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Boakye Agyarko Secures Strong Backing in Northern Region, Donates to NPP Office Project
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Published June 21, 2026
Published at: 06:22Am
Story by Saibu Terry
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hon. Boakye Agyarko, has intensified his nationwide campaign tour with a series of engagements in the Northern Region, rallying support from party executives, elders, patrons, and grassroots members ahead of the party’s internal elections.
During separate meetings in Yendi and Tamale, Hon. Agyarko met with the Northern Regional Council of Elders and Patrons, Regional Executives, Constituency Executives, and other key stakeholders of the party to share his vision for rebuilding and repositioning the NPP for future electoral success.
The campaign tour received a significant boost when the Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hon. Alhassan Tampuli, and the Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Hon. Matthew Nyindam, publicly declared their support for Hon. Agyarko’s bid. Speaking on behalf of MPs from the Northern enclave, the two lawmakers expressed confidence in his leadership credentials and ability to unite the party.
Addressing party faithful, Hon. Agyarko underscored the importance of unity, discipline, and strategic reforms within the NPP. He noted that while the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) would ultimately be judged by Ghanaians based on its performance in office, the NPP must focus on strengthening its internal structures, improving the welfare of party members, and reconnecting with its grassroots support base.
According to him, the party’s path back to power in the 2028 general elections depends on its ability to remain united and purpose-driven.
“The NPP must rebuild, reunite, and reposition itself to regain the confidence of Ghanaians. We need stronger structures, motivated party members, and a clear strategy that will prepare us adequately for victory in 2028,” he stated.
Hon. Agyarko also reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the party’s 2028 presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as well as all stakeholders across the country to build a formidable and effective campaign machinery.
As part of his visit, the former Energy Minister donated 500 bags of cement and an undisclosed amount of money towards the construction of the Northern Regional NPP Office. He later toured the project site to assess the progress of work and encourage those overseeing the project.
He concluded his visit by expressing gratitude to the Northern Regional leadership, elders, patrons, constituency executives, and grassroots members for their warm reception and unwavering support for the party’s growth and development.
The engagements form part of Hon. Boakye Agyarko’s ongoing nationwide consultations as he seeks to garner support for his bid to become the next National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party.
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Former Ghanaian Footballer Jafar Samed Issah Cheers on Friend Jaleen Smith as Croatia Thrash Latvia
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Published: August 29, 2026
Published at: 01:18Pm
By Saibu Terry
Former Ghanaian professional footballer Abdul Jafar Samed Issah was in attendance, alongside his spouse Khadija , to support his close friend Jaleen Devon Smith as Croatia secured a convincing 115–80 victory over Latvia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Issah, who enjoyed a professional football career with stints in Denmark, Latvia, Ethiopia and other European destinations, made time to cheer on Smith as Croatia bounced back strongly following their defeat to Germany.
Smith was instrumental in Croatia’s impressive performance, showcasing the form and quality that have made him an important figure for the national team. The result provided Croatia with a much-needed boost in their qualifying campaign.
Beyond the sporting arena, Smith and Issah have developed a close friendship over the past year. Their relationship has extended beyond football and basketball, with the pair sharing ideas about potential humanitarian and community-development projects in northern Ghana.
Smith, an American-born professional basketball player who has represented Croatia at international level, has developed a growing admiration for Ghana and is reportedly keen to contribute to initiatives that could positively impact communities in the northern part of the country.
The friendship between the two sports personalities has therefore evolved into more than a personal connection, with discussions around future projects creating excitement among Smith’s supporters and admirers in Ghana.
Smith recently signed with Hapoel Jerusalem, where he is set to compete in the Israeli Premier League and EuroCup. As he continues to make an impact on the basketball court, his growing connection with Ghana through his friendship with Jafar Samad Issah could open the door to meaningful humanitarian initiatives in the future.
For Issah, Thursday’s game was another opportunity to stand firmly behind his friend and celebrate Croatia’s emphatic victory over Latvia.
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Anta Scholarship Education Fund provides financial Assistance to 200 Tertiary Students
The Former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Hon. Dr. Amin Mohammed Adam Anta, has disbursed funds worth 330,000 Ghana Cedis to support the education of over 200 beneficiary tertiary students in the Constituency under the Amin Anta Education Scholarship Scheme.
The intervention forms part of the MP’s broader commitment to supporting the education of every student in the Constituency, especially those at the tertiary level, and to removing financial barriers that sometimes serve as obstacles to the education of needy but brilliant students.
The Anta Education Scholarship scheme covers beneficiaries pursuing education across Public Tertiary Institutions in the country, including education and health training Institutions.
This year’s beneficiaries stand at 200 students, bringing the total tally to 1,519 beneficiaries who have benefited from the scholarship fund since its inception in 2019 to date, running for seven consecutive years.
The Anta Education Fund is an annual financial aid initiative established by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam (widely known as Dr. Amin Anta), the Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana, to provide financial assistance, pay school fees, and support brilliant but financially needy students from basic school up to tertiary institutions (universities and colleges).
At a durbar at the Karaga Community Center on Friday, August 28th 2026, to disburse the funds to beneficiaries, the Chairman of the Scholarship Fund, Jankpihi Naa, thanked the MP for providing financial assistance to students in the area, describing his initiative as a game changer, opening educational doors and removing barriers for students.
On his part, the MP, Mohammed Amin Adam Anta, said he is committed to ensuring that every child in the Constituency gets the right education and climbs the ladder, suggesting that it is a critical means to success.
The MP also seized the occasion to admonish the students to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity and study hard to aspire to greater heights, as he did not have such an opportunity growing up.
The beneficiaries could not mince words but thanked the MP profusely for the intervention, describing his benevolence as ‘incredible and God-fearing’.
