The Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Li Yuanchao, has announced his country’s preparedness to partner Ghana to undertake a massive transformation of her economy. Speaking at a State Reception for his Ghanaian counterpart, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, H. E Yuanchao said China stands ready … Read more
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged the investor community to take advantage of Ghana’s competitive advantages, especially within the West Africa sub-region, to make significant investments that would bring them appreciable returns. The Akufo-Addo government, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia indicated, is looking for “significant investments to do big things” and is putting the necessary … Read more
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is in China for a four-day official visit. This is the first visit by a high level government official to China since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took office in January this year. Ghana was among the first group of Sub-Saharan African countries that established diplomatic relations with China, and … Read more
The Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, left Accra on Monday June 19 for a four-day official visit to the People’s Republic of China. The visit is at the invitation of the Chinese government. This is the first visit by a high-level government official to China since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took … Read more
Chinese and US experts from think tanks and political circles stressed the importance of more investment in each other while discussing the approaches to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation at a dialogue held in Manhattan on Wednesday. The High-level Dialogue on US-China Economic Relations, hosted by the New York City-based Asia Society Policy Institute and the … Read more
Early this week the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) announced its intentions to champion the establishment of an alternative government to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) duopoly. Addressing a press conference in Accra to announce the plan, the PPP said “alternating power between the NDC and the NPP while implementing essentially … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has announced its readiness to merge with other political parties in a bid to form an alternative political force in the country ahead of the next election in 2020. The National Chairman of the PPP, Nii Allotey Brew Hammond, at a press conference said they have commenced negotiations with some … Read more
THE PROGRESSIVE People’s Party (PPP) has said that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) won the 2016 elections by default and not because they offered the best policies and people during the electioneering campaign. The National Chairman of the PPP, Dr. Nii Allotey Brew Hammond, said this when he addressed the media at the Party’s Headquarters … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has thrown an invitation to individuals, groups and other political parties willing to form a merger with the party. The PPP believes a coalition with other entities will make it a strong force to reckon to oust the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in the 2020 elections. Party chairman Dr … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is inviting other opposition parties as well as pressure groups to forge a united front to drive the New Patriotic Party out of power, and keep the National Democratic Congress in opposition. For two decades, general elections have been a two-horse race between the two largest parties – NPP and … Read more
Russia says US allegations that it ran a hacking campaign to influence the American presidential elections are “reminiscent of a witch-hunt”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Moscow was tired of the accusations. He said a report released by US intelligence agencies detailing the allegations was groundless. It is the first official reaction from Russia … Read more
Russia says US allegations that it ran a hacking campaign to influence the American presidential elections are “reminiscent of a witch-hunt”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Moscow was tired of the accusations. He said a report released by US intelligence agencies detailing the allegations was groundless. It is the first official reaction from Russia … Read more
Russia says US allegations that it ran a hacking campaign to influence the American presidential elections are “reminiscent of a witch-hunt”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Moscow was tired of the accusations. He said a report released by US intelligence agencies detailing the allegations was groundless. It is the first official reaction from Russia … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump accepts the U. S. intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia engaged in cyber attacks during the U.S. presidential election and may take action in response, his incoming chief of staff said on Sunday. Reince Priebus said Trump believed Russia was behind the intrusions into the Democratic Party organizations, although Priebus did not clarify … Read more
The 2016 presidential candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Papa Kwesi Nduom insists that his party remains an alternative to Ghana’s political establishment despite a poor showing in the 2016 general elections. Nduom in a statement issued to disappointed party supporters said he is proud of their efforts, assuring that Ghanaians will reward the … Read more
The leader of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has served notice his party will offer “positive opposition” to the incoming New Patriotic Party administration. “We have come to stay. We will consolidate, get stronger and become a better competitor. We will go to every community that welcomes us and work with … Read more
The 2016 presidential of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Papa Kwesi Nduom has expressed optimism that Ghanaians will reward the party with victory in the country’s subsequent general elections. In a statement is console disgruntled supporters across the country he said “We tried our best, we fought for change, with enthusiasm, but the wind of … Read more
The Progressive People’s Party says it will collaborate positively as an opposition, with the incoming Akufo-Addo government to ensure the implementation of good ideas and solutions to Ghana’s problems. It however warned it would be critical of the government where necessary, the party said in a post-election statement signed by its founder and presidential candidate, … Read more
Dr Nduom is the founder of the PPP The Progressive People’s Party says it will collaborate positively as an opposition, with the incoming Akufo-Addo government to ensure the implementation of good ideas and solutions to Ghana’s problems. It however warned it would be critical of the government where necessary, the party said in a post-election … Read more
Leadership of some of the disqualified political parties for the 2016 elections have held emergency meetings over the news from the EC which they have described as “shocking and annoying”. The likes of the Progressive Peoples Party (PPP), Peoples National Convention (PNC) and the National Democratic Party (NDP) are in a meeting to take a … Read more