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Stop Crying Wolf When There’s No Wolf” – President Mahama Jabs Ntim Fordjour

President John Mahama has issued a sharp rebuke to opposition MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, accusing him of fabricating claims about suspicious flights and drug trafficking in Ghana. In a thinly veiled reference to Aesop’s fable The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Mahama urged critics to avoid politicizing national security and wasting resources on baseless allegations78. The clash stems from Fordjour’s recent allegations that two flights—AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B—landed in Ghana carrying cocaine and large sums of U.S. currency. The claims, which Fordjour described as a call for accountability, were met with skepticism from the government510. Mahama dismissed the accusations as “games of smoke and mirrors,” emphasizing that Ghana’s security agencies are already stretched thin addressing genuine threats like the conflict in Bawku and rising crime7. The Allegations and BacklashFordjour, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) […]

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Ebi Bright Takes Charles Forson to High Court Over Tema Central Election Results.

Ebi Bright, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Tema Central in the 2020 elections, has filed a petition in the High Court challenging the election of Charles Forson, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislator for the constituency. She argues that the declaration of Forson as the winner was based on irregularities in the 2024 election process.Bright contests the final tally by the Electoral Commission (EC), requesting the court to either nullify Forson's declaration or order a re-run of the election. Her petition alleges that NPP polling agents interfered with the collation process at the Chemu SHS center, which she claims compromised the transparency and fairness of the results.Bright’s legal team is seeking a determination from the High Court regarding the validity of the election, emphasizing the need to ensure justice for the electorate in Tema Central.

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Bawumia embarks on Umrah Pilgrimage After Election Loss.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, has traveled to Mecca with his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, and close associates, including former Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif, to perform the Islamic Umrah pilgrimage.This spiritual journey comes shortly after President John Dramani Mahama's January 7, 2025, inauguration. In a heartfelt social media post, Dr. Bawumia expressed gratitude to Allah for His grace, shared his prayers for Ghana, and thanked his supporters for standing by him during the election.Although he lost the presidential race to Mahama, Dr. Bawumia’s attendance at the inauguration and subsequent pilgrimage mark a period of reflection, renewal, and gratitude.Umrah, often referred to as the "lesser pilgrimage," allows Muslims to seek spiritual cleansing and draw closer to Allah. Unlike Hajj, it can be performed year-round and involves rituals like Tawaf around […]

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Freddie Blay Criticizes NDC’s Push for More Seats Despite Majority.

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Freddie Blay, has expressed surprise at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for pursuing additional parliamentary seats despite already securing over 180 seats in the 2024 elections. Speaking on Joy FM on December 24, 2024, Blay cautioned that such actions could heighten political tensions and undermine Ghana's democratic principles.He emphasized the need to respect legal processes and Electoral Commission rulings, warning of potential chaos if due process is disregarded. Blay urged the NDC to prioritize stability over contesting further seats, highlighting the importance of preserving Ghana’s democratic institutions.

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John Dumelo Offers Free Transport to University of Ghana Students for Christmas.

John Dumelo, the Member of Parliament-elect for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has announced free transportation for University of Ghana students traveling home for the Christmas holidays. The initiative, titled “Travel Home with John Dumelo,” will provide buses departing from Volta Hall Car Park on December 21, 2024, to destinations including Kumasi, Ho, Cape Coast, and Takoradi.The gesture follows Dumelo's victory in the December 7 parliamentary elections, where he unseated Lydia Alhassan of the NPP with a margin of 2,200 votes. Known for his close engagement with students, Dumelo’s efforts, including addressing accommodation issues and donating laptops, have earned him significant support among the university community.The move has been widely praised as a thoughtful and timely gesture ahead of the festive season.

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Blakk Rasta Says He Nearly Left Ghana Over NPP Victory Fears.

Ghanaian musician and radio personality Blakk Rasta revealed that he had plans to leave the country if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had won the 2024 elections. Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, he explained that he was frustrated with the state of governance under the NPP and had already begun preparing for a potential move.Blakk Rasta disclosed that a month before the elections, he traveled to countries like Jamaica and the United States to explore his relocation options. He likened his stance to that of Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka, who once vowed to destroy his U.S. passport if Donald Trump won the presidency.The musician described the NPP’s leadership as having brought hardship to Ghanaians and said the change in government was necessary for the country to move forward. Blakk Rasta urged Ghanaians to demand better leadership to avoid similar […]

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Ato Forson Urges NDC to Uphold Integrity and Accountability in Government.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the incoming majority leader in Ghana’s next parliament, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prioritize integrity, probity, and accountability as it prepares to form the new government. Speaking during parliament’s first sitting post the December 7 elections, Dr. Forson emphasized the importance of people-centered policies that place the needs of Ghanaians above political interests.In his address, he warned against repeating the mistakes of the outgoing Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration. "We cannot be like this NPP government," he said, urging the NDC to act with transparency and avoid serving the elite and their associates. He stressed that the incoming government must focus on delivering policies that benefit ordinary Ghanaians.

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Kwame A Plus: My Priority Is Gomoa Central, Not the Creative Industry.

Ghanaian musician and newly elected Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame A Plus, has clarified that his focus in Parliament will be on serving his constituents, not the entertainment industry. Speaking with Graphic Showbiz, A Plus highlighted that no creative group supported his campaign, stating, “I’m not going to Parliament to fight for the industry; they didn’t put me there.”Instead, he directed the creative sector to pay attention to Shatta Wale’s advocacy, praising him for offering practical solutions to the industry's challenges.A Plus, who defeated the NPP incumbent MP by over 2,600 votes, shared that his journey to Parliament began six years ago, during which he pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s, and an LLB.While his comments stirred mixed reactions, he reiterated that his mandate is to prioritize the needs of Gomoa Central, the community that entrusted […]

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NDC Candidate Seeks Fresh Election After Alleged Pink Sheet Destruction in Nsawam Adoagyiri.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Amenorpe Philbert Fummey, has taken legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) after claiming the results in his constituency were compromised by the destruction of vital election documents. Fummey has filed a suit at the Accra High Court, requesting a fresh election and alleging that the EC used invalid pink sheets to collate results for the constituency.Fummey argues that members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) attacked the collation center, destroying some pink sheets. At the time, Fummey’s team had processed 118 out of 203 sheets, but after the attack, only 137 sheets were retrieved, leaving the EC in possession of only 80% of the documents. Despite this, the EC continued with the collation process, prompting Fummey to demand that the election results be declared invalid.Fummey’s legal team has also […]

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Ben Ephson Attributes 2024 Election Prediction Miss to Voter Apathy…

Pollster and Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch, Ben Ephson, has explained why his prediction for the 2024 general election fell short. Speaking on Joy Prime, he highlighted voter apathy among New Patriotic Party (NPP) members as the key reason for his miscalculation.Ephson emphasized the challenge of detecting apathy in pre-election polls, citing a sharp decline in NPP voter turnout, especially in strongholds like the Ashanti Region, where votes dropped by over 1.2 million compared to 2020.Drawing parallels with the 2016 U.S. election, he noted that apathy, similar to that seen among Black voters during Hillary Clinton’s campaign, is a critical but hard-to-measure factor in polling.Reflecting on his career, he stated, "Out of eight polls in 23 years, I’ve missed two. Both times, apathy was the unknown variable."Ephson concluded that had the remaining NPP voters turned out, the party could […]

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