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Former President Akufo-Addo hosts NPP presidential aspirants for unity breakfast
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has held a breakfast meeting with the five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to promote unity ahead of the party’s upcoming presidential primaries.
The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his private residence in Nima, Accra, brought together key figures of the party, including members of the NPP Council of Elders and the national leadership.
The gathering aimed to strengthen harmony within the party before the presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, and to ensure the NPP remains united in its preparation for the 2028 general elections.
Former President Akufo-Addo expressed appreciation to the aspirants for taking time out of their campaign activities to meet with him.
He noted that their presence showed their shared commitment to the party’s collective success.
He described each aspirant as a valued member of the NPP, acknowledging their individual contributions to the party and the nation.
He urged them to conduct issue-based campaigns that focus on their visions for the future rather than personal attacks.
Akufo-Addo also stressed that his main priority is to see a united and credible NPP capable of winning the 2028 elections, encouraging all aspirants and their supporters to maintain respect and discipline throughout the process.
The aspirants Ken Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong pledged to run clean and competitive campaigns. They also promised to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer to ensure unity after the primaries.
Also present at the meeting were Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, Chairman of the NPP Council of Elders; Danquah Smith Buttey, Acting National Chairman; Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary; Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader; and Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, former Chief of Staff.
The former President thanked the participants for their cooperation and urged the party leadership to ensure a credible and transparent primary process that will preserve the unity of the NPP.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama signs book of condolence in honour of late former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Lordina Mahama, have signed the book of condolence in honour of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
The visit took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the family’s residence in Accra.
It followed widespread media reports confirming that the former First Lady had passed away at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital.
In his condolence message, President Mahama paid glowing tribute to Nana Konadu, describing her as a dedicated leader and a tireless advocate for women’s empowerment.
“Ghana is proud of your achievements in your 19 solid years as First Lady and ‘Mother of the Nation.’ While we are all saddened by your passing, we celebrate your life,” the President wrote.
He noted that her passing was especially painful as it came at a time when preparations were underway to mark the fifth anniversary and final funeral rites of her late husband, former President Jerry John Rawlings.
“You fought a good fight and deserve a peaceful rest,” his message concluded.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, served as Ghana’s First Lady from 1981 to 2000.
She was the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and is remembered for her lifelong commitment to advancing women’s rights and national development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has explained that his recent legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is not to stop the anti-graft body from accessing his asset declaration details.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mr. Adom-Otchere said reports suggesting that he was trying to block the OSP from obtaining information on his assets were misleading.
According to him, he had already completed and submitted the asset declaration forms requested by the OSP on October 23, 2025.
He also attached a letter of protest on the same date to express his concerns about certain aspects of the process.
“As a matter of record, the OSP’s asset declaration forms have been completed and submitted,” the statement read.
Mr. Adom-Otchere stressed that he remains committed to cooperating with the OSP to bring finality to the matter.
He explained that the purpose of his court action is simply to “settle the law and procedure on the matter” not to obstruct the OSP’s work.
The OSP had earlier directed Mr. Adom-Otchere to declare his assets as part of an ongoing investigation, prompting him to seek clarification from the court on the legality of that directive.
By: Jacob Aggrey
