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“Why is the Finance Minister still in office despite failing to release funds for flood mitigation, resulting in the deaths of 35 people? The blood of those innocent souls will forever be on Ato Forson's hands.” — Nana B, National Organizer, NPP

“I didn’t see Dr. Bawumia at today’s clean-up exercise. If he is genuinely concerned about the flood situation, why didn’t he participate? It appears they were more interested in political propaganda than in solving the problem.” — Dr. Samuel Ayeh, Aide to the President

“NPP politics is now driven by insults. Some party members have been contracted by faceless elders to attack opponents within the party. People must be held accountable when they fail to perform. If John Boadu was judged based on his performance, then Justin Kodua Frimpong should be held to the same standard.” - Eugene Boakye Antwi, NPP General Secretary Hopeful

The Ministry of Transport and GPRTU must immediately address the transport fare hike. Drivers should not be arbitrarily increasing fares or taking the law into their own hands. — Omanhene Kwaku Asante

"Muntaka must immediately apologize to Ghanaians for comparing Ghana's flood situation to California. Such a comparison is unwarranted and insensitive. Ghana is facing a national crisis, and this is the time for action, not unnecessary comparisons." - Omanhene Kwabena Asante

"No amount of fiscal discipline or economic stability can justify the loss of lives. Government must prioritise life-saving flood control projects." — Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee.

“Government sitting on over US$200 million left by Akufo-Addo to tackle perennial flooding. Had the funds been used, Accra’s current flooding could have been avoided.” — Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, MP for Techiman South.

“We’ve intensified sanitation efforts in our communities, directed the assemblies to enforce their by-laws, and anyone caught littering will be prosecuted.” — Greater Accra NADMO Director, Dennis Nartey, speaks on measures following yesterday’s Accra floods.

At least three people reportedly died from electrocution at Alajo in the Ayawaso Central Municipality following yesterday's heavy rainfall. An eyewitness recounts the heartbreaking incident

Gun license applications: “We are no longer issuing new licenses to anyone. We are currently reviewing the regulations, and no new licenses will be issued until the review is completed.” — Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, Deputy Minister for the Interior.

“What right does the NDC Central Regional Chairman have to shut down a radio station? We are not under military rule. Who does he think he is because his party is in power?” — Alfred Kojo Thompson, aspiring National Treasurer of the NPP.

No surgeries have been performed on Adwoa Safo’s face, and there are no plans to fly her abroad. Her medical condition is stable — Dr. Isaac Ofori Tenkorang, family physician of the Kantanka family, confirms.

Omanhene Kwabena Asante predicts: Ghana will beat England 2–1, with the first goal coming within the first 25 minutes...

Kennedy Agyapong cannot threaten the NPP into doing what pleases him. Nobody can hold the party to ransom. His concerns cannot be addressed through threats or blackmail. He always derails the party when it is holding the NDC govern social-issues ment accountable for mismanagement of the country — Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

“We love and respect the elderly for their wisdom, but right now we need the energy of the youth to connect with the grassroots,” - Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye explains, outlines his vision for the NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship bid.

The economy inherited by the NDC was in such a bad state that it could not create jobs for Ghanaians. How can you blame eight years of failure on just one and a half years of an NDC government? — Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia.

The NLA should be a regulator, not a player in the industry. — Former NLA PRO, Goodfellow Dei Ofei, proposes a new framework.

“I am a formidable candidate and can compete with Nana B and Mustapha Hamid for the position of NPP National First Vice Chairman,” — Richard Oti, three-term NPP Chairman in Sweden, on his bid for the role.

Wontumi–Samreboi Case: I am withdrawing from the case as counsel. I have informed my client, Chairman Wontumi, and the court. My reasons will be made known in court, but I believe there are too many unseen influences surrounding the case. I also find the judge’s conduct throughout the proceedings unacceptable. — Andy Appiah-Kubi, Counsel for Bernard Antwi Boasiako.

Abandoned hospital projects: We also did what the Minority is doing today when we were in opposition. They should continue weeding the projects their government left abandoned. — Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, Chairperson of the Health Committee.

“Sadinam Tamakloe’s extradition does not mean that Ken Ofori-Atta or anyone else on the extradition list will automatically be returned to Ghana. Each extradition case is assessed on its own merits.” — Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, Former Deputy Attorney General.

The Minister for Food and Agriculture has not received GH¢200 million from the Ministry of Finance for buffer stock operations. Cabinet approved GH¢200 million for purchasing excess produce, but only GH¢100 million has been released. If the funds have been released, where are they? We demand clarity on the account the money was transferred into. - Samuel Huntor, Media Liaison Officer, Ministry of...

What did the NPP do spiritually on June 3rd that such flood tragedies seem to occur whenever President Mahama is in power, yet do not happen when the NPP is in office? President Mahama should consider the spiritual aspect of it. I had a dream about a fire outbreak at Circle before the June 3 disaster occurred — Nana Yaa Jantuah.

Government to recruit 500 agriculture graduates under the Food Brigade initiative to boost food production and support households, schools, and farmers across the country as part of the Feed Ghana Programme. - Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture

Akufo-Addo’s failure to sign the LGBTQ+ Bill was one of the lowest moments of his presidency. As a lawyer, that decision was constitutional lawlessness. — Lawyer Abass Nurudeen, CEO of the Social Investment Fund.