… Among those at the court are former NPP National Chairman Freddie Blay; the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah; Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah; Akuapem North MP, Sammy Awuku; former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu; and Spoke …
… In a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, claimed that the arrests of opposition members under the John Mahama administration had become too frequent and appeared to form part of a broader effort to weaken the oppo …
The National Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman, pledging to lead efforts to restore discipline, unity and stronger party structur …
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has defended the flood management record offormer president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, arguing that it pursued long term solutions to address flooding in Accra. …
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called for a fact-based national conversation on Accra’s recurring flooding, arguing that the challenge should be approached through sustained planning, engineering and infrastructure development …
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has questioned the pace of implementation of flood mitigation projects inherited by the current administration, arguing that the government received ongoing infrastructure projects and secured financi …
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has defended the flood management record of the former Akufo-Addo administration, insisting that the government pursued a comprehensive, long-term strategy to address Accra’s perennial flooding rat …
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending the independence of the judiciary following the dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo’s claims by the ECOWAS …
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice’s decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana. …
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called for a future government to revisit what he described as the mistreatment of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, following the dismissal of her case by the ECOWAS Co …
NPP bigwigs, including former National Chairman Freddie Blay and several MPs, attended court proceedings for plea negotiations in the case of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, involving allegations of fraudulent acquisition of a GH₵14 million facility from Ghana's EXIM Bank that has grown to GH₵30 million with accrued interest.
NPP bigwigs, including former National Chairman Freddie Blay and several MPs, attended court proceedings for plea negotiations in the case of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, involving allegations of fraudulent acquisition of a GH₵14 million facility from Ghana's EXIM Bank that has grown to GH₵30 million with accrued interest.
The opposition New Patriotic Party has called on its members to remain disciplined and focused on holding the government accountable, claiming that arrests of opposition members under the John Mahama administration have become frequent and appear designed to weaken the opposition. The party urged supporters to avoid distractions and concentrate on issues including the rising cost of living, youth unemployment, and judicial independence.
Richard Ahiagbah, National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, has officially declared his intention to run for National First Vice Chairman, pledging to restore discipline, unity and stronger party structures ahead of the 2028 elections. He argued the party must reflect on its 2024 electoral defeat and return to its founding ideals.
The NPP's Director of Communications has defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, stating it pursued long-term solutions including a Cabinet Sub Committee established in 2017 and investments of more than GH¢550 million over eight years in flood relief, drainage repairs, and desilting. The administration also undertook the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID), a US$200 million World Bank-supported programme focusing on drainage construction, flood mitigation infrastructure, solid waste management, and upgrading vulnerable communities.
The NPP's Communications Director has called for a fact-based national conversation on Accra's recurring flooding, arguing that governments should be assessed on long-term infrastructure and planning measures rather than seasonal emergency responses. He cited the previous administration's shift toward integrated flood management strategies including drainage construction, waste management reforms, and a Flood Early Warning System.
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah contended that the current administration has slowed implementation of flood mitigation projects inherited from the Akufo-Addo–Bawumia administration, which had initiated several major flood-control interventions including dredging of the Odaw River, drainage construction in multiple areas, and secured US$150 million in 2024 for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project.
The NPP's Director of Communications defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, arguing it pursued a comprehensive long-term strategy including a 2017 Cabinet Sub-Committee and more than GH¢550 million in allocations over eight years for emergency relief and drainage work.
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending judicial independence following the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's claims, arguing the development has implications for constitutional governance and democratic institutions beyond her individual case.
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications of the NPP, expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice's decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against Ghana, arguing the ruling raises concerns about the ability of regional judicial institutions to protect public officials from political persecution.
The NPP Communications Director has called for a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, whose case was dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, arguing that the matter reflects broader concerns about institutional independence and governance in Ghana.
Joy Online's fact-check found false a social media claim that the NPP demanded Kennedy Agyapong apologise for criticising the Afari Military Hospital's condition. The purported NPP statement demanding retraction was fabricated, with formatting inconsistent with the party's official communication style and no confirmation from the signatory.
The NPP's director of communications says the Afari Military Hospital project in Ashanti Region is 98 per cent complete as of January 2025, with remaining work estimated to cost about $500,000, and calls on the current government to allocate resources to finish and operationalise the facility.
The NPP's director of communications, Richard Ahiagbah, has described recent comments by former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong as anti-party behaviour under Article 3 of the NPP Constitution, which requires members to conduct themselves in a manner that protects and promotes the image of the party. Agyapong had criticised the NPP's failure to operationalise the Afari Military Hospital while in government and warned he could disclose alleged wrongdoing within the party.
The NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has insisted that former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu must serve her sentence if duly convicted by the courts, arguing that the public has a legitimate interest in the matter because justice is administered on behalf of citizens and must be seen to be enforced.
Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been extradited from the United States and arrived at Accra International Airport on June 9, 2026. She was taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin serving her sentence after a multi-year absence.
The NPP's Director of Communications has said there is nothing to celebrate about the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, characterizing it as straightforward enforcement of accountability rather than a milestone, and arguing she should have remained in Ghana to face justice.
Richard Ahiagbah, aspiring First National Vice Chairman of the NPP, has pledged to rebuild the party around its founding ideals of freedom, enterprise and the rule of law, emphasising economic empowerment and inclusive growth. The NPP will hold national executive elections from September 18 to 20, 2026.
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah criticized President John Mahama for remaining silent on recent arrests of opposition party officials by state security agencies, arguing the trend raises concerns about freedom of expression and democratic governance and appears inconsistent with values the NDC defended while in opposition.
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana has opposed calls to dismiss the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority over controversial remarks about the church, urging instead a measured response that prioritises forgiveness. He acknowledged the incident warrants strong condemnation and firm but proportionate discipline, but argued for second chances rather than removal from office.
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says a public apology from the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority is insufficient and calls for stronger government action to uphold public standards following remarks she directed at the Church of Pentecost chairman over his comments on illegal mining.
The NPP's Director of Communications Richard Ahiagbah has defended citizens' right to freely express views and warned against Ghana's "politics of insult," noting that a Chief of Staff's public apology demonstrates national rejection of disrespecting people for expressing their opinions.
The NPP's Director of Communications has warned that a growing culture of political hostility and verbal attacks is damaging Ghana's democratic gains. He called for public dialogue on the issue, emphasizing that democracy requires free exchange of ideas rather than intimidation, following a recent incident that prompted the Chief of Staff to offer a public apology.
Richard Ahiagbah, the NPP Director of Communications, has called for the removal of the Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO, arguing that stronger action beyond the Chief of Staff's public apology is needed to address what he describes as a broader problem of "politics of insult" and to protect democratic discourse.