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NPP UK clarifies Gabby Otchere-Darko’s comments on Ashanti MPs
The United Kingdom branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP-UK) has clarified remarks made by Mr. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko at the party’s Birmingham Chapter event, stating that he never claimed Ashanti MPs preferred community roads over flyovers.
This clarification comes after widespread reactions to comments Mr. Otchere-Darko made during an interaction with members of the NPP-UK on October 4, 2025.
During the event, the former Executive Director of the Danquah Institute spoke about the tough economic decisions government had to make when several projects funded through external loans were suspended.
He mentioned that, in such difficult times, an unnamed MP once argued that it was more practical to focus on constructing community roads rather than flyovers, a remark that was later misconstrued as targeting Ashanti MPs.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 6, the NPP-UK explained that Mr. Otchere-Darko’s comments were taken out of context and misrepresented on social media.
The branch described as false a viral flyer suggesting that he accused Ashanti MPs of failing their people.
According to the statement, Mr. Otchere-Darko’s point was not to blame or criticize any group of MPs but to illustrate the government’s limited options during the economic downturn.
The NPP-UK emphasized that he actually commended the efforts of NPP administrations and acknowledged that, while more could have been done for the Ashanti Region, claims of neglect were unfair.
Mr. Otchere-Darko encouraged party members to remain confident and united as the NPP works toward a stronger return in 2028.
He noted that despite the 2024 election loss, the NDC did not make major gains in the Ashanti Region, highlighting that the opposition party’s votes there increased by fewer than 30,000 even after 1.7 million new voters were added to the national register.
The NPP-UK described Mr. Otchere-Darko’s message as one of motivation, humility, and renewal.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
