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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) finds itself at a pivotal moment — the race to choose its next flagbearer is more than just about leadership; it’s about vision, reform, unity, and earning the trust of Ghanaians again. As aspirants campaign across the country, the stakes are high. In this blog post, let’s examine the dynamics of the NPP flagbearer contest: the key players, public expectations, challenges, and what Ghana stands to gain (or lose) depending on who emerges victorious. The Contenders: Faces of the Race Several names have already dominated discussion as potential or declared flagbearer aspirants for the NPP: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia — The former Vice President remains a front-runner. He won the party’s 2023 presidential primary with ~61.47% of valid votes, making him the first NPP flagbearer to exceed 60% in a contested primary since 1992. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong — A vocal parliamentarian known for his populist appeal. His supporters hope he can...

Title: “The NSS Ghost Names Scandal: What the Gifty Oware Case Reveals About Corruption, Accountability, and the Cost to Ghana” Recent revelations about alleged massive financial mismanagement at the National Service Scheme (NSS) have captured national attention. At the centre of these claims is Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the NSS, accused of orchestrating schemes involving ghost names, fraudulent loans, and misuse of public office. The scandal is not just about an individual, but about institutional weaknesses, the loss to the state, and what can and must change. The Facts: What is Alleged (so far) Here is a summary of what the Attorney General and investigations say: Ghost Names & Payroll Fraud Over several service years, nearly 9,934 fictitious names (ghost national service personnel) were inserted into the NSS payroll system. These names were used to facilitate misuse of allowances meant for real service personnel. ( starrfm.com.gh ) Fra...