Our members won’t be part of Committee probing vetting chaos – Suame MP
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, John Darko, says the Minority will not participate in the ad-hoc committee set up by the Speaker...
I have a good relationship with Afenyo-Markin, but… – Akatsi South MP
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, says while he maintains a good working relationship with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, he often struggles...
He sometimes forgets he’s no longer Majority Leader – Ahiafor jabs Afenyo-Markin
The Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has criticized Minority Leader and Ranking Member on the Committee, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for what he describes...
Afenyo-Markin to face Privileges Committee if… – Bernard Ahiafor
Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has warned that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin will be referred to the Privileges Committee if he fails...
Recall suspended MPs, dissolve ad-hoc committee – Afenyo-Markin tells Speaker
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin, to reverse the suspension of four MPs in connection with the chaotic...
Nine CSOs commend suspension of MPs
Nine civil society organisations (CSOs) focused on monitoring parliamentary affairs have lauded the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's suspension of four lawmakers over the...
Speaker’s suspension unconstitutional; return to Parliament – NPP tells its MPs
The New Patriotic Party(NPP) has asked its three suspended Members of Parliament(MP) to ignore the directive and attend proceedings.The General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua...
We are law-abiding – Minority
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader has stated that the party is known for its "gentlemanliness" and adherence to the law.On Thursday, during the vetting...
Vetting chaos: We’re not here to witch-hunt our colleagues – Committee
The seven-member committee probing the chaos during the vetting of ministerial nominees has assured that it is not on a witch-hunt mission.Chairman of the...
NDC MPs disrespected Speaker’s orders – Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Majority caucus of disregarding Speaker Alban Bagbin's orders on the reconstitution of the Appointments Committee.The Effutu...
Minority Leader and Majority Leader pursue talks with Speaker over suspension of MPs
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disclosed that he and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga have been pursuing the Speaker of Parliament for talks over his...
Afenyo-Markin allowed his emotions to get the better of him – Inusah Fuseini
Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has criticised Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament and MP for Effutu, for letting...
Arrest MPs responsible for vetting chaos – Gyampo to Dampare
The acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Ransford Gyampo, has unequivocally demanded that the Inspector General of Police, Dr....
I saw Asiedu Nketia’s son, Okyere Baafi, and others; why target 4? – Deputy Minority MP asks Speaker
Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei has raised concerns over the suspension of only four Members of Parliament(MPs) following the chaos at the Appointments Committee...
Sam George consoles Dafeamekpor amid suspension
Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament (MP), Sam George, has expressed his unwavering support for his colleague, South Dayi MP and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson...
Appointments Committee would have been boring without Afenyo-Markin – Franklin Cudjoe
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has said that the Appointments Committee would have been boring if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin was not part...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 AhiaforÂ
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...
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...
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...
Minority plans to vet Okudzeto for 2 days; Akandoh a full day – Ada MP claims [Audio]
Ada Member of Parliament(MP), Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe has stated that the chaos that marred the vetting session on Thursday is part of a grand...
Clerk to Appointments Committee is ‘a typical NDC member’ – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Clerk of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, of being partisan following a clash between the...
Ada MP apologises on behalf of Minority after vetting chaos [Listen]
Ada Member of Parliament (MP) Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe has rendered an unqualified apology to Ghanaians on behalf of the Minority Caucus.This comes after tensions...
Vetting chaos forces venue change as tables, microphones are destroyed
A chaotic scene that erupted during the Appointments Committee’s vetting session on Thursday evening has forced a change in venue, as tables and microphones...
Nothing will stop us from asking the relevant questions – Afenyo-Markin amidst vetting chaos
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed his side’s commitment to holding nominees accountable during the vetting process, despite Thursday evening’s chaotic scenes at the...
Chaos erupts at Appointments Committee as Minority and Majority clash [Video]
The Appointments Committee descended into chaos on Thursday evening as tensions flared between members of the Minority and Majority, leading to a heated confrontation.The...
‘Nonsense! That’s corruption’ – Sampson tears at suggestions that cash for vetting isn’t bribery
Lawyer and Media Practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has repudiated the use of euphemisms seeking to justify alleged payments of money to members of the...