New Patriotic Party

EOCO investigations in Ghana

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Joseph Kpemka questioned by EOCO over BOST dealings

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana has been involved in several legal and investigative matters involving high-profile individuals. In late August 2026, an Accra Circuit Court granted bail to Kweku

NPP leadership races and structural reforms intensify

51 clusters · 40 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: New Patriotic Party approves proxy voting for October elections

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is intensifying internal campaigning and reorganization ahead of the National Delegates Conference scheduled for October 3, 2026. This follows the party’s 2024 electoral defeat, which journa

Ghana gold reforms face financial scrutiny and political row

67 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: GoldBod operations flagged as insufficient risk by World Bank

Ghana continues to implement mining and cocoa sector reforms, including the revision of the 2006 Minerals and Mining Act and the launch of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP). While the

New Patriotic Party chairmanship election

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: New Patriotic Party sets ballot positions for national elections

The race for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman position has seen significant developments involving candidate John Boadu. In August 2026, polling data from Global InfoAnalytics indicated that Boadu was lea

Ghana CSSPS placement challenges and resolution centre surge

6 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Accra placement centre overwhelmed by SHS admission disputes

The 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) in Ghana continues to face intense scrutiny due to widespread placement challenges and perceived algorithmic errors. While the Ministry of Education has

NPP National Women’s Organiser candidacy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: NDC member contests Women's Organiser seat in Jaman South

Mavis Hawa Koomson, the former Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, has officially declared her intention to run for the position of National Women’s Organiser

Political activities of Mahamudu Bawumia in Ghana

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mahamudu Bawumia calls for religious harmony and unity in Ghana

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and New Patriotic Party flagbearer, has faced scrutiny regarding his political and personal associations. Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, leader of Power Chapel Worldwide and for

Ghanaian political competition and electoral strategy

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian NPP members intensify political campaigning and policy defenses

Political discussions in Ghana have intensified regarding the strategic outlook for the 2028 elections. Early assessments focused on the long-term consequences of the upcoming vote, with former New Patriotic Party (NPP)

Ghanaian religious leaders and political influence

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghana Catholic Bishops caution Chief Justice over perceived political remarks

In Ghana, religious leaders have become central figures in political and social discourse. Initial calls were made for the Ghanaian parliament to regulate certain religious figures, described as ‘false prophets,’ who are

Ghana Mahama third-term controversy escalates

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghana NDC leaders and commentators debate term limits and candidate suitability

The dispute began in early July 2026 when a teacher filed a petition asking Ghana’s Supreme Court to interpret Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution regarding whether the two-term limit applies only to consecutive terms

NPP clears 47 aspirants for 2026 leadership elections

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: New Patriotic Party clears 47 aspirants for 2026 national elections

Following the conclusion of the vetting process held between August 31 and September 3, 2026, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cleared 47 aspirants to contest for nine national leadership positions. Frederick Opare-Ans

Ghana judicial vacation reform and constitutional debate

9 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie faces scrutiny over state enterprise remarks

The debate over Ghana’s annual judicial vacation, spanning August 1 to September 30, has intensified following disputes over the handling of part-heard criminal trials. The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has formally protes

West African fuel price hikes and regulatory shifts

11 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ghana fuel prices see mixed movement amid global supply concerns

In mid-August 2026, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Ghana lowered price floors for petrol and LPG, though diesel prices saw an increase. While the petrol benchmark fell by 4.2%, actual pump prices remain subjec

Maternal mortality crisis in Ghana

10 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital reports first decline in maternal deaths in a decade

Ghana continues to face a maternal mortality crisis, with the national ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births. While this reflects progress from 943 deaths in 2000, it remains significantly above the Sustai

New Patriotic Party electoral disputes in Ghana

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: NPP constituency elections in Ayawaso West Wuogon face legal challenge

Internal disputes within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding electoral processes have escalated from protests to legal challenges in Ghana. In August 2026, supporters in the Ayawaso Central Constituency protested at

NPP leadership activities in Ashanti Region

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman urges proper handovers

Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued several directives focused on regional development and party administration. Initially, Appiah called for cross-party unit

Ghana illegal mining enforcement challenges

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ghana Lands Ministry assesses progress in illegal mining fight

Efforts to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, in Ghana have faced scrutiny and a perceived loss of momentum following a fatal military helicopter crash in August 2025. The crash, which killed eight officials inclu

Ghana constitutional reform moves toward approval

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana inaugurates committee to implement constitutional reforms

In late July 2026, the Ghanaian constitutional review process intensified. The Supreme Court’s examination of Article 66 drew criticism from New Patriotic Party National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, who warned that a “st

Talensi District electricity dispute and blackouts

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Talensi District faces prolonged blackout following NEDCo standoff

Residents of the Talensi District in Ghana’s Upper East Region began refusing to pay electricity bills following five months of frequent blackouts, which reportedly occur whenever it rains. These outages have caused sign

Criticism of Ghanaian education policies

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Dennis Miracles Aboagye criticizes Ghana's No Fees Stress policy

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide and communications director hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised criticisms regarding the implementation of Ghanaian educational policies. Initially, Aboagye addressed t

Ghanaian power plant bribery conviction and fallout

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ghana's OSP names Kwabena Donkor as person of interest in bribery probe

Asante Kwaku Berko, a former Goldman Sachs executive and Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery, was convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn for his role in a bribery and money laundering scheme. The case involved mo

Saglemi Affordable Housing Project rehabilitation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Saglemi Housing Project undergoes rehabilitation in Ghana

The Saglemi Affordable Housing Project in Ghana is undergoing rehabilitation to address years of neglect, stagnation, and infrastructure theft. Recent efforts include vegetation clearing, infrastructure assessments, and

Dennis Miracles Aboagye NPP communications campaign

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Dennis Miracles Aboagye receives endorsement from Gordon Asare-Bediako

Dennis Miracles Aboagye has launched a campaign for the position of National Communications Director within Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP). Aboagye, who previously managed communications for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 202

Kantanka funeral dispute and legal fallout

14 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Sarah Adwoa Safo reveals late father predicted family disputes

The conflict over the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s burial intensified after a June 21, 2026 shooting at a Kristo Asafo Mission property in Kwabenya left former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo seriously injured. Police arreste

Ghanaian cocoa sector and political tensions

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Ghana political tensions rise over electoral integrity and cocoa sector management

The Ghanaian cocoa sector has become a focal point of political tension. The Young Cocoa Farmers Association petitioned President John Dramani Mahama for clarity regarding the 2026/2027 purchasing season, citing financia

Ghana anti‑corruption prosecutions: Wontumi bail adjourned

22 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Bernard Antwi Boasiako bail hearing adjourned to October

The Attorney‑General’s anti‑corruption drive continues to generate multiple high‑profile cases. In late May the AG sued J.A. Plantpool over a US$2 million overpayment in the District Road Improvement Programme, while the

Ghana political and economic governance challenges

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Ghana faces corruption allegations and financial mismanagement concerns

Ghana is experiencing increasing scrutiny regarding its democratic stability and economic management. Initial reports highlight a partisan divide in how citizens perceive democratic institutions, with views on freedom of

Ghana Cocoa Board Bill and industry reforms

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Ghana Cocoa Board warns against credit purchases and clarifies new bill

The introduction of the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, has triggered political debate regarding its legislative process and impact on farmers. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) criticized the bill for being rushed through Par

West African appellate acquittals and legal disputes

6 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu released following court acquittal

In late July 2026, the Court of Appeal in Conakry acquitted Colonel Bienvenu Lamah of charges related to the 2009 massacre, ending nearly four years of detention. While his defense hailed the decision as a ‘victory of ju