Facilitating the work of Parliament isn’t corruption – Joseph Osei-Owusu
The former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and former Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has strongly defended the practice of facilitating parliamentary...
Collins Dauda chairs committee to explore pension models for former MPs
Parliament has established a nine-member committee, chaired by Collins Dauda, Asutifi South Member of Parliament (MP), to explore suitable models for the proposed pension...
‘Why are some nominees questioned for hours while others get just 10 minutes?’ – Domelevo asks
Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has raised serious concerns over the inconsistencies in the time allocation for ministerial nominees during the vetting process.Speaking...
8 ministerial nominees set for vetting today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to vet eight ministerial nominees including Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, the Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, today,...
Minority to call for secret vote on two pending Ministers-Designate
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disclosed the caucus's plans to push for a secret vote on two ministers-designate who are yet to appear before...
Chief of Staff gave us money after vetting, but… – Joseph Osei-Owusu
Former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has admitted that members of the Appointments Committee receive money from the Chief of Staff after...
Afenyo-Markin is not bullying Appointments Committee Chair – Deputy Minority Leader
Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has refuted claims that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is bullying the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard...
Ministerial Vetting: We need competence, not trivialities – Domelevo
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has raised concerns over the line of questioning during ministerial vetting, stressing that the process should prioritize competence rather...
Bribery allegations are nothing new, but no proof exists – Deputy Minority Leader
Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has refuted claims of bribery in the vetting process of ministerial nominees, insisting that she has never...
Appointments Committee in seeming disarray due to Chair’s lack of exposure – MP
Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has attributed the apparent disarray in the Appointments Committee to the lack of exposure of its leadership,...
Certain practices being ignored – Deputy Minority Leader
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament has attributed the controversies surrounding the ongoing ministerial vetting process to the disregard of long-standing practices that have...
I haven’t started opposing NDC yet – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has indicated that, despite being the leader of the opposition in Parliament, he is currently allowing the government some leeway...
Lands Minister-designate, 3 others approved despite Minority’s initial objection against Armah-Kofi Buah
Parliament has approved Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, along with three other ministerial nominees.The others are Tiah Ibrahim, North...
Respect is earned – Speaker Bagbin tells Appointments Committee
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on the Appointments Committee to uphold professionalism and adhere to established rules during public hearings, emphasizing that...
Appointments Committee is to vet nominees, not to probe matters of contempt – Dafeamekpor
South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has urged the Appointments Committee to refer matters of contempt to the Privileges Committee.According to him,...
Minority demands sanctions against Emeafa Hardcastle for ‘contempt of parliament’
The Minority caucus in Parliament has condemned the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, for what they describe as...
Minority opposes approval of Armah-Kofi Buah over derogatory comments about Akufo-Addo
The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed the approval of Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, citing his refusal...
Barker-Vormawor apologises for bribery allegation against Appointments Committee
Political activist and lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has issued a public apology to the Appointments Committee of Parliament following his bribery allegation.Barker-Vormawor appeared before the...
Barker-Vormawor denies bribery allegation against Appointments Committee [Watch]
Nana Ato Dadzie, lawyer for political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has stated that his client’s social media post alleging bribery within Parliament’s Appointments Committee is...
I’ll be surprised if Barker-Vormawor can provide evidence – Mahama Ayariga
The Majority Leader in Parliament has expressed skepticism over allegations made by lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who claimed that members of Parliament’s Appointments...
Come forward with evidence – Majority Leader challenges claims of bribery in ministerial approvals
Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called on anyone with evidence of ministerial nominees paying bribes for their approval to come forward.His challenge...
Leadership should be conferred, not chased – Mahama Ayariga
The newly appointed Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has emphasized that leadership positions should be conferred by peers and not actively sought after.Speaking...
It’s exciting to be here – Mahama Ayariga on becoming Majority Leader
Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has described his new role as an exciting and fulfilling chapter in his political career.Speaking on Joy News'...
Linda Akweley Ocloo completes fastest vetting so far
The Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has set a record as the first nominee to complete her vetting in the shortest possible...
Businessman attempted to pay for ministerial nominee’s approval – Mahama Ayariga reveals
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has revealed that a businessman recently attempted to mobilize funds to support a ministerial nominee’s approval process,...
Appointments Committee summons Barker-Vormawor over bribery allegations
"The Appointments Committee of Parliament has summoned Political Activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, over his bribery allegations against its members.The invitation is for Mr. Barker-Vormawor to...
Omane Boamah, 4 others face Appointments Committee today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet five of President John Mahama's ministerial nominees today, January 28.The vetting will commence at 9:00...
I’d rather lose my life than accept LGBTQ+ practices in Ghana – Speaker Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated his determination to ensure the passage of the LGBTQ+ bill, which was passed by Parliament but...
Armah-Kofi Buah, 3 other ministerial nominees to face Appointments Committee today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, today, January 27, 2025.The Ellembelle...
Parliament to vet final batch of Ministerial nominees from January 28
The Appointments Committee of Parliament will begin vetting the final batch of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.This session will focus on individuals...
Parliament approves Muntaka, 4 regional ministers
Parliament has approved President John Mahama's five ministerial nominees who appeared before the Appointments Committee this week.This follows the submission of the report and...
Security service recruitment: NDC, NPP MPs had protocol for constituents – Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, and member of the Appointments Committee, has questioned Interior Minister nominee, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, about his...
Interior Minister, 4 others approved
Parliament has approved President John Mahama's ministerial nominees who underwent vetting earlier this week.The report, submitted to the House by the Appointments Committee, recommended...
Minority protests in Parliament over Ablekuma North collation [Video]
The Minority Caucus in Parliament on Friday protested against government business over the unresolved collation of the Ablekuma North Parliamentary elections.The Minority noted that...
There is nothing wrong with legitimate acquisition of state lands – Muntaka
The Minister-Designate for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has defended the legitimacy of acquiring state lands.Appearing before the Appointments Committee on Friday, the Asawase MP said...
I’ll take secrets to my grave – Muntaka [Video]
The Interior Minister-nominee, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has pledged his dedication to protecting sensitive information concerning national security.Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, the...
Electing MMDCEs will allow MPs to focus on legislative duties – Mpraeso MP
MP for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for a constitutional amendment to enable the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).In...
Gov’t business will suffer if… – Afenyo-Markin to Ayariga
The Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned the newly appointed Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, against introducing excessive debate on the...
Dzifa Gomashie, Opare-Addo and Emelia Arthur approved as ministers
Parliament has approved three more of President John Dramani Mahama's ministerial nominees.The nominees are Ketu South MP; Abla Dzifa Gomashie Minister for Tourism, Arts...
Supreme Court adjourns indefinitely NPP suit to set aside injunction on Akwatia seat
The Supreme Court has indefinitely adjourned the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) suit seeking to overturn a Koforidua High Court’s January 2 injunction on the...