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Ghana’s main opposition chooses ex-minister as presidential running mate

Ghana's main opposition chooses ex-minister as presidential running mate

Ghana’s main opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC) has selected a former education minister as the running mate for its presidential candidate John Mahama in December polls. Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, 72, was Ghana’s education minister between 2013 and 2017. She is also the first female vice-chancellor of a public …

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Ghanaian opposition calls for resignation of central bank governor

Ghanaian opposition calls for resignation of central bank governor

Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has given a three-week ultimatum to the central bank governor and his deputy to resign. NDC accuses Ernest Addison of recklessness and mismanaging the bank – with the bank accused of illegally printing money and spending over $8.6m on travel expenses. …

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“Akufo-Addo diverted COVID funds for his re-election campaign in 2020” – John Mahama

"Akufo-Addo diverted COVID funds for his re-election campaign in 2020" - John Mahama

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Speaker in Ghana, John Mahama, has alleged that President Nana Akufo-Addo misappropriated funds meant to fight COVID-19 during his campaign in the 2020 elections. The former President made these allegations during the 24th African Business Conference organised by the Harvard Business School. He said some GH¢33 …

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