Author: Insight News

THE RULING New Patriotic Party (NPP) has advised its members to adopt a retail house-to-house campaign style to help the Party win more votes and retain political power. The Vice Presidential Candidate of the party, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh aka ‘Napo’, who gave the advice, said the party members should chase every available votes, ahead of the polls. READ ALSO: Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu Blesses Napo Speaking at the official inauguration of the Ashanti Regional NPP Campaign Working Committees and Women’s Conference, he said every vote is crucial to ensure victory for the NPP. According to him, he was expecting every…

Strong emotions of pleasure and solemnity  enveloped the atmosphere when the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Monarch of the Ashanti Kingdom, while seated-in-state publicly land his right hand on the head of his  traditional grandson, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a sign of blessing and well-wish. Dr. Opoku Prempeh knelt in reverence and awe before the King who continued to declare and invoke potent words on blessings on him and on his life. This was after Napo had prayed the Asantehene to bless him and his boss, the NPP presidential…

The Ministry of National Security has publicly cautioned Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central Constituency, to stop playing partisan politics of mischief with the Bawku conflict and the genuine efforts by Government to restore and maintain peace in the area. The Ministry further urged Mr. Ayariga to stop making propagandist statements that have the potential to disinform and misinform the citizens of Bawku, reignite tensions and endanger the lives of state security personnel and Intelligence agencies detailed to that area to maintain peace. READ ALSO: Salim Fari Yakubu Provides Great Solutions To Israel-Palestine Conflict The caution, contained in a…

Government has begun an accountability exercise to showcase its massive infrastructural developments in the various regions of the country while engaging citizens to take feedback on governance. Dubbed the Regional Townhall Meetings and Exhibition, the first edition has taken place in the Greater Accra Region. The exercise which is on the theme “Regional Revitalization: Government’s Commitment to Growth, Development, and Prosperity,” saw key government officials presenting updates on various projects and engaging directly with the public. Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar who opened the forum said the Townhall meetings are part of government strategy to account to Ghanaians what it…

The residents of Wawasua, in the Sunyani East Municipality of the Bono Region, have strongly expressed their need for enhanced mobile connectivity in their community. In an interview with Channel One News, on Tuesday 6th August, 2024, one resident lamented, “If we want to make a call, we have to climb trees. We used to climb a one-story building for better connectivity, but today the owner has told us we can no longer climb his building. We suffer to get a network signal. READ ALSO: Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Government Hands Over Reconstructed Appiatse Community Frustration among residents has reached a…

The launch of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Manifesto has been announced to take place in Takoradi, the Western regional capital, on Sunday, August 18, 2024. This announcement was made in a statement dated Monday, August 5, 2024, and signed by Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the party. To oversee the planning and execution of the event, an 11-member committee has been constituted by the party. The committee will be chaired by Oboshie Sai-Cofie, with Abena Asante serving as the secretary. Other members of the committee include Henry Nana Boakye, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Fati Abubakar, and Anthony…

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha has expressed unreserved confidence in the party’s prospects in the northern regions of Ghana ahead of the December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary election. This assertion according to Mr. Mustapha is due to the party’s Presidential Candidate’s extensive tour across 16 regions, which he credits for igniting the vital energy necessary for a successful campaign. Reflecting on the party’s progress, Salam Mustapha highlighted key projections for the upcoming elections, indicating a significant shift in the political dynamics of the northern regions. “Don’t look for plaudits, look for results…

In a heartfelt plea during the 6th Legislature Delocalised Meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament held in Winneba, Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, has called for urgent collective action to tackle the growing menace of plastic waste. Addressing fellow lawmakers, Afenyo-Markin underscored the gravity of the plastic waste issue, noting its impact across cities from Dakar to Lagos, Niamey, Accra, and Abidjan. “Plastic waste is not just a Ghanaian problem; it’s a pressing concern for every urban center in West Africa,” he emphasized. He argued that due to the cross-border nature of plastic pollution, a…

Ghana’s Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, and businessman Richard Jakpa, technically bringing to an end a case trial that has been pending for years for allegedly causing financial loss of €2.37 million to the State in an ambulance deal. The High Court, under Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe, had previously rejected Dr. Forson’s argument that there was no case against him, and ordered him to open his defense. Jakpa had also faced similar hurdles, having to call witnesses in his defense. The Court of Appeal’s decision, announced yesterday, July…

The Parliament of Ghana has officially passed the Affirmative Action Bill into law making it a significant milestone that has been on the waiting list for advocates of gender and social equity. The historic vote and subsequent passage into law, which took place yesterday, marks an important stride towards addressing gender disparities and promoting inclusivity in various sectors of Ghanaian society. Minister For Gender, Children, And Social Protection – Hon. Dakoa Newman, moving the motion for the passage noted “today is a day of triumph and hope, With the passing of the Affirmative Action Bill, we are taking a decisive…