Nana B is the National Organiser of the NPP

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has been trending on social media following the circulation of a viral video.

In the video, which has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), the NPP member is seen approaching a group of well-built men, commonly referred to in the local parlance as “macho men.”

At the time, the group was holding a meeting, and Nana B attempted to engage them in conversation. One of the men responded in Twi, saying, “Wait, we’re coming.”

The comment appeared to infuriate Nana B, who reacted angrily, saying, “Look at the nonsense, look at how he’s talking to me.”

His outburst drew backlash on social media, with some netizens criticising him for disrespecting the men’s ongoing meeting.

Others accused him of arrogance, citing his dismissive tone and intrusion as inappropriate.

Some users also mocked him for being snubbed despite his senior position within the party.

The 2025 NPP National Delegates Conference took place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on July 19, 2025.

The event brought together delegates from across the country to deliberate on key party issues ahead of the flagbearer elections scheduled for January 31, 2026.

One of the major outcomes of the conference was the delegates’ rejection of a proposal to lower the youth age limit from 40.

Read some of the reactions below:

Arrogant is still in their dna

— Pastygaint34 (@adjei14_eben) July 19, 2025

Even in opposition they’re still arrogant lmao

— Nana Bamfi 🛐 (@Nana_Bamfi) July 19, 2025

Justice for Nana B, you can’t talk to national organizer this way😂😂💔

A disorganized party, even in opposition, they are disorganized and aimless. pic.twitter.com/9R12m0osEC

— Thy Dreams🎊 (@TDreams34) July 19, 2025

The man speak hausa

Manta dahyi

Which means

Forget him

Dem no see Nana B sef😂😂

— Lilwitty7🇬🇭🇲🇦 (@LilWitty7) July 19, 2025

The guy said “manta da shi” meaning don’t mind him and went ahead to ask him for a minute 🤣🤣🤣Time really changes

— Abomooh (@JAbazeesi) July 19, 2025

The thing pain am ooo 😂😂😂

— AmG Kemist (@amg_kemist) July 19, 2025

It was not proper for him to interrupt people in a conversation. He should have asked to be excused first

— madame Afua (@MadameA23061) July 19, 2025

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Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, faced a deeply embarrassing moment at the New Patriotic Party’s recent National Delegates Conference, as a group of muscular party operatives publicly shouted him down in a dramatic scene that has since gone viral as per reports from MyNewsGH.

The incident unfolded as Nana B, currently the National Organizer of the NPP, attempted to impose authority over aspects of the event’s coordination.

However, he was swiftly interrupted and dismissed by the group, believed to be aligned with an opposing faction within the party.

In one of the circulating clips, a voice in Hausa can be heard saying, “Forget him… forget him”.

Clearly unsettled, Nana B was later seen pacing and venting his frustration to allies, lamenting what he described as a growing level of disrespect towards him.

“You see the disrespect he is showing me?” he reportedly fumed, according to an aide who was present.

The confrontation comes at a time when Nana B’s standing within the party appears to be on the decline.

His absence during the Ablekuma North by-election, a key event requiring grassroots mobilization, has been cited by critics as further evidence of his diminishing influence.

Nana B now finds his future in the party uncertain.

Some party insiders have begun to openly question his leadership and relevance, with whispers of a major reshuffle ahead of the 2026 internal elections gaining momentum.

By Iddi Yire 

Denu (V/R), July 20, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday cut the sod for the construction of Phase 2 of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project at Agavedzi in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region. 

The Project, which is being executed by Messrs Amandi Holdings Limited over the period 2025 to 2029, will bring relief to communities of Blekusu, Agavedzi, Salakope, Amutsinu and Adina, which are threatened by coastal erosion. 

President Mahama, in his address said: “The sea has taken a lot from this community. It has taken land, it has taken livelihoods, and it has taken our peace of mind, but today I stand here to say no more will the sea consume our land.” 

“We’re here to reclaim what has been lost, to rebuild stronger, to offer our children a future where they are not forced to flee their homes because of rising tidal waves.” 

He said the occasion was not merely symbolic, but it was a clear demonstration of what responsive leadership could do when it listens, when it cares, and when it acts.  

He said in 2015, during his previous administration, the then government commenced Phase I of the project, Coastal Protection Project, to tackle the serious threat of tidal waves eroding the coastline of the area.  

He said that phase comprised 4.3 kilometres of coastal defense works, offering some relief and protection to the communities affected, which unfortunately, for nearly a decade after that, the Second Phase of the project stalled.  

However, the President noted that despite repeated appeals by residents, the Members of Parliament (MPs), the traditional authorities, and civil society, the project did not commence.  

The President said in 2017 and again in 2021, destructive tidal waves swept through this area, uprooting families, destroying homes and eroding livelihoods. 

President Mahama said, he could still picture the videos and the pictures showing the images from the effects of these tidal waves.  

He said the pain, the anxiety, the fear that was etched on the faces of their fellow citizens.  

He noted that earlier this year, during his visit to the Volta Region, he pledged that the government would no longer delay the action that was required to take away their pain and fear. 

“And today, I’m proud to say that this commitment is being fulfilled. Your cries have not been in vain. Your voices will no longer be ignored. Today is your day, a day of renewal and a day of reassurance,” he said. 

He said Ghana’s coastline stretches for over 550 kilometers, and that this was one of the country’s most critical assets, because it supports the livelihoods of their people through fishing, through trading, and tourism. 

He said, however, it was also among the most vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change, particularly coastal erosion and tidal wave flooding.  

The President said what was happening in Blekusu, Salakope, and Agavedzi was not isolated; stating that similar tragedies were unfolding along other parts of Ghana’s coastline, from Ada to Angola, from Cape Coast to Axim, and they could not continue to turn a blind eye. 

The project, he said, represents the government’s national resolve to defend coastal communities and preserve lives, homes, and infrastructure.  

The Project would deliver a total of eight kilometres of robust coastal protection, comprising 37 groins, dune restoration, reinforced embankments, and other shoreline defense infrastructure.  

In addition to the coastal protection works, they were incorporating community infrastructure that would boost the local livelihood of their people, and this includes a modern fish market, cool storage and processing facilities for the fisher folk, fish drying and places for smoking fish, a car park and a lorry station.  

Public sanitation facilities would also be provided, and a waste collection system will be put in place, he stated. 

“So, this is more than just coastal protection work. It is a comprehensive resilience initiative, blending environmental protection with socio-economic infrastructure,” the President said. 

He added: “This project and others like it reflect my government’s broader commitment to building a resilient and inclusive Ghana, where no citizen is left behind, and where communities, regardless of location, can live in safety and dignity.” 

President Mahama said the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) programme, which aims to enhance coastal resilience in West Africa was currently awaiting approval at the Ministry of Environment.  

He said the WACA project would take care of the rest of the coastline after the Blekusu Sea Defence Project ends, all the way to Aflao, and it would help to protect the coastline. 

He announced that the Government had received a grant facility rrom the Chinese Government for the construction of the Aflao New Market. 

The colourful event was witnessed by Mr Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho, the Chairman of the Council of State, Madam Ablah Dzifa Gomashie, the Member of Parliament for Ketu South and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts; and Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the Minister for Works and Housing and Water Resources. 

The rest are the visiting Serbian Foreign Minister Mr Marko Djuric; Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Minister; and Mr Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). 

Some traditional rulers, who also graced the occasion were Torgbiga Adamah III, the Paramount Chief of the Some Traditional Area and Togbui Adzongaga Amenya Fiti V, the Paramount Chief of Aflao Traditional Area. 

GNA  

Edited by Benjamin Mensah 

The largest opposition political party in Ghana, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), held its 2025 Annual National Delegates Conference on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra.

The conference, which brought together about 5,000 delegates from across the country, focused primarily on approving amendments to the NPP Constitution.

The proposed amendments were based on recommendations from a 9-member committee established following the Professor Mike Oquaye Report, which examined the factors behind the party’s poor performance in the 2024 elections.

In total, 56 amendments were presented to the delegates, out of which 54 were approved and 2 rejected.

Key among the approved amendments are new provisions that will significantly impact the party’s internal election processes.

Notably, the changes expand the number of delegates eligible to vote in the party’s primaries to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates.

Below are the amendments:

Motion 14:

Amendment of articles 8 & 13(11) of the Constitution to specifically provide that all former and current executives of the External Branches shall have voting rights at the Presidential Primaries.

The NPP said that the amendment expands the electoral college for the Presidential Primaries to promote inclusivity and broader participation, adding that the move was in line with the proposed “limited expansion.”

Motion 28:

Amendment of articles 10(2)(3)(e) & 13 of the Constitution to make all members of the National Council of Elders delegates at the National Delegates Conference and the Presidential Primaries.

This move also expands the number of people who take part in the election of the party’s presidential candidates.

Motion 32:

Amendment of article 10(3)(2)(d) of the Constitution to expressly provide that Chairpersons of Standing Committees and Directors at the Party Headquarters shall have voting rights at the National Council and consequently vote in the Presidential Primaries.

Motion 43:

Amendment of the Constitution by inserting a new provision to provide that National Officers, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, CEOs and other government appointees who file to contest to become a Parliamentary Candidate of the Party in a Constituency with a sitting Member of Parliament shall resign their positions at least twelve (12) months to the National General Elections.

Motion 44:

Amendment of articles 12 & 13 of the Constitution and insert a new provision to grant voting rights to former Members of Parliament, former Parliamentary Candidates, former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), former Ministers, former Deputy Ministers who are card-bearing members of the Party at the Parliamentary and Presidential Primaries.

Motion 45:

Amendment of articles 12 & 13 of the Constitution and insert a new provision to grant voting rights to former Constituency Executives, former Regional Executives at the Parliamentary and Presidential Primaries.

Motion 46:

Amendment of article 13(1)(6) of the Constitution to provide that National Officers, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, CEOs and other government appointees who file to become the Presidential Candidate of the Party shall resign their positions at least twenty-four (24) months to the National General Elections.

Motion 47:

Amendment of article 13(1)(9) of the Constitution to completely abolish the Special Electoral College/Super Delegates System.

Motion 48:

Amendment of article 13(4) of the Constitution to provide for the election of a Presidential Candidate when the Party is in government to a date not later than eighteen (18) months instead of eleven (11) months before the National General Elections.

Motion 49:

Amendment of article 13(11) to grant voting rights to five (5) members of the Constituency Council of Elders and ten (10) members of the Regional Council of Elders at the Presidential Primaries.

Motion 50:

Amendment of article 13(11) of the Constitution to include thirty (30) National Patrons and all Members of the National Council of Elders to be part of the Presidential Primaries.

Motion 51:

Amendment of article 13(11) to grant voting rights to five (5) Constituency Patrons and ten (10) Regional Patrons at the Presidential Primaries.

Motion 52:

Amendment of article 13(11) to grant voting rights to one (1) TESCON Patron from every recognised tertiary institution at the Presidential Primaries.

Motion 4:

Amendment of article 5(6) of the Constitution to adopt the Electoral Commission of Ghana’s demarcation/cluster of Electoral Areas.

The party explained that the EC’s “Electoral Area systems are pre-determined, bereft of controversies and involve more polling stations than the party’s demarcations of Electoral Area” and “cures any such misunderstanding or perceived mischief.”

Motion 5:

Amendment of article 6 of the Constitution to provide for an Electoral Area Executive Committee structure made up of five (5) members who shall all be elected, comprising the Electoral Area Chairperson, Secretary, Organiser, Communications Officer and Electoral Affairs Officer.

The party explained that “The current system requires limited expansion to allow for increased participation and support in the management of the electoral areas. A 5-member Committee enhances operational capacity and ensures a more inclusive and structured approach to supervising polling station activities.”

Motion 12:

Amendment of article 7(27) of the Constitution to give voting rights to National and Regional Officers at the Constituency Delegates Conference at the Constituency they hail from.

The party states that this amendment strengthens the connections between these Officers and the respective Constituencies they hail from and is also geared towards the proposed limited expansion of the electoral college pending the “OMOV system.”

It is instructive to note that it is not clear whether these approved constitutional amendments will affect the party’s upcoming presidential primaries, which are scheduled for January 2026.

Members of the party who spoke to GhanaWeb on the January 2026 presidential primaries were divided on it being affected by the new changes, which have expanded the number of people who are to take part in the internal election.

Watch videos from the conference below:

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The Minister for the Interior, Mr Mubarak Muntaka Mohammed, has directed the Ghana Police Service to arrest anyone who attempts to interfere with anti-galamsey operations, including individuals claiming to act on his behalf.

Speaking at the 17th Regional Commanders’ Conference in Accra on Friday, Mr Muntaka delivered a firm message to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

“If anybody calls you to say I have asked that you should let go of this operation, please ensure that you arrest that person,” Mr Muntaka stated. “If someone calls and claims to be me, let the CID take action and arrest that person.”

He made it clear that no individual, including government officials or political figures, should be considered above the law in the fight against illegal mining.

“I will not send you into the forest only to call back and ask you to exempt someone. That will never come from me,” he emphasised.

Mr Muntaka also commended Mr Yohuno and his command team for what he described as their consistent efforts against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

He said the practice continues to pose a serious threat to the environment and national stability.

The Minister added that both the government and the leadership of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) fully support the police in their crackdown on illegal mining.

“The President is behind you. Deal with anyone involved in galamsey strictly within the limits of the law,” Mr Muntaka assured.

As part of measures to clamp down on the activity, Mr Muntaka announced that all mining equipment must be registered by July 31, 2025.

He explained that this directive follows the seizure of over 130 excavators, many of which had no identifiable owners.

“We must remove this heavy machinery from our forests. If we succeed in that alone, even if people still enter mining sites, the scale of destruction will be reduced,” he noted.

Mr Muntaka urged the police not to tolerate interference from political actors, including members of the ruling party.

“The party leadership has made it clear that they support what you are doing. They will not allow a few individuals to damage the image of the party,” he said.

Illegal mining continues to affect several regions across the country, particularly in the Western, Ashanti, Eastern and Central regions, where rivers, farmlands and ecosystems have suffered long-term damage.

play videoNana Obiri Boahen spoke with GhanaWeb TV on July 19, 2025

Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has voiced concern over the conduct of the party’s current leadership, stating that they have been unfair to the pioneers who helped build the party.

Speaking exclusively to GhanaWeb during the NPP’s 2025 Annual Delegates Conference, held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Obiri Boahen said the new generation of executives has shown a lack of regard for their predecessors.

Responding to former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s remarks about being sidelined by the party, Obiri Boahen clarified,

“I haven’t said we’ve been sidelined, but I believe the current generation of executives has not treated us fairly.”

He added, “How is it possible for the NPP to hold a programme in Kumasi and fail to inform some of the party’s pioneers? The same thing happened in Sunyani. The party cannot continue organising events without involving the older generation. The current leadership seems focused only on moving forward without looking back, and that’s not fair.”

Meanwhile, Obiri Boahen also urged former party leaders to reciprocate fairness and support the current executives, cautioning against backing only those with family ties.

He emphasised the importance of building broad-based support within the party.

Watch the video below:

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The Inspector General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has cautioned against electoral violence and misconduct within the police service as preparations continue for the upcoming by-election in Akwatia.

Speaking at the 17th Regional Commanders’ Conference held in Accra on Friday, July 18 2025, Mr Yohuno said a technical team has been set up to oversee security operations for the election.

He stated that anyone found guilty of committing electoral offences, whether a civilian or a police officer, would be prosecuted.

“The Ghana Police Service does not condone, support, or turn a blind eye to violence associated with our democratic processes,” Mr Yohuno said. “We are reviewing footage from recent elections, and those involved in wrongdoing will be held accountable.”

The Akwatia by-election follows the death of Member of Parliament Ernest Yaw Kumi. Parliament officially declared the seat vacant on July 17, 2025, paving the way for the Electoral Commission to begin arrangements for a replacement election.

Mr Yohuno’s remarks come in the wake of violence that marred the recent parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North. During that election, former Members of Parliament Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie and Hawa Koomson were assaulted at polling stations. The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has since condemned what it described as acts of intimidation against voters, journalists and female candidates.

“These incidents are unacceptable,” Mr Yohuno said. “We are taking firm lessons from Ablekuma North. Misconduct during the Akwatia election, whether by civilians or police officers, will not be allowed to go unchecked.”

Mr Yohuno also addressed concerns about behaviour within the police service, revealing that an officer recently accused of assault has been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau and is now facing formal charges.

“Our internal oversight systems are functioning, and no officer is above the law,” he said. “Indiscipline within our ranks will be dealt with in accordance with the law.”

The Police Administration has introduced reforms such as digitised operations and upgraded intelligence structures to improve public safety and restore trust in the service.

Mr Yohuno appealed to the public to assist the police by sharing credible information and cooperating during the election.

He also called on other security agencies, the judiciary and civil society organisations to work together to maintain peace throughout the electoral process.

The Regional Commanders’ Conference brought together senior police officers from all regions to assess recent operational performance, discuss national security concerns and agree on strategies to safeguard upcoming elections.

Dr Bawumia’s photographer was allegedly hit in the face at the NPP Delegates Conference

A brief scuffle broke out during the 2025 New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Delegates Conference when a photographer for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was allegedly hit in the face.

The photographer, identified as ‘Twinsdontbeg,’ was seen being restrained by some party members following the altercation.

According to a Channel One TV report, the incident occurred as security personnel were clearing a path for Dr Bawumia, his wife Samira, former Minister of Energy Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and other dignitaries upon their arrival at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

In the process of making way, one of the security personnel reportedly struck Dr Bawumia’s photographer in the face, triggering a confrontation.

One of the guards attempted to further confront the photographer, prompting bystanders to intervene and de-escalate the situation.

In a video that has since gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), the photographer is heard saying, “Are you a fool?” as he expressed frustration over the encounter.

The situation was eventually brought under control.

The 2025 NPP National Delegates Conference, held on July 19, 2025 brought together delegates from across the country to deliberate on key party issues ahead of the flagbearer election scheduled for January 31, 2026.

The event also saw high-profile decisions taken, including the rejection of a proposal to reduce the party’s youth age limit from 40.

Watch the incident below:

Just In 🚨: Scuffle at NPP Delegates Conference as photographers covering Dr. Bawumia (Twinsdontbeg) are shoved by some party foot soldiers attempting to clear the way for the former Vice President to enter the venue.

Twins don’t beg are already begging 😭. This is wrong. pic.twitter.com/ycMbMHwfob

— WithAlvin 🇬🇭 (@withAlvin__) July 19, 2025

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Serbian Foreign Minister Marko
Djuric, who is visiting Ghana, has denied reports in some media
and social networks that an agreement has been signed for the
entry of 100,000 workers from the African country into Serbia.

   
In statements to Tanjug, the minister spoke of manipulations
directed at stirring tensions and social divisions. According to
him, what the Ghanaian foreign minister said about work permits
that Serbia plans to grant to foreign nationals was
misinterpreted. Djuric pointed out that Serbia, for the needs of
its economy and agriculture has for years been cooperating with
a number of countries in the region but also in other parts of
the world, largely for the employment of seasonal workers. Last
year, he pointed out, for such workers, Belgrade granted a total
of almost 80,000 visas to citizens of various countries.

   

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Kofi Bentil is the Vice President of IMANI Africa

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has condemned the involvement and complicity of some prominent clergymen in the financial mismanagement of the National Cathedral project, stating that they will never be forgiven or forgotten for their role in the scandal.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on July 19, 2025, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Bentil expressed disappointment that some revered religious leaders lent their credibility to a project that has now become a symbol of waste and opacity.

“We have great respect for our Reverend Ministers, but we said it before. We said, ‘Do not lend your Bible, your customs, and your scholars to these politicians who are embarking on an ill-faith and godless journey.’ We said it would cause problems. I don’t doubt that some of the Reverend Ministers were not corrupt, I still respect them,” he stated.

He added, “But for lending themselves to this, for not speaking truth to power, and for not standing for what I believe they knew was not exactly right, they will never be forgotten, they will never be forgiven. History will show that, at a point like this, they supported wrongdoing in the name of God and cost this country almost $100 million. They tore down buildings and left behind holes.”

The National Cathedral project has long been the subject of public debate and scrutiny since its inception under the Akufo-Addo administration.

It is currently under investigation by the ORAL Committee, and recent audits show that $94 million has already been spent, despite no completed structure.

‘The Reverend Ministers on the board will never be forgiven for lending themselves and not standing up for what they knew was right, history will show that they supported this wrong thing in the name of God’

– Kofi Bentil on the National Cathedral Controversy via #Newsfile pic.twitter.com/p1kJ3p6x2E

— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) July 19, 2025

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Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B and currently serving as the National Organizer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), found himself at the receiving end of a humiliating episode at the party’s just-ended National Delegates Conference.

In scenes that left many delegates and social media users shocked, Nana B was openly disrespected and shouted down by a group of muscular party operatives commonly referred to as “machomen”believed to be aligned with rival internal factions.

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