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Dr. Zaato questions Frimpong Boateng over claim NPP is fake
Policy analyst and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has questioned former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, over his description of the New Patriotic Party NPP as fake.
Dr Zaato raised concerns about when Professor Frimpong Boateng formed the view that the party was fake and why he has remained a member if he truly believes that.
Speaking during a political discussion a TV3 , Dr Zaato drew a clear line between Professor Frimpong Boateng as a respected cardiologist and scientist, and Professor Frimpong Boateng as a politician.
He praised the former health professional for his global reputation and role in establishing the National Cardiothoracic Centre, stressing that he had no standing to question him in that capacity.
However, he argued that as a politician, Professor Frimpong Boateng is open to public scrutiny like any other political actor.
Dr Zaato questioned whether the NPP was fake in 2016 and 2017 when Professor Frimpong Boateng served as a cabinet minister and benefited from being in government.
He also asked whether the party became fake after the 2020 elections when Professor Frimpong Boateng left government, and why he remained in the party from 2020 to 2024 if he believed it had lost its authenticity.
According to Dr Zaato, staying in a party one describes as fake raises concerns about principle and consistency.
He further challenged Professor Frimpong Boateng to clearly define what he meant by describing the party as fake or different, arguing that such words are loaded and require explanation.
Dr Zaato noted that political parties naturally evolve over time, adding that the NPP of 1992 is not the same as the NPP of 2025.
He traced the leadership of the party from Professor Albert Adu Boahen, through former President J A Kufuor, to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, pointing out that changes in leadership do not automatically make a party fake.
He argued that the current difference in the party is linked to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s leadership, noting that he is a Northerner, a Muslim, and not a traditional founding member of the party.
Dr Zaato questioned whether the party only became fake now that a different kind of leader is emerging, and challenged Professor Frimpong Boateng to state this clearly if that was his position.
He stressed that the NPP still exists as an organisation, with its constitution, offices, and symbol intact, and therefore asked what exactly Professor Frimpong Boateng considered not real.
Dr Zaato underscored that without clear definitions, claims that the party is fake remain unclear and open to interpretation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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THE Times Ladies Association, a group consisting of female staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC), on Monday commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with a call on women to empower themselves through education, unity and healthy living to contribute meaningfully to national development.
The event, held at the NTC’s boardroom, was attended by management members and staff of the corporation and was to celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on their role in society.
In her address, the President of the association, Mrs Georgina N.M Quaittoo, said the global celebration, marked annually on March 8, recognised the economic, political and social achievements of women while raising awareness about gender equality.
Although the international celebration fell on Sunday, she explained that the association decided to mark the occasion on March 9 to enable members to participate fully and commemorate the day in their own way.
Speaking on this year’s theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,’ and the global campaign theme: ‘Give to Gain,’ she the association had over the years worked tirelessly to support the growth and progress of the corporation despite the challenges they faced.
Urged members to commit themselves to deeper service to humanity and the advancement of women. She said women were unique, resilient and invaluable to society, stating that they deserved respect, appreciation, kindness and love for the vital roles they played in families, workplaces and communities.
According to her, members of the President, who is also the Editor of The Spectator newspaper, encouraged members to empower themselves academically and take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives and careers.
She also urged them to maintain healthy lifestyles by going for regular medical check-ups, exercise regularly, get enough rest and support one another.
Moreover, she advised members to accept leadership positions when given the opportunity and to exhibit qualities such as hard work, confidence, patience, compassion and responsibility in both their homes and workplaces.
Contributing, the Chanel Marketing and Circulation Manager, Mr Alfred Koomson, said women played critical roles in society and deserved to be supported and appreciated.
He urged men to recognise that they were often vulnerable species without the care, support and contributions of women in their lives.
He, therefore, commended women for the invaluable roles they play as mothers, caregivers, professionals and leaders, stressing that society would be incomplete without them.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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GHANA celebrated her 69th Independence Anniversary last Friday with colourful parades across all 16 regions of the country.
This year’s theme: ‘Reflect, Review, Reset,’ emphasised the importance of reflecting on the nation’s journey, assessing its current state, and planning for a brighter future.
At the Jubilee House, dignitaries present were President John Mahama, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, former Presidents, Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor, behalf of the President, former President of Tanzania, and other distinguished guests.
The President, John Dramani Mahama, addressed the nation at the seat of government whiles Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives addressed their various assemblies on.
As part of the celebrations, school children paraded and displayed their marching skills whiles others performed cultural and other social activities to mark the day across the regions.
