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Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was sacrificed on the altar of expediency – Franklin Cudjoe

The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has waded into the resignation of Suame Member of Parliament (MP), Osei Kyei-Mnesah-Bonsu as Majority Leader. According...

Parliament postpones approval of Anti-Gay Bill to February 27

Parliament has rescheduled the ratification the "Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values," often called the anti-gay bill, to Tuesday, February...

I never saw this day coming – Afenyo-Markin

In a heartfelt address to his fellow Members of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed deep gratitude upon assuming the esteemed role of Majority Leader,...

Avail your experience to MPs as you step down – Ato Forson urges Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

The Minority Leader in Parliament has urged the outgoing Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu, to ensure that the house benefits from his experience while...

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu will be fondly missed as Majority Leader – Minority Leader

Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has conveyed a sense of loss following Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu's departure from his position as Majority Leader. He...

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu formally announces resignation as Majority Leader

The Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has officially declared his resignation as Majority Leader. Addressing the Parliament on Friday, February 23, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu clarified...

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu resigned voluntarily – NPP insists

The National Council of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unanimously confirmed the names comprising the new leadership in the Majority in Parliament. This...

I have no desire to become Majority Leader – Osei-Owusu

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, says he has no desire to occupy the position of the Majority Leader. He said he is...

Ex-Majority Leader raises concerns over new Parliamentary Standing Orders

Former Majority Leader, Abraham Osei Aidoo, has voiced concerns about Parliament's new Standing Orders, particularly regarding potential hurdles for political parties in selecting caucus...

Kyei-Mensa-Bonsu to address resignation issues today

Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, says he intends to address issues surrounding his resignation today, Friday, February 23. Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stepped down from his...

Parliament passes Environmental Protection Bill 

Parliament has passed the Environmental Protection Bill 2023, which seeks to establish the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to regulate, protect, and exercise general oversight...

Minority MPs say Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation is no surprise

Some Minority MPs say the resignation of Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu does not come as a surprise to them. Many of them claim they have...

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu refuses to take his original seat in Parliament [Watch]

After resigning as the Majority leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu refused to take his seat on the right side of the Speaker of Parliament. Rather, he decided...

I am shocked – Atta Akyea on Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South constituency in the Eastern Region, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed shock about the resignation of Majority Leader,...

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was pushed out – Dr Draman

The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rasheed Draman, has expressed concern about how the former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu,...

Burning Issues: I don’t think it’s genuine – Prof Gyampo on Kyei Mensah’s resignation

Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof Ransford Gyampo has expressed doubt Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu willingly resigned as Majority Leader. The Suame Member...

Atta Akyea disagrees with Speaker on parliamentary leadership appointment

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South constituency in the Eastern Region, Samuel Atta Akyea, has argued against Speaker Alban Bagbin's assertion that caucuses...

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu resigns as Majority Leader

Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has voluntarily resigned from his role with immediate effect. This decision was announced at a crucial meeting of the majority caucus...

Parliament ready to pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Parliament is set to pass the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill after nearly three years of the bill being laid in the House.  This comes after the...

Akufo-Addo to meet majority caucus over suspected leadership tensions

JoyNews is learning President Akufo-Addo has summoned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament to a meeting later today at the Jubilee House. The...

Afenyo-Markin’s Majority leader potential indisputable – Charles Owusu

Nkoranza North independent parliamentary candidate, Charles Owusu has said Alexander Afenyo-Markin is more than qualified to be a Majority Leader. His comment is on the...

Bid to oust Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu: Political science lecturer ‘exposes’ Afenyo Markin [Listen]

A Political Science lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has accused Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin of orchestrating the...

Parliament demands details on expenditure on Agyapa Royalties deal

The Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has written to the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), demanding details and...

ECG officials storm Parliament over GH₵23m debt [WATCH]

Officials from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have arrived at the premises of Parliament today. Their mission is to disconnect the legislative house from...

We won’t tolerate further delays on passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill from you – Minority warns Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a stern warning against any further delays in the approval process of the bill aimed at promoting...

Subin MP clarifies process for choosing parliamentary leaders

The Member of Parliament for Subin in the Ashanti Region, Eugene Obeng Antwi, has made it clear that the task of choosing its leaders...

Attempt to change Majority leadership a ‘failed coup’ – Rasheed Draman

The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rasheed Draman, has described the attempt to change the leadership of the Majority...

There’s no plot to oust Majority caucus leader – NPP

https://youtu.be/V4v7WP8f580?t=698 A Deputy General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed has debunked claims that there is no conspiracy to change the...

Waabu Election Security Comment: Minority amazed over Police investigation

The Minority in Parliament is unhappy about the intended action by the Ghana Police Service against the Director of Research and Planning, DCOP Prince...

Parliament faces potential power disconnection over ECG debt

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding...

NPP suspends parliamentary leadership reshuffle

The proposed reshuffle of the Majority leadership in Parliament has been temporarily suspended. This pause is strategic, allowing President Nana Akuffo-Addo and the...

Four ministers to appear before Parliament

Four Ministers of State are scheduled to appear before Parliament to answer 37 questions as the House resumes sitting from Tuesday, February 20 to...

NPP makes changes to Parliamentary leadership

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has made changes within the leadership of the Majority Caucus in Parliament ahead of the upcoming December elections. The move...

New Standing Orders to address Ghana’s dynamic and hybrid parliamentary democracy – Speaker

The Rt. Hon, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has stated that, the January, 2024 Standing Orders of Parliament offers an opportunity to...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: We are criminalising the act, not the individual – Sam George [Video]

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampam constituency, Sam George has clarified that the criminalisation of LGBTQ pertains to the act itself, not the individuals involved. According...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Sam George clarifies why 3rd reading was put on hold

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has debunked assertions that the motion tabled by Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, led to the...

K.T. Hammond, the ‘romantic god’ in Ghana’s politics

Like him or hate him, Adansi-Asokwa Member of Parliament (MP) Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond occupies a pivotal position in Ghana’s politics. Ghana’s historical democracy...

Afenyo-Markin didn’t block the passage of anti-LGBTQ+bill – Sam George 

https://youtu.be/mqHB12iUR90 A sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, Sam George has explained that Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin did not block the third reading of the...

Resign if you’re tired – Minority to Majority over absenteeism in Parliament

The Minority in Parliament has issued a stern warning to the leadership of the Majority to take responsibility for absenteeism of their members. They said...

Afenyo-Markin blocks 3rd reading of Anti-LGBTQ Bill

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has blocked the third reading of the Anti-LGBTQ bill. Barring his move, this day would have seen the passage of...