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Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua,NPP General Secretary

Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) thronged the residence of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following an attempted arrest by officers from the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) and the Ghana Police Service on Friday, May 23, 2025.

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The crowd, which steadily grew throughout the morning, gathered in protest against the presence of heavily armed security personnel who had earlier surrounded the property.

A scene from the residence of Chairman Wontumi

The motive behind the operation remains unclear. Chairman Wontumi, who was reportedly inside the house during the raid, assured officers that he would respond to their invitation on Monday, May 26, 2025.

As tensions escalated and party loyalists chanted slogans in defiance, the NIB reportedly ordered the immediate withdrawal of all officers from the scene.

While the atmosphere has since calmed, a strong contingent of NPP supporters continues to maintain a presence around the residence.

Addressing journalists, the party’s regional secretary, Kwame Adom-Appiah—who also serves as a member of Chairman Wontumi’s legal team—condemned the operation, describing it as unnecessary and poorly handled.

“When you are going to arrest someone and arrive with about 20 vehicles, when the person is neither a coup plotter nor has any intention to overthrow the government, I don’t think it is appropriate,” he said.

“Deploying that many cars is not only excessive but also a burden on the state. A simple invitation would have sufficed. And even if he failed to honour it, there are proper, lawful ways to effect an arrest.”

 

By:William Narh

 

 

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana from London, United Kingdom, after fully recovering from a recent illness that kept her away from public duties for several weeks.

Her arrival was met with a warm reception at the Kotoka International Airport, where she was welcomed by President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama.

They were joined by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Vice President’s Chief of Staff Alex Segbefia, and other high-ranking government officials.

Also at the airport were the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church and family members of the Vice President.

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President Mahama confirmed her return during a stop on his “Thank You Tour” in Dodowa, Greater Accra Region, on Friday, May 16.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang reportedly fell ill on Friday, March 28, 2025, and was admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) the following day for treatment.

On medical advice, she began a three-week medical leave on April 7 and travelled abroad for further care as a precaution.

 

In her brief remarks, the Vice President thanked Ghanaians for their prayers, sent her appreciation to her doctors and the medic staff at the UGMC, and celebrated President Mahama and his younger brother, Ibrahim, for their support, thoughtfulness and care.
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By; Isaac Amoah/tntnewspapergh.com

President John Mahama’s nominee for the Asokwa Municipal Assembly within Greater Kumasi, Mr. Amoh Kamel, has received an overwhelming confirmation from Assembly members.

The nominee, who doubles as Ashanti Regional Deputy Communications Director for the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), obtained 100 per cent YES votes from 18 members.

The election was officially conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.

In his acceptance speech, the MCE-elect, Mr. Kamel, expressed his profound gratitude to President Mahama for the honour.

He thanked the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa, Madam Patricia Appiagyei, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and NDC constituency executives, NDC regional and National executives,nananom, among other stakeholders.

He was particularly grateful to the Assembly members for the confidence reposed in him. He promised to work hand in hand with the MP for the area and other stakeholders to promote development.

Besides, he thanked the former MCE for the area for his support and promised to build on his good track record.

Earlier, the Presiding Member (PM) for Asokwa, Nana Yaw Wiredu, cautioned against the politicisation of the work of the Assembly.

“As we all know, the Assembly is non-partisan and we should all help to maintain the Assembly as non-partisan for the development of this area,” he stressed.

He gave an assurance that there was going to be good news for them after the official voting. “Nananom and other stakeholders, we’re going to honour you all to serve as a good precedent,” he added.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Akwannuasah Gyimah, the former MCE; a representative of Asokwa MP, Madam Patricia Appiagyei; Asokwa NPP chairman, nananom, imams, the clergy, among other stakeholders.

The Asokwa MP, through her representative Nana Yaw Asare Bediako, pledged her unflinching support to the newly confirmed MCE for the betterment of Asokwa.

The representative of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, thanked the Assembly members for the 100 per cent confirmation of the nominee.

Nananom also pledged to support the new MCE for the development of the municipality. They called on the new MCE and Assembly members to always accord nananom with the needed respect in all their endeavours.

Amoh Kamel speaking to the media, after his confirmation

 

Nana Yaw Wiredu,Asokwa PM and Mr Amoh Kamel

Alhaji Aliu Salisbury and Nana Fi-Bamoah, Asokwahene

A section of Assembly members

A section of Nananom at the event

 

By: Isaac Amoah/tntnewspapergh.com

Mr. Abambila John, a member of the Ashanti Regional communications team of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commended Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, for his continuous demonstration of good leadership and humility in the Mahama administration.

Mr. Julius Debrah

“Mr. Julius Debrah has been humble ever since he became a minister and currently Ghana’s Chief of Staff…Mr. Debrah continues to showcase his humility and respect for all. This is a kind of leader we all need to emulate. If he decides to contest, it’ll be a good idea,” he added.

Mr. Abambila John

The NDC communicator continued, “I know that this is not the time for the race but when Mr. Debrah, after President John Mahama, declares to contest as NDC flagbearer, we’ll all help him to win and become the next president.”

Speaking on “Days TVGh” political show programme recently, Mr Abambila John admonished all government appointees to adhere to the guidelines launched by President Mahama.

He was confident that with the support of all Ghanaians, especially the supporters of all NDC members, President Mahama would leave an unprecedented track record after his second term in office.

A brief profile of Mr Julius Debrah

Mr. Julius Debrah is the current Chief of Staff of Ghana.

It would be recalled that in February 2015, he was appointed Chief of Staff after the former, Prosper Douglas Bani, was removed from office and assigned as Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary.

Mr. Debrah has previously been a Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Eastern Regional Minister, including the Greater Accra Region.

He studied at Mpraeso Secondary School and then moved to Achimota Secondary School for his A levels from 1987 to 1989.

Following this, he gained admission to the University of Ghana, where he obtained BA in Archaeology and Sociology.

Mr. Debrah spent 18 years of his working life in the real estate agricultural sector.

A native of Obomeng Kwahu, Mr. Debrah is married with two children.

By: Isaac Amoah/tntnewspapergh.com

The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman for Afigya Kwabre South, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, who is popularly known as COKA, has made a passionate appeal to the rank and file of the party to be careful about what they say today against one another.

He reminded them that Ghanaians would support only one NPP candidate ahead of the 2028 general election.

“Let’s be careful about what we say today against one another. I wish Professor Mike Oquaye’s report was made public to stakeholders in the party to guide us all,” he said.

Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka COKA

COKA, as he is affectionately called in the political space, made the appeal on his usual Facebook page posts.

The former Afigya Kwabre South NPP chairman admitted that the supporters of the party have the right to support whoever they want in any internal contest, but they should do it peacefully with respect for the other candidates because in the end, they would have to market the winner to Ghanaian voters.

The full statement is reproduced below:

“You have the right to support whoever you want in any internal contest, but do it peacefully with respect for the other candidates because in the end, we will have to market the winner to Ghanaian voters.

Ghanaians will support only one NPP candidate, so let’s be careful about what we say today against each other.

I wish Professor Mike Oquaye’s report was made public to stakeholders in the party to guide us all. May God help us to understand. Amen. Coka, I care.”

 

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By:Hon Osei Kyei-mensah -Bonsu, former Majority leader

As the leadership of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) begins its journey to restructure the party and build a formidable force ahead of the 2028 elections, a leading member and former Majority Leader, Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu is proposing several key amendments to the party’s Constitution.

Former Majority Leader, Hon. Osei Kyei- Mensah Bonsu

The former Member of Parliament for the Suame constituency, who is celebrated for his role in the country’s democratic dispensation, is proposing some key amendments to the 185 clauses of the party’s Constitution which he believes will enhance the NPP’s internal restructuring and solidifies the base in preparation towards the 2028 general elections.

The leadership of the opposition party, following it’s National Executive Committee meeting held last month, agreed to make amendments to its Constitution and has invited proposals from members of the party for consideration.

Against this backdrop, Hon. Kyei Mensah Bonsu has comprehensively reviewed the party’s legal document and penned down some important points for deliberations by the Constitution Review Committee.

Amongst the key recommendations which have been cited, as the celebrated former Legislator prepares to hand it over to the leadership of the party, includes Alignment and Re-alignment, assigning clear responsibilities to party officers, amendment of the composition of the membership of the constituency executive committee, conduct and supervision of the selection of parliamentary candidates, including other important recommendations that is expected to strengthen the structure of the party and ensure inclusiveness.

For example, in one of the sections, the former Majority Leader proposes the creation of a new subclause 2: to read thus: “The National Council shall assist the National Annual Delegates Conference in the determination of the general policy of the Party and provide directions ,as may become necessary ,on critical national matter”

Again, Hon. Kyei Mensah makes a strong case for the involvement of the leadership of the party in the nomination and appointments of ministers and other appointee.

He notes in his recommendations “The National Executive Committee shall ,when the Party wins power, form a committee chaired by the National Chairman, that shall include the Leader of the Parliamentary Party, the Chief Whip of the Parliamentary Party, the Chairman of the Council of Elders, the General Secretary, the Women Organiser, 2 Regional Chairmen representing the northern and southern sections of the country and 3 other known and active members of the Party nominated by the President who shall consider and advise the President on ministerial and Deputy ministerial appointments, ambassadorial, chief executive positions and other relevant officers that the President sponsored by the Party shall make under the 1992 Constitution”.

 

By: tntnewspapergh.com

Mr Abambila John, a member of the Ashanti Regional communications team of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made a passionate appeal to the Paramount Chief of Tepa traditional Council,Nana Adusei Atwenewah Ampem I,
and the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area,Eric Nana Agyemang,especially among other stakeholders to encourage Assembly members in the area to confirm or endorse Mr Akwasi Adusei, President John Mahama’s nominee for Municipal Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano North.

The nominee is a former Member of Parliament (MP) and 2024 parliamentary candidate for the area.

Mr.Akwasi Adusei

Abambila John, who expressed unwavering praised for Assembly members,who have shown willingness to confirm H.E John Mahama’s nominees as MMDCES’ in some districts,made the appeal in an interview with “The New Trust” Newspaper on Tuesday,13th May,2025.

Mr. Abambila John said ” I wish to appeal to the Ahafo Ano North Assembly members to put aside their differences and confirm Hon. Akwasi Adusei as MCE for Tepa. I’m also appealing to the Tepamanhene ,Nana Adusei Atwenewah Ampem I,and the MP for the area to encourage the Assembly members to support the nominee by confirming him hundred percent “.

Mr. Abambila John

Besides, the NDC communicator, advised all appointees to exercise extra vigilance in their duties, citing Sammy Gyamfi’s video as a cautionary example. He emphasized that respect, humility, and service should be priorities for all appointees.

He has, therefore, called on the residents of the area, especially the members of the NDC, to rally behind the nominees.

“Let’s all rally behind President’s nominee for Ahafo Ano North. Also, I’m asking all party members in Ahafo Ano North to remain calm and work tirelessly with the nominee, Akwasi Adusei. We should be more concerned about development in the district than seeking selfish-interest,” he stressed.

He was hopeful that with the support of Assembly members, nananom, residents and the party members, the nominee, if confirmed, would work assiduously to help bring the needed development to the area.

The NDC communicator, who is a resident of the area, stressed the need for unity among the rank and file of the NDC, especially to help President Mahama and his appointees implement programmes and policies for the betterment of all Ghanaians.