Sentences with phrase «of biggest opposition»

Police officers in Accra took over the headquarters of the biggest opposition party after the place was ransacked by party supporters suspected to be loyal to suspended Chairman Paul Afoko.

Executives and members of the biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region, have expressed misgivings about outright lies being peddled by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government officials who are trying to claim credit for projects initiated and completed by the previous administration.

Diplomatic sources and NPP insiders confirmed to this paper that the two former Ukraine «fighters» were invited into the country to train a «special wing» of the biggest opposition party on how to «recruit and mobilize» people to stage a Ukrainian - like uprising in Ghana should Nana Akufo - Addo fail to win the presidential election for the third consecutive time.

The leader of the biggest opposition party also made a firm commitment to introduce a regime that will implement a policy for the election of District Chief Executives (DCEs) explaining that: «The time has come to bring accountability to local government through competitive politics.

According to those rooting for the Bole - born historian - turned - politician, he is the most marketable and visible candidate among all those who have either openly declared their intention of leading the party, or rumored to be interested in contesting the 2020 elections on the ticket of the biggest opposition party.

The dismissal of civil servants appointed during the NDC era, the Parliamentary bribery scandal, Ameri sponsorship of the Addison committee, persecution of officials and supporters of the biggest opposition party and, the appointment of friends and relatives by the president to sensitive positions among others, have been widely discussed.

The retired diplomat also said he sees nothing wrong with still being a member of the biggest opposition party and being the running mate for the CPP flagbearer.

Suspended National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Paul Awentemi Afoko is winning the hearts of many bigwigs and supporters of the biggest opposition party in his pursuit to overturn the National Executive Committee's decision to suspend him indefinitely, The aL - hAJJ can confirm.

Contrary to assertion by some chiefs, mostly of the New Patriotic Party stock that, twice failed flag bearer of the biggest opposition party would be third time lucky in the upcoming November polls, facts on the ground show otherwise.

The National Democratic Party (NDP) has backed the argument of the biggest opposition party in the country, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for a new voters register ahead of the 2016 general elections.

According to Johnson Asiedu Nketia, though the EC has exercised its rights, he would have been the happiest man on earth if the flagbearer of the biggest opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Danquah Akufo - Addo was equally disqualified.

The groups; Let My Vote Count, Account for Accountable governance and the Youth wing of the biggest opposition party, New Patriotic Party (NPP), wrote to the Police, seeking permission to march through some principal streets of Accra and end up at the Electoral Commission (EC) and Parliament House to present a petition on the need to have a new voters register for the 2016 elections.

In his view, the posturing of the biggest opposition party in mounting pressure on the Electoral Commission to accede to its demands with regards to the 2016 polls, was a ruse to turn eyes away from the party's secret plan to compromise the election in its favour.http: / / ghanapoliticsonline.com

Dropping a hint, after NPP acting National Chairman's roundly condemned destabilizing statement, that leaders of the biggest opposition can not guarantee what will happen if the NPP loses the November elections another «militant» member of the opposition party, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye on Tuesday stated on UTV that the party and its 2016 flag bearer have resolved not to waste their time complaining about any supposed unfair treatment in the upcoming elections.

Conversely, Mr. Rawlings, who in spite of being the founder of a governing NDC, yet has been rooting for the candidate of biggest opposition has now formally endorsed his better half, Nana Konadu to challenge his own party's candidate, President John Mahama and Nana Akufo - Addo of the NPP.

His comment comes at a time members of the biggest opposition party have been chiding the Mahama government for doing little to develop the country, claiming that, policies of the government have negatively impacted on Ghanaians.

Not exact matches

Poland's biggest political standoff in years began on Friday when opposition lawmakers objected to plans by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party to curb media access to parliament, and blocked the plenary hall podium ahead of a budget vote.

Tap Oil shareholders have lodged a big protest vote, with more than 35 per cent of votes cast against three resolutions at today's annual meeting, with dissident shareholder Chatchai Yenbamroong accounting for a large share of the opposition.

This has been a big source of opposition for you.

But de Blasio's performance on development has been as good as Mike Bloomberg's — and about as good as one can expect in the face of neighborhood opposition to virtually anything big and new.

On the biggest question facing British politics for decades the official opposition is increasingly struggling to be noticed by either side of the Brexit divide.

The growing opposition from major shareholders could be a big problem for Dell because in order for the company to go private, he needs the approval of the majority of shareholders, excluding his stake in the company.

This is because Silicon Valley made a big show of its support for immigrants and opposition to Trump's travel ban.

Last week, the NDP — in its new role of official Opposition — said it aimed to restore civility in the House of Commons and the NDP's biggest rabble rouser has even promised to lead the charge.

But business leaders say global investors will want clarity on the bigger picture of foreign investment now that Mr. Harper is less beholden to opposition parties in the House.

Since Notley's own opposition days of painting Alberta's oft - hallowed «job creators» as fat - cat corporate barons, she's learned to work with the big companies.

The data which Cobb cites in opposition to Sherburne's model — discrete impressions from the big toe, the ear drum, and so on — are not found in inattentive experience, but are rather the products of intellectual analysis.

Yet, in one of the not infrequent contradictions of American politics, voters combine their concern for economic security» and their reliance on the state to guarantee it» with an intense generalized distrust of, and opposition to, big government.

The nation's biggest evangelical group said Monday that religious freedom is threatened by American mayors who say Chick - fil - A is not welcome in their cities because of the restaurant leader's opposition to gay marriage.

For the record, this in no way is an argument against gay marriage and as an atheist I find it ridiculous that this is actually a big debate we're having in our country, let alone that there is just an incredible amount of opposition.

If Ramsey is whipped into shape and only roams when there is enough confusion and cover in his areas, Arsenal could match the invincibles in shutting out any form of opposition, big and small.

There are two sorts of fans; those that prefer playing down the players we never got, or were never in for, and bigging up our own guys or, as you choose, the exact opposite, to big up and hype the opposition and the players that we don't get and ridicule or comically undersell our own.

Our biggest problem is throwing away games having taken the lead, or while putting tons of pressure on the oppositions goal, and while Ospina is better than Schez, a World class keeper will help us stop this most annoying habit.

If Wenger can't be motivated enough to take some revenge on Mourinho, not even for the sake of the fans, after 12 losses... If his can ship 17 goals in 3 games against top level opposition and still continue with a similar approach to games, then I don't know what will ever really drive this guy to overhaul his tactical approach to compete more fiercely against big teams...

THIS IS THE LINEUP FOR ARSENAL HAD WENGER BEEN MORE TACTICAL IN THE SUMMER («AGAINST BIG OPPOSITION») WELBECK GIROUD SANCHEZ DIABY CAVARLHO RAMSEY GIBBS KOSCIELNY MERTESACKER CHAMBERS FABIANSKI i have been thinking about it for a long period of time and with the pace and strength in mid maybe we could have a decent shout at the title challenge but as we all know Wenger would hate this line up and put 4 CAMS for them, i think it is better we concentrate on drawing against big oppositiBIG OPPOSITION») WELBECK GIROUD SANCHEZ DIABY CAVARLHO RAMSEY GIBBS KOSCIELNY MERTESACKER CHAMBERS FABIANSKI i have been thinking about it for a long period of time and with the pace and strength in mid maybe we could have a decent shout at the title challenge but as we all know Wenger would hate this line up and put 4 CAMS for them, i think it is better we concentrate on drawing against big oOPPOSITION») WELBECK GIROUD SANCHEZ DIABY CAVARLHO RAMSEY GIBBS KOSCIELNY MERTESACKER CHAMBERS FABIANSKI i have been thinking about it for a long period of time and with the pace and strength in mid maybe we could have a decent shout at the title challenge but as we all know Wenger would hate this line up and put 4 CAMS for them, i think it is better we concentrate on drawing against big oppositibig oppositionopposition.

However, these have come vs lesser opposition, ozil hasn't performed well in big games and I fear that is where a lot of the criticism takes hold.

Wenger might surprise us all and start Theo instead of Giroud and play the big man against teams that try to play rugby or bring him on to help hold up play in the oppositions half to hold a lead.

It is not just him though, most of our team just seem to lack conviction especially in big games or when the opposition is applying pressure.

He's only played in a few big games, and he's never stood out as anything special, nor has he against more mediocre PL teams; the only matches that stand out to me for Arsenal are the WBA game at the end of last season and a game against Sunderland and in both cases, the opposition really didn't look up for it.

everyone with common sense knows that all the players will be playing a big part in arsenal challenging for titles except may be our defenders & goalkeeper who will play in all our important games otherwise we will see a lot of different combinations used in midfield & attack during the season depending on the opposition or if it, s a cl game to top the group or when it, s been decided already, a cup game or when we have to play twice in a week, injuries, loss of form....

With him being the main striker, but being saved the whole hustle and bustle of big CBs only to make the right run and sneak in with a goal when neccesary, only that he doesn't offer the defensive cover Ramsey would and wouldn't stretch the opposition anywhere near as much as the Ox would if you need him to keep a fullback busy.

If you watch Arsenal then you will know what I said is our biggest issue, we do not put games out of reach for the opposition and they have the will to fight back, we seen it multiple times.

It has made the Gunners a laughing stock for opposition fans, who now see that Arsenal can not even attract players of Vardy's quality (bearing in mind he's had one season of fame) let alone some of the world's biggest stars.

Wenger should have stuck to the winning Invincible blueprint of a team full of big technical players with pace and power bulldozing the opposition!

As for the transfers, I said he could have done better, but we are starting to buy the world class players that arsenal deserves... My point is that on the day it's arsenals 11 against the opposition 11, and it's up to the players to get the win... Wenger plays a big part in the tactics and formations yes... However ultimately it's down to the players to come up with the result... I think the players get away with poor performances too lightly as wenger gets the brunt of the criticism, ultimately it was a poor performance by the players yesterday not by wenger

Again, he's a striker that given the freedom he has, prefers to play outside the box doing what Sanchez, Ozil, Ramsey do, trying to finesse the ball out of the air with his back to goal and being creative as opposed to just being a big, hulking, greedy striker commanding the oppositions box and those that provide service to him!

He is no made for high pressing, opposition players target him for the first 15 minutes of these big games, they intimidate him, a few niggly tackles here and there, a few shoulder burges and that will be it for Ozil for the rest of the game.

This was Arsenal biggest problem last season, at times in game the entire Arsenal team went back to defend hence occupying a very small portion of the pitch allowing the opposition team the entire pitch and complete control of possession.

And in a big game, he'll not alter their positional starting positions to confuse the opposition despite the alleged freedom given to the Gunners to exercise on the field of play like Lucas Perez.

Easily takes care of weaker opposition, but when up against a big puncher the glass jaw is exposed and he get knocked the Fu * k out!