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National Democratic Congress — Ghana's ruling political party as of June 2026, currently governing under President Mahama after the 2024 elections.

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  1. June 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    A section of the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom over the weekend staged a demonstration in London to protest what they described as poor governance and unfulfilled promises under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (N …

    Ghanaian Protesters welcome Mahama to London

  3. Joy Online

    … Turning to the political debate surrounding the legislation, Dafeamekpor said opponents had expected the bill to become a burden on the governing National Democratic Congress but were instead surprised by the party’s willingness to advance it. …

    They thought it would hang around our neck – Majority Chief Whip on LGBTQ+ bill politics

  4. Joy Online

    … kufo-Addo “was placed under intense public pressure, criticised, accused of delay, and portrayed as the obstacle standing between the Bill and the people of Ghana.” He argued that this narrative was aggressively championed by leading voices within the National Democratic Congress …

    Minority demands answers on 31 amendments to Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill

  5. Joy Online

    The Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Ako Gunn, has strongly rejected claims suggesting that the party is divided internally, insisting that the NDC remains united and operates strictly within democratic principles. …

    There are no divisions in NDC – Godwin Ako Gunn

  6. Joy Online

    The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has argued that President John Dramani Mahama’s involvement in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders’ recent directive against early campaigning demonstrates the President’s concern …

    Mahama’s involvement in Council of Elders’ directive signals concern over NDC divisions – Haruna Mohammed

  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed all party members and groups engaged in early presidential campaign activities to stop immediately. …

    NDC Council of Elders orders halt to premature presidential campaigns

  8. Joy Online

    The Minority in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and leading advocates of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill of failing to provide Ghanaians with the full facts regarding the status of the legislation during the previous Parliament. …

    Ghanaians weren’t told the full truth – Minority accuses NDC of misleading public on Family Values Bill

  9. Joy Online

    The Minority in Parliament has demanded answers from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over what it describes as a major contradiction in the handling of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQ+ bill), questioning why a measure once presented as ready for …

    What changed between ‘sign it now’ and ‘amend it first’? — Minority challenges NDC on anti-LGBTQ+ bill

  10. Joy Online

    … The anti-LGBTQ+ framework has successfully united the country’s two dominant political factions, bridging the divide between the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). …

    Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill forces high-stakes reckoning over national sovereignty and foreign aid
  11. May 2026

  12. The Chronicle

    … Her husband is also believed to have strong ties to the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), a factor some sources claim contributed to the perception that she harboured political ambitions. …

    Blues over reassignment of Western Regional Director of GHS
Politics

Mahama Ayariga urges youth to defend Parliament and democracy

The News

Ghana's Majority Leader has called on young people to defend Parliament and other democratic institutions, noting that Parliament is uniquely where different political parties can coexist under the constitution, unlike the Executive which is controlled by a single party. He endorsed a new educational series, "Parliament and You," a partnership between Parliament and Junior Graphic to teach approximately 50,000 children aged 10–17 about parliamentary functions and democratic governance.

2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Mahama Ayariga urges youth to defend Parliament and democracy

    Ghana's Majority Leader has called on young people to defend Parliament and other democratic institutions, noting that Parliament is uniquely where different political parties can coexist under the constitution, unlike the Executive which is controlled by a single party. He endorsed a new educational series, "Parliament and You," a partnership between Parliament and Junior Graphic to teach approximately 50,000 children aged 10–17 about parliamentary functions and democratic governance.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama cuts 124 appointees, but compensation bill more than doubles

    President Mahama's Presidency had 124 fewer political appointees in 2025 than the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023, but the Office of the President's compensation bill is projected to rise from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026. The Presidency submitted its 2025 staffing report showing 233 total political appointees comprising 4 Ministers of State, 39 Senior Presidential Staffers, and 190 junior political appointees.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Kofi Matthew urges TEIN-UCC members to guard against exploitation

    Former NDC Regional Secretary Kofi Matthew has cautioned members of TEIN-UCC against allowing their talents and political influence to be exploited by others to pursue personal agendas, warning that young people's gifts can become weapons in others' battles rather than tools for advancing their own destinies.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. DRIP coordinator resigns to pursue NDC national executive role

    Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has resigned to pursue a national executive position within the NDC. His resignation comes days after he indicated willingness to contest for NDC National Chairmanship if the current chairman does not seek re-election.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama's pledge to solve Accra flooding unfulfilled after 17 months

    Heavy rains submerged parts of Ghana's capital again this month despite President Mahama's 2024 campaign promise of an "engineering solution" to Accra's perennial flooding problem, which he said would include sustainable drainage systems, waterway clearing, and proper waste management.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NDC's 2000 power concession exemplified democratic commitment—Majority Leader

    Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has stated that the NDC's decision to concede power after losing the 2000 elections demonstrated its democratic objective and commitment to presidential term limits enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. He affirmed that this act of giving up power sowed the seeds for democracy in Ghana.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Nii Lante Vanderpuye signals NDC chairmanship bid if Asiedu Nketia steps aside

    Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has said he is ready to contest for the National Democratic Congress chairmanship should Johnson Asiedu Nketia choose not to seek another term. Vanderpuye, a former Youth and Sports Minister, cited his long service in various party positions since the NDC's 1992 formation as evidence of his qualification.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Mahama will not shield Sedina Tamakloe from justice – Vanderpuye

    The National Coordinator of DRIP said President Mahama is committed to the rule of law and would not use his office to secure a pardon or interfere in judicial processes for the former MASLOC CEO, who was extradited to serve a 10-year prison sentence for causing financial loss to the state and theft.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Akwatia MP accuses NPP of failing on Afari Military Hospital

    Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia, has accused the previous NPP administration of failing the Ashanti Region over the stalled Afari Military Hospital project, stating the NPP had eight years in government to operationalise the facility but did not. He criticized the Minority for politicizing abandoned health projects and argued the focus should be on completing the hospital rather than scoring political points.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama administration staffing levels lower than NPP predecessor

    Presidential Staffer Beatrice Annan has defended the Presidency's staffing of 808 employees (233 political appointees and 575 civil and public service personnel), arguing that the current administration remains committed to a lean government and that staffing strength under Mahama is lower than the previous NPP government.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ketu North MP denies World Cup supporter slot allocations to MPs

    Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, has rejected Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu's claim that the government allocated World Cup supporter slots to Majority MPs and MMDCEs, stating no NDC MP received such allocations and that any supporter travel would be privately funded, not from public resources.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. KGL's payments reflect state monopoly privilege, not exceptional performance

    An opinion piece argues that KGL's GH¢173 million payment to the National Lottery Authority and its higher contributions versus other operators result from state-backed monopolistic control over USSD and digital lottery channels, rather than corporate ingenuity or outcompetition.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. NDC government has lost control, says Minority Leader

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin declared that the NDC majority has lost control of governance, pointing to recent public disagreements between the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Food and Agriculture over fund releases as evidence that the government cannot coordinate its own officials.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Previous government prioritized Agenda 111 over hospital completions

    Parliament's Health Committee chairman says the previous administration neglected the completion of Afari Military Hospital and Sewua Regional Hospital in favor of the Agenda 111 hospital project. He cited that Afari was about 75 per cent complete when visited, with medical equipment left exposed and deteriorating.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Supreme Court to rule on political parties' delegate system July 29

    Ghana's Supreme Court has scheduled judgment for July 29, 2026, in a case challenging the delegate-based electoral system used by political parties to elect leaders and presidential candidates. The plaintiffs, including former environment minister Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, argue the system restricts voting rights to a small group of party executives and delegates, disenfranchising the majority of party members.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. GIPC chairman Opong-Fosu confirms NDC leadership consultations ongoing

    Akwasi Opong-Fosu, chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre's Governing Board, has acknowledged calls from NDC stakeholders urging him to take a leadership role, stating that over the past two months he has engaged in extensive consultations on repositioning the party with a focus on grassroots reconnection, restoring confidence, and renewed hope.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Minority claims government allocating World Cup slots to NDC

    Deputy Majority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu has accused the government of allocating World Cup travel slots to NDC MPs (two per MP) and constituency supporters (three per constituency) while failing to brief Parliament on Black Stars preparations. He questioned the source of funding for visa interview sponsorships, which cost approximately $185 per person.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mandari residents protest NDC over 34 years of alleged neglect

    Youth in Mandari, Bole District, demonstrated against the ruling NDC, claiming they have voted for the party for 34 years but received no development. Residents called for jobs, secondary schools, and upgraded healthcare facilities.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Government offers conflicting explanations for Accra flooding crisis

    An opinion piece criticises the government for offering contradictory explanations for recent flooding in Accra — one official attributed it to human indiscipline, another to spiritual attacks — while decades of promises have yielded little relief and flooding remains a predictable annual event.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Damanko residents urge government to commission completed E-Block school

    Residents of Damanko in Nkwanta North District, Oti Region, are calling on the government to commission and open an E-Block Community Day Senior High School that was substantially completed but never officially opened. The facility, initiated in 2013, is expected to improve secondary education access and reduce educational costs for families in the area.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. NPP calls for arrest over alleged assault on social media activist

    The opposition NPP's Savannah Regional leadership has demanded the Ghana Police Service arrest and prosecute Fuseini Sorku over the alleged assault of social media activist Yussif Abdul-Hakim in Tamale on June 6, 2026. The party alleged the attack was carried out by an NDC supporter and warned of a growing culture of political violence in the region.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Bagbin donates 16,584 school uniforms across Nadowli-Kaleo district

    Speaker Bagbin distributed 16,584 sets of uniforms to 7,884 boys and 8,700 girls across 151 basic schools in Nadowli-Kaleo, while backing DCE Mary Haruna and urging the community to end petty political differences and focus on development.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. NDC official faces backlash over Accra disasters remarks

    Daily Guide opinion piece criticizes Nana Yaa Jantuah, an NDC official at Jubilee House, for asking why Accra's disasters occur only under President John Mahama, implying the NPP has cast a spell on the administration. The commentary suggests her remarks have stirred controversy within the NDC, which preferred the issue remain private.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  8. Gomoa West NDC denies Captain Smart is registered member

    The Gomoa West Constituency Executive Committee of the NDC has issued a clarification stating that media personality Captain Smart is not a registered member of the party in the constituency and has not participated in branch meetings or activities. The Committee also raised concerns about his past political associations with the CPP and NPP.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. TEIN-KsTU credits Mahama administration policies for easing student costs

    The Tertiary Education Institutions Network at Kumasi Technical University says recent interventions by President Mahama's administration, including the "No-Academic-Fee" policy and expanded Student Loan Trust Fund reforms, are reducing financial pressure on tertiary students and improving enrollment and retention.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. President Mahama restricts appointees from accepting private awards

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed all Ministers of State, Chief Executives of State Institutions, and political appointees to stop accepting awards from private organisations without express approval from the Presidency, citing concerns that such awards lack credibility and transparent criteria, undermine public service integrity, and risk creating false impressions about government performance.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Ahafo Ano North group seeks court injunction on NPP elections

    A group called Concerned Patriots of Ahafo Ano North Constituency has placed a court injunction on NPP polling station elections, citing irregularities and saying elections in twenty-three polling stations have not yet been conducted. The group seeks a court declaration that the failure to conduct elections in those twenty-three stations is unlawful and wants polling station elections completed before any subsequent constituency election.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Mahama requires presidential clearance for ministers to accept private awards

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed all Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers of State Institutions and other political appointees to obtain prior approval from the Office of the President before accepting awards from private organisations. The directive aims to protect public service integrity and address concerns about awards from entities with unclear credentials and assessment standards.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. NDC UK & Ireland marks 47th June 4 anniversary, opens two branches

    The UK & Ireland Chapter of Ghana's National Democratic Congress commemorated the 47th anniversary of June 4 with an event in Southend, Essex, attended by party officials and Ghana's Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, reaffirming commitment to revolutionary values of probity, accountability, and good governance. The chapter also announced expansion with two new branches.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Sissala East MP secures 15 telecom sites for improved network coverage

    Sissala East MP Mohammed Issah Bataglia has secured partnerships with MTN and GIFEC to establish 15 new telecommunications infrastructure sites across underserved communities in the constituency, with seven operational MTN sites and eight GIFEC telephony sites aimed at improving network coverage and addressing longstanding connectivity challenges.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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