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.
Former President John Dramani Mahama[left] and former Minister of Environment, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng
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.
Dr. Kwabena Duffuor
May 15, 2023
NDC primaries: I dedicate my victory to Rawlings, Atta-Mills – Mahama
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has formally accepted to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2024 general elections as its flagbearer.
At an event at the University of Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale on Monday, May 15, the flagbearer elect of the NDC said he dedicates his victory to late Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and Evans Fiifi Atta-Mills.
May 15, 2023
Congratulatory message from members to HE John Dramani Mahama and Parliamentary Candidates
Ghana has seen leadership from all quarters over the years, with several individuals stepping up to serve the country in various capacities. However, certain types of leadership attract respect and admiration from all corners, and your kind of leadership is undeniably among them.
We, as Concerned NDC members in the UK and Ireland, are proud to congratulate you on winning the presidential primaries with a resounding victory. Your success is a reflection of the deep-rooted support and goodwill the party has for you to lead us in the December 2024 elections. Your demonstrable commitment and energy towards a proactive agenda have been widely recognised, and your visits to all constituencies in Ghana are a commendable feat that knows no boundaries. As such, we believe that come January 7, 2025, you will be sworn in as the next president to finish what you started.
May 15, 2023
NDC primaries: Monetization shouldn't be a permanent part of our elections — Dr. Osae-Kwapong on ‘money spraying’ aspirant
Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, a fellow at the Center for Democratic Development, Ghana (CDD-Ghana), has spoken against the monetization of elections in Ghana, following the recent incident of a parliamentary aspirant seen in viral videos spraying cash on delegates.
In an interview on Accra-based JoyNews’ AM show on Monday, May 15, Dr. Osae-Kwapong expressed his concern about the effect of such attitudes on the country's democratic process.
Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, a fellow at Center for Democratic Development, Ghana
May 15, 2023
I have integrity so I shall forever remain in the NDC – Koku Anyidoho
Samuel Koku Anyidoho, a former deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress has said despite his criticisms of John Dramani Mahama and other party leaders, he has no plans to quit the party.
In a tweet on May 15, Mr. Anyidoho said he is a man of integrity and will always remain with the NDC.
Samuel Koku Anyidoho, CEO of the Atta Mills Institute
BREAKING None of the 60 Ministers in my lean gov’t will be entitled to ex-gratia — Mahama
The flagbearer elect of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has promised to run a lean government to unburden the public purse when elected President of Ghana once again.
Delivering his acceptance speech to lead the NDC as its flagbearer in the 2024 general election on Monday, May 15, the former President said his plan is to run government with just 60 Ministers.
Former President, John Dramani Mahama
May 15, 2023
Election 2024: I’ll lead NDC to a resounding victory – Mahama
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to lead the opposition party to reclaim the presidency from the “failing” Akufo-Addo government in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking at the University of Development Studies in Tamale, Mr Mahama who massively won the presidential primaries of the NDC on Saturday said Ghana needs to be rescued immediately from the current government before the country is led into a ditch.
May 15, 2023
NDC primaries: We need you – Mahama to defeated incumbent MPs
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has called for a united front among party folks in the campaign towards the 2024 elections.
Delivering his post-election acceptance speech at the University for Development Studies (UDS) on Monday, 15 May 2023, Mr Mahama urged members of the NDC to flip the coin from competition to cooperation following the end of the party’s presidential and parliamentary primaries in order to cooperate towards building a better Ghana.
May 15, 2023
NDC primaries: Agona East gives Mahama 99.6% votes
Flagbearer aspirant John Dramani Mahama last Saturday, May 13 pulled 997 votes out of the 1001 valid votes cast.
The delegates drawn from all 129 polling stations in the Constituency voted overwhelmingly to endorse former President John Dramani Mahama as the Presidential Candidate for the NDC in the 2024 general elections.
May 15, 2023
Ketu North primaries: Stop raising the political temperature with your intemperate discussions – Volta NDC to media
The Volta Regional Secretariat of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on its members, the media and the general public to remain calm and exercise utmost circumspection on matters relating to the Ketu North NDC parliamentary elections held last Saturday, May 13.
In a statement issued on Monday, 15 May 2023, signed by its Regional Secretary, James Gunu, the Volta Regional Secretariat of the NDC said: “We are particularly concerned about the excessive and intemperate media discussions in the aftermath of the parliamentary primaries in the Ketu North constituency thereby raising the political temperature. While we welcome freedom of expression and of speech in our fledgling multiparty democracy, we wish to caution that it is done with civility and circumspection.
May 15, 2023
OSP probes NDC parliamentary aspirant Juliana Kinang-Wassan for spraying money on delegates
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has taken an interest in the viral video of Juliana Kinang-Wassan where she is seen spraying cash on delegates during the primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the weekend.
On Saturday, the NDC Parliamentary Contestant for Ejura Sekyeredumase stormed her electoral area and was well-received by delegates and her supporters.
BREAKING 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.
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