… Responding to comments from the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Haruna Mohammed, Ako Gunn argued that what critics describe as “divisions” are simply normal processes of political competition and democratic engagement within the party. …
… Speaking to the media, Ashanti Regional Director of the NHIS, Muniru Muntaka Mohammed, disclosed that 51,976 new subscribers were enrolled during the campaign, while 1,432,198 existing members renewed their subscriptions. …
The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has issued a strong warning over the health condition of the party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye DC, who is currently in the custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). …
The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has called on the government to ensure that arrests are carried out strictly within the bounds of due process, insisting that arrests must be aimed at prosecution and not persecution. …
… Also speaking after the proceedings, the NPP’s Deputy General Secretary, Haruna Mohammed, cautioned that developments surrounding the case must be handled carefully to avoid undermining the peace and democratic stability of the country. …
… The Deputy General Secretary of the party, Haruna Mohammed, noted that all internal structures and committees are in place, saying the party has received encouraging feedback from the grassroots. …
… Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Asunafo North, Haruna Mohammed, commended President John Dramani Mahama for including the road in the government’s Big Push infrastructure initiative. …
The NPP says it will critically assess the government's proposed changes to the selection process for MMDCEs with a view to supporting measures that strengthen Ghana's decentralisation system, and will not approach the proposal with political sabotage in mind. The party's Deputy General Secretary recalled accusations that the NDC deliberately frustrated former President Akufo-Addo's earlier attempt to introduce partisan MMDCE elections.
The NPP says it will critically assess the government's proposed changes to the selection process for MMDCEs with a view to supporting measures that strengthen Ghana's decentralisation system, and will not approach the proposal with political sabotage in mind. The party's Deputy General Secretary recalled accusations that the NDC deliberately frustrated former President Akufo-Addo's earlier attempt to introduce partisan MMDCE elections.
NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed has disagreed with IMANI Africa President Franklin Cudjoe's defence of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent comments on state institutions, arguing that the Chief Justice's constitutional role is to administer justice and protect judicial independence, not to safeguard any government's agenda.
The Ministry of Education has warned private schools against compelling parents to purchase unapproved textbooks, calling the practice an exploitation for commercial gain. The Ministry said schools must continue using existing approved curricula and NaCCA-approved textbooks while a comprehensive review of the Basic School Curriculum from KG1 to Primary Six is ongoing.
The NPP has joined the Minority in Parliament in demanding an investigation into GH¢22 billion losses linked to Ghana's gold trading operations. NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed said available reports point to GoldBod as the source of the losses, and that the relevant reports must be examined carefully to determine where the losses originated.
The NPP has dismissed allegations of extortion levelled against its Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin by Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, saying the party does not consider the allegation credible and will not allow it to distract from its demand for accountability over the GoldBod controversy.
The NPP is calling on Ghanaian authorities to act immediately against individuals allegedly linked to former Goldman Sachs executive and TOR Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko's bribery conviction in a US federal court, arguing that authorities should use evidence from the US proceedings rather than conduct a new investigation, and that delays could undermine public confidence in the anti-corruption fight.
Hundreds of opposition NPP supporters marched to Jubilee House and presented a petition to President Mahama's office, protesting what they described as undermining of democracy, abuse of state power, and selective justice. The presentation was briefly delayed after NPP leaders objected to a Presidential Staffer receiving the petition instead of a senior government official.
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, has dismissed a petition submitted by the NPP following its "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, saying it lacks substance and the government remains focused on addressing the country's challenges.
NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed rejected NDC accusations that the party was insensitive for staging a "Democracy Under Attack" protest on August 6, the day the nation commemorated eight victims of a military helicopter crash, arguing that the NPP was represented at the memorial service and accusing the NDC of applying double standards.
The Member of Parliament for Asunafo North, Haruna Mohammed, has criticised the Presidency for delegating Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah to receive the NPP's petition during the party's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, arguing that a more senior official should have been sent. Mohammed stated the demonstration was in response to what the NPP considers politically motivated prosecutions, selective application of justice, and disregard for due process.
The New Patriotic Party has characterized its Democracy Under Attack demonstration as one of Ghana's most peaceful political protests, with the party's Deputy General Secretary praising participants' discipline and thanking security services and media for their roles.
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the Electoral College system for selecting parliamentary and presidential candidates is unconstitutional, allowing all registered party members to participate instead of just delegates. The NDC and NPP have welcomed the decision.
Following the Supreme Court's decision declaring Ghana's political party delegate system unconstitutional, the NPP's Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed has called for renewed discussions on party financing, arguing that political parties cannot be profit-making entities under law and need adequate support to finance expanded internal elections.
The New Patriotic Party has dismissed attempts to associate flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with decisions on disputes from the party's constituency executive elections, stating that such matters are handled by the party's constitutionally mandated organs through established structures.
The New Patriotic Party says it will take disciplinary action against members implicated in violence or criminal offences during constituency executive elections, after investigations and court proceedings are completed. The party said it will allow police and relevant state institutions to finish investigations before activating internal disciplinary mechanisms.
The NPP has described the arrest of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba as politically motivated and an abuse of state power by the NDC government. NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed questioned the justification for the arrest, arguing that if a bank account is frozen, the account holder cannot access funds, making the allegation of an attempted withdrawal questionable.
Joy Prime's Prime Insight programme will air Saturday to discuss Kennedy Agyapong's comments on the Afari Military Hospital project and the resulting NPP controversy, alongside the latest utility tariff increases and their economic implications.
The NPP has cautioned constituency executive aspirants not to make cash payments to election committees as nominations open, requiring all payments be made through the party's designated online platform instead.
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti regional chairman of the opposition NPP and a businessman known as Chairman Wontumi, has asked prosecutors to negotiate a plea bargain in a multi-million-cedi bank fraud case related to Ghana Export-Import Bank. He is simultaneously fighting two other cases concerning alleged illegal mining and running for the NPP's national chairmanship.
The Ashanti Regional branch of the National Health Insurance Authority registered 1,484,174 subscribers in May, exceeding its one-million-person target for the month declared in honour of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's birth month. The total comprised 51,976 new members and 1,432,198 renewals.
NDC Deputy National Communications Officer Godwin Ako Gunn rejected claims of internal party division, characterizing electoral contests and differing opinions as normal democratic processes rather than factional breakdowns.
NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed claims President Mahama's involvement in the NDC Council of Elders' directive against early campaigning signals concern about divisions within the governing party, with various interests positioning themselves ahead of future presidential primaries.
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the National Health Insurance Authority registered and renewed membership for 1.48 million people during its first "King's Month" campaign in May 2026, comprising 51,976 new subscribers and 1,432,198 renewals. The initiative, held in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been adopted as an annual programme to be observed every May.
The New Patriotic Party's Deputy General Secretary has warned that security officers could be charged with murder if anything happens to the Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye DC, currently detained by the Bureau of National Intelligence. He expressed concern that Abronye, who underwent surgery and requires consistent medication, may not receive proper medical attention while in custody.
The NPP Deputy General Secretary has called on the government to ensure arrests follow due process and are aimed at prosecution rather than persecution, warning against using heavy security during arrests or silencing dissent through intimidation.
The NPP has protested the last-minute transfer of its regional chairman Kwame Baffoe's bail application from Criminal Court Two to General Jurisdiction Two, with party officials calling the move "mind-boggling" and suggesting it was deliberate judicial obstruction. Baffoe was remanded into custody by Circuit Court 9 over allegations of spreading false news.
The New Patriotic Party declared itself fully ready for polling station elections scheduled for May 10–16, with Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed saying all internal structures and committees are in place and the party has received encouraging grassroots feedback. A High Court in Nalerigu granted an interim injunction restraining the NPP from holding elections in Bunkpurugu Constituency after an application alleging breaches of internal rules and natural justice concerns.
The Minister for Roads and Highways urged contractors to adhere to project timelines during an inspection of the Bediako–Kasapin road, expressing dissatisfaction with slow progress and warning that failure to improve work pace could result in contract termination. He directed contractor Delovely Company Limited to complete the project by November 30, 2027.