Kingsley Atta was elected Bantama Constituency Chairman of the NPP on 8 August 2026 with 570 votes (50.2%) against incumbent Fiifi Mensah's 566 votes (49.8%), a margin of four votes. This re-run election followed the annulment of a 12 July 2026 election in which Atta had won by a landslide (714 votes, 72.8%).
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Ghana's Deputy Head of Mission and Deputy Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sanni Jajah, has died. He served at Ghana's diplomatic mission in Riyadh supporting Ghana-Saudi relations and Ghanaian pilgrims in the Kingdom.
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The Asantehene has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify efforts to bring informal sector workers and businesses into the tax system to increase domestic revenue. He suggested that informal sector groups such as hairdressers, mechanics and drivers could be encouraged to form cooperatives to make integration into the tax system easier.
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The National Democratic Congress has launched a six-volume publication documenting the party's history and the 4th Republic of Ghana's political history, with the main launch scheduled for 28 September 2026 at UPSA. The collection traces the NDC's journey from formation to present, capturing key milestones including leadership elections, manifesto development, and constitutional reforms.
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A US federal court has convicted Asante Kwaku Berko, former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director, on corruption charges for allegedly using over US$1 million in bribes to Ghanaian government officials, including a former Minister of Power and MPs, to help secure a power plant contract for his Turkish client, Aksa Enerji Uretim A.S. Berko faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing.
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Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has declined to engage in speculation about contesting the NDC presidential nomination in 2028, saying the government's immediate priority must be delivering on its electoral mandate and addressing challenges the country faces rather than positioning for the next election.
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Ghana's Deputy Attorney General says his office is collaborating with US authorities to prosecute individuals implicated in a bribery scheme related to a 2014–2017 power plant development contract between a Turkish energy company and the Ghanaian government, following the conviction of former TOR MD Asante Kwaku Berko by a US federal jury.
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Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, argues that Ghana's bribery problem is a deeply embedded cultural issue rather than a salary problem, and calls for strict enforcement combined with depersonalisation of government services—particularly through digital systems to reduce unnecessary face-to-face interactions between citizens and officials.
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Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has called for a broader national conversation on Ghana's democracy beyond partisan politics, arguing that the country must confront issues threatening free speech, institutional independence, and citizens' confidence in democratic governance. He said Ghana should objectively examine evidence and patterns from successive NDC and NPP governments to determine whether emerging trends could undermine democratic institutions.
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Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the NPP, has alleged that the government has conducted numerous arrests linked to alleged insults across social media, community radio, and information-centre discussions, and that district police commanders have turned the practice into what he called an "enterprise."
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Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin cautioned Ghana's NPP and NDC against allowing partisan strategies to undermine critical democratic institutions, saying recurring claims by both parties about institutional threats may point to deeper problems that deserve serious consideration.
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NPP aspiring National Communications Officer Dennis Miracles Aboagye has cautioned the government against undermining citizens' rights to freely express views, protest, and demand accountability, describing demonstrations as a reality check that can help governments break out of the isolation created by political power.
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The NPP re-ran its Bantema Constituency executive election under tight security at Kumasi Cultural Centre after the National Steering Committee annulled the initial poll held on July 11, 2026, citing breaches of party directives, election regulations, and court orders. The Ashanti Regional Chairman had sworn in those elected in the annulled election despite the party's decision to hold a re-run, which is now being supervised by Electoral Commission officials.
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Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the NPP, has cautioned the government against weaponising the law against citizens in cases involving freedom of speech and social media activity, arguing that civic education through institutions like the NCCE should replace arrests and prosecutions. He also argued that allowing demonstrations alone does not demonstrate that all democratic principles are being respected.
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Senior lawyer Kofi Bentil has said there are grounds for concern that the NDC government may be applying justice selectively, appearing more aggressive in prosecuting opposition figures while being more lenient towards its own party members. He stated that both sides of the debate could marshal supporting arguments, but that the government's record over its four-year mandate would ultimately judge the allegation.
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Lawyer Kofi Bentil cautioned that attacks on democracy develop gradually through misapplication of laws and institutions rather than occurring suddenly, citing historical examples and urging Ghana to remain vigilant against practices that could weaken constitutional freedoms.
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Lawyer and IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil has raised concerns about selective justice under the current NDC administration, arguing the government has been more aggressive in prosecuting opposition figures while protecting its own members. He said the government's record over its full four-year mandate would ultimately provide the strongest evidence of such bias.
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Kofi Bentil, Vice-President of IMANI Africa, has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant in protecting democratic freedoms and to challenge developments that could undermine constitutional freedoms, rather than waiting until rights have been eroded. His comments came after the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration in Accra, where the party protested what it described as threats to Ghana's democracy under the NDC government.
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Senior lawyer and IMANI Africa Vice-President Kofi Bentil has urged Ghanaians to respect citizens who demonstrate, even when they disagree with the protesters' views, arguing that activists play a crucial role in defending democratic freedoms by challenging authority and pushing the boundaries of civic liberties.
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Senior lawyer Kofi Bentil has warned that Ghana's democracy faces a "creeping" threat through the gradual erosion of constitutional freedoms and institutions, arguing that democratic systems can be weakened from within when laws and state institutions are used in ways that undermine constitutionalism. His comments followed an NPP "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration in Accra protesting what the party describes as threats to democratic institutions under the NDC administration.
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At a Bantema NPP constituency executive election re-run, the incumbent Chairman Fiifi Mensah allegedly bypassed the area's MP Francis Asenso-Boakye during greetings with delegates, drawing murmurs from attendees. Sources suggest tension over an internal contest where the MP reportedly backs the Vice Chairman's bid to unseat the incumbent.
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Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo of the Trades Union Congress has called for improved pay for public sector workers and stronger enforcement of professional standards to help curb corruption. He noted that while low wages do not justify corrupt conduct, they cannot be removed from corruption discussions, citing figures showing unofficial payment demands rose from 50.9% in the first half of 2025 to 69.4% in the second half.
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Associate Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid has challenged claims that Ghana's democracy is under siege, pointing to Ghana's ranking as 39th out of 180 countries globally and fourth in Africa on press freedom as evidence that available international indicators do not support such assertions.
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Bantama MP Francis Asenso-Boakye expressed disappointment over the NPP's decision to annul initial constituency executive elections held July 11, 2026, saying the first election was transparent and there was no need for re-running it, though he supports the party's directive to re-conduct the election.
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Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid argues that specialised tribunals, such as tax and employment tribunals, could reduce pressure on Ghana's regular courts and improve justice administration, and should not be automatically associated with threats to democracy based on historical comparisons with authoritarian rule.
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The Second Deputy Majority Whip Richard Acheampong has defended newly appointed Majority Leader James Agalga, asserting he is not easily intimidated and has the parliamentary and government experience needed for the role. Acheampong expressed confidence that the NDC parliamentary caucus will fully endorse Agalga's appointment.
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The Department of Urban Roads Director-General says the local roads component of the Suame Interchange Phase Two project, covering approximately 15 kilometres and including three overpasses, will be fully completed and opened to traffic by October 2026 to provide alternative routes and reduce congestion.
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Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority and NDC Deputy National Youth Organiser, accused the NPP of failing to engage seriously either as the ruling party or in opposition, stating that while the NDC campaigned on policies ahead of 2024, the NPP was "dancing," and that President Mahama is now implementing the NDC's election promises while the opposition continues to avoid serious governance engagement.
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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP Flagbearer, joined members of the Kristo Asafo Church at a grand national thanksgiving service for the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, alongside other prominent NPP figures.
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