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Former President Akufo-Addo hosts NPP presidential aspirants for unity breakfast
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has held a breakfast meeting with the five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to promote unity ahead of the party’s upcoming presidential primaries.
The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his private residence in Nima, Accra, brought together key figures of the party, including members of the NPP Council of Elders and the national leadership.
The gathering aimed to strengthen harmony within the party before the presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, and to ensure the NPP remains united in its preparation for the 2028 general elections.
Former President Akufo-Addo expressed appreciation to the aspirants for taking time out of their campaign activities to meet with him.
He noted that their presence showed their shared commitment to the party’s collective success.
He described each aspirant as a valued member of the NPP, acknowledging their individual contributions to the party and the nation.
He urged them to conduct issue-based campaigns that focus on their visions for the future rather than personal attacks.
Akufo-Addo also stressed that his main priority is to see a united and credible NPP capable of winning the 2028 elections, encouraging all aspirants and their supporters to maintain respect and discipline throughout the process.
The aspirants Ken Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong pledged to run clean and competitive campaigns. They also promised to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer to ensure unity after the primaries.
Also present at the meeting were Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, Chairman of the NPP Council of Elders; Danquah Smith Buttey, Acting National Chairman; Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary; Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader; and Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, former Chief of Staff.
The former President thanked the participants for their cooperation and urged the party leadership to ensure a credible and transparent primary process that will preserve the unity of the NPP.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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