27th August News Headlines: Agyarko Pledges to Deliver Bawumia Presidency as Mahama Signs Tribunals Bill into Law
Boakye Agyarko Files and Vows: “Elect Me to Make Bawumia President in 2028”
Boakye Agyarko has formally filed his nomination for NPP National Chairman, pledging to unite the party and focus entirely on securing a Bawumia presidency and NPP majority in 2028. Paul Afoko has also entered the race, promising to be a chairman for every member, not any faction. Wontumi has dropped out and called for unity.
2. Tribunals Bill
Mahama Assents to Tribunals Bill Despite Opposition
President John Mahama has signed the Tribunals Bill and nine other bills into law, restoring the use of tribunals. The move was made despite strong opposition from the Minority, organised labour, and former Vice President Bawumia.
3. Ministerial Reshuffle
Mahama Reshuffles Ministers Again – Pelpuo and Brogya Genfi Reassigned
Storyline: In another cabinet adjustment, President Mahama has moved Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo to Special Initiatives while Agyekum takes over the Labour Ministry. Ernest Brogya Genfi has also been reassigned.
4. National Security & Vigilantism
Headline: National Security Warns: Vigilantes Are Back in Disguise
Storyline: The National Security Coordinator has cautioned that political vigilante groups are rebranding and operating online, posing a growing threat to the 2028 elections. He has called for tougher and more consistent enforcement of the anti-vigilantism law.
5. Other Notable Stories
OSP names five persons of interest, including Kwabena Donkor, in the AKSA Energy bribery investigation.
GoldBod bans the export of unrefined gold doré from 1 September.
Government rejects MTN’s GH¢20 million offer to support victims of xenophobic attacks.
Nguvu Mining denies allegations of a US$224 million share fraud linked to Adamus Resources.
