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Alan Kyerematen left NPP out of greed- Chairman Wontumi
The Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known in the political circles as Chairman Wontumi has described Alan Kyerematen’s decision to leave the party as greed.
He said the only reason for which Alan Kyerematen left to form his Movement for Change, was purely out of greed and nothing else.
Speaking on Wontumi FM, he said Alan Kyeremanteng had the opportunity to serve outside the country and later was made Minister of Trade under former President John Agyekum Agyekum Kufuor’s administration and in 2007 competed against Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, which he lost.
According to him, Alan Kyerematen returned again in 2012 to contest Nana Addo Dankwa which he lost for the second time, adding that Alan Kyerematen did not give up and returned to contest Nana Addo again in 2015 and was defeated at the primaries.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman further added that it was in only 2018 that he did not contest, however he was Trade Minister under the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led government.
“NPP did nothing wrong against him, rather he was rewarded by all NPP governments. His only reason for leaving the party was as a result of greed. You don’t stay with us here in Kumasi, you stay in Accra, so why do you have your headquarters here if not for bad intentions,” he asserted.
According to the Ashanti Regional chairman, there is no more disunity in the party after the announcement of Mathew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate of Dr.Bawumia which he added is an important signal for victory.
Alan officially submitted his resignation letter indicating he was no longer interested in being a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday September 25, 2023.
Immediately after that, he addressed a press conference and announced his decision to contest 2024 as an independent candidate, leading to the formation of a movement called “Movement for Change” with a Monarch Butterfly as the symbol.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
