Vanderpuye Leads NDC Chairmanship Race With Commanding Margin

A fresh poll by Global InfoAnalytics has placed Nii Lantey Vanderpuye at the forefront of the National Democratic Congress national chairmanship contest with 26.8 percent of preferences, positioning the former minister as the early frontrunner in a highly competitive race.

The survey shows former National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo trailing with 19.3 percent, while incumbent National Vice Chairman Sofo Azorka and former Vice Chairman Alhaji Said Sinare secured 6.4 percent and 6.3 percent respectively, revealing a fragmented field and substantial undecided bloc that could recalibrate the final outcome. The data reflects delegate sentiment at a time when party reorganisation has become central to electoral strategy.

According to Global InfoAnalytics, the poll deployed stratified sampling across regional delegates and used weighted modeling to capture voting intention, electability perception and grassroots influence. Analysts within the party suggest Vanderpuye benefits from high recall among youth organisers and a reputation for combative advocacy that resonates with the base.

The chairmanship remains a pivotal organ in the NDC architecture, responsible for steering cohesion, conflict resolution and national mobilisation. Historically the office has oscillated between consensus builders and assertive tacticians, with recent cycles emphasising fundraising capacity and operational discipline ahead of presidential campaigns.

If current momentum persists, Vanderpuye would need to convert name recognition into branch level endorsement while Ofosu Ampofo leverages incumbency experience to close the gap. The coming weeks of regional tours and stakeholder engagements are expected to be decisive in shaping delegate alignment.

Police Launch Traffitech Digital System To Curb Violations

The Ghana Police Service will commence test operations of its new digital traffic enforcement system known as Traffitech on 14th September in selected corridors, ushering in automated detection of road infractions.

The initiative introduces sensor-based cameras, automatic number plate recognition and centralised violation processing, enabling real-time capture of speeding, red light breaches and improper lane usage without manual interception. Motorists will receive electronic notifications linked to vehicle registration data, with a review window before penalties are finalised.

According to GHOneNews, the Police Administration described Traffitech as a transparency intervention designed to reduce human interface, enhance evidentiary integrity and improve road safety compliance. Senior officers indicated that the pilot phase will assess system calibration, network stability and public adaptation.

The deployment arrives against a backdrop of persistent road fatalities attributed to indiscipline and weak enforcement. Transport analysts argue that automation could curtail extortion risks and standardise penalty administration, provided data protection and appeal mechanisms are robustly enforced.

During the trial period, the Service will intensify public education, publish designated enforcement zones and collaborate with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority for database harmonisation. Full nationwide rollout will depend on pilot evaluation and legislative alignment.