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Dr. Bawumia begins nationwide campaign ahead of NPP presidential primaries
Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially begun his nationwide campaign to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections.
According to a statement from his campaign team, the tour will start on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, covering all 276 constituencies across the country.
The campaign described as a grassroots-focused initiative will allow Dr. Bawumia to engage directly with polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, constituency officers, former party leaders, and other key stakeholders.
It explained that the move is part of his commitment to strengthening party unity, listening to members, and building a stronger foundation for victory in 2028.
The campaign called on party members and supporters to maintain decency and discipline throughout the flagbearer contest.
“We must refrain from insults, personal attacks, and false allegations. Our focus should be on promoting Dr. Bawumia’s vision, achievements, and ideas for the country,” the statement read.
The team further urged all NPP communicators and supporters to base their discussions on facts and substance rather than emotions or personal issues.
“We believe Dr. Bawumia’s experience, leadership, and policies will speak for themselves when the debate is focused on real issues,” the campaign noted.
It concluded with a call for unity, reminding party members that their common goal is to secure victory in 2028.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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