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Opoku Ansah advocates stronger digital regulations to combat online fraud
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has reiterated the need for stronger digital regulations to curb fraudulent activities on social media.
Speaking...
Samuel Jinapor denies calling Zanetor Rawlings ‘Daughter of a Murderer’
The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Jinapor, has denied allegations that he referred to Dr. Zanetor Rawlings as the "daughter of a murderer"...
It was hard to watch Clerk virtually ‘lynched’ by a man who should know...
Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, has condemned Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s verbal attack on the female Clerk of the Appointments...
I sometimes see frustration on the side of the Minority Caucus – Ahiafor
Chairperson of Parliament's Appointments Committee and MP for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafor, has expressed concern over what he describes as the frustration of the...
My husband ordered that I leave Parliament amidst vetting chaos – Appointments Committee Clerk
The Clerk to Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Gifty Jiagge-Gobbah, has revealed that her husband instructed her to leave Parliament on the night of Thursday, January...
Annoh-Dompreh ordered the tables to be pulled apart – First-term MP Kofi Ntekuni
The member of Parliament for Pru West, Emmanuel Kofi Ntekuni, has revealed that it was the member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who...
Afenyo-Markin instructed MPs to boycott vetting probe – Committee chair reveals
Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee set up by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to investigate last Thursday’s chaotic vetting incident, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has...
The minority was very disruptive – Appointment’s C’ttee chair Ahiafor
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has stated that the minority caucus was disruptive during the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday,...
Some invitees of ministerial nominees slept in open spaces at parliament – Kwame Agbodza
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has revealed that some invitees attending the vetting of ministerial nominees were forced to sleep...
Ablakwa wasn’t smuggled in for vetting – Agbodza clarifies
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has strongly denied allegations that Foreign Minister-designate Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa was “smuggled in” for vetting...
Allow prosecution of Dr Asiamah to proceed – Minority to Mahama
The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to allow the prosecution of Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah to continue, despite his...
Afenyo-Markin reiterates opposition to Ablakwa’s nomination as Foreign Affairs Minister
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reaffirmed his side’s disapproval of the nomination of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs.
According...
We wash our hands off Ablakwa; he should carry his own cross – Minority
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reaffirmed his caucus' disapproval of the nomination of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Foreign Affairs Minister.
The North Tongu MP was...
Minority must use parliamentary procedures to serve Ghanaians – Joe Ghartey
Former Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, Joe Ghartey, has encouraged the Minority Caucus in Parliament to continue leveraging parliamentary rules and procedures to safeguard...
Afenyo-Markin apologises to Clerk of Appointments Committee
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rendered an unqualified apology to the Clerk of the Appointments Committee, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah.
This follows his earlier accusations that Mrs....
Christian Council condemns chaos in Parliament during vetting
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has condemned the chaos that erupted in Parliament during the vetting of ministerial nominees by the Appointments Committee...
Sam George, 4 others approved amid Minority opposition
Parliament has approved the fourth batch of President John Mahama's ministerial nominees following their vetting by the Appointments Committee.
The approval follows the committee's recommendation...
Minority storms Parliament in red, black attire over suspended MPs [Video]
Minority Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, February 4, stormed the House clad in red and black attire to protest the suspension of four...
Samson Anyenini’s take on parliamentary chaos [Listen]
Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has reacted to the brouhaha surrounding the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) following the chaotic incident at...
Heightened security in Parliament to prevent entry of suspended MPs
Security has been bolstered in Parliament, with a new perimeter at the entrance to the chamber aimed at preventing suspended Members of Parliament (MPs)...
Security agencies probe ministerial nominees before vetting – Ahiafor
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has shared insights into the rigorous process that security agencies...
Bernard Ahiafor justifies Bagbin’s decision to suspend four MPs
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has defended Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend four Members...
If they want a second round of vetting, I am ready for them –...
Foreign Affairs Minister nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has declared his willingness to undergo a second round of vetting by the Appointments Committee if required.
"If...
Ministerial vetting: I have resisted many invitations to fight – Ahiafor
Akatsi South MP Bernard Ahiafor has revealed that he has turned down numerous invitations to engage in confrontations over the ongoing ministerial vetting process,...
If I were combative, we won’t have vetted over 40 nominees – Appointments Committee...
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has defended his leadership style amidst criticism from some members of the Minority, arguing that his...
Afenyo-Markin played it smart and safe – Ahiafor on vetting chaos
The Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has revealed that the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, played it "smart and safe" during the ministerial...
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...
STEM Education: Empowering the Innovators of Tomorrow
The African Science Academy (ASA), founded by the African Gifted Foundation, is a girls-only advanced-level school fostering the growth of young African women in...
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...
NPP condemns Bagbin’s suspension of MPs, calls it “dangerous and autocratic”
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned the suspension of three of its Members of Parliament (MPs) by Speaker Alban Bagbin, describing his...
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...
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...
Committee probing vetting chaos to begin public hearings on February 5
The committee investigating the disturbances during the vetting of ministerial nominees is set to commence public hearings on Wednesday, February 5.
Established by Speaker Alban...
How MP allegedly squeezed Dafeamekpor’s balls during vetting chaos [Listen]
Akim Oda Member of Parliament (MP) Alexander Akwasi Acquah has detailed how South Dayi MP and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson-Dafeamekpor was allegedly assaulted during...
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...
If I did what Bagbin did to Kufuor, they wouldn’t survive – Afenyo-Markin to...
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hit back at critics, arguing that his leadership is under attack because of his effectiveness in...
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 never felt targeted, it’s part of the game – Afenyo-Markin on his role...
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has brushed aside claims that he has been under undue attack in his leadership role, asserting that...
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...