Author: Insight News

InsightNewsgh.com looks at the stories making headlines of the various newspaper publications for today, Monday, 29th January, 2024.

Sarah Adwoa Safo, the current member of parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, has lost the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary, which took place on Saturday, January 27. Adwoa Safo scored 328, but Mike Oquaye Jr., the CEO of the Free Zones Authority, polled over 1194, and she lost. With just about 100 votes, Sheela Oppong Sakyi, the third candidate, finished third. Adwoa Safo, Dr. Mike Oquaye, and Sheela Oppong Sakyi engaged in a fierce three-way contest in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency. The NPP members in the constituency faced a pivotal moment during the primary. It was clear from the tallying of the votes…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Anti-Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has miraculously regain his strength after being reportedly ill and admitted at hospital. Just two days ago, a viral photo of Chairman Wontumi lying helplessly on a hospital bed following the directive of the Manhyia Palace chiefs for his appearance got Ghanaians talking. However, to the surprise of many, Wontumi finally made appearance in the public when he was seen on a visit to some polling centers in the Kwabre East constituency during NPP parliamentary primaries which was held today. He expressed confidence in the NPP’s…

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) held its parliamentary primaries in the Kwabre East constituency. The party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Anti-Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, was spotted there. Chairman Wontumi was spotted visiting a polling place in Kwabre East, where he expressed confidence in the NPP’s ability to win the upcoming 2024 elections, despite reports that he was ill and had been admitted to the hospital. Chairman Wontumi declared that the NPP was committed to breaking the eight in the video that JoyNews released. “Breaking the eight is non-negotiable. We are winning the 2024…

A public altercation involving Francis Asenso-Boakye and Ralph Agyapong attracted the attention of both party members and spectators. The event took place amid the NPP’s internal elections, which were intended to choose parliamentary candidates for future elections. Ralph Agyapong was not enthused that Francis Asenso-Boakye was singing at the voting centre. Asenso-Boakye sings “What God says will come to pass” in twi while his contender in Bantama, Ralph Agyapong has his own variation of the same song, singing “you’ll only serve one term.” https://twitter.com/utvghana/status/1751218872047243648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1751218872047243648%7Ctwgr%5E6ddecfc6e099101fc0d4556db530245d9ed35a6d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Futvghana%2Fstatus%2F1751218872047243648 As Mr. Agyapong stated that he thought Mr. Asenso-Boakye’s singing at the polling place was “unprofessional,”…

Adansi Asokwa Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond, a member of parliament, has threatened to challenge Sammy Binfoh Darkwah, the front-runner in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primary. The Ghana Library Authority’s deputy CEO is facing severe beatings from the Trade and Industry Minister, who has threatened to use macho men to attack his supporters. He claimed that the attack happened on Friday night and that some of the suspects visited his home to offer their condolences. “We have had elections in this constituency for 24 years and there has not been any act of violence or chaos but Sammy Binfoh comes…

Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Adwoa Safo, has served NPP delegates in her constituency with breakfast in the ongoing parliamentary primaries. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries have started in all constituencies with sitting MPs across the country ahead of the 2024 general elections. In a new video sighted by InsightNewsgh.com, the benevolent MP decided to share breakfast with the delegates who have stormed the polling station to cast their votes. The captures moments breakfast wrapped in polythene bags went round for delegates to grab their own. https://twitter.com/JoyNewsOnTV/status/1751174132039925811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1751174132039925811%7Ctwgr%5E624d722d4f8642ec316c0ccc06d0fdc8ebe48c19%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FJoyNewsOnTV%2Fstatus%2F1751174132039925811 This comes as no surprise to many as Adwoa Safo is…

Incumbent Member of Parliament for Bantama constituency in the Ashanti Region, Francis Asenso Boakye has refuted claims of camping some NPP delegates. Bantama MP, Asenso Boakye was met by reporters after attending a morning devotion before stepping to cast his vote. He was met by reporters while singing, and he said he was filled by the “spirit” and that was in no way to intimidate his opponent. Speaking to the journalists in a video sighted on X (formerly Twitter), the NPP MP rubbished rumours that he had camped some NPP delegates prior to the voting. Debunking the allegations, Asenso Boakye…

Ahead of the December 7 elections, Breman Chief, Baffuor Kotei Kutin Sraman, has publicly stated that he supports former President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at a gathering at his palace in the Ashanti Region, Kumasi, Breman Chief said he was heavily criticized when he endorsed the NDC flagbearer in 2012 and in 2016, despite all the criticisms he is still supporting John Mahama to come back to power in 2025. According to the Breman Chief, John Mahama did a lot for the Ashanti Region with the little years he was in office as the president. However, Baffuor Kotei Kutin Sraman…

As a devoted follower of John Dramani Mahama, Appiah Stadium has told the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer that he is prepared to give his life in order for the former president to defeat NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in 2024 polls. He declares that he is prepared to offer himself as a sacrifice for the party if the NDC flagbearer goes to a seer and all he needs is human blood. Nonetheless, the John Mahama will be required to affix his signature to a promise that he will provide for his kids while he is away. Mr. Mahama was…