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Mahama, NDC bigwigs storm parliament for Gyakye Quayson’s swearing-in

The former President, John Dramani Mahama, is in parliament for the swearing-in of re-elected Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), James Gyakye Quayson.Also...

MP defends Dormaahene over comment on Gyakye Quayson

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Committee says he disagrees with claims that comments by the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II calling for...

It’ll be a good thing to enter a nolle prosequi in Quayson’s case – NPP guru

A former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, has joined calls for the prosecution of Assin North MP-elect, James Gyakye Quayson to...

Gyakye Quayson to be sworn in today

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, will today, July 4, be sworn in as the MP-elect...

Parliament announces date for Gyakye Quayson’s swearing-in

Assin North Member of Parliament (MP)- elect, James Gyakye Quayson, will be sworn in on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.The ceremony has been set for...

I’m hopeful Quayson’s trial will be discontinued this week – Franklin Cudjoe

President of policy think tank, Imani Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed hope the Attorney General within the week will discontinue the case of Assin...

Parliament likely to debate anti-LGBTQ+ bill this week

Parliament is expected to debate the bill on the Promotion of Proper Sexual Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBT...

I want to see Kumawu producing engineers, lawyers in next few years – MP

The newly-elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, says his vision is to see the Kumawu Constituency producing engineers, lawyers and...

Gyakye Quayson’s victory party in parliament (Photos]

The Minority in Parliament on Friday held a party to celebrate the victory of its colleague, James Gyakye Quayson, in the just ended Assin...

GBA blasts MP over criticisms against former Chief Justice Anin Yeboah

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has descended hard on the Minority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agboza, over his criticism that former Chief Justice, Justice...

Parliament adjourns as Assin North bye-election causes low turnout

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has adjourned parliamentary sitting to Thursday, June 29, 2023.This follows the absence of over 250 Members of Parliament from...

Five Ministers to appear before Parliament to answer questions this week

Five sector Ministers have been scheduled to attend Parliament to answer 35 questions for the fourth week ending Friday, June 30.They include the Ministers...

Parliament celebrates Asamoah Gyan as he retires from football

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annor-Dompreh, has eulogised former Black Stars Captain, Asamoah Gyan, urging the nation to honor him for his exploits.Making a statement...

Minority challenges Bawumia over digitalisation agenda

The Minority in Parliament has criticised Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for claiming to be the brain behind digitalisation in Ghana.The Caucus has claimed...

Bagbin pledges GH₵100k support to Medeama SC

The champions of the Ghana Premier League, Medeama Sporting Club (SC), received a generous pledge of GH₵100,000 from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.During...

Suhuyini ‘fights’ govt over planned demolition of Tamale timber market

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini has described as insensitive plans by the government to demolish the Tamale Aboabo Timber Market...

I teach at UPSA now – Muntaka

The Asawase MP, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, seems to be enjoying the perks that come with losing his position as the Chief Whip of the...

1992 constitution only good at helping us elect dictators – Muntaka

The Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, says the country’s 1992 constitution only helps in the election of a dictator as a...

Sam George calls for expedited consideration of LGBTQI+ bill

The Anti-LGBTQI Bill currently before Parliament has suffered a major setback as Parliament decides to slow the process due to two suits filed against...

Parliament must adopt digitisation to cut waste – Okaikwei Central MP

As government charts ways to digitise institutions, a call has been made to Parliament to adopt same to enhance its work and cut cost.The...

Let’s abolish witch camps; it’s embarrassing to Ghana – Ablakwa [Video]

https://youtu.be/mshfk-m1WQUThe Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for immediate action to abolish witch camps in Ghana.The MP has...

MPs are 100 percent against LGBTQ – Speaker of Parliament assures

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has assured the Chief of Gonjaland, Yagbon Wura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, that LGBTQ+ can never be passed under...

Alban Bagbin speaks on northern presidential candidates for 2024 election

The Speaker of Parliament, Kingsford Alban Sumana Bagbin, has suggested that the 2024 elections in Ghana may feature a showdown between former President John...

Majority side always makes excuses for Ofori-Atta’s absence in Parliament – Dr Apaak fumes

The Member of Parliament for Builsa South has accused the Majority Caucus of condoning Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s constant absence from Parliament when he’s...

Majority to discuss Ofori-Atta’s fate – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu [Video]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q4doJPCJR2sMajority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, says the caucus would have to have a meeting to discuss the fate of the finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.This follows...

Adwoa Safo announces re-election bid for Dome-Kwabenya constituency

Sarah Adwoa Safo, the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, has revealed her decision to seek re-election for the upcoming 2024 elections.The announcement was made...

Galamsey menace: Minority calls for public inquiry, halt to community mining

https://youtu.be/KugHIowORu8The Minority in Parliament is calling for a public inquiry into the activities, reports and fallouts of the erstwhile Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining...

NDC MPs on pilgrimage at Assin North

Some leading National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) at the weekend descended on towns and villages within the Assin North Constituency in...

Parliament to celebrate 30 years uninterrupted parliamentary democracy this year

Ghana’s Parliament will this year, 2023, mark thirty years of uninterrupted parliamentary democracy. To commemorate the milestone, series of activities have been earmarked throughout the year under...

Full text: Minority’s approval of Chief Justice-nominee Gertrude Torkornoo

Minority NDC MPs on Appointments Committee Statement on the Reasoning in the James Gyakye Quayson CaseThankfully the reasoning in the James Gyakye Quayson case...

Minority in parliament responds to IMF official

Former President John Mahama cannot be held responsible for the unsustainable energy sector debt, according to the Minority Caucus in Parliament.The defense comes in...

Parliament resumes today

Parliament is set to resume from recess today, Tuesday, June 6, for the Second Meeting of the Third Session.The House adjourned sine die for...

Five bills expected to be laid as Parliament reconvenes tomorrow

As Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday, June 6, series of financial bills, including the Revenue Administration Regulations, 2023, will be presented for consideration.In addition to...

Parliament writes to EC, declares Assin North seat vacant

Parliament has written to the Electoral Commission (EC) declaring the Assin North seat vacant. According to reports, the Clerk of Parliament, Cyril Kwabena Oteng Nsiah,...

Parliament resumes sitting on June 6

Parliament is set to resume sitting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, after going on recess in March.This will commence the Second Meeting of the...

Parliamentary Service honours 14 retired staff [Photos]

The Parliamentary Service has honoured 14 retired staff for their exceptional dedication and contributions to the legislature at a ceremony held in Parliament House,...

Minority reacts to Supreme Court ruling on Gyakye Quayson

The Minority in Parliament has described as a slap in the face of Ghana’s democracy and rule of law the decision of the Supreme...

Dr. Duffuor pulls out of NDC presidential race

Former Finance Minister, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, has formally withdrawn from the NDC's upcoming flagbearership contest.Addressing a presser on Friday evening, the former Governor of...

Kasoa: NDC supporters trade blows over venue change for primaries

There was chaos at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency office at Awutu Senya East (Kasoa) when supporters of one of the aspiring candidates...

Ken must go saga: Latest on businessman who tried to bribe NPP MPs

Asante-Akim-North Member of Parliament (MP), Andy Appiah Kubi, says he has provided all details about allegations of bribery attempts on New Patriotic Party (NPP)...