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A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ken Ohene Agyapong, says his vision and proven record of sustainable job creation give him an edge over the four other candidates as the party heads into the presidential primary on Saturday.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

University of Ghana lecturer at the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Prof. Ezekiel Nortey, has reaffirmed Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s commanding position in the NPP flagbearer race, stressing that his strong delegate base continues to secure him a clear lead.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, says the government is taking a cautious approach to the proposed Accra–Kumasi road project to avoid cost overruns and design errors that could delay implementation. Speaking on JoyNews’ Super Morning Show, the Minister explained that the government is currently completing detailed feasibility studies, design work and costing for the nearly 200-kilometre stretch, before moving contractors to the site.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The Chair of the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has acknowledged that the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) significantly contributed to the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections, particularly through its impact on the middle class.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has ordered the closure of Nana Boakye Herbal Centre in the Tema Metropolis and imposed sanctions on other facilities found to be in breach of regulatory requirements.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has described the ongoing campaign ahead of the party’s January 31 presidential primary as a valuable test run for the 2028 general elections.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

Mobile money usage in Ghana surged to a new high in December 2025, with transaction values reaching a record GH¢518.4 billion, reinforcing the sector’s growing centrality to the country’s payments landscape, according to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article

Kwame Tieku, Chief Executive Officer of Starr Oil, has sparked debate over customer service standards in the country’s fuel retail sector, linking poor service to the widespread practice of outsourcing pump attendants.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article