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May 2026
15 MayJoy Online
… The concerns of a voter in Sunyani West will differ from those in Ajumako Enyan Essiam or Tamale Central. …
Reinventing political campaigns in Ghana: Strategy, technology, and the grassroots
3 MayJoy Online
The MP for Tamale Central, Prof. Alidu Mahama Seidu, has said the only way northern Ghana can close the poverty gap with the south is by preparing students to compete on equal terms with their counterparts in the south. …
Tamale Central MP: Better schooling key to bridging north-south divide
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
A former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has weighed in on the growing debate over the use of the Electronic Communications Act against journalists, stating that the law was not originally intended to regulate media practice. …
Electronic Communications Act not meant to regulate journalists’ conduct – Inusah Fuseini

Politics

Vote-buying threatens electoral integrity despite not guaranteeing victory

The News

Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned against the use of money to influence internal party elections, saying financial inducements undermine democratic values even when they fail to determine the outcome. He noted that vote-buying was present in recent NDC constituency executive elections and cautioned that voters can exercise independent judgment despite attempts to influence their choices.

28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

Vote-buying threatens electoral integrity despite not guaranteeing victory
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned against the use of money to influence internal party elections, saying financial inducements undermine democratic values even when they fail to determine the outcome. He noted that vote-buying was present in recent NDC constituency executive elections and cautioned that voters can exercise independent judgment despite attempts to influence their choices.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC seeks rules to define vote-buying versus legitimate transport payments
The National Democratic Congress is developing standards to distinguish electoral inducement from legitimate delegate transport payments, following widespread alleged vote-buying during recent constituency executive elections. Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini said a constitutional review committee must establish clear thresholds for acceptable payments and create mechanisms to investigate complaints and impose sanctions.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
High political costs exclude women, youth, integrity-driven candidates
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini warns that the rising cost of politics is pricing out people with integrity, particularly women and young people, and creates pressure for recovering expenditure through corruption once in power. He noted that vote-buying in the NDC's recent internal elections exposed gaps in the party's constitution regarding disciplinary authority.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy political spending fuels corruption and excludes women, youth
Former NDC MP Inusah Fuseini warned that heavy political spending drives corruption as politicians seek to recoup their investments, and excludes women, youth, and people with integrity from office. He said the NDC's constitution lacks legal mechanisms to address inducement observed during recent constituency executive elections.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
High cost of politics drives corruption, excludes capable candidates
Former NDC MP Inusah Fuseini warned that politicians who spend heavily to win office expect to recoup their money, fuelling corruption nationwide. He said the financial demands of politics are excluding women, youth, and people of integrity from public life.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

Rising cost of politics excludes women and youth, says Fuseini
Former NDC MP Inusah Fuseini warned that financial demands in politics are shutting women and young people out of public life and driving away people with integrity, fuelling corruption. He said the barriers extend beyond internal party contests, as politicians who spend heavily to secure office expect to recover their investment.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC constitution lacks mechanism to punish electoral inducement
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says the National Democratic Congress lacks a clear constitutional mechanism to punish electoral inducement, limiting the party leadership's authority to sanction offenders. His comments follow allegations of widespread vote-buying during the NDC's recent constituency executive elections, with delegates reportedly given cash and household appliances.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Joy Prime launches Saturday current affairs programme
Joy Online reports that Joy Prime's new Saturday show "Prime Insight," hosted by Blessed Sogah and airing from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., began on 16th August 2025 to provide deeper coverage of issues affecting Ghanaians, including illegal mining, by-elections, water and electricity tariffs, and transport challenges.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

EOCO investigation into MP Baffour Awuah revives Equity Savings dispute
A disputed EOCO arrest attempt on Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has reopened scrutiny of Equity Savings and Loans Limited, following his explanation that the investigation relates to legal work his firm performed for SIC Life Savings and Loans in recovering millions of cedis from Equity. EOCO says Baffour Awuah failed to honour two February 2026 invitations; his law firm says another representative appeared before investigators in March and April, providing information and a written statement.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

Court premises too volatile for attempted MP arrest, lawyer says
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for attempting to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at Accra High Court on September 23, arguing the court complex was too volatile for such an operation. Mr Fuseini also questioned whether EOCO had a lawful basis for attempting a warrantless arrest, noting the agency had not indicated the MP had committed an offence or that there was reasonable suspicion of one.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EOCO should have obtained warrant before court arrest attempt, says Fuseini
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for attempting to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at court premises, arguing instead that EOCO should have obtained a court warrant and served it through Parliament's Speaker to compel the legislator's attendance.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP questions Parliament's ability to probe cocaine seizure
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, has said a parliamentary inquiry into a recent cocaine seizure linked to Ghana would be a waste of time, expressing "zero trust" in Parliament's ability to conduct an impartial investigation free from partisan considerations. He argues that intelligence agencies, rather than Parliament, should probe the case.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Former MP rejects proposal to extend presidential term to five years
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, has rejected the Constitution Review Committee's proposal to extend the presidential and parliamentary tenure from four to five years, arguing that the current four-year term already provides sufficient time for policy implementation and that he sees no rational basis for the extension.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Religious scholar refutes claims Bawumia's candidacy promotes Islamisation
Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, a religious scholar and NPP First National Vice Chairman aspirant, dismissed claims that Dr Bawumia's presidential ambitions seek to turn Ghana into an Islamic state, citing voting patterns of Ghanaian Muslims in the 2024 election that showed religious affiliation did not determine their political choices. He argued that if a coordinated Muslim agenda to Islamise Ghana existed, Bawumia's 2024 candidacy would have catalysed Muslim support, but Muslims instead voted for Christian President Mahama in several Muslim-majority constituencies.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Former MP warns MPs pursuing personal interests erode democratic trust
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations of MPs pursuing personal interests over the public good could erode confidence in Ghana's democratic institutions. He stated that the 276 Members of Parliament have been entrusted with significant powers by over 30 million Ghanaians to represent citizens' interests, oversee the Executive, and ensure proper management of public resources.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

MPs trading away public trust, warns former minister
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raise broader questions about public trust in Parliament beyond the dispute between the politician and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi over extortion claims linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MPs pursuing personal interests threatens Parliament credibility
Former Lands Minister Inusah Fuseini has warned that when MPs pursue personal gain instead of representing the interests of over 30 million Ghanaians, it compromises their mandate and erodes public confidence in Parliament and democratic governance.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Mahama will reassign ministers based on performance and suitability
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says President Mahama will continue to assess and reassign government ministers based on their performance and ability to deliver, noting that ministers are under "constant watch" and will be moved if the President thinks they can better serve government elsewhere.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

Lands Minister honours late Environment Minister Murtala Muhammed
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, joined dignitaries in a special prayer session to honour the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. Buah praised Muhammed as a patriotic lawmaker and dedicated public servant whose leadership and commitment to national development left a lasting legacy, noting he served in various parliamentary and ministerial roles over his distinguished career.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tamale Central MP marks predecessor Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed's first death anniversary
The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama, held a commemoration on August 8, 2026, to honour his predecessor Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed one year after his death, distributing food items to widows, orphans and vulnerable residents and announcing plans for annual commemorations, a scholarship scheme, and a memorial lecture.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

Family remembers Squadron Leader Anala year after crash
One year after a helicopter crash that killed Squadron Leader Peter Bafame Anala and other servicemen, his family reflected on his absence at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra, describing him as a dedicated husband, father, and patriot who served Ghana with commitment and distinction.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GNFS rescues two girls from fire at late MP's Tamale home
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued two young girls trapped in a fire at the family house of late Tamale Central MP Dr Murtala Mohammed at Dohinna Yili. Firefighters responded to the distress call at the 17-room compound, brought the blaze under control, and rescued both girls in good health with no casualties recorded.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nation marks first anniversary of military helicopter crash
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, called on Ghanaians to reflect on life's purpose and the importance of leaving legacies of service during a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra marking the first anniversary of a military helicopter crash that killed eight distinguished Ghanaians.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Two children rescued in Tamale house fire, nine rooms damaged
A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at the family house of the late Tamale Central MP Murtala Ibrahim at Dohinaa Yili, destroying nine of 17 rooms; firefighters rescued two children trapped inside despite challenging conditions and equipment constraints. The cause remains under investigation.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

CDH chief honours late Defence Minister Omane Boamah
At a maiden annual lecture in honour of the late Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, CDH Financial Holdings CEO Dr Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodie paid tribute to him as a "fierce patriot" who remained committed to Ghana's development and believed Ghanaians should stay and build the country rather than seek opportunities elsewhere.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP opposes 300-seat Parliament plan as financially burdensome
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, has criticised the government's proposal to increase Parliament to 300 members, arguing it would place unnecessary financial burden on the state without solving representation issues. He advocates instead for reviewing constituency boundaries and capping Parliament at 275 members, with remaining seats allocated through proportional representation to include underrepresented groups.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Fuseini opposes plan to extend presidential terms
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has opposed the government's proposal to extend Ghana's presidential term from four years to five years, arguing that improving governance efficiency is more important than extending tenure. He contends that a four-year mandate provides sufficient time for a focused administration to implement programmes and deliver results.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 1 August

Newsfile panel discusses Supreme Court rulings and Tamakloe case
JoyNews' Newsfile programme examined landmark Supreme Court decisions, the overturned conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu (which collapsed 78 charges and set aside her 10-year sentence), and the Court's ruling declaring aspects of the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system unconstitutional.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Supreme Court ruling may escalate campaign costs, monetisation
Professor Alidu Mahama Seidu, MP for Tamale Central, has warned that the Supreme Court's ruling abolishing the delegate system could significantly increase campaign costs and monetisation, as politicians would need alternative funding sources that could breed corruption. The Court, in a 5–2 decision, directed that all party members in good standing must be allowed to vote in electing leaders and parliamentary candidates, replacing the delegate system with a "one member, one vote" approach.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Supreme Court delegates ruling may deepen inequality in primaries
The Minister for Local Government, Ahmed Ibrahim, has raised concerns that the Supreme Court's decision to abolish the political party delegates system could disadvantage minority tribes and communities in parliamentary primaries, arguing the ruling is "constitutionally right but socially discriminatory." The Tamale Central MP, Professor Alidu Mahama Seidu, has also warned that the change could increase the role of money in party primaries.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →