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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 over vetting of Ablakwa, Akandoh
Tensions erupted during an Appointments Committee session as Minority and Majority members clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
The...
Parliament approves Omane Boamah as Defence Minister-designate
Parliament has approved the nomination of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as the Minister-Designate for Defence.
This approval came after the House debated and adopted the...
Former NPP MP for Lower West Akim defects to NDC
A former Member of Parliament for Lower West Akim, Gifty Klenam, has made a significant move by switching from the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
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...
Afenyo-Markin defends Appointments Committee’s decision not to vet Linda Ocloo
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has defended the Appointments Committee's decision to excuse Linda Obenewaa Ocloo Akweley, the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, from questioning during...
Bagbin to meet Emeafa Hardcastle today over Annoh-Dompreh Confrontation
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is scheduled to meet with the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, Victoria...
Prof. Ransford Gyampo appointed Acting CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science professor at the University of Ghana, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer...
Ghana’s Democracy needs constant nurturing – Nana Yaw Mireku
African and International Relations Analyst Nana Yaw Mireku has emphasised the crucial need for Ghana’s democracy to be constantly nurtured and maintained in order...
Ablekuma North Results: Dr. Serebour attributes delay to presiding, returning officers
The Director of Training at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has appealed to political parties and the public to allow the presiding...
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...
Mahama Ayariga’s diplomacy at an all-time best as Majority Leader – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has praised the diplomatic skills of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, describing them as being at an all-time best.
Speaking in an...
‘Freemasonry is not anti-Christ’ – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has refuted assertions that Freemasonry is anti-Christian.
According to him, the Freemasonry society aligns with Christian principles.
“Freemasonry is not anti-Christ. If...
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,...
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...
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,...
I’m here to serve – Osman Ayariga declares as he takes office as NYA...
Osman Ayariga has officially assumed office as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Authority (NYA), following his appointment by President...
Odike demands dismissal of Emeafa Hardcastle [Video]
The founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addae Odike, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Emeafa Hardcastle,...
Emeafa Hardcastle has apologised to me but… – Annoh-Dompreh [Listen]
Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has revealed that the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, apologized following their altercation.
However,...
James Klutse Avedzi: A trailblazer in public service and finance
James Klutse Avedzi’s illustrious career has reached new heights with his appointment by President Mahama as the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission...
I won’t allow Emeafa Hardcastle to have her way – Annoh-Dompreh [Listen]
Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has stated that he will not allow the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, to...
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...
Don’t deny me protocol because I’m grilling you – Afenyo-Markin to Dr. Omane Boamah
The Minority Leader in Parliament has cautioned the Defence Minister-designate against possibly denying him what he referred to as "a protocol allocation" due to...
Afenyo-Markin apologises to Omane Boamah over ‘lateness rebuke’
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has apologised to Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister-designate, following a misunderstanding over his scheduled appearance for vetting.
The...
Haruna Iddrisu condemns Acting Petroleum Commission CEO for attacking MP
The Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has criticized the actions of the Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission,...
National Economic Dialogue is good but… – Oppong Nkrumah
Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP) Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has commended President John Mahama for the proposed National Economic Dialogue.
Mr. Nkrumah has said such a...
I look forward to appearing before Appointments Committee – Barker-Vormawor
Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has confirmed his readiness to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 29, to substantiate his allegations that the committee...
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...
Dzifa Gomashie’s answer to Arts Fund question was shocking – Austine Woode
Ghanaian broadcaster based in the United Kingdom, Austine Woode, has expressed his dissatisfaction with some of the answers given by Abla Dzifa Gomashie during...
Alex Segbefia, Ofosu Ampofo and Ama Pratt appointed to Veep’s office; check out full...
President John Mahama has approved the appointment of 10 people to serve in the Office of the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Former Health...
Mahama Ayariga clarifies perceived tensions with Haruna Iddrisu
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has clarified the events surrounding the handling of former Energy Minister-nominee Boakye Agyarko during the 7th Parliament, asserting that there...
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...
Ato Forson’s leadership boosted NDC’s 2024 chances – Ayariga
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised the outgoing majority leadership for their significant contributions to the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) success in the lead-up...
I focus on results, not drama – Mahama Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed remarks made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who suggested that Ayariga’s parliamentary style could impede government business.
Mr. Ayariga...
I didn’t intend to disrespect Akufo-Addo during his last SONA – Minister-designate
Lands Minister nominee Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah has clarified his comments about former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, which gained significant attention following the latter's last...
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...
Mahama must appoint more females, persons with disability – Bashiratu Kamal
Fellow at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Bashiratu Kamal, has called on President John Mahama to ensure greater inclusivity in his appointments by...
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...