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NPP must choose a winnable leader – Dr. Palgrave Boakye Danquah
Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye Danquah, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must focus on selecting a leader who can deliver victory in future elections.
During an interview with Channel One TV, he declared his support for Kennedy Agyepong, describing him as the “variable” the party needs to revive its chances after past candidates failed to secure expected votes in Zongo and Muslim communities.
Mr. Boakye Danquah explained that religion and ethnicity have never been deciding factors in Ghana’s elections.
He pointed to former President John Dramani Mahama, a Christian from the North, who won in Muslim communities, as evidence that Ghanaians vote beyond religious or tribal lines.
He also reacted to some claims he attributed to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, saying it was unfortunate if factual discussions were being turned into tribal or religious debates.
He stressed that Dr. Bawumia’s tribe or religion was never considered when he was selected as running mate, vice president, or party leader.
According to him, Kennedy Agyepong qualifies as a potential leader since Members of Parliament in the Fourth Republic have often gone on to become presidents.
He noted that aside from Jerry John Rawlings and John Evans Atta Mills, all other presidents had passed through Parliament before leading the country.
Mr. Boakye Danquah argued that electoral victory is not about presenting the same candidate multiple times but about the value a candidate brings.
He recalled how Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s persistence from 2008 and 2012 eventually led to victory in 2016, but warned that the NPP had since lost about 1.7 million votes, which must be addressed.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Z-9 Helicopter Crash: Investigation Board begins work – Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has announced that the Board established to investigate the recent Z-9 helicopter crash has officially started its work.
According to the Ministry, the Board is chaired by the National Security Coordinator, with members drawn from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority.
The Ministry further explained that the United States of America was supporting the work of the Board by providing advice and assistance through investigators from the U.S. Air Force.
It added that the Board may also call on other local and international experts and institutions to assist with the investigation.
The Ministry recalled that on the day of the crash, which occurred on August 6, 2025, a preliminary team was formed to collect evidence in support of the Board’s work.
The team is expected to present its findings to the Board today.
The Ministry disclosed that the Investigation Board had been given 30 days to complete its work and submit a final report.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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WASSCE 2025 begins: Asenso Boakye commends students at Bantama for abstaining from exams malpractice
The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, has praised students in his constituency for showing discipline and avoiding examination malpractice as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.
The MP visited four Senior High Schools in Bantama: Asanteman SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS and Bantama SDA SHS to monitor the start of the exams.
A total of 5,370 students from these schools are taking part in this year’s WASSCE.
Mr. Asenso Boakye expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of the exams and commended both students and supervisors for their commitment to a smooth process.
He encouraged the candidates to remain focused and diligent, stressing that success comes through hard work and not shortcuts.
He wished the students the best of luck and urged them to make their families, schools and the Bantama constituency proud.
By: Jacob Aggrey
