Introduction The 2018 budget was to consolidate the achievements of 2017. It was on the theme, “Putting Ghana Back to Work” through investing in (i) Human Capital, (ii) Strategic Infrastructure, (iii) Agriculture and (iv) Agribusiness, (v) Entrepreneurship and (vi) Innovation Programs. However, it must be acknowledged that none of these areas mentioned above received the […]
The Progressive People’s Party would like to acknowledge with gratitude the efforts put in by the five-member committee set up by the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Sophia Akuffo, to investigate and make recommendations to the President on the corruption allegations against the Electoral Commission Chairperson, and her two deputies, in accordance with article 146 (4)(5) […]
The Communication Director of the Progressive People’s Party, Mr. Paa Kow Ackon has praised the members of his team, describing them as the best and most civil when it comes to political party communication in Ghana. He said, compared to other communicators in the other parties who have been cited for using insightful language, hate […]
The National Youth Coordinator- Mr. Divine Nkrumah has said, the combined efforts of the youth wing of the Progressive People’s Party has brought the party this far. Mr. Nkrumah was explaining what Progressive Youth Movement (PYM) is about on ‘PPP Nyinaso’ a PPP TV show which is aired every Tuesday. In his submission, Mr. Nkrumah said, the youth […]
The National Committee of the Progressive People’s Party hereby directs Constituencies that have completed their constituency elections to open nomination now for Parliamentary aspirants to pick up forms to contest to become Parliamentary Candidates of the Party by September. This directive is to enable our Parliamentary candidates have ample time – 2-years – to campaign […]
For Immediate Release 15th May 2018 COMMON FUND MONEY SHOULD NOT BE MISAPPLIED – PPP Last Month, we addressed the Press to reiterate our position on the need for government to work with a sense of urgency in fulfilling its 2016 campaign promise of overseeing the election of MMDCEs in 2018. One Month down the […]
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media; Thank you for accepting our invitation. We appreciate your presence here as we, the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) recognize that your work is critical to achieving stability and ensuring the transparency and accountability we need in this nation. We have called you here today to present to you our […]
The grave socio-economic effect of the Ebola virus on Sierra Leone does not receive the attention it needs. Sierra Leone, one of West African states severely affected by the Ebola virus, was declared Ebola free following 42 days of no new cases on 7th November 2015, at a ceremony attended by President Ernest Bai Koroma and […]
PROGRESSIVE PEOPLE’S PARTY Rules on Elections – 2018 Constituency Elections QUALIFICATION 1. Any Card Bearing member who is in good standing is qualified to contest an election. 2. Good Standing means a person who has paid his dues for the past 24 months and also been active in the party in his constituency. 3. A […]
PRESS Statement 28th March, 2018 Let Cool Heads Prevail The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) takes note of the rising tensions and security concerns in the country following the controversy surrounding the USA- Ghana Cooperation agreement. We recognise the right of any political Party, group of people or any citizen to take any legal and democratic […]
On Tuesday 20th March 2018, news broke that Ghana’s cabinet has approved an agreement between Government of Ghana and the United States of America (USA) to allow the latter to establish what has been termed a military base on the soils of the former. This awakened vehement disagreement from citizens who were largely opposed to the move. […]
Dear Progressives, It is with great pleasure that the Progressive Youth Movement (PYM) invites all its members and sympathizers to the 6th Anniversary of the Progressive Youth Movement (PYM) on the 25th February, 2018. Under the theme: ‘Creating a Viable Alternative Government; The Role of the Progressive Youth’, the 6th Anniversary will be attended by […]
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is stunned the President, in his 2nd State of the Nation Address, completely ignored the true state of the Nation, which is known to every Ghanaian and no eulogy can change. The State of our Nation Ghana is one where the government has completely abandoned the change agenda and adopted […]
The Progressive Peoples Party (PPP) wishes to announce to its members and the General Public that it shall be hosting the 14th General Assembly of the Africa Liberal Network (ALN) in Accra from 1st March to 4th March 2018. Being the Largest Political Affiliation of Liberals in Africa, the Africa Liberal Network (ALN)’s General Assembly […]
Even though political parties are seen as central to the modern democratic system, there has been a downward trend of political party membership globally – particularly in Europe, as “Parties are struggling to hold on to their membership organisations as they are failing to recruit significant numbers of new members”. As party membership declines globally, […]
Dear Progressives, It is with great pleasure that the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) invites all its members and sympathizers to the 4th National Convention. Please find details below: Theme – “Election of MMDCEs for Rapid National Development”. Date – Saturday 21st October 2017 Venue – New GNAT Hall, Bolgatanga, Upper East region. Time – 9am […]
Introduction Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen; we had planned this day to discuss the unlawful treatment shamefully meted out last year by the Electoral Commission (EC) to the Progressive People’s Party (PPP). Regrettably we are unable to focus too much on that this morning in the wake of the horrible tragedy our brothers and sisters suffered […]
21st September 2017 For Immediate Release HAPPY FOUNDER’S DAY On this Founder’s Day, 21st September, 2017, the Progressive People’s Party wishes to pay glowing tribute to Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah for his selfless dedication to the service of Ghana and his efforts aimed at improving the welfare of the disadvantaged and marginalized. Dr Nkrumah’s enviable […]
I’m forced to question the supposed independence of the Special Prosecutor considering the current state of the bill being considered by Parliament, especially when the Special Prosecutor is expected to act on the order/authority of the Attorney General instead of being truly independent. It looks intent is not in sound match with reality. The New […]