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Let’s focus criticism on the NDC rather than ourselves – Bawumia urges internal opponents
Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party members to stop attacking one another and rather focus their criticism on the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He said this in an address after filing his nomination papers to contest the NPP’s flagbearer, and addressed a mammoth crowd to outline his vision for Ghana.
A four-time running mate, a two-term Vice President and the NPP’s Presidential Candidate for the 2024 polls, Dr. Bawumia told party delegates that the real opponent was the NDC and not members of their own party.
He warned that internal squabbles, tribal and religious attacks could weaken the NPP ahead of the 2028 elections.
“We must not just talk about unity; we must live it. What we say against each other is what the NDC will use against us in 2028,” he stressed, urging contestants in the flagbearer race to focus on presenting their vision rather than tearing each other down.
Dr. Bawumia outlined his track record as Vice President, citing policies such as the Ghana Card, Mobile Money Interoperability, Agenda 111, and the Zipline Drone Delivery project.
He argued that his experience and popularity across the country made him the most prepared candidate to lead the NPP to victory in 2028.
He pledged to expand the economy with what he described as “rich ideas,” including a flat tax system, constituency-based development, support for local industries, and policies to reduce the cost of living for ordinary Ghanaians.
The former Vice President further accused the NDC of deceiving voters with lofty promises in 2024, saying many of those promises were already failing.
According to him, the NPP needed to present a strong, united front to hold the government accountable and win back power in 2028.
Dr. Bawumia urged the grassroots to rally behind him to rebuild and reposition the party, assuring them that he would dedicate himself fully to the NPP and to Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has officially declared her intention to contest for the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a message released on her birthday, Ursula called on party members to unite and rebuild confidence in the NPP after what she described as a difficult period for the party.
She acknowledged that the NPP had gone through internal challenges that left members “bruised” and “battered,” but expressed optimism that the party would recover and emerge stronger.
“Our situation is but a necessary phase of self-introspection and diagnosis towards our journey of re-organisation,” she stated.
The former minister criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, describing it as “an accident-of-a-government” that “lied its way into power.”
She said the NPP must reorganise from the polling stations to the national level to regain public trust and recapture power in the next election.
“This caretaker NDC government is there not because they are preferred, they are there because they lied their way into government amidst lofty promises and caused belief in us to wane. But we will revive it,” she said.
Ursula described herself as a “fighter” who has been “nurtured, proven, and prepared” to lead the party’s administrative front into the 2028 elections.
“I come to you in all humility, to ask you, dear patriots, to join me on this rescue mission as your next General Secretary,” she declared.
She urged party members in Ghana and abroad to unite under one purpose to reorganise, regain public confidence, and position the NPP as the party of development and progress.
“With unity and God on our side, as well as the collective will of the Ghanaian people, we shall overcome,” she concluded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has entered into a partnership with Just Keep Going Inc. (JKG) to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology into Ghana’s sports sector.
The agreement seeks to modernize athlete management, improve transparency, and make operations within sports federations more efficient.
It will also help attract global investment and create sustainable funding opportunities for all 54 national sports federations.
According to the NSA, the partnership marks a major step toward digitizing Ghana’s sports administration and positioning the country as a leader in sports technology across Africa.
Founder and CEO of Just Keep Going Inc., Kevin Frey who also serves on the International Board of Ethics for Artificial Intelligence, said the collaboration would create a transparent and tech-driven sports system.
“We’re building a transparent, tech-driven ecosystem that empowers athletes and opens new channels for global sponsors and partners. With purpose-built digital platforms designed to streamline onboarding and collaboration, Just Keep Going is positioning Ghana as a model for how technology can transform sport and investment,” Frey stated.
Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, described the partnership as a move toward trust, innovation, and empowerment.
“This partnership is more than technology. it’s about trust, innovation, and empowerment. We’re opening Ghana’s sports sector to new possibilities, giving our athletes and young population the tools to compete globally while ensuring our systems remain transparent and accountable,” he explained.
The project will use AI and blockchain to improve sports governance, track athlete performance, and establish transparent sponsorship systems that link local and international partners.
It will cover disciplines including football, boxing, athletics, basketball, rugby, weightlifting, and many others.
The NSA and JKG believe the partnership will not only enhance sports development but also make Ghana a model for how innovation can drive progress in the global sports industry.
By: Jacob Aggrey
