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Paul Afoko files nomination to reclaim NPP chairmanship ahead of 2028
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, has formally entered the party’s upcoming National Officers Elections, seeking a return to the chairmanship position…
‘Report me if I extorted from you’ – Afenyo-Markin dares accusers
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged persons accusing him of extortion to formally report the allegations to the appropriate state authorities for investigation. Mr Afenyo-Markin said…
Agalga urges calm over Afenyo-Markin extortion allegations
Incoming Majority Leader and Builsa North MP, James Agalga, has urged all sides involved in the growing extortion controversy surrounding Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to refrain from further…
Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi for defamation over extortion claims
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has filed separate lawsuits against the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and the Chief Executive Officer…
10,000 new security recruits begin training – Interior Minister
The government has commenced training for the first batch of 10,000 recruits selected in the latest security services recruitment exercise, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has announced. He said…
OSP receives three petitions over Afenyo-Markin extortion allegations
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confirmed receiving three petitions seeking action over allegations of extortion and related conduct involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The petitions…
I won’t be distracted by attacks over GoldBod probe – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has signalled a change in approach to allegations made against him by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, choosing to prioritise…
Minority will not relent in pursuit of $1.7bn GoldBod loss – Afenyo-Markin
A fresh dispute over the financial performance of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme is set to intensify in Parliament, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin insisting on accountability over…
Bawumia throws support behind Afenyo-Markin Over $1.7bn GoldBod loss
NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has reportedly backed the Minority Caucus in Parliament’s push for greater scrutiny of the alleged US$1.7 billion loss linked to the Domestic Gold…
Parliament resumes today after Speaker’s recall
Parliament is set to resume sitting today, Monday, August 24, 2026, following a directive by Speaker Alban Bagbin for Members of Parliament to return to the Chamber to…