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Ekosii Sen

2026-05-052026-09-14

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  1. September 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Multimedia Group personalities like Lawyer Osei Bonsu, popularly known as O.B., host of Ekosii Sen, was present to lend his support.

    Ahanta West Residents Yearn For Multimedia Journalist
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Monday, September 7, Mr Tetteh said the party’s delegates would ultimately decide the outcome at the polls, despite the endorsements secured by some candidates.

    NPP national election: ‘Something shocking is about to happen in Kumasi’ – Sylvester Tetteh
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Monday, September 7, Mr Tetteh said internal contests should not be allowed to create lasting divisions within the party, stressing that the NPP needs every member to unite behind the common goal of returning to power.

    ‘Judge me on my commitment, not whom I supported during presidential primary’ – Sylvester Tetteh to NPP
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Thursday, September 3, Madam Koomson said her extensive experience within the NPP has prepared her for the task of leading the women’s wing.

    I cannot be intimidated, I’ll bring new administration to NPP women’s wing – Hawa Koomson
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Thursday, September 3, she said her approach would be to personally engage aggrieved members and address the issues that have created divisions within the party.

    Hawa Koomson pledges to reconcile aggrieved NPP members if elected Women’s Organiser
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen following violent reprisal attacks between the two schools in the Akuapem North Municipality, Mr Awuku described the destruction of school property as “barbaric”.

    Treat Okuapeman-Mount Sinai violent clash as a criminal matter – Akuapem North MP
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Monday, August 31, Mr Agyarko said there was a general sense of demoralisation within the party ahead of the election, which affected its ability to effectively mobilise its base and mount a strong campaign.

    2024 defeat was due to demoralised base, poor preparation – Boakye Agyarko
  9. August 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Agyarko said the party must urgently rebuild its energy and enthusiasm after what he described as a lack of preparedness ahead of the 2024 elections.

    I am tired of being in opposition, my goal is to win in 2028 – Boakye Agyarko
  11. Joy Online

    More than 500 people attended the National Mining Dialogue 2026 organised by Asempa 94.7 FM and its flagship programme, Ekosii Sen, exceeding the organisers’ initial expectation of 200 participants.

    Over 500 attend National Mining Dialogue 2026 organised by Asempa FM
  12. Joy Online

    Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Monday, August 17, he emphasised that he did not contest the regional chairmanship merely to occupy the position, enjoy the privileges attached to it or add another title to his curriculum vitae.

    NPP Greater Accra chairmanship is preparation for bigger political assignment– Okoe Boye
Politics

Ahanta West residents call for journalist Kojo Brace to contest parliamentary seat

The News

Residents of Ahanta West Constituency have urged multimedia journalist Kojo Brace, a native of the area, to contest the parliamentary seat in the next elections, saying they would vote for him based on his commitment to local development. The call came after residents participated in a walk dubbed "Walk with Ahanta Pele" on Saturday at Agona-Nkwanta.

5 hours ago · Daily Guide

Today

  1. Ahanta West residents call for journalist Kojo Brace to contest parliamentary seat

    Residents of Ahanta West Constituency have urged multimedia journalist Kojo Brace, a native of the area, to contest the parliamentary seat in the next elections, saying they would vote for him based on his commitment to local development. The call came after residents participated in a walk dubbed "Walk with Ahanta Pele" on Saturday at Agona-Nkwanta.

    5 hours ago · Daily Guide

Tuesday 8 September

  1. NPP General Secretary hopeful predicts surprising election outcome in Kumasi

    Sylvester Tetteh, a candidate for NPP General Secretary, predicted that delegates would deliver a shock result at the party's upcoming national executive election in Kumasi, arguing that endorsements do not guarantee victory and citing the electoral fates of previous General Secretaries who presided over party defeats.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP General Secretary hopeful urges unity over primary divisions

    Sylvester Tetteh, a candidate for NPP General Secretary, has urged party members to judge him on his commitment rather than which candidate he supported in the last presidential election, calling for unity to help the party return to power. The NPP will hold elections for national officers on October 3, 2026, in Kumasi.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. NPP women's organiser hopeful pledges new administration for wing

    Mavis Hawa Koomson, a candidate for NPP National Women's Organiser, says her strength of character and experience will allow her to lead the party's women's wing and help it regain power in 2028. She intends to introduce a new administration focused on addressing challenges facing women in the party and strengthening their participation.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Hawa Koomson vows to reconcile aggrieved NPP members if elected

    Former Awutu-Senya East MP and NPP Women's Organiser aspirant Mavis Hawa Koomson pledged to prioritise reconciliation and unity within the party if elected, saying she would actively reach out to dissatisfied members and address divisions. She also disclosed that senior NPP figures were helping to resolve her differences with former flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Akuapem North MP calls violent clash criminal matter

    The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North has called for students involved in violent clashes between Okuapeman and Mount Sinai senior high schools to face criminal consequences, with parents paying for property damage. He described the destruction as "barbaric" and stated that rivalry between the schools, previously limited to sports competition, should not have escalated to violence.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. NPP defeat due to demoralised base and poor preparation

    Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, attributed the party's 2024 election defeat to inadequate preparation and lack of motivation among grassroots supporters, saying there was a general sense of demoralisation within the party. He pledged to rebuild confidence among the party base ahead of the 2028 election and support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's efforts to return to power.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. NPP chairmanship hopeful vows to unite party for 2028 win

    Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, a National Chairman hopeful for the NPP, says the party is on a "lost road" and needs strong leadership to rebuild and regain power in 2028, citing lack of energy and demoralisation ahead of the 2024 elections as key challenges to address.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Over 500 attend National Mining Dialogue 2026 by Asempa FM

    More than 500 people attended the National Mining Dialogue 2026 organised by Asempa 94.7 FM and its flagship programme Ekosii Sen, exceeding the organisers' initial expectation of 200 participants. The event took place at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in partnership with Semmis DS Group Limited and support from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission, and other stakeholders.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. NPP Greater Accra chair views role as preparation for future assignment

    Newly elected NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr Bernard Okoe Boye says his decision to seek the position is driven by a desire to gain experience for a bigger political responsibility he believes lies ahead, describing his political journey as a continuous learning process.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Presidential staffer to petition Speaker over Afenyo-Markin remarks

    Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah plans to petition the Speaker of Parliament after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described her as "a nobody" during an NPP protest at the Jubilee House, where she was standing in for President Mahama to receive a petition.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. DVLA pilots electronic number plate system ahead of January 2027 rollout

    The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will begin piloting a new electronic number plate system this month, with nationwide implementation to commence in January 2027, according to the agency's CEO. The rollout had been delayed by a court case and the time needed to secure parliamentary approval and Cabinet clearance for the system.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. DVLA to link vehicle registration numbers to owners permanently

    Ghana's DVLA will reform its vehicle registration system so that registration numbers are tied to vehicle owners rather than vehicles, requiring new owners to obtain fresh registration numbers when they purchase vehicles. The reform aims to improve traceability of vehicle ownership and prevent former owners from being held responsible for offences committed after they have sold their vehicles.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. DVLA to provide free replacements for faded 2026 number plates

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has acknowledged complaints about fading 2026 vehicle number plates and announced affected vehicle owners will receive free replacements. The fading was caused by production challenges after 159 of 160 contracted embossing companies suspended services in January 2026 over a contract dispute, leaving only one company to produce plates for the entire country.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Court of Appeal acquittal of former MASLOC boss criticised by ex-Deputy AG

    Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticised the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, describing the ruling as legally flawed and a setback to Ghana's fight against corruption. He argued that the court erred in acquitting the accused on grounds of defects in the charge sheet rather than examining the evidence, and maintained that the proper remedy would have been to order a retrial.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minister rejects claims government influenced Tamakloe-Attionu acquittal

    Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected criticism that the government was responsible for the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, the former CEO of MASLOC, insisting the judiciary acted independently and that Ghanaians should base their analysis on facts rather than emotion.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  1. NPP founder claims Bawumia failed party membership requirements

    Founding NPP member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has argued that former Vice President Bawumia would not have qualified as Akufo-Addo's running mate under the party's own democratic membership criteria, including dues payment, branch meeting attendance, and multi-year membership requirements.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Supreme Court ruling on delegate system strengthens Ghana's democracy

    NPP founding member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional, saying the ruling strengthens democratic governance by ensuring greater participation of party members in selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NDC's 24-hour economy policy abandoned, says Oforikrom MP

    The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom has criticized the government's 24-hour economy policy as "dead on arrival," arguing that the NDC has abandoned a key 2024 campaign promise and that a 24-hour economy cannot be created through policy alone because it is demand-driven. He questioned the government's commitment, noting there is no clear budgetary allocation to support implementation.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. NPP faces tough 2028 campaign, Eric Adjei says

    Eric Adjei, CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, argued that the NPP will struggle to develop a compelling campaign message for the 2028 elections due to the government's economic performance, citing inflation that reached 50 per cent under former Vice President Bawumia's tenure as head of the Economic Management Team. He contended that the NDC has stronger appeal among voters and youth.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NEIP CEO defends Ato Forson's economic management against NPP criticism

    The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has defended the Finance Minister's economic leadership, dismissing the NPP's claim that the government is not spending to stimulate the economy as propaganda and asserting that the government maintains fiscal discipline while honouring statutory obligations and making strategic investments.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. NPP official shocked to discover name on EOCO stop list

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, NPP Communications Director at the Office of the Party's Flagbearer, expressed shock after finding his name on an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) stop list. He said he and his lawyers appeared before EOCO on 28 April but received no formal invitation afterward, despite his lawyers' repeated requests for clarification on when they should return.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Ghana knows how to solve flooding but lacks will to act

    Former Adentan MP Kojo Adu Asare has blamed recurring flooding in Accra on poor leadership, weak planning, and failure to enforce existing regulations. He says Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies have focused on issuing stop-work notices to developers rather than implementing comprehensive planning measures, and that the country's flood challenges are also driven by citizens' collective actions and lack of leadership at various levels.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP official defends Akufo-Addo flood prevention record

    Eugene Boakye Antwi, a New Patriotic Party General Secretary hopeful, has defended the Akufo-Addo administration's flood prevention efforts, asserting that the government invested more in tackling flooding than any other administration. He cited allocations of GH¢450 million in the first term, GH¢198 million in 2018, and GH¢250 million in 2020 for flood mitigation projects, and argued that such prevention requires proactive planning rather than reactive measures.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Poor leadership, weak planning fuel Accra's recurring floods

    Former Adentan MP Kojo Adu Asare attributes Accra's recurring flooding to poor leadership, weak community planning, and failure to enforce existing regulations. He argues that MMDAs issue stop-work notices to developers but lack comprehensive planning measures, and that both citizen behaviour and lack of leadership enforcement at assembly level drive the flood challenge.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ghana destroys 2,000 firearms from amnesty program

    Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi disclosed that over 4,000 firearms have been surrendered under the government's Gun Amnesty Programme, with about 2,000 to be destroyed. The remaining firearms will be retained for owners seeking to regularise their ownership through legal processes, as part of efforts to reduce illegal weapons proliferation.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. People's Forum raises judicial independence concerns over Chief Justice

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye of the People's Forum has expressed concern over the perceived closeness between Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and officials of the NDC government, citing prosecutions of political opponents and public perceptions about state institutions as evidence of threats to judicial independence.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kennedy Agyapong's remarks meant for NPP reflection, not division

    A spokesperson for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has defended his recent comments about the NPP, saying they were intended as constructive criticism to promote introspection and reconciliation rather than divide the party. He urged the NPP to use the ongoing debate as an opportunity to strengthen internal unity ahead of the 2028 elections.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Lawyer calls for live televising of high-profile criminal trials

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has advocated live broadcasting of high-profile criminal trials to enhance transparency and public confidence in the justice system. He argued that greater public scrutiny of court proceedings would help address concerns about fairness and accountability.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. NPP chairmanship aspirant dismisses English fluency criticism

    Bernard Antwi Boasiako, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, has dismissed criticism about his English proficiency, arguing that leadership is about service and results rather than language fluency. He says his 20 years of experience in the party is his strongest qualification for the position and that he is focused on helping the NPP regain power in 2028.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

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