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NPP’s monumental failure led to the defeat of over 40 MPs – Sammy Gyamfi
The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has said the defeat of over 40 sitting MPs in the just-ended Parliamentary Primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was as a result of the monumental failure of the government.
According to him, there could have even been more casualties, if the party had not intervened to ensure 65 MPs went unopposed.
Speaking on Monday at a weekly press briefing in Accra instituted by the Communications arm of the party, Sammy Gyamfi said, the abysmal performance of President Akufo-Addo’s administration caused the defeat.
He noted that it showed the dissatisfaction of their own party members with the non-performance of the government, adding that it was a sign that Ghanaians would reject NPP in the December polls.
“Our checks have revealed that many FIRST TIME MPs lost their seats because no developmental projects have been undertaken in their constituencies in the last three and half years” he indicated.
The governing NPP over the weekend held its parliamentary primaries which was postponed as a result of COVID-19, to select candidates to represent the party in 100 constituencies in the country.
The 40 MPs that lost their seats included 11 Parliamentary Select Committee Chairman, two Vice Chairpersons and two regional ministers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
