The party has listed roads it says require urgent attention and is demanding evidence of progress on rural electrification and a 3,000-hectare irrigation project.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Oti Region has challenged Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong to provide evidence for his reported claim that all roads in the region are under construction.

In a press release dated November 1, 2026, the party’s Oti Regional Communications Directorate said the minister’s reported remarks before Parliament’s Select Committee on Local Government did not reflect road conditions reported by its constituency-level structures.

The NPP acknowledged that infrastructure interventions were ongoing in some parts of the region but argued that describing the entire region as a construction site presented an inaccurate picture of the challenges facing residents.

The statement was issued by Seidu Musah, Esq., of the party’s regional communications directorate.

NPP lists roads requiring attention

The party identified roads across seven constituencies that it says require urgent government intervention.

Among those listed are the Okajakrom–Worawora and Nsuta–Ketsi roads in Buem; several roads in Krachi East, including Asukawkaw–Okanease and Dormabin–Adumadum; and township roads in Krachi West.

Other roads named include Dodi-Papase–Dodi Dompa and Ahamansu–Todome in Akan, Borae–Chinderi and Chinderi–Grubi in Krachi Nchumuru, Hohoe–Likpe Bala in Guan, and Nkwanta–Kue in Nkwanta South.

The NPP said poor road conditions affect farmers, traders, students, patients and other residents who depend on the routes for their daily activities.

It is asking the Regional Minister to provide a constituency-by-constituency breakdown of road projects under construction, including contractors, contract sums, commencement dates and expected completion dates.

The party also called on the Roads and Highways Minister, regional coordinating authorities, district assemblies and Parliament’s Select Committee on Local Government to investigate the concerns and provide updates on the status of the projects.

Questions over electrification and irrigation projects

The NPP also questioned the reported implementation of a major rural electrification project and an irrigation initiative involving 3,000 hectares of land.

It said it had not established verifiable evidence matching the scale of progress reportedly presented by the minister.

The party wants details of beneficiary communities, project sites, contractors and the actual area under cultivation.

It further urged Parliament to examine the claims if they were made under oath, including consideration of appropriate legal consequences if investigations establish that materially false information was knowingly provided.

The claims and allegations in the release have not been independently verified. The statement does not include a response from the Regional Minister to the party’s demands

Abdul Rasheed, Deputy Organiser of the NDC in Nwabiagya South, says persistent power outages could erode public confidence in the Mahama administration if urgent action is not taken.

Persistent power outages, popularly known as dumsor, are threatening to undermine the credibility of President John Dramani Mahama’s government in the Ashanti Region, a Deputy Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned.

Abdul Rasheed, who serves as Deputy Organiser of the NDC in the Nwabiagya South Constituency, said the growing concerns over unreliable electricity supply could affect public confidence in the government if the situation was not addressed promptly.

Speaking in an interview with 3News on Thursday, October 29, 2026, he called on the government and relevant stakeholders in the energy sector to take urgent steps to restore stable electricity supply to affected communities.

Businesses and households bearing the impact

Mr Rasheed observed that reliable electricity was essential to the operations of businesses, institutions and households, warning that prolonged interruptions could impose financial and operational difficulties on residents.

He identified small-scale businesses as particularly vulnerable, noting that artisans, cold-store operators, food vendors and other business owners depend on consistent power to operate equipment, preserve goods and provide services.

According to him, unstable electricity supply can disrupt business activities, increase operating costs and threaten the livelihoods of people whose work depends heavily on power.

He stressed that the impact of the outages extended beyond inconvenience in homes, as businesses could suffer losses whenever electricity supply became unpredictable.

Calls for urgent intervention

The NDC officer urged the Ministry of Energy, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and other relevant agencies to intensify efforts to identify and resolve the causes of the interruptions.

He also called for improved communication with electricity consumers, urging authorities to provide clear information about the reasons for outages and the measures being taken to restore stable supply.

Mr Rasheed cautioned that the political implications of the situation should not be overlooked, arguing that residents would assess the government partly on its ability to deliver reliable public services.

He maintained that resolving the power supply concerns was important both to protect livelihoods and to sustain public confidence in the Mahama administration.

His warning adds to concerns about the effects of electricity disruptions on households and businesses in the Ashanti Region, with calls for the relevant authorities to address the situation and ensure a dependable supply.

The elected officers accuse Regional Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah of breaching party guidelines in appointing four officials and want a fresh process supervised by the national leadership.

A group of elected regional executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region has petitioned the party’s national leadership to cancel appointments made to four newly created regional executive positions, alleging breaches of the party’s constitution and appointment guidelines.

The petition, dated October 28, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the National Steering Committee, calls for the National Steering Committee, National Council and National Executive Committee (NEC) to intervene and supervise a fresh appointment process.

The disputed positions are two Deputy Regional Vice Chairpersons, a Deputy Regional Communications Officer and a Regional IT Officer.

The petitioners, led by Regional First Vice Chairman Bernard Amofa Jantuah, argue that the appointments made under Regional Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, did not follow guidelines issued by the party’s General Secretary on October 16, 2026.

Alleged breaches of appointment guidelines

According to the petition, the guidelines require elected regional officers to consult the NEC through the General Secretary when making appointments to the newly created positions.

The process, they maintain, must be transparent, inclusive and consistent with the party’s constitution.

However, the petitioners allege that COKA involved previously appointed officers, including the Financial Secretary, Special Duties Officer, Research Officer, Electoral Officer and Legal Officer, in the selection process.

They contend that these officials were not part of the elected regional leadership mandated to undertake the consultations, and that their involvement undermined the fairness and independence of the exercise.

The document further claims that Amofa Jantuah cautioned the Regional Chairman against proceeding with what he considered an unlawful process.

The chairman allegedly rejected the caution and invoked what the petition described as a “veto power”, prompting the First Vice Chairman to walk out of the meeting in protest.

The petitioners also claim that most elected regional executives opposed the procedure, but the appointments proceeded despite their objections.

Petitioners demand fresh process

The executives are asking the national leadership to cancel all four appointments and direct the appointees not to assume office or perform duties pending the determination of the petition.

They further want the national party leadership to supervise a fresh process involving elected regional officers and proper consultation with the NEC through the General Secretary.

The petitioners argue that the disputed appointments risk deepening divisions within the Ashanti Region instead of promoting unity ahead of the 2028 general elections.

They say their action is motivated by a desire to protect party unity and have expressed readiness to provide further evidence and witnesses.

The petition does not indicate whether the National Steering Committee has formally responded to the demands. Meanwhile, the Ashanti Regional leadership has separately maintained that decisions on the appointments were reached through consensus after deliberations among regional officers.

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu argues that the country has many capable people who deserve opportunities to lead, cautioning against keeping one person in power for an extended period.

Private legal practitioner Martin Luther Kpebu has questioned the rationale behind the proposed extension of Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing that the country has many talented individuals capable of occupying the highest office.

He believes Ghana should create opportunities for different people to lead rather than extend the period one individual remains in power.

Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mr Kpebu said Ghanaians generally have strong opinions about leadership and do not appear to favour being governed by one person for more than eight years.

He likened the country’s political culture to its football culture, where almost everyone considers themselves qualified to coach the national team.

“Ghana is a land of 34 million presidents, just like we say in football; Ghana is a land of about 34 million coaches,” he said.

According to him, the abundance of people who believe they can lead the country reflects the availability of potential presidential talents who should be given opportunities to serve.

Questions prolonged presidential tenure

Mr Kpebu maintained that Ghana should be cautious about increasing the number of years a president can remain in office, stressing that the country should not be moving towards prolonged leadership by one individual.

He cited the United Kingdom as an example, pointing to the turnover of prime ministers as a model Ghana could consider in ensuring that leaders who fail to deliver can be replaced.

“Look at the UK, in 10 years, they’ve had seven Prime Ministers. So the moment a PM comes he’s not getting it right, they check him out. So that’s what we should be striving for. Not increasing the number of years for one man,” he stated.

Debate over five-year term proposal

His comments come amid discussions over a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four years to five.

The committee has argued that a longer term could provide presidents with more time to implement policies and pursue long-term development programmes.

Mr Kpebu has previously opposed the proposal, raising concerns about corruption and the implications of extending presidential tenure.

The proposal remains part of the wider national debate on constitutional reform, governance and the appropriate duration of presidential office.

IMANI Africa Vice President says he and others will resist anyone advocating an extension of presidential tenure beyond the constitutionally permitted limit.

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has issued a strong warning to individuals advocating a third-term presidential extension, declaring that he and others will deal with anyone who promotes such an agenda.

Mr Bentil’s comments, shared by TV3 Ghana, come amid renewed public debate over presidential term limits and discussions surrounding the possibility of President John Dramani Mahama seeking to remain in office beyond the constitutionally permitted two terms.

The IMANI Africa executive made it clear that he would not remain silent in the face of efforts to promote a third-term arrangement, signalling his readiness to join others in resisting such moves.

His warning adds to growing concerns among sections of the public and civil society over attempts to extend presidential tenure, an issue that has attracted political and constitutional attention in Ghana.

Debate over presidential term limits

Ghana’s 1992 Constitution provides for a four-year presidential term and prohibits anyone from being elected President for more than two terms.

The debate has resurfaced following comments by some individuals within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) suggesting that President Mahama should be given another term beyond his current constitutional limit.

However, the President has repeatedly stated that he is not interested in a third term, according to Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who reiterated the position during a TV3 Key Points discussion on October 31, 2026.

The NPP has also taken the matter to the Supreme Court, seeking interpretation of aspects of the constitutional provisions governing presidential term limits and eligibility.

Mr Bentil’s warning comes as political actors, legal practitioners and civil society figures continue to express differing views on the third-term debate.

In September 2026, he backed a separate proposal to extend the length of Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing that a longer term could improve governance and accountability. That proposal, however, is distinct from allowing a president to serve more than two terms.

His latest comments underline his opposition to any attempt to extend an individual president’s tenure beyond the constitutional limit.

The debate is expected to remain part of Ghana’s national political conversation as stakeholders discuss constitutional safeguards, presidential succession and the protection of the country’s democratic arrangements.