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2024 budget not approved, decision to be taken next week – Speaker

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reaffirmed his stance that the 2024 budget statement and economic policy has not been passed. On Wednesday November, the...

Don’t resign – Martin Kpebu to ‘frustrated’ Kissi Agyebeng

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has encouraged the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, not to be disheartened by the challenges he has faced in carrying...

Ignore Asiedu-Nketia; I never blocked UENR from obtaining a medical school – NAPO 

Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has rejected allegations reportedly made by the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu-Nketia. The press...

Mahama picks Kojo Bonsu as running mate?

It has emerged that National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama is considering picking Mr Kojo Bonsu as his running mate for the forthcoming...

You have no basis to challenge 2024 budget approval – Minority told

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin is insisting Parliament has approved the 2024 budget despite the resistance from the Minority. Speaking on Adom FM's...

Domelevo sends important message to Kissi Agyebeng

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo is urging the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng to remain resolute in his fight against corruption. This follows some comments made...

Apologise and resign in 48 hours – NDC to Upper East Regional Minister

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East Region has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, to apologise...

2024 election: Mahama leads latest poll in Zongo communities

A new report by Global Info Analytics has shown that presidential aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama is likely to...

Samuel Awuku to contest Akuapem North seat

The Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Samuel Awuku, has officially declared his intention to contest the Akuapem North constituency parliamentary seat. He...

NDC primaries: Michael Yarboi breaks silence on vandalism over disqualification

The disqualified aspirant in the Odododiodioo National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries, Michael Nii Yarbio says he has no knowledge of the disturbance that...

Jane Opoku-Agyemang deserves a second chance – Mahama told

Professor Smart Sarpong, a Senior Lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, has made an earnest plea to John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National...

Sam George reacts to claims of being absent during 2024 budget approval

Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel George has dismissed claims by Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu that he was absent in the chamber during the 2024...

Clean Air: MPs spearhead legislation to tackle rising pollution

Three Members of Parliament (MPs) are leading an ambitious charge to address the escalating air pollution affecting the nation. With a private members bill in...

Hassan Ayariga predicts low voter turnout in 2024 election

The Founder of the All People's Congress (APC) party and former presidential candidate, Hassan Ayariga, has predicted that voter turnout in the 2024 election...

Trade Minister to lay import restrictions bill in Parliament today

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, is today expected to lay before Parliament the Legislative Instrument (L.I.), seeking to restrict the...

2024 budget is empty, Majority Leader is ‘clutching at straws’ – Sam George

https://youtu.be/WrmHevApXvc Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram constituency, Samuel Nartey George has criticised the 2024 Budget Statement presented by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. According to...

Three MPs were absent during 2024 budget approval but… – Majority

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Anoh-Dompreh, has revealed three of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) were absent during the 2024 budget...

Asenso-Boakye reacts to $20,000 bribery allegation

The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has dismissed a $20,000 bribery allegation against him by one Claude Convincer Davit. In a viral video, Mr...

2024 budget approved – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said as far as he is concerned, Parliament has approved the 2024 budget statement. He made this remark during a press briefing in Parliament....

Majority Leader takes on Speaker over 2024 budget approval

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensa- Bonsu, has taken on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin over his conduct of the 2024 budget approval. Addressing journalists after...

Minority alleges stalemate in Ghana’s IMF negotiations

The Minority in Parliament has alleged that there is a stalemate in Ghana’s negotiations for the second tranche of the $3 billion credit facility...

Kofi Adams exposes Majority over 2024 budget approval

Member of Parliament for Buem has said the Majority did not have their full number, hence their walkout during deliberations to approve the 2024 budget....

2024 budget approval: Minority shouts ‘away away’ as Majority walks out

The Majority side staged a walk out from Parliament on Wednesday during deliberations to approve the 2024 budget. After the debate ended, the Speaker...

One week observation for late former NPP MP announced

The one week observation of late former Member of Parliament (MP) for Bantama Constituency, Daniel Okyem Aboagye, has been set for Sunday, December 10, 2023....

Deputy Finance Minister urges Parliament to approve 2024 budget on time

A Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei Asare, has urged Parliament not to delay the approval of the 2024 budget to ensure its timely...

Ban party manifestos; let’s stick to a common national development plan – Micheal Kottoh

The Lead Consultant for Konfidant, a globally oriented, Africa-region-focused advisory firm, Micheal Kottoh says party manifestos should be banned if Ghana wants to develop...

I wish Alan had stayed instead of exiting NPP – Evans Nimako

The departure of a former stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, appears to have left an indelible mark on the...

We can’t blame the Constitution for the failure of intellectuals – Ofosu-Dorte

The Founder and Senior Partner of AB and David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte says intellectuals in the country cannot attribute their failures to the Constitution....

Election 2024: Hohoe Constituency in retrospect

As the country gears towards the December 2024 general elections, Myjoyonline.com will serve you with serialized publications of happenings and dynamics in the 18...

Digitalization a planning tool not a development policy – Azongo

A development planner and consultant to SMIDO, Nyaaba-Aweeba Azongo, has said digitalization is not a development policy as is currently being construed in Ghanaian...

Frimpong Boateng: The spiritual foundations of our democracy

I would have wished our system of governance would have been based on a traditional system that is part of us and is understood...

NDC disqualifies Michael Yarboi from contesting Odododiodioo parliamentary primary

The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress, has disqualified Michael Nii Yarboi from contesting in the Parliamentary elections in the Odododiodioo...

Akwamumanhene destools subchief for unlawful land sale

 The Akwamumanhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, has ordered the im­mediate destoolment of the Odikro of Akwamu Anyansu, Nana Ofei Owobie. The order by the State...

Prof. Joshua Alabi leads NDC to celebrate Tenglebgre festival at Sekoti

The former National Campaign Manager of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 general elections, Professor Joshua Alabi, and the former Greater Accra...

NDC running mate race: Ben Ephson roots for Julius Debrah

Pollster and Managing Editor of the Dispatch Newspaper, Ben Ephson has urged flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama to choose former...

Our party manifestos are usually silent on the most important issues – Ofosu-Dorte

Executive Chairman of AB and David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has said his analysis of manifestos churned out by Ghana’s two main political parties since...

NPP Election: Kojo Frimpong confident of victory

A parliamentary hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Wenchi Constituency of the Bono region, Kojo Frimpong, has stated that he will...

It’s not a walk in the park to construct a 24-hour economy – Yaw Nsarkoh

The former Executive Vice President of Unilever, Yaw Nsarkoh says the 24-hour economy initiative announced by former President John Mahama is not a task...

NPP opens nomination for Akuapem North parliamentary primaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for the Akuapem North parliamentary primary election. In a statement signed by NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua...

Import restrictions LI: Ursula Owusu, Speaker Bagbin clash in Parliament

The Minister of Communication and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, clashed with the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin during debate on the Legislative Instrument (LI)...