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Censure motion: We didn’t find a single piece of evidence against Ofori-Atta – K.T. Hammond

K.T. Hammond, a co-chair of the committee that probed allegations in a censure motion filed against the Finance Minister, said they did not find...

We don’t want you anymore; it’s not by force to serve us – Adongo to Ofori-Atta

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has asked the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to humbly resign and...

Censure motion hearing: There was no findings against Ofori-Atta – KT Hammond

Kobina Tahir (K.T) Hammond, a co-chair of the Ad-hoc committee that probed allegations in a censure motion against the Finance Minister, has said they...

Censure motion: Parliament fails to oust Ofori-Atta

The vote of censure against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has failed after less than 183 Members of Parliament voted to oust the embattled...

Censure motion: I’m innocent, I’ve committed no crime – Ofori-Atta

The embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has once again rejected allegations of conflict of interest and gross mismanagement of the economy levelled against him...

Censure motion: ‘Away away’ Minority shouts as Majority walks out

https://youtu.be/R0Bm7m8foWg Secret ballot has been conducted for the Minority in Parliament to determine the fate of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, in their vote of censure....

2023 Budget: 4 key areas that received less allocation than National Cathedral

Between an imminent crash of the economy and a desperate cry for an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout, Ghana is at crossroads. The steps government...

Ofori-Atta’s censure motion: Our side didn’t take sitting allowances – Ablakwa

A member of the ad-hoc committee that probed the Minority’s censure motion against the Finance Minster has denied allegations that his side took sitting...

Afriyie-Ankrah’s former students support campaign with billboards

Some former students of Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah have raised funds to mount billboards around the country in support of his campaign to become the next...

Minority confident of kicking out Ofori-Atta by end of censure motion vote

Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak, has expressed confidence that the Finance Minister will be voted out of office on Thursday after the vote on...

Debate on censure motion against Ofori-Atta begins today

The green light has been given by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to decide the fate of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on Thursday. Members...

Supreme Court Nominees: Appointments Committee presents report to Parliament 

Parliament’s Appointments Committee's report on the President’s nominations for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court has been presented to the House.  Andrew Amoako...

NDC man sends strong message to delegates ahead of elections

Communications team member of the opposition NDC, Twum Barima, has advised delegates in support of some aspiring national executives to avoid negative speculations about...

I’ve been given over ¢100k ‘haircut’ on my investment – Franklin Cudjoe

Founding President of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe, says he has suffered a “haircut” of over ¢100,000 on his investment with...

I love you to death but… Atubiga tells Mahama over appeal for funds for NDC election

A former member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Stephen Atubiga, has expressed displeasure about former President John Mahama for allowing himself to...

Ghana in talks with Dubai oil refiner to barter gold for fuel

Ghana is in talks with Emirates National Oil Company for a barter arrangement that will enable the West African nation to buy fuel with gold. The government...

You are on your own – John Kumah tells bondholders who reject debt exchange programme

Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah, has advised bondholders to comply with the government’s debt exchange programme. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday,...

Odododiodoo NDC walks for victory 2024

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Odododiodoo Constituency has organised a health walk themed 'Rep Your Ward' to mark the end of the...

Check out full list of aspirants running for National Executive positions in NDC

The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released a full list of all aspirants who are qualified to contest for national executive positions...

Beautiful photos drop as Volta Regional NPP Secretary ties knot with Deputy Women’s Organiser

When faithful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) met at Dzodze over the weekend, it was not for political reasons but to witness and...

Parliament approves 2023 budget

Parliament has approved the Budget Statement and Economic Policy for the 2023 fiscal year, after heated arguments from both sides of the House. This comes...

NDC congress: Mahama appeals for funds from 500k Ghanaians

Former President John Mahama is appealing for funds from Ghanaians in support of the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) upcoming 10th National Delegates Congress. The...

Govt might have over-borrowed – John Kumah admits

The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah, has conceded that government might have over-borrowed in its quest to transform the economic fortunes of the...

Police hunt MPs who attacked female colleague in parliament

Police in Senegal are searching for two opposition lawmakers who attacked a female MP during a brawl in parliament last week.  Massata Samb slapped...

Economic crisis: Be cautious, we’re in this together – Ofori-Atta to media

Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has warned the media to be cautious and disseminate accurate information regarding the current economic crisis and its debt...

Loyalty is not enough for a leader, reshuffle when necessary – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has said loyalty alone is not enough for a good leader in assessing his appointees. The leader should be able to...

Over 8,000 delegates to attend NDC Congress on December 17

The 10th National Delegates Congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will witness a total of 8,964 delegates from across the country. The Congress...

Parliament does not have the guts to sack any Minister – ACEPA’s Rasheed Draman

JoyNews/AdomNews · “Parliament Does Not Have The Guts To Sack Any Minister” – Dr. Rasheed Draman The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary...

A.B.A Fuseini takes a ball of kenkey to Parliament [Watch]

Sagnarigu lawmaker ABA Fuseini has criticised the government for the economic challenges Ghanaians are saddled with at the moment. He noted that the cost of...

Minority kicks against debt restructuring programme

The Minority in Parliament has rejected government's proposed debt exchange programme which seeks to reduce high public debt. The Caucus has described the programme as...

Minority raises red flag over 2023 budget

The Minority in Parliament has kicked against the 2023 Budget Statement and Economic Policy and called for an immediate remedy before it lands the...

Asante Akyem North constituents expose MP over 1D1F factory

Residents of Asante Akyem North Constituency in the Ashanti region have expressed disappointment in their MP over claims of a functioning plantain processing factory...

Who will monitor your appointees? Mahama quizzes govt on V8 ban

Former President John Mahama has questioned the practicality of government's decision to freeze the use of V6 and V8 in Accra by appointees. According...

Bright Simons: Ghana begins its dance with creditors

Barring a last-minute change of plans, Ghana will formally announce its intent to default on its debt early next week. This was revealed in...

T-bills, individual bond holders exempted from Domestic Debt Exchange – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says government has put in place measures to minimise the impact of the country’s domestic debt exchange on investors. These measures...

Dr Frank Owusu-Sekyere: Addressing the elephant in the room

Somewhere in 1998, it was not easy getting an appointment to renew or acquire a visa to the United Kingdom. As a medical student,...

Ace Ankomah: Wanted alive – The mentality that confronts adversity

Yesterday, the Black Stars failed the nation. That’s easy to say. But I think that those of us in the stands also failed the...

Parliament to rise on this date…

Parliament will on Wednesday, December 21, adjourn its sittings, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, has announced. Presenting the...

Be resolute for NPP – Yendi MP urges Islamic University TESCON members

New Patriotic Party's (NPP) George Krobea Asante has urged Islamic University TESCON members to be active communicators for the party and the Nana Addo-led...

Parliament sends strong message to absentee ministers over budgetary allocation approval

It’s been day three of the 2023 budget debate and the Majority is struggling with numbers at the chamber for the debate. Not only...