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“Disunity is weakening our role in Parliament” – Afenyo-Markin to Minority

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sounded a strong warning to members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus, cautioning that growing internal...

2026 budget offers no real path to recovery – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has taken a hard stance against the 2026 Budget, branding it “growthless, jobless, and minimalist,” and arguing that it fails...

Photos from Finance Minister’s 2026 Budget Presentation

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, fulfilling...

Full text: Finance Minister presents 2026 budget in Parliament

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in parliament. The presentation...

Parliamentary Committee visits El-Wak stampede victims

The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior, chaired by James Agalga, has visited victims of the recent El-Wak Stadium stampede who are receiving treatment...

Speaker Bagbin rejects claims of Executive control over Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has dismissed suggestions that the executive branch wields influence over his actions or the operations of...

How Adutwum’s kindness helped young man achieve dream to become medical doctor

In an inspiring display of compassion and dedication to empowering the next generation, the Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe constituency and New Patriotic Party...

Gov’t benefiting from economic foundation laid by NPP – Stephen Amoah

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso and former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Stephen Amoah, says the current government’s economic stability efforts are being made...

Minority alleges GH¢1.4bn DACF withdrawal by Finance Minister, demands action

The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Agyei, of colluding...

PNP raises alarm over erosion of democracy under NDC administration

The People’s National Party (PNP) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as a steady erosion of Ghana’s democratic principles under the current...

I admit NPP is having challenges, but… – Afenyo-Markin [Listen]

Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has acknowledged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is facing internal challenges but stressed...

Afenyo-Markin declines comment on ECOWAS Parliament controversy [Audio]

Minority Leader and New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has declined to comment on the recent ECOWAS Parliament saga, saying some matters are...

I am human, but I would never hit a police officer – Afenyo-Markin [Video]

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has dismissed claims that he assaulted a police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” demonstration at Parliament House on Monday,...

Pius Hadzide dismisses claims that Bryan Acheampong hoarded fertilisers

Spokesperson for the Bryan Acheampong Campaign Team, Pius Enam Hadzide, has rejected allegations that former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, stockpiled...

“They tried to provoke me, but I was prepared” – Afenyo-Markin on Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting chaos

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has described the heated exchanges during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, as a...

NDC marks 5th anniversary of late President Jerry John Rawlings

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is commemorating the fifth anniversary of the passing of Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, the founding President of Ghana’s...

‘This time I’m coming with the hammer, not a gavel’ – Speaker warns MPs

peaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament (MPs), vowing to enforce strict discipline and curb disorderly conduct...

Our party structures are weak, and I plan to fix them – John Boadu

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and aspiring National Chairman, John Boadu, has vowed to restore the party’s strength and unity,...

Shatta Wale bigger than any political party in mobilisation – John Boadu

Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has praised dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for his massive influence among Ghanaian youth,...

Mahama Ayariga drags Afenyo-Markin before Privileges Committee for contempt of Parliament

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has lodged a formal complaint against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, accusing him of tarnishing the name and...

I’m not a stranger in NPP – Dr. Adutwum recounts his longstanding journey

Former Minister of Education and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, has dismissed claims that he is a political newcomer,...

Speaker Bagbin Apologises to Judiciary over Afenyo-Markin, Ayariga vetting clash

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has formally apologised to members of the judiciary who witnessed a tense exchange between Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and...

Why NPP must rebrand like NDC – John Boadu reveals [Listen]

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has stated the need to rebrand the party to restore its appeal among...

If judges give verdict based on fear, how safe are we? – John Boadu questions Baffoe-Bonnie on Ataa Ayi’s 70-year jail term

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has raised concerns over comments made by Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie...

PAC Chair defends Akufo-Addo government against economic mismanagement claim

Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and former Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, has rejected claims that the Akufo-Addo government mismanaged Ghana’s...

Former BOST MD allegedly arrested, held in EOCO custody

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has raised concerns over the arrest and detention of Dr. Edwin Alfred Provencal,...

Patrick Boamah reflects on Baffoe-Bonnie vetting

The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central and member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has shared his reflections following the vetting of...

Napo rallies NPP members to support Bawumia as best hope for victory

Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, has reaffirmed his strong support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as the most suitable candidate to lead...

Minority defends walkout from Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting

The Minority in Parliament has defended its decision to walk out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing the move...

North Dayi NHIA Boss defends MP, dismisses claims of sabotaging Mahama as false

The District Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in North Dayi, Mr. Edem Sebastian, has described as false and unfortunate media reports...

Preventing Minority from expressing their view dragged CJ nominee’s vetting process – Egyapa Mercer

Former Deputy Energy Minister and former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has cautioned against any attempt to silence the Minority in...

NDC is the most attractive political party in Ghana – NEIP CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Agyei, has described the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as currently the...

CJ nominee Baffoe-Bonnie proposes Nov. 7 for general elections

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has proposed that Ghana’s general elections be held on November 7 instead of the traditional December 7. The...

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting suspended amidst confusion

Proceedings were temporarily suspended during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, following misunderstandings among Members of Parliament (MPs). The vetting session began around...

Afenyo-Markin and Ayariga clash again during Chief Justice nominee vetting

Tensions erupted between Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, on Monday,...

Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to face Appointments Committee today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie today, Monday, November 10, 2025, following his nomination by President John Dramani...

Felix Kwakye Ofosu highlights key national events for the week ahead

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has outlined a series of significant national activities scheduled for the coming week, describing it as a...

Speaker Bagbin elected President of African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption

Speaker of the Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been elected as the new President of the African Parliamentarians’ Network Against Corruption (APNAC) during...

John Boadu officially declares bid for NPP National Chairmanship

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman...

Galamsey defeated NDC before they started the fight – Miracles Aboagye

The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has taken a swipe at the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over what...