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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid declares bid for NPP national vice chairman position
Former NPA boss, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has announced his decision to contest for the position of National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) when nominations open.
In a statement addressed to party members, he said the decision follows repeated calls from the rank and file of the party for him to serve in a national executive role.
He noted that he had listened to the concerns and appeals before making his decision.
“This is not an ambition born of personal gain, but a desire to give back to the party what it has invested in me,” he stated.
Dr. Abdul-Hamid highlighted his long-standing involvement in the party, dating back to 1992 when he was a founding member of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) branch of the NPP.
He recalled being present at Victoria Park in Cape Coast during the transition from the Danquah-Busia Club to the NPP.
He also outlined his experience within the party, noting that he previously contested for National Organizer in 2001 and General Secretary in 2005, but was unsuccessful.
Despite the losses, he said these experiences have strengthened him over the years.
He added that he served as the first elected National Youth Organizer of the party, as well as spokesperson for former presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for ten years.
He worked as Deputy National Campaign Manager during the party’s 2020 election campaign.
Dr. Abdul-Hamid expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to the leadership of the party, describing himself as someone with the knowledge and experience to support whoever is elected as chairman.
He further called for unity within the party, stressing the need to “re-strategize, rebuild and reorganize” to return the NPP to a strong leadership position.
He concluded by saying that the process of regaining national leadership starts from within the party.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
