Live Updates: NDC go to the polls
May 16, 2023
NDC declares Edem Agbana winner of Ketu North primaries
The leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared Edem Agbana as the winner of the party’s parliamentary primaries in Ketu North constituency in the Volta Region.
This was announced by the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey today, Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
May 15, 2023
Mahama is not a sketch, but a full portrait of a leader – Haruna Iddrisu
Former Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Alhaji Haruna Iddrisu has praised former President John Dramani Mahama.
He described him as a full portrait of a leader who has what it takes to redeem Ghana from the mess created by the Akufo-Addo government.
May 15, 2023
Next NDC government shall investigate Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s galamsey report – Mahama
Former President John Mahama has promised to investigate the leaked galamsey report compiled by former Minister of Environment, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng if elected President in 2024.
Addressing supporters at the University of Development Studies in Tamale after winning the NDC flagbearer contest, Mr. Mahama accused the Akufo-Addo administration of promoting corruption instead of fighting it.
May 15, 2023
I’ll use robust root and branch approach to fight corruption — Mahama
Former President John Mahama, the newly elected flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reiterated his determination to fight corruption in the country.
The one-time president said he will employ a robust and effective approach to deal with corruption if given the mandate again.
May 15, 2023
NDC is my home, I remain committed - Duffuor
Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, a failed National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has strongly denied rumors that he plans to leave the main opposition party to start a new political party.
He said he remains committed to the course of the opposition party to return to power come 2024.
May 15, 2023
[Full text] Mahama's 2023 post presidential primaries acceptance speech
POST-PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
By HE John Dramani Mahama
Auditorium of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, Northern Region Monday, May 15, 2023.
May 15, 2023
Mahama will rescue Ghana from claws of Akufo-Addo – Haruna Iddrisu
The MP for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, says John Dramani Mahama, has been elected as flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress to help rescue Ghana from the claws of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia’s government.
Speaking at the post-election speech ceremony held in honour of John Mahama at the University of Development Studies in Tamale, Mr. Iddrisu slammed the government for subjecting Ghanaians to excruciating hardships.
May 15, 2023
NDC urges Edem Agbana and John Zewu’s supporters to ceasefire in Ketu North
The leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling on supporters of the two contenders in the just-ended parliamentary primaries in the Ketu North constituency to cease fire.
There’s been some media banter amongst the two contenders –Edem Agbana and John Adanu Zewu– after Saturday’s parliamentary primaries in the constituency following the tie.
May 15, 2023
I have no intention to quit NDC; the party is my home and I’ll remain loyal – Kwabena Duffuor
Former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has rubbished reports suggesting that he plans on leaving the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to form a new political party.
In a statement, the flagbearer aspirant who quit the flagbearer race a day before the election has assured the rank and file of the NDC that he remains committed, loyal, and will continue to serve the party.
May 15, 2023
Start preparing your handing over notes – Mahama to Akufo-Addo
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has assured the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that he will lead the party to a resounding victory in the 2024 general election.
He said this after he polled 98.8% of the total vote cast at the presidential primaries of the NDC over the Weekend.