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If I did what Bagbin did to Kufuor, they wouldn’t survive – Afenyo-Markin to critics

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hit back at critics, arguing that his leadership is under attack because of his effectiveness in...

I’m appalled by Afenyo-Markin’s behaviour towards clerk – Sam George

The Minister-nominee for Communications, Samuel George, has condemned what he describes as "despicable behavior" by the Ranking Member of the Appointment Committee, Alexander Afenyo-Markin,...

I never felt targeted, it’s part of the game – Afenyo-Markin on his role as Minority Leader

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has brushed aside claims that he has been under undue attack in his leadership role, asserting that...

I will make mistakes, but… – Afenyo-Markin

Newly appointed Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has admitted that leading in Parliament comes with significant challenges, emphasizing the importance of consultation, learning, and faith...

We will prioritise fact-based communication over deception – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State-designate for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has pledged to uphold transparency and integrity in his role, vowing to combat misinformation while...

I am a very patient man – Afenyo-Markin [Video]

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he is a patient and composed individual. According to him, he hardly ever gets irritated; however, he does react...

I’m not surprised the public is unhappy with our actions – Minority Leader

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has acknowledged public dissatisfaction with the recent chaotic events in Parliament. According to him, it is natural for citizens to condemn...

I believe in prayer to succeed – Afenyo-Markin on his role as Minority Leader

Days into his tenure as the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has opened up about the challenges of his new role, emphasizing that...

Ablakwa’s ORAL team used drones to spy on my properties – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team—led by Foreign Affairs Minister‑nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa—of flying drones over his...

Speaker is justified in his anger but standing orders must be followed – Oppong Nkrumah

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has reiterated the importance of following parliamentary procedures in addressing disciplinary matters within the...

Suspended MPs: Let Majority, Minority leaders meet Speaker to resolve the issue – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader of the 8th Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has advised the Majority and Minority leaders in the House to meet with the Speaker...

Speaker should have suspended Mustapha Ussif, Okyere Baafi – Bia East MP

The Second Majority Chief Whip and Bia East MP, Richard Acheampong has lauded Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin for suspending some four lawmakers for...

Bishop Sam Owusu’s prophecy about Asiedu Nketia as future President [Watch]

Founder and leader of Pottersville Church International, Ambassador Bishop Sam Owusu, has made a bold prophecy, claiming that Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman...

Chaos in Parliament: The Suspension of MPs and its Implications

In a dramatic turn of events, four Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana were suspended for two weeks following a chaotic incident during the...

Speaker lacks authority to suspend MPs- Osei kyei-Mensa-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has questioned the Speaker of Parliament’s authority to suspend Members of Parliament (MPs), arguing that neither the Standing Orders...

We’ve shown enormous good faith in vetting of ministerial nominees – Minority

The First Minority Whip in Parliament, Habib Iddrisu, has asserted that the Minority Caucus has demonstrated significant goodwill throughout the vetting of ministerial nominees. According...

We are sorry for the violence at the vetting – Minority

The First Minority Whip in Parliament, Habib Iddrisu, has apologised for the violent incident that occurred during the Appointments Committee’s meeting on 30th January. In...

Minority rejects suspension of its 3 members

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has opposed the suspension of three New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament by Speaker Alban Bagbin. The Caucus has...

Chaos in Parliament: Let the guilty pay for damages- CDD fellow

A Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, has called for those responsible for Thursday's disruptions during the ministerial...

Vetting Ablakwa: 171 questions asked, 68% by Afenyo-Markin

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s vetting for the position of Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister was nothing short of a political marathon. Over the course of six intense hours,...

Appointments Committee recommends approval of Ablakwa, Akandoh, and 10 others by consensus

Parliament’s Appointments Committee is set to recommend the approval of Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Health Minister-designate Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and ten other...

Why Ablakwa was discharged amid Afenyo-Markin’s disagreement with Ahiafor 

The vetting of Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, by the Appointments Committee on Friday took an unexpected turn. This followed a disagreement between Ranking...

Speaker orders reconstitution of Appointments Committee

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Friday ordered the reconstitution of the Appointments Committee. The directive followed the chaotic scene during the vetting session...

Lord Commey’s Dansoman house attack: More details emerge

Adomonline.com has become privy to some more details of the midnight attack on the former Director of Operations at Jubilee House, Lord Commey's Dansoman...

Speaker sets up committee to probe vetting chaos

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has set up a 7-member bi-partisan committee to investigate the chaos that erupted in during the vetting of ministerial...

Speaker suspends Annoh-Dompreh, Dafeamekpor and 2 others over vetting chaos

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended four Members of Parliament (MPs) effective immediately over the chaotic incident that marred the Appointments Committee...

I don’t own a $3m house in my constituency – Ablakwa

The Foreign Affairs Ministry nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly denied claims that he owns a $3 million house in his constituency. Speaking during his...

Afenyo-Markin apologises to Ablakwa and wife

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has offered a full and unreserved apology to the Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his wife following...

DRIP contract was inflated by more than $100m – Ablakwa

Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to renegotiate the terms of the District Road Improvement Programme...

When I say ‘bye-bye’ to Ministerial nominees, it is for the best – Pusiga MP

The Member of Parliament for Pusiga Constituency, Laadi Ayii Ayamba, has clarified why she mostly congratulates ministerial nominees rather than asking them questions when...

James Gunu takes charge as Volta Regional Minister

The Volta Region is set for a fresh chapter in governance as Hon. James Gunu officially assumes office as the Regional Minister on Monday,...

Ablakwa urges AU to revisit Nkrumah’s blueprint for stronger reforms

Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for a return to the vision of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame...

Ghana ‘unhappy’ with US exit from Paris agreement – Ablakwa calls for renewed commitment

Foreign Affairs Ministry nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed Ghana’s disappointment over the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. He described the decision...

My exposés about wrongdoings have saved this country millions of dollars – Ablakwa

The Foreign Affairs Minister nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has asserted that his exposés on various acts of wrongdoing have saved Ghana millions of dollars. Speaking...

Minority demands removal of ‘bullying’ Dafeamekpor as Majority Chief Whip

The Minority in Parliament is calling for the dismissal of Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor from his role as Majority Chief Whip, citing concerns over...

Ghana remains friends of all, enemies of none – Foreign Affairs nominee

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the nominee for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to remaining neutral and maintaining diplomatic relations with all nations. Speaking...

We are a ‘mighty few’ and won’t be intimidated – Minority Leader

The Minority in Parliament has reaffirmed its resolve to stand its ground despite being outnumbered in the House. Addressing the press on Friday, 31st January,...

I was officially invited for vetting yesterday – Ablakwa responds to Afenyo-Markin

The Foreign Affairs Ministry nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who alleged that he was not scheduled...

Chaos erupts again as Minority accuse Majority of acting in bad faith

Tensions flared in Parliament on Friday morning as the Minority clashed with the Majority over the ongoing vetting process. The incident, which occurred on January...

Oppong Nkrumah calls for public inquiry into post-election violence at collation centres

Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to initiate a public inquiry into the breakdown of law and order at several...