ELections 2020

NPP’s Charles Forson declared winner in Tema Central, beats Ebi Bright

The re-collation of votes from two polling stations in Tema Central has confirmed Charles Forson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the winner of the constituency election. The exercise, supervised by the Electoral Commission was in compliance with a High Court directive. Forson garnered 18,870 votes, narrowly beating Ebi Bright of the National Democratic …

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NPP formally notifies Clerk to Parliament of Minority leadership for ninth parliament

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially informed the Clerk to Parliament of the selected members of the Minority Caucus for the ninth parliament, which will be duly constituted at midnight on 7 January 2025. In a letter, addressed to the Clerk to Parliament, dated Friday 3 January 2025 and signed by the NPP’s general …

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Mandamus: NDC lawyer snubs judge’s reasoning; files appeal mid-judgment

The legal tussle involving the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) took an unexpected turn on Saturday (4 January) when their Lead Counsel, Lawyer Edudzi Tameklo, left the courtroom while the High Court judge Justice Forson Agyapong was delivering judgment on a mandamus application. The court had granted the application filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP), …

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High Court grants mandamus to NPP, directs EC to finalise polling results in all four constituencies

The High Court, presided over by Justice Forson Baah Agyapong, has granted Mandamus applications filed by lawyers representing four New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates in the 2024 general election. The court’s rulings compel the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana to complete the collation and declaration of parliamentary election results in the constituencies of Tema …

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NPP forms 12-member committee to review 2024 election defeat

Former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, has been appointed to chair an 11-member committee tasked with investigating the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss in the 2024 elections. The committee, which has been given three months to complete its work, will focus on evaluating the party’s internal elections, campaign strategies, and the challenges that contributed …

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NPP confirms Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader for Ghana’s ninth parliament

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its leadership lineup for Ghana’s upcoming Parliament, detailing key appointments within its caucus. Asaase News can confirm that Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who previously served as Majority Leader, will now step into the role of Minority Leader. Meanwhile, Patricia Appiagyei, the Member of Parliament for Asokwa in the Ashanti Region, …

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High court sets 4 January for ruling on four electoral disputes

The High Court has fixed 4 January 2025, to deliver its judgment regarding a mandamus application filed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over election disputes in four constituencies: Tema Central, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North. The ruling follows the dismissal of an objection by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which challenged the …

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‘I believe God has greater things ahead for me’ – Bawumia declares in New Year message

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has shared a message for the New Year, expressing his belief in God’s plan for a better future. Speaking at the 31st Watch Night service at Lighthouse Chapel International in Accra, Dr. Bawumia encouraged Ghanaians to approach 2025 with hope and gratitude. He attended the service with his wife, Samira …

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