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Kwesi Pratt cautions NDC against assuming victory in 2028 elections
Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against assuming that it will automatically win the 2028 general elections.
According to him on Metro TV Good Morning Ghana on August 12, 2026, the belief that the NDC will return to power in 2028 regardless of circumstances is “faulty” and “amateurish.”
Mr Pratt argued that several developments could change the political situation before the next elections.
He noted that political momentum can shift quickly and warned that a major national scandal could erase the government’s achievements.
“Only amateurs can think that the NDC victory in 2028 is guaranteed,” he stated.
He explained that ongoing discussions about constitutional reforms, particularly proposals concerning dual citizens holding public office, could become politically sensitive if they generate strong public opposition.
Mr Pratt expressed concern about what he described as early presidential ambitions among some government officials.
He said ministers, chief executive officers, party officials and diplomats should focus on delivering on the government’s mandate rather than engaging in activities aimed at promoting personal political ambitions.
According to him, public disagreements among ministers damage the image of the government and distract attention from key national issues such as illegal mining, corruption, economic management and infrastructure development.
He maintained that ministers who disagree with government figures or policies should use Cabinet and other official channels rather than the media.
Mr Pratt further urged President John Dramani Mahama to ensure discipline within his administration so that the government can concentrate on its development agenda and build a lasting legacy.
He stressed that national stability depends on effective governance, economic improvement, affordable living conditions and public confidence in state institutions.
Mr Pratt added that political actors across party lines have a responsibility to protect Ghana’s democratic stability and avoid actions that could create unnecessary tension in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Management and staff of Owass FM have announced the passing of media personality, comedian and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto following a medical emergency during a live morning show discussion at the station earlier today.
According to the station, Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on its morning show “Oman Nkoso” when he suddenly took ill and collapsed.
A statement from the station said its team immediately rushed him to the hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who have been affected by his passing,” the statement said.
Management acknowledged that information about the incident is already circulating in the public domain, but appealed to the public and colleague media houses to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from circulating unverified information or speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.
Owass FM extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against the suspension order.
According to the update, the law does not allow a criminal trial to be suspended simply because an accused person has complained about some of the charges on the charge sheet, particularly when those complaints were dismissed as meritless.
It argues that if the Court of Appeal’s decision is allowed to stand, no prosecution will ever be possible, since all it would take for a trial to be suspended is an accused person complaining about anything on the charge sheet.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
