what brings people to the legislative complex. The verification process happens before anyone steps...
NPP boycott fury erupts as Ablekuma North election rerun ignites crisis
Ghana's ruling party wants world leaders to step into a heated election fight. The New Patriotic Party says the Electoral Commission made an illegal decision about vote counting. Officials scheduled new voting for Friday at 19 stations around Ablekuma North after finding problems with official papers. Party leaders refuse to participate and call the whole thing a political attack. Deputy party chief Haruna Mohammed asked foreign diplomats to watch what happens next. He told reporters that winners cannot be forced to vote again just because someone makes threats. The party wants newspapers and civil rights groups to expose the Electoral Commission's actions. Mohammed believes the vote rerun breaks democratic rules and hurts fair...
The Mahama Reserve boast sparks uproar as Ghanaians question the cedi miracle
President John Dramani Mahama just revealed some amazing news about Ghana's money situation. The country can cover six months of imports with its cash reserves right away. Just three months back, Ghana could only afford 4.7 months of imports with the same money. The president talked to Council of State members at Jubilee House about this major win. He called this achievement one of the best financial records Ghana has seen in fifteen years. Mahama wants Ghana to reach ten months of import coverage very soon. His government worked with the Bank of Ghana to make smart changes that boosted the country's foreign money supplies. Gold export reforms helped bring more foreign cash into Ghana's accounts. The Ghana Gold Board cleaned up the...
Uncle T Sweet Wines sparks outrage as Ghanaian wine launch triggers taste war
TT Brothers Company Limited threw a fancy party at Lancaster Hotel in Accra to show off their brand new wine creation. The company teamed up with African Pride Wines from South Africa to bring Uncle T Sweet Wines to Ghana. Isaac Tetteh started the whole business and wanted to give Ghanaians something special to drink. The launch event turned into a double celebration when Tetteh cut a birthday cake with his kids and friends. Everyone at the party got to taste the new wine and see what the excitement was about. The new wine comes in two different types that people can choose from. Sweet white wine appeals to folks who like lighter drinks for parties. Sweet red wine gives people a bolder taste that works great with dinner. Both wines...
Ghana IMF windfall stirs outrage as elites cash in on soaring reserves
Ghana just shocked financial experts with its amazing money performance. The International Monetary Fund announced the African nation crushed all expectations for building up cash reserves. Economic growth powered ahead faster than anyone predicted during 2024 and early 2025. Mining companies dug up more gold and oil companies pumped out bigger profits. Farmers and technology businesses also delivered strong results that surprised the money watchers. The IMF handed Ghana another $367 million payment after reviewing their progress. This brings the total money received to $2.3 billion from a massive $3 billion loan program. Ghana started this financial rescue plan back in May 2023 when things looked much worse. The country needed help...
IMDEC 2025 drama erupts in Accra as Ghana Navy faces piracy crisis uproar
Ghana Navy kicked off its fourth maritime defense conference Tuesday. Top military officials from across Africa gathered at the event. The meeting focused on protecting African waters from growing threats. Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing led discussions about strengthening sea security. Defense leaders want better collaboration between African nations. Julius Debrah warned that West Africa faces serious maritime dangers. The Gulf of Guinea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping areas. Pirates attack vessels regularly across these waters. Drug smugglers use the region as a major trafficking route. Criminal gangs target fishing boats and cargo ships. Modern technology helps navies catch maritime criminals faster...
Ghana gold boom triggers backlash as Fitch report fuels inequality debate
Ghana stands ready to cash in on record-high gold prices around the world. Fitch Solutions expects the African nation to see massive economic gains from stronger export money. The research company predicts Ghana will also benefit from cheaper energy costs. These two factors will create the perfect storm for economic success. The country can expect its best financial performance in recent history. Fitch Solutions released a new report about Ghana's bright economic future. The experts believe Ghana will achieve a current account surplus of 6.9 percent of GDP during 2025. This would mark the highest surplus the country has ever recorded. High gold earnings will drive most of these gains. Lower energy import bills will add extra support to...
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