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I will oppose the motion for removal of Ofori-Atta – NPP MP

Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has said the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, does not deserve to leave office. Speaking to JoyNews shortly after Ken...

Confusion over NDC Eastern Regional election settled

The long-awaited Eastern regional delegates conference of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is underway. The election of regional executives, which was supposed to start early...

PNC confiscates official vehicle from 2020 flagbearer

Officials of the People’s National Convention (PNC) on Thursday impounded an official vehicle from 2020 Presidential Candidate David Apasera. The vehicle was confiscated near...

Four arrested after chief narrowly escapes assassination attempt [Video]

https://youtu.be/Ww68ZfNX7BE The Effutu North District Police Command in the Central Region has arrested four persons following an assassination attempt at the Gomoa Pomadze chief's palace....

The war of destiny – How a man from Shama offered his blood to save Ahanta

When the Bible said that “the thief only came to steal, kill and destroy…. “, we often send our minds on wild goose chase...

Ofori-Atta happy with Committee probing Censure Motion over this…

The Finance Minister says he is pleased with the decision by the Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee on Censure to strike out grounds One and Three...

Ofori-Atta to present 2023 budget; says he is ‘unaware’ of NPP MPs’ threats

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says he expects to be the one to present the 2023 budget statement to Parliament on November 24. He revealed...

I’ve not banned phones in Parliament – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has said that he has not given any directive to ban journalists from using phones at the press...

I won’t substitute my position for anything – NDC Women’s Organiser hopeful

National Women's Organiser hopeful for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said she has all the qualities to occupy the position and will not...

Ghanaians mourn Prof Kwesi Botchwey

Ghanaians have been thrown into a state of mourning after the news of former Finance Minister, Professor Kwesi Botchwey's death. The National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

I’ve been to court 70 times because NDC folks disgraced me – Ofosu-Ampofo on leaked tape [Video]

https://youtu.be/6mh086eQQxU Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has revealed party folks were behind the controversial leaked tape. According to him, it was a...

NDC clears 81 aspirants to contest national executives’ election

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday concluded the process of vetting and balloting of positions for the various aspirants contesting for the national...

Your Chairmanship ambition a wrong move – Asiedu Nketia told

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has berated the decision of General Secretary, Asiedu Nketia, to contest against him. Mr...

How traditional rulers from Kyebi stormed parliament to support Ken Ofori-Atta [Watch]

Some traditional rulers thronged Parliament House to offer their full support to the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, when he appeared before a committee...

Former Finance Minister Kwesi Botchwey passes on

Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Professor Kwesi Botchwey is dead. According to sources, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart passed on Saturday, November 19, 2021,...

Censure motion: Advise yourselves; you’ve been uninspiring – Minority told [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Censure motion: Advise yourselves; you've been uninspiring - Prof Gyampo tells Minority Political Scientist, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Minority...

E-levy: Minority frustrated efforts to raise revenue – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has partly blamed the late passage of the electronic transaction levy (E-levy) for the prevailing economic challenges. According to him,...

Agumenu writes: Rawlings had a great deal of respect for Aseidu Nketia for his leadership qualities

General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, from the lenses of my former boss, the late Chairman Rawlings, I see nothing less than a resolute figure...

I’ve rather protected public purse, not mismanaged economy – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has dismissed assertions that he’s been reckless in the fiscal management of the economy. According to him, he has complied with...

Censure motion hearing: Check out Ofori-Atta’s new legal team

Under fire Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has for the second time appeared before the parliamentary committee probing allegations against him but instead with a...

Censure motion hearing: Rise above witch-hunting and entrapment – Ken Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has advised against supposed attempts to blame him for situations that he believes were not caused by him. The Minister insists...

Allegations for censure do not have weight – Ofori-Atta

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said he does not believe that the allegations made by the proponents of the motion of censure for...

Full text: Ken Ofori-Atta’s responses to grounds from proponents on Parliamentary motion on censure

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was in Parliament on Friday to answer questions from the Minority Caucus calling for his head as the keeper of...

I’ve not invited NPP MPs over Ken Ofori-Atta – Former President Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has responded to some media publications suggesting that he has extended an invitation for a meeting with some New...

Economic hardship: I am truly sorry – Ken Ofori-Atta says as he appears before ad-hoc committee

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has apologised to Ghanaians for the hardship being suffered in recent times. According to him, the brunt borne by the populace...

Livestream: Ken Ofori-Atta takes the ‘witness box’ at censure motion hearing

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has appeared before Parliament’s ad-hoc committee probing the Minority’s censure motion against him. The Minister will have to prove to the...

Censure motion: KT Hammond peeved by ‘atrocious’ reportage from Day 1 of probe

Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond, is unhappy with the reportage that has circulated since the opening day of the parliamentary...

MPs buy fuel, we don’t have any coupons – KT Hammond

A Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee probing the censure motion against Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta on Thursday backtracked on his initial assertion...

Censure motion: Ofori-Atta hasn’t been reckless – Adomako Kissi

The Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom has mounted a strong defense for the embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi in an...

I guarantee NDC will get 2024 poll results first night after voting ends – Fifi Kwetey vows

Mr Fifi Kwetey has promised to put in place measures that would ensure the National Democratic Congress can know the results of the 2024...

NDC clears former Law School SRC president to contest national elections

Former President of the Ghana Law School, Wonder Victor Kutor, has been cleared to contest the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives’ election despite...

We are prolonging the inevitable – Prof Agyeman-Duah on censure hearing

Former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, says he is hoping that in the coming days, the Finance Minister would quietly resign...

I am disappointed in the Minority – NPP Man on Ofori-Atta’s censure hearing [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Kwadwo Agyemang Boateng on censure hearing against Ofori-Atta A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) New Juaben Chairman has said he is disappointed in...

EC considers reviewing closing time for 2024 elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) is considering a proposal to review the closing time for electoral activities during the national elections from 5:00 pm to...

Tension as aggrieved Atiwa West NDC members call for fresh elections

Some aggrieved aspirants and members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Atiwa West of the Eastern Region are asking the Functional Executive Committee...

You stand tall – NDC man consoles Ade Coker after defeat [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Anthony Nukpenu consoles Ade Coker after defeat The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Nukpenu, has sent a...

Censure motion hearing: PIAC, GNPC face committee

The Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee hearing the censure motion against embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will resume sitting today. This comes after the suspension of proceedings...

Former MP installed chief

A former Member of Parliament for Upper West Akyem in the 5th and 6th Parliament of Ghana, Joseph Sam Amankwanor, has been enstooled  Mfantsehene...

Gabby meets Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu after public outburst [Photos]

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a staunch member of the New Patriotic Party, has visited the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, at his office after the MP...

US midterms: Republicans narrowly win back the House

Republicans have secured the 218 seats needed for a majority in the lower chamber of Congress a week after the midterm elections, the BBC’s...