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Bawumia has changed “Turbulent” political landscape with his campaign of issues – Paramount Chief of Peki
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The Paramount Chief of Peki Traditional Area of the Volta Region, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, has commended the Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for engaging in a decent campaign, based on issues.
Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to Peki, in the South Dayi Constituency, as part of the NPP Flagbearer’s campaign tour, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, said, since Dr. Bawumia was elected Flagbearer of the NPP, he has observed that the Vice President has introduced a new form of campaigning on issues, which has contributed in changing the status quo of politics of insults in the country.
“This particular year’s political activity has taken a new turn and I take a special notice of it,” said the Paramount Chief.
He said “In the past, political activities had been turbulent and full of insults, and things that are not palatable for our children to learn from.”
He added “Before Alhaji Bawumia was elected to lead the NPP, the trend had started. Even people who had not declared themselves candidates, started with insults and threats but since he joined the fray, we noticed that his campaign has always been issue-based and this has changed the landscape of our campaigning for now,”
“Yes we still hear a few threats here and there, a few insults here and there. But what had been the status quo has changed and I think we need to commend the Flagbearer of the NPP for this,” the Paramount Chief added.
Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII said his comments were not intended to flatter Dr. Bawumia, but rather, a sincere observation.
“Those who know me know that I don’t flatter people. If I need to tell you, you’re a fool, I will look into your face and tell you, you are a fool. So whatever I say should not be taken as if because the Vice President is here, I want to flatter him,” he concluded.
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
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
