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Akwatia by-election: NPP likely to win with a close margin of 0.1%

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By: MENSAH Maxwell mensahm1815@gmail.com A kwatia 2025: Ghana's Ultimate Political Showdown is Here! In the heart of Ghana's Eastern Region, a small, diamond-rich constituency is once again poised to decide the nation's political mood. Welcome to Akwatia—Ghana’s undisputed political crystal ball. For decades, the winner in Akwatia hasn't just won a seat in parliament; they've often predicted the direction of the entire country. This is the ultimate bellwether, a swing district so finely balanced that the average vote share between the two major parties is a statistical dead heat: NPP 49.98% vs. NDC 49.97%. Why All Eyes Are on Akwatia The upcoming by-election on September 2, 2025, is more than a routine vote. It’s a high-stakes political thriller triggered by the death of NPP MP Ernest Yaw Kumi. The contest pits the NPP's Solomon Kwame Asumadu, a local miner, against the NDC's Bernard Bediako Baidoo, a sharp legal mind. But this is about more than just two ca...

Excellence Rewarded: Solomon Tagoe and Mary Samuel Emerge Victorious at PRURIDE 2025

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Story by: Isaac  Mortey The sixth edition of PRURIDE 2025 came off at the Independence square in Accra. The Road Race organized by the Ghana Cycling Federation in collaboration with Prudential Life Insurance Ghana drew Competitors from Ghana, Nigeria, and Morocco. 1 10 Professional cyclists competed for the prestigious PRURIDE Accra 2025 Men's Road Race. In a stunning display of endurance, the peloton conquered twenty laps setting the roads of Accra alight with competition. After racing for over two hours and fifty three minutes, Solomon Tagoe of Gutten CC powered across the finish line to claim a victory. His break away competitor Gabriel from Nigeria suffered a flat tyre which gave Solomon Tagoe an edge over him. The 2025 PRURide edition marked a significant milestone in gender equity, with equal prize money awarded to both the male and female champions. The women’s 75km road race saw Nigerian cyclists Mary Samuel and Patience Effiong Otuodung clinch first and second place respe...