Also known as: Mr Gbande
Mustapha Gbande — NDC Deputy General Secretary and Deputy Director of Operations at the Office of the President, seeking re-election in December 2026.
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The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lacks credibility to make any impact in the 2028 general election. …
NPP lacks credibility to make impact in 2028 election – Mustapha GbandeJoy Online
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has rejected claims that investigations involving former appointees of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government amount to political persecution. …
Prosecution of former NPP appointees not political persecution – Mustapha GbandeJoy Online
… His comments come after the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, indicated that government would not pay attention to a petition submitted by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following its demonstration against what it describes as politically motivated …
Petitions are part of democracy and should not be ignored – Prof Agyeman-Duah tells GbandeJoy Online
The Deputy General Secretary and Director of Operations of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has dismissed the petition submitted by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) after its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, describing it as lacking substanc …
“Nobody will have time to read your petition; it doesn’t make sense” – Mustapha Gbande tells NPPJoy Online
The Deputy General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of deliberately promoting claims that President John Mahama is seeking a third term in office as part of a strategy to sow division within …
Third-term presidency claims designed to divide NDC and revive collapsed NPP – Mustapha GbandeJoy Online
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says his party has previously experimented with expanding participation in its internal elections to all members but was forced to abandon the system after encountering significant challenges. …
‘We’ve been here before’ – Gbande says NDC abandoned expanded internal voting after challengesJoy Online
NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has warned that the Supreme Court’s decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional could impose significant financial and logistical challenges on political parties. …
Delegates System: Gbande warns court ruling could create huge financial and logistical burdenJoy Online
NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande says the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the delegate system for political party primaries must be carefully considered because “excess democracy comes with its own issues.” The Supreme Court, in a 5-2 majority decision, declared t …
Delegates system: Excess democracy comes with its own issues – Mustapha GbandeJoy Online
… The party’s Deputy General Secretary, Mustapha Gbande, said the NDC will first read the full judgment and assess the issues raised by the court before deciding on its next steps. …
Delegates system: NDC signals it may seek clarification on court ruling before acting – Mustapha GbandeJoy Online
The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says any decision regarding President John Dramani Mahama’s future will be determined through the party’s internal structures and not public discussions. …
Mahama’s future plans remain an NDC matter—GbandeMustapha Gbande and Joseph Yammin have filed nominations to retain their positions as Deputy General Secretary and National Organiser respectively in the NDC's National Executive Elections scheduled for December 19. The two executives outlined their reasons for seeking another term, with Gbande highlighting achievements of President John Mahama's administration since 2025.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mustapha Gbande and Joseph Yammin have filed nominations to retain their positions as Deputy General Secretary and National Organiser respectively in the NDC's National Executive Elections scheduled for December 19. The two executives outlined their reasons for seeking another term, with Gbande highlighting achievements of President John Mahama's administration since 2025.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NAGRAT's president Jacob Anaba criticised the National Democratic Congress decision to allow the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, to contest for a party constituency chairmanship position while investigations into sexual abuse allegations involving female students continue. The NDC deputy general secretary said the party would hear Abdulai's response before deciding its next move.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande said the party will sanction Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai if sexual abuse allegations against him are established, and would remove him if he won the internal election to allow him to face the law.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC says it reconsidered an earlier withdrawal directive to let the Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster contest a constituency chairmanship race while sexual abuse allegations are investigated, citing the need to protect his rights and avoid prejudicing ongoing investigations.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy General Secretary said the party could take action against a constituency chairman aspirant implicated in Obuasi Senior High Technical School sexual abuse allegations before investigations conclude, and that party membership or electoral victory would offer no protection if the allegations are established.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress says it will remove its embattled Obuasi constituency chairmanship aspirant if found guilty of sexual abuse, even if he wins the election. The aspirant was allowed to contest while investigations into allegations related to a documentary about sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School continue.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has reversed its earlier directive ordering Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race, allowing him to file and contest while investigations into sexual abuse allegations continue. Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande warned that winning the election would not shield the aspirant from removal.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC and Deputy Director of Operations at the Office of the President, has publicly stated that he told EOCO to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. EOCO had been investigating the MP over alleged financial transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans, and a High Court later issued an arrest warrant.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Daily Guide assesses the NPP's recent party conference as evidence of the party's and Ghana's democratic health, and criticises the NDC for offering "jaundiced views" rather than objective assessment of the event.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The newly elected NPP Communications Director Dennis Miracles Aboagye says NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande's admission that he directed EOCO to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah confirms concerns about selective justice and the influence of political actors on law enforcement under the current government.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Communications Director Dennis Miracles Aboagye has questioned NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande's authority to direct the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, arguing that a political party official lacks the mandate to instruct law enforcement and raising concerns about the independence of state agencies.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has admitted instructing the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, saying the instruction was based on concerns about the MP's conduct and not related to his representation of nursing officer Salomey Awiti-Baffoe. Gbande argued that no individual should defy law enforcement invitations regardless of political position.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's newly elected Communications Director Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the party will combine strategy with vigilance to protect its votes in 2028, alleging that NDC members disrupted ballot handling in 2024 and warning the party would respond if such interference occurs again.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The newly elected Communications Director of the NPP, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has defended the party's newly elected First Vice Chairman Kojo Fosu Boadu (Kojo Bamba) against criticism from the NDC's Mustapha Gbande, arguing that Bamba has the intelligence, creativity and political experience to hold a senior leadership position, and could even become NDC chairman without facing serious competition.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, says Kwadwo Fosu Boadu's election as NPP First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes reflects the grassroots' rejection of what he calls "suit and big English" politics and a preference for leaders with strong grassroots connections.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, says he is beginning to suspect that some NPP members could be linked to a recent illegal drug bust and called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate. He said drug trafficking is a matter of national concern requiring coordinated state response rather than political grandstanding.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service reaffirmed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's commitment to judicial independence after public criticism of remarks he made during outreach visits to SSNIT and MIIF, where he praised improvements in their operations and questioned Ghana's performance over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for remarks made during visits to state-owned institutions, arguing that praising their performance and questioning Ghana's progress over the previous eight years constitute inappropriate political commentary from the head of the Judiciary.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress deputy general secretary Mustapha Gbande has rejected the opposition NPP's calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to resign, stating the Chief Justice is not affiliated with the governing party and his remarks during visits to state institutions do not warrant his resignation.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, has called for party unity and cautioned members against internal wrangling. He urged MMDCEs to begin town hall meetings in the Volta Region to account to constituents on government performance and address grassroots concerns.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, has stated that the NPP lacks credibility to make any impact in the 2028 general election, arguing that while the party conducted peaceful regional executive elections, the new executives were old members who contributed to the country's problems. Gbande said the NPP's credibility was critical to its success and alleged the party's flag bearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia supported candidates who lost.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande said the government and law enforcement were within their rights to demand explanations from former public officials regarding the management of state resources, and that being invited by police to answer questions did not amount to persecution where concerns over public expenditure existed.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former UN Senior Governance Advisor Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah has criticised the government's dismissal of petitions from demonstrators, arguing that petitions are an essential part of democratic governance and conflict resolution. His remarks follow the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency stating the government would disregard a petition from the NPP over what it claims are politically motivated arrests.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has accused the New Patriotic Party of deliberately promoting claims that President John Mahama seeks a third term as a strategy to divide the NDC and revive the opposition party. Gbande dismissed the claims as baseless, stating the narrative is an NPP creation and that any discussion relates to an intellectual and legal debate over constitutional interpretation, not a pursuit of a third presidential term.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress's Deputy General Secretary says the party previously experimented with expanding internal elections to all members but abandoned the system after encountering significant challenges, following a Supreme Court ruling that directed all registered members participate in primaries.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC Deputy General Secretary warned that the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional could impose significant financial and logistical challenges on political parties, though he acknowledged the ruling aims to deepen Ghana's democracy. The 5-2 majority ruling directs all political parties to allow every registered, card-bearing member to participate in presidential and parliamentary primaries.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that political parties must allow all registered members to participate in presidential and parliamentary primaries, not just delegates. NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande welcomed Ghana's democratic progress but cautioned that expanding participation comes with challenges that parties must address.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress says it will review the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional and may seek clarification from the court before deciding its next steps. The court ruled in a 5-2 decision that political parties must allow all registered members to participate in internal elections, but the NDC's Deputy General Secretary said the party previously attempted wider participation and faced difficulties.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has stated that any decision regarding President John Mahama's future will be determined through the party's internal structures, not public discussions, and questioned claims that Mahama would not contest again.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →