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NPP Director of Communications Dennis Miracles Aboagye has called for Emilia Afi Agbenyo’s removal as Electoral Commission boss, citing her alleged past association with the NDC and participation in its political activities. What does this mean for the debate over the EC’s independence and political neutrality?

If we have to get a licence for pepper spray, we will. The government should legalise the use of pepper spray — Mavis Hawa Koomson, National Women’s Organiser, NPP If we have to get a licence for pepper spray, we will. The government should legalise the use of pepper spray — Mavis Hawa Koomson, National Women’s Organiser, NPP

Reflecting on the aftermath of the NPP elections, Prof. Smart Sarpong says the delegates were looking for some revival in the party, rather than the usual “bookish style.” Could the voting pattern be a sign of the direction the delegates want the NPP to take?

As the NPP prepares for its national officers’ elections, former Manhyia North MP Collins Owusu Amankwah shares his thoughts on the race. He also speaks highly of former General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, describing him as standing tall among former General Secretaries when it comes to accessibility.

GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG say outstanding issues—including promotion arrears, conditions of service and the deprived-area allowance—must be addressed. The unions have also called for concrete action rather than assurances.

The incident at the court grounds has raised questions about the approach used by EOCO. Whether the procedure followed was appropriate and whether the confrontation at the court premises was the right way to handle the matter.

Review and analysis of pertinent national issues in Twi

Jude Fosu Gyamfi, CEO of Prospectus Ghana, explains the move towards plastic chop boxes, saying the traditional version was breeding bedbugs. He maintains that the challenges surrounding school prospectus are long-standing and require a new approach

Ranking Member of the Roads and Transport Committee, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, says the Accra-Kumasi Expressway is a good project but cautions government against creating the impression that it will be completed within a year or two, stressing that it is a long-term project.

Former National Coordinator of the CSSPS, Mark Sasu Mensah, says the change of system by the current government is causing challenges in the school placement process. He is also cautioning the government not to rush the transition from double-track to single-track schools if the necessary infrastructure has not been expanded

Plans to demolish existing infrastructure to make way for a 24-hour market have sparked concerns, with Barbara Serwaa Asamoah calling on the Minister to take a closer look at the decision. But is demolition the best approach to achieving the project?

Former Minister for Public Enterprises, Joseph Cudjoe, says the progress and success of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are largely the result of reforms and measures introduced under the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.

In a one-on-one conversation, NPP First Vice Chairman aspirant Richard Ahiagbah opens up about his journey, the challenges he faced in his previous role, and his vision for policies that will move the party forward

Dr. William Yamoah says the high level of participation in the NPP’s ongoing national election process is clear evidence that the party remains strong and active, dismissing claims that the NPP is dead

NPP General Secretary aspirant Dr. Charles Dwamena, popularly known as Dr. China, says he made three attempts to resolve his differences with Justin Kodua, but each effort reportedly made the situation worse