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Mustapha Gbande

Also known as: Mr Gbande

Mustapha Gbande — NDC Deputy General Secretary and Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, frequently commenting on government accountability and party discipline.

2026-05-132026-07-23

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has described New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as the first casualty of the government’s accountability drive under

    Wontumi first casualty of ORAL, others could follow – Mustapha Gbande
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appears more concerned and emotionally invested in the imprisonment of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, than

    NPP more excited about Wontumi’s jail term than NDC — Mustapha Gbande
  4. Joy Online

    Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has said the country has partly succeeded in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, with the scale of destruction to water bodies and forest reserves reducing due to ongoi

    Galamsey fight: We have partly succeeded – Mustapha Gbande
  5. Joy Online

    Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has asserted that the evidence that led to the conviction of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, was assembled under t

    The evidence that jailed Wontumi was built by NPP – Mustapha Gbande
  6. Joy Online

    Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will present an honest account of the country’s economic situation.

    Mid-Year Budget: Gov’t will present true state of economy, not hype – Gbande
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has declared that former Deputy General Secretary of the party, Koku Anyidoho, is no longer a member of the NDC.

    Koku Anyidoho is no longer part of NDC- Mustapha Gbande reveals
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has declared that former Deputy General Secretary of the party, Koku Anyidoho, is no longer a member of the NDC.

    Koku Anyidoho is no longer part of NDC- Mustapha Gbande reveals
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says his main priority is to support President John Dramani Mahama to succeed rather than engage in discussions about who will become the party’s next flagbearer.

    My focus is on prez Mahama’s success, not NDC flagbearer race- Mustapha Gbande
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says his main priority is to support President John Dramani Mahama to succeed rather than engage in discussions about who will become the party’s next flagbearer.

    My focus is on prez Mahama’s success, not NDC flagbearer race- Mustapha Gbande
  11. Joy Online

    The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has dismissed suggestions that the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, is positioning himself for a future presidential bid, insisting that his recent nationwide engagements we

    Asiedu Nketiah’s tours were to strengthen NDC, not campaign for presidency – Mustapha Gbande

Yesterday

  1. NDC official warns NPP chairman faces ORAL scrutiny

    Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has described NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako as the first casualty of the government's Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) accountability initiative, warning that others could follow similar scrutiny.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Deputy says NPP built case against its own chairman Wontumi

    Mustapha Gbande, Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, alleged that the NPP appears more emotionally invested in the imprisonment of its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) than the NDC, arguing that the NPP itself played a major role in the legal process and evidence-gathering that led to Wontumi's conviction.

    15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. NDC deputy says country partly succeeded against galamsey

    Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress Mustapha Gbande credited the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and the National Strategic Coordinator with efforts that have reduced destruction to water bodies and forest reserves from illegal mining. He argued that some forms of small-scale mining, particularly alluvial mining, should be properly regulated rather than completely stopped in communities where mining remains the main livelihood source.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. NDC deputy claims Wontumi's conviction based on NPP-era evidence

    NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has asserted that the evidence leading to the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) was assembled under the previous NPP administration, originating from a July 2022 declaration by the then Minister for Lands and Natural Resources that Wontumi's mining activities were illegal.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Mid-year budget will present honest economic assessment

    Deputy Director of Operations Mustapha Gbande says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will provide a realistic account of Ghana's economic situation rather than exaggerated claims, ahead of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's Thursday presentation to Parliament.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. NDC deputy general secretary says Anyidoho no longer member

    Mustapha Gbande, the NDC's Deputy General Secretary, said that former party Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho is no longer an NDC member because he lacks current membership. Gbande alleged that Anyidoho is now a consultant to NPP presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia, though he did not provide evidence for the claim.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. NDC deputy general secretary declares Anyidoho no longer party member

    Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, said former Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho is no longer an NDC member because he lacks current membership, and alleged that Anyidoho now works as a consultant to NPP presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia — though he provided no evidence for the claim.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. NDC deputy chief backs Mahama, stays neutral on flagbearer race

    Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande says his focus is supporting President Mahama's success rather than engaging in discussions about the NDC's next flagbearer. He declined to support any potential candidate for National Chairman, citing party guidelines against premature campaigning.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. NDC deputy general secretary prioritizes Mahama support over flagbearer race

    Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, says his main priority is to support President John Dramani Mahama to succeed rather than engage in discussions about the party's next flagbearer, and declined to support any potential candidate for the position of National Chairman, citing party guidelines against premature campaigning.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. NDC deputy says Asiedu Nketiah tours aimed to strengthen party unity

    Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, has dismissed suggestions that party National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is positioning himself for a presidential bid, saying his recent nationwide tours were intended to resolve internal challenges, promote unity and engage supporters rather than pursue personal political ambitions.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. NDC deputy says chairman's tours strengthen party, not presidential bid

    The NDC's Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has dismissed suggestions that National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is positioning himself for a presidential bid, stating his recent nationwide tours were intended to strengthen the party, resolve internal challenges, and promote unity among members.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  7. NDC deputy says Wontumi would face suspension for leadership criticism

    The NDC's Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande said Chairman Wontumi would have been suspended if he had publicly criticised party leadership while in the NDC, responding to Wontumi's allegations that NPP officials are frustrating his bid for the party's National Chairmanship and his opposition to an annulment of constituency elections in Ashanti Region.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  8. NDC deputy general secretary criticizes Wontumi's public attacks on NPP leadership

    Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, stated that Chairman Wontumi would have faced suspension in the NDC for publicly criticizing party leadership and opposing the NPP's national leadership's annulment of three Ashanti Region constituency executive elections. Gbande argued that such public attacks undermine party discipline and internal processes.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. NDC figures warn of internal tensions, call for cabinet reshuffle

    Senior NDC members including Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey and Mustapha Gbande have raised concerns about party members simultaneously holding government and influential party positions, with some appointees appearing more focused on personal political futures than supporting President Mahama's agenda. The party has issued a directive banning such dual positioning.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. NDC must focus on Mahama's agenda, not succession manoeuvres

    NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has warned party members against early presidential positioning, urging them to prioritize supporting President Mahama's delivery on governance, job creation, and living conditions rather than internal political calculations. He cautioned that individuals positioning for future leadership roles risk dividing the party and weakening public confidence ahead of the next election cycle.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC deputy says no arrests for free speech, unlawful comments face legal action

    Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande defended the Mahama administration against accusations of suppressing free speech, saying no Ghanaian has been arrested simply for expressing personal views. He argued that freedom of expression is protected but warned that comments considered unlawful or capable of threatening national stability must face legal consequences.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NDC deputy says illegal mining reduced through enforcement and regularisation

    Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande says illegal mining remains a challenge but government interventions have considerably reduced it, with efforts focused on protecting forest reserves and water bodies, deploying specialised enforcement teams, and regularising small-scale mining through community schemes.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

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