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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has postponed the National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, which was set to vote on constitutional revisions. The Party failed to reach an agreement on the proposed reforms, which were the main topic of discussion at the annual Conference. The Constitution Review Committee, directed by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, was given with over 90 proposed amendments, but the 11-member panel narrowed it down to 38 for delegate consideration. According to Elton Brobbey of JoyNews, the Party has resolved to forward the shortlisted modifications to the NPP Council of Elders for guidance on how to proceed. A plan to elect a presidential candidate two years before a major election is among the 38. Currently, if the Party is in opposition, the Party elects its Presidential candidate two years before the General Elections, and if the Party is in power, the Party elects its Presidential candidate a year before the General Elections. Some members of the party believe that the cur...

As the country approaches the next general election, President Akufo-Addo has exhorted delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to engage in healthy competition. Even while the competition is vital, he believes it should not detract from the party's progress toward maintaining power in 2024. "We won't be able to avoid competition." There will be competition. But let the rivalry serve the party rather than hinder it, so that we can break the eight in 2024," he urged on Sunday. On Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Kumasi, he made these remarks during the NPP National Delegates Conference. The NPP is set to choose a new flagbearer in its primaries ahead of the 2019 elections to spearhead the party's campaign drive. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Trades Minister Alan Kyerematen, and Agriculture Minister Afriyie Osei Akoto have all expressed interest in this development. "The Ghanaian people are looking at us right now, and they will be looking at us till 20...

Has recommended that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) allow incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) to run unopposed in the 2023 primaries. He feels that the selection process does not have to be conducted through an election, which he claims "has frequently turned nasty." Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu slammed attempts by certain NPP members to oust incumbent MPs, particularly first-term legislators. According to the Majority Leader, such undesirable activities divert MPs' attention and negatively affect their attendance in Parliament, which has an impact on the conduct of government business. "To avoid any derailment in the party's onward march, the National Party should own the process of picking candidates." In this regard, I recommend to the party that constituencies be urged to adopt incumbent MPs to the greatest extent feasible for the purposes of the upcoming general elections, as any free-for-all election that is not led or guarded will destabilize our great party...

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued an order to the Department of Urban Highways (DUR), the Energy Ministry, and other stakeholders to repair all malfunctioning traffic signals and lighting on the country's roads as soon as possible. In a statement dated December 17, the NRSA expressed unhappiness with the general state of traffic signals on Ghana's road networks, revealing that 75 traffic lights across the country are non-functional. NRSA regarded the situation as concerning since it increases the vulnerability of road users, particularly pedestrians. In light of this, the NRSA has stated that if "the irresponsibility persists," it will use its authority to enforce the standards against erring duty bearers. "Duty-bearers' continued disregard for these faulty and non-functional streetlights and traffic signals undermines the intent for their installation, which includes the desire to influence efficient vehicle and pedestrian movement to min...

The three-way title race will continue on Sunday, unless the Premier League fixture list is further decimated by the COVID-19 surge that has ripped the pre-Christmas schedule to shreds. Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea will all be in action. City, who lead the table by a point, host relegation-threatened Newcastle United, while Liverpool, who are in second place, travel to Tottenham Hotspur, who have had their past two league games postponed due to infections. Chelsea, who were forced to play without three players due to COVID-19 in their 1-1 home match with Everton on Thursday, are the first team to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. "I've never had three players pull out on matchday." The most essential factor is that because the boys have been vaccinated, they will not be affected. That's excellent. We'll have to hold our breath till they arrive. "Should we put an end to the league?" I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what I'll do i...

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has rejected a portion of the Lands Act 2020 that allows citizens to sue chiefs in court over property deals. The Act makes the traditional authority a fiduciary over lands and gives subjects the power to demand accountability for the use of land sale revenues. However, at a conference between the Ashanti Region House of Chiefs and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Asantehene claimed that regions under his control are excluded from the Act's implementation. In the Ashanti Region House of Chiefs' final meeting of the year, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, led a team from the Ministry to explain the new Lands Act. This was done at the Council's request. One of the main points raised was the new act's capacity to offer subjects control over land sales. "According to the new Act, chiefs are stewards of the lands. They entrust it to them. As a result, even in court, their people can de...