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Ghana will Be better under Bawumia’s leadership – Egyapa Mercer
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A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Egyapa Mercer, has argued that Ghana would be better off if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia becomes President.
He said criticisms labelling Dr. Bawumia as a liar over unfulfilled campaign promises are unfair and politically motivated.
According to him, no political party in Ghana’s history has been able to fulfil all its manifesto promises since the return to democratic rule in 1992.
“They call Dr. Bawumia a liar because some promises made by the NPP were not fulfilled. But the truth is that no party has delivered 100 percent of its manifesto,” he said.
Mr. Mercer questioned whether past leaders should also be described as liars because they were unable to fully implement their promises.
He cited President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure between 2012 and 2016, noting that several commitments made during that period were also not fully achieved.
“Even assessments showed that less than 50 percent of those promises were delivered, but that does not mean he was lying,” he stated.
He explained that manifestos represent a vision for national development and that several factors, including economic and global challenges, can affect implementation.
Mr. Mercer said Dr. Bawumia played a key role in proposing solutions during Ghana’s recent economic crisis, some of which are currently being used by the present government.
He pointed to policies related to gold accumulation and economic management as examples of ideas that are still benefiting the country.
He expressed concern about decisions by the current administration to sell some gold reserves, warning that such actions could have long-term consequences.
Mr. Mercer said he has worked closely with Dr. Bawumia and has confidence in his leadership abilities.
“I know his work ethic, his knowledge, his experience and his attitude to work,” he said.
He added that Ghanaians have time to assess leadership options ahead of the 2028 general elections.
According to him, the country would be better served if Dr. Bawumia becomes President in the future.
“I strongly believe that if he becomes President in 2028, Ghana will be better for it,” he added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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
