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Dome–Kwabenya MP pays tribute to late party stalwarts at NDC recognition and awards ceremony

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The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akulugu, has expressed her deepest respect and appreciation to the late Dr. Omane Boamah and the late Dr. Simon Sarpong for their commitment and efforts toward victory in the 2024 general elections.
She made these remarks at the NDC Dome–Kwabenya Recognition & Awards Ceremony held in Accra.
The event, held under the auspices of the Dome–Kwabenya MP, Hon. Elikplim Akurugu, was themed “Twenty Years, One Moment: The Dawn of Change.”
It brought together party leaders, supporters, and grassroots members to celebrate loyalty, sacrifice, and hard work.
The ceremony was used to honour deserving members of the party who have demonstrated immense dedication and commitment to the mission and vision of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Addressing members of the National Democratic Congress, the MP said Dome-Kwabenya had entered a new chapter of progress, accountability, and inclusive development.
She noted that the constituency was gradually seeing improvements in roads, markets, schools, health facilities, and street lighting, adding that efforts were also being made to support young talents and restore the pride of the area.
She explained that the awards ceremony was meant to show appreciation to party faithful whose sacrifices contributed to the party’s success, especially during the 2024 elections.
According to her, the recognition was not just symbolic but a sign that the party valued commitment, loyalty, and hard work at all levels.
Akulugu also emphasised the importance of unity and discipline within the party, stressing that electoral victory depended heavily on grassroots efforts, particularly the work of polling agents.
She said her administration would continue to engage party members and residents to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.
Speaking at the event, the National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, reminded party members that Ghanaians voted the party into power and would also vote it out if expectations were not met.
He said the responsibility of good governance rested on everyone, not only the President or party leaders.
Mr. Asiedu Nketiah urged party supporters to remain patient and disciplined, noting that government appointments were limited and could not satisfy everyone at once.
He cautioned members against selfishness and internal division, warning that such actions could weaken the party and cost it future elections.
He expressed confidence in the leadership of President John Mahama, saying the President had already begun fulfilling his promises step by step.
He added that if the government performed well and the party remained united, Ghanaians would be willing to give the NDC another mandate.
The National Chairman called for unity within the party, urging members to focus on governance and service to the people rather than internal disputes or the problems of political opponents.
He stressed that unity and discipline were key to the party’s long-term success.
Since becoming Member of Parliament, Madam Elikplim Akulugu has engaged heads of departments to identify challenges in the constituency, visited schools and health facilities to understand their needs.
She has also supported improvements in education and healthcare, strengthened sanitation efforts in collaboration with local authorities, and worked to improve basic infrastructure, including roads and street lighting, across Dome-Kwabenya.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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OSP to assess extortion allegations against Afenyo-Markin

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Justin Kodua Frimpong files nomination to seek re-election as NPP General Secretary

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme








