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Bawumia decries unfair treatment of pro-NPP supporters, urges unity ahead of 2028 elections
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party and former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has lamented what he describes as unfair treatment being meted out to pro-NPP supporters.
Dr. Bawumia mentioned the likes of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Chairman Wontumi, the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Abronye, and even bloggers who faced such harassment and abuse.
He is therefore calling on the rank and file of the party to forge a unified front to win power in the 2028 elections.
He made this appeal during his campaign tour ahead of the presidential primary slated for January 31, 2026.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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NPP to file complaint against NDC’s Sofo Azorka
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will lodge a formal complaint with the Ghana Police Service against the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 1st National Vice Chairman, Chief Sofo Azorka, over alleged threats and acts of violence.
In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP said Chief Sofo Azorka and the Abuakwa North Constituency Communication Officer of the NDC, Alhaji Abdul Wahab Amadu, had issued death threats against some of its senior members.
Those threatened include the Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, and Hon. Frank Annor Dompreh.
The Party also accused Chief Azorka and his group of physically attacking its 3rd National Vice Chairman, Alhaji Osman Masawudu.
According to the NPP, such actions undermine Ghana’s democratic progress and could fuel insecurity, especially as the country recently slipped in the Global Peace Index rankings.
The Party is therefore calling on the Inspector General of Police to arrest and investigate Chief Sofo Azorka, Alhaji Abdul Wahab, and others seen in videos circulating in the media.
It stressed that the alleged violent conduct was reckless and must be investigated and punished.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Akwatia by-elections underway
Voting has begun in the Akwatia Constituency by-election today, Tuesday, with more than 52,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots.
Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 5:00 p.m., according to the Electoral Commission (EC).
The by-election was triggered by the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi, on July 7, 2025.
Before his death, Ernest Kumi had faced a series of legal battles over his 2024 victory in the constituency, including a High Court injunction, a contempt case, and an appeal that ended at the Supreme Court.
The election is being contested by candidates from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), and smaller political parties.
Security agencies have been deployed across the constituency to ensure peace and order during the voting process.
The EC has assured the public of a free, fair, and transparent exercise.
Ballot counting will begin immediately after polls close, with results expected later tonight.
By: Jacob Aggrey
