Richard Ahiagbah
Richard Ahiagbah is a Ghanaian politician and the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He has been vocal in his criticisms of the government, particularly regarding issues such as illegal mining, known as galamsey, which he claims has worsened under President John Dramani Mahama's administration. Ahiagbah has raised concerns about the presence of armed groups in Ghana's forest reserves, alleging that the government has failed to take adequate action to protect the environment and restore control over these areas. His statements highlight the NPP's call for stronger measures to combat illegal mining and safeguard Ghana's natural resources.
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Richard Ahiagbah is the NPP's Director of Communications.
NPP’s watershed moment - Delegates converge to shape party’s future
Ghana· 2025-07-19
Richard Ahiagbah stated that no court had served the party any notice regarding the pending action.
NPP delegates conference votes on reforms tomorrowGhana· 2025-07-18
Mr Richard Ahiagbah, the party’s Director of Communications, spoke at a press briefing about the NPP's new theme ahead of the 2025 National Annual Delegates Conference.
'We hear you': NPP pledges reforms ahead of 2025 Delegates ConferenceGhana· 2025-07-14Richard Ahiagbah is the NPP Director of Communications present at the demonstration.
Protesters want Chief Justice’s suspension reversedGhana· 2025-05-06
A statement dated May 1, 2025, and signed by the Party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, explained that the chairman stepped away from the tour.
NPP National Chairman takes a temporary break from 'Thank You Tour'Ghana· 2025-05-01
Richard Ahiagbah, the party’s Director of Communications, stated that the document is strictly for internal party use.
NPP declares post-election report confidential, moves to amend constitution after 2024 defeatGhana· 2025-04-17
Richard Ahiagbah is the NPP Director of Communications who issued a statement regarding the foreign aircraft.
Provide details on suspicious foreign aircraft - NPP to govtGhana· 2025-04-08
Mr Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the NPP, raised concerns about the government's response to the presence of foreign aircraft in Ghana.
NPP demands answers over foreign aircraft and cocaine seizures in Cape Coast and SekondiGhana· 2025-04-06
Richard Ahiagbah accused the Mahama administration of prioritising bureaucracy over productivity and job creation.
NPP slams 2025 Budget, accuses government of prioritising bureaucracy over developmentGhana· 2025-03-26
Mr Richard Ahiagbah, who made the call during a press conference, said the Minerals and Mining Regulations have been exploited by politically connected individuals.
Repeal LI 2462 and stop galamsey – NPP's Ahiagbah tells governmentGhana· 2025-03-26He is the Director of Communications for the NPP and criticized the government's response to illegal mining.
NPP accuses government of failing to stop galamseyGhana· 2025-03-26