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Gushegu MP demands removal of Greater Accra Regional Minister despite apology

Published by Inusah Dondaliya

Date: 6th May 2026

Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hon. Lawyer Hassan Tampuli, has called for the removal of the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, from office, saying her continued stay in office amounts to an endorsement of the unfortunate comment she made about the geographic north.

Visiting the Ramsar site during a demolition exercise, Madam Linda Ocloo made comments suggesting that some people had been transferred to the North as punishment for their role in the construction of illegal structures at the Ramsar site.

The Minister has come under a barrage of attacks especially from the citizenry from the North since making the statement compelling her to render an unqualified apology to the people affected by her comments.

However, wading into the issue in a Facebook post today 6th May 2026, the Gushegu Lawmaker, noted that the North is not a zoo nor a cursed land, stressing that Transfers in the public service are normally made to achieve a certain balance and inject new efficiency, new dynamism, and innovation in the workings of government institutions.


He, therefore called on President John Mahama to sack the minister with immediate effect over her comments.

Below is the full statement of the MP

It is quite clear that the continued stay in office of this Minister will amount to nothing but an endorsement of the unfortunate comment she made about the geographic north of our great country Ghana and all the indigenes of the entire five regions of the north.

The north is not a zoo, nor is it a cursed land. Transfers in the public service are normally made to achieve a certain balance and inject new efficiency, new dynamism, and innovation in the workings of government institutions.

Certainly, any insinuation that incompetence earns a public/civil servant an automatic transfer to the ‘north’ is also highly provocative as if we from the north are undeserving of the best our nation can offer.

I call on the President of the Republic, H. E. John Dramani Mahama (himself a Northerner) to dismiss Hon. Linda Ocloo with immediate effect. She should not be given the undeserved opportunity to resign.

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NPP Annuls Constituency Executive Elections in Three Constituencies, Refers Disputes to Electoral Affairs Committee

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Published: July 15, 2026

Published at: 3:55pm

Story by Saibu Terry

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has annulled the purported Constituency Executive Elections conducted in three constituencies, citing violations of party directives, election regulations, and, where applicable, existing court orders.

In a statement dated July 15, 2026, the party announced that the National Steering Committee took the decision after reviewing the conduct of the constituency executive elections held across the country over the weekend.

According to the statement, the annulled elections were held in Bantama, Afigya Sekyere East, and Adansi Asokwa constituencies.

The NPP said the elections in the affected constituencies were conducted in “flagrant disregard” of party directives, the rules and regulations governing the 2026 Constituency Executive Elections, and, in some instances, subsisting court orders.

The party further disclosed that the Ashanti Regional Steering Committee has been summoned to appear before the National Steering Committee on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to explain the circumstances surrounding the conduct of the elections in the affected constituencies.

Additionally, the National Steering Committee has referred election-related issues in Asante Akyem Central, together with all other unresolved constituency election disputes, to the Electoral Affairs Committee of the National Council for advice and recommendations.

The NPP reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring strict compliance with its constitution and regulations while preserving the integrity, credibility, and transparency of its internal democratic processes.

The statement was jointly signed by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Danquah Smith Buttey, and General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.

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NDC Northern Regional Elections Directorate Takes Over Tamale Central Branch Elections

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Published July 15, 2026

Published at: 3:27Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

The Northern Regional Elections Directorate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has assumed full responsibility for all activities relating to the party’s branch elections in the Tamale Central Constituency with immediate effect.

In an official notice issued on Tuesday, the Directorate said the decision would remain in force until further notice, indicating that it will oversee and manage all aspects of the branch election process in the constituency.

The statement directed all party members, stakeholders, and interested persons to channel all communications, inquiries, and issues concerning the Tamale Central branch elections through the Northern Regional Elections Directorate.

While the notice did not state the reasons behind the decision, the Regional Elections Directorate appealed to members for their cooperation and understanding as it carries out its mandate.

The notice was signed by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, the Northern Regional Director of Elections and IT of the NDC.

The latest development places the administration of the Tamale Central branch elections directly under the supervision of the regional leadership, pending further directives.

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Ghana Drawn with Nigeria, Togo and Burkina Faso for WAFU B U-20 Championship

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Published: July 15, 2026

Published at: 2:15Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

Ghana’s Black Satellites have been drawn in a challenging Group B alongside regional rivals Nigeria, Togo and Burkina Faso for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, the qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The draw was conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the headquarters of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Black Satellites will renew their fierce rivalry with Nigeria in what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the competition. Togo and Burkina Faso complete a highly competitive group, setting the stage for a demanding qualification campaign for the four-time African champions.

Group A consists of hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Niger, with the three nations also competing for a place at the continental championship.

The WAFU B U-20 Championship will feature all seven member associations of the zone and serves as the official qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted by Ghana, adding extra significance to the Black Satellites’ campaign as they seek to qualify for the continental showpiece on home soil.

WAFU B U-20 Championship Draw

Group A

Côte d’Ivoire
Benin
Niger

Group B

Ghana
Nigeria
Togo
Burkina Faso

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