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Chaos in Parliament: The Suspension of MPs and its Implications
In a dramatic turn of events, four Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana were suspended for two weeks following a chaotic incident during the...
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...
Why Ablakwa was discharged amid Afenyo-Markin’s disagreement with Ahiafor
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...
Oppong Nkrumah calls for public inquiry into post-election violence at collation centres
Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to initiate a public inquiry into the breakdown of law and order at several...
Group petitions Mahama to take decisive action against Aowin MP over alleged involvement in...
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has petitioned President John Mahama to take decisive action following allegations against Aowin MP, Oscar Larbi, over his involvement...
Joseph Osei-Owusu appointed to University of Gold Coast Council
The University of Gold Coast (UGC) has announced the appointment of Joseph Osei-Owusu, former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, as a member of its...
My critics do not understand how the public service work – Joe Wise
Former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has stated that many people misunderstood him when he mentioned that the Chief of Staff financially...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
‘Why are some nominees questioned for hours while others get just 10 minutes?’ –...
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...
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...
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...
Bribery allegation should have been investigated properly – ACEPA
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has called for a thorough investigation into the bribery allegations...
Acting GRA boss makes first public appearance amid protests by NDC supporters
The Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Kwesi Sarpong, made his first public appearance amid protests by some discontented National Democratic Congress...
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 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...
MPs engaged in galamsey will face severe consequences – Bagbin warns
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament, cautioning that any legislator found engaging in illegal mining,...
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,...
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...
Bagbin’s recent comments on Anti-Gay Bill disappointing – CDD Officer
A Senior Programmes Officer at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Michael Akagbor, has expressed disappointment over recent remarks made by the Speaker...
Youth Entrepreneurship Academy kicks off amid growing unemployment concerns
EDULearn Services Limited has launched the first cohort of its Youth Entrepreneurship Academy, a dynamic initiative designed to address the pressing challenge of youth...
My early concession in 2024 polls was for Ghana’s democracy and peace – Bawumia
Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained that his early concession in the 2024 presidential election was made in the supreme...
Vetting of MMDCEs: Aspirant DCE for North Tongu pledges accountability
The immediate past Director of Elections for the North Tongu Constituency and an aspirant for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Christian...
Fatima Abubakar sends important message to Eugene Boakye [Listen]
Former Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has sent a strong message to former Member of Parliament for Subin Constituency, Eugene Boakye, over his utterances...
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...
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...
TM Entertainmentz Inc. brings Ghanaian culture to New York for Independence Day
Join TM Entertainmentz Inc. for a vibrant celebration of Ghanaian Independence on March 8, 2025, at Amadeus Nightclub in Elmhurst, NY (79-51 Albion Ave).
The...
We’ll rigorously pursue the agenda to reset Ghana – Mahama Ayariga
Mahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Majority Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Caucus, has pledged to uphold the legacies of his predecessors...
Mahama Ayariga confirmed as Majority Leader
Bawku Central Member of Parliament(MP) Mahama Ayariga has officially been appointed as the Majority Leader.
Mr Ayariga succeeds Ejumako Enyan Essiam MP, Dr Cassiel Ato...
Prioritise Ghana’s security – Mustapha Ussif to Mahama
Former Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has raised concerns over the rising incidents of violence and lawlessness allegedly perpetrated by supporters of the...
Mahama traveled commercially to UAE – Ato Forson disputes Nitiwul’s claim
Majority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has refuted claims that President John Dramani Mahama used a private jet for his recent visit...
Afenyo-Markin urges Mahama gov’t to waive admission fees for first-year students
The Minority Leader of Parliament, Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concerns over the Mahama administration's commitment to delivering on its pledge to cover the admission fees...
Akufo-Addo constructed 13,624km of roads – Asenso-Boakye
Former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has dismissed claims by the current Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, that the Akufo-Addo...
Our women cannot be second-class appointees – Minority Leader criticises Mahama’s gender representation
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed disappointment over the perceived lack of gender balance in President John Dramani Mahama’s ministerial appointments.
Speaking...
Parliament approves Haruna Iddrisu, Kwame Agbodza and Eric Opoku as Ministers
Parliament has approved the second batch of ministers nominated by President John Mahama, following their successful vetting by the Appointments Committee.
The Appointments Committee unanimously...
Parliament approves Mahama’s three ministers
Parliament has approved the nomination of the new ministers appointed by President John Dramani Mahama.
The approved nominees are Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister...