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Ken Ofori-Atta gets top appointment

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta as Senior Presidential Advisor on the economy. He will also serve as the...

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation: Nana B slams Nana Yaa Jantuah [Listen]

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has descended on former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah...

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...

Akufo-Addo behind Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation – Amoako Baah

Political Science lecturer and analyst, Dr. Richard Amoako Baah has alleged that President Akufo-Addo compelled Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to resign from his position as Majority...

Mahama criticizes police response to election security comments by DCOP Waabu

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, says the Police Service distancing itself from comments made by DCOP Gabriel Prince...

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...

He’s been a fantastic leader – Joe Wise on Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, widely known as Joe Wise, has expressed profound disappointment over the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as...

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...

2024 polls: Mankessim market women declare support for MP

Mankessim market women have pledged to rally support for their Member of Parliament, Ophelia Mensah Hayford and the government. The women, led by the...

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...

NPP affirms new Majority leadership as Afenyo-Markin takes over

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially endorsed Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Majority leader in Parliament. This...

Bawumia releases full list of Manifesto Committee members

After unveiling chairpersons for the 2024 Manifesto Committees, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has finalised the membership of...

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...

Funds for Agenda 111 could have retooled existing hospitals – Minority on KATH dialysis equipment challenges

The Minority in Parliament is accusing government of engaging in deceptive assurances after the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’s Nephrology Department reported serious challenges with...

DCOP Kwesi Ofori named on Bawumia’s Manifesto Committee for security

Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Kwesi Ofori is a member of the Manifesto Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He will contribute his...

NPP to hold emergency meeting after parliamentary reshuffle

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to hold an emergency National Council meeting today, Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Alisa Hotel. This was...

Obiri Boahen hints at NPP exit

A former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen has threatened to exit the party over what he describes...

Bawumia has a better record in the north than Mahama – Northern NPP

The Northern Regional executives of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) have expressed disappointment at ethnocentric comments made by the General Secretary of the...

I have been depressed – Nunoo-Mensah

A former National Security Adviser, Brigadier General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah has said the prevailing economic hardship has left him depressed. According to the former Chief...

Miracles Aboagye backs Asamoah Gyan’s role NPP manifesto committee

Director of Communications and Spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has described as apt the inclusion of former footballer Asamoah...

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has always been penciled to lead manifesto committee – Miracles Aboagye [Listen]

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has always been penciled in to lead Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 Manifesto Committee, this according to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Communications Director...

Chairman of manifesto committee not a 24-hour job – Atta Akyea [Listen]

The Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa South constituency in the Eastern Region, Samuel Atta Akyea is still not convinced about the explanation given...

I am disappointed Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stepped down – Joe Wise [Watch]

First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu is saddened by the resignation of Member of Parliament for the Suame constituency, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority leader. As a...

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...

Check out when NPP will present 2024 manifesto

The Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 election campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has announced that the party intends to unveil its...

2024 election: Peace Council sends important message to political parties

The National Peace Council (NPC) has called on political parties to avoid hate speech and the use of intemperate language in the 2024 electioneering.  That,...

NPP sets new date for Akuapem South parliamentary primary

The New Patriotic Party's leadership has scheduled the parliamentary primary for the Akuapem South constituency for March 2, 2024. This decision follows the withdrawal...

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...

Minority accuses Ayew Afriyie of sabotaging Covid-19 expenditure probe

The Minority in Parliament has leveled accusations against Dr. Ayew Afriyie, the Chairman of the Health Committee. They alleged that, he is intentionally impeding a...

Our 2024 calendar will be disclosed before end of February – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public and all stakeholders that it will unveil its electoral calendar for 2024 before the end of...

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,...

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation address [Read]

The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for the Suame constituency in the Ashanti region, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has formally relinquished his role as the...

Bawumia forms manifesto committee [Full list]

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Alhaji Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has formed his manifesto committee tasked to...

Majority reshuffle: NPP has betrayed Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu – Lecturer [Listen]

A Political Science lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Kwasi Amakye Boateng, says Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has...

COVID-19 cash: Minority insists on investigation into the expenditure

The Minority Caucus has renewed call on government to account for monies received in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent development, the...

Majority cannot appoint leaders without party involvement – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified that the Majority caucus in Parliament cannot elect leaders without the involvement of the New Patriotic...

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...