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Parliament shouldn’t be taken for granted – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has emphasised that the Legislature is a vital institution in governance.
According to him, the House should not be...
Peter Kwakye forged signatures in the NDC primaries – Mustapha Gbande alleges
The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has accused Amenfi Central Member of Parliament, Peter Kwakye Ackah, of forging...
Parliamentary standoff requires dialogue for resolution – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the former Majority Leader and current Member of Parliament for Suame, has called on parliamentary leadership to engage in constructive dialogue with...
It is wrong to say NPP has destroyed education in Ghana – Adutwum
The Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has responded to critics who claim education under the current government has taken a nosedive, saying that facts...
Parliament seat vacancy: Bagbin files action to set aside ruling of Supreme Court
Lawyers representing Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin have filed an application with the Supreme Court, requesting it to overturn its ruling that suspended the...
Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico ‘island of garbage’
A comedian at a Donald Trump rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage", sparking fury from Republicans and Democrats and accusations of...
Bagbin rejects Supreme Court writ on vacant seats ruling, returns documents
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has directed the return of a set of court documents served by bailiffs on the Parliamentary Service, citing...
Man defecates in bedroom, burns wife’s clothes for refusing intimacy
A Zimbabwean man left a courtroom stunned after admitting he had been urinating and defecating in his bedroom to protest his wife’s alleged denial...
2024 polls: I’ll prioritise healthcare in Zongos if elected – Mahama
National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his dedication to addressing the unique health and infrastructural needs of Ghana’s Zongo communities,...
2024 polls: Vote for Alan; he’ll address your concerns – Patricia Kyerematen to traders
Patricia Christabel Kyerematen, the wife of Alan Kyerematen, the presidential candidate and founder of the Movement for Change, has made a heartfelt appeal to...
CDG-GH to host public forum on Ghana’s ‘alarming exodus’ of skilled labour
The Caucus for Democratic Governance, Ghana (CDG-GH) has announced a forthcoming public forum titled “The Alarming Exodus of Skilled Labour from Ghana: Political and Economic...
Parliamentary impasse: Ghana’s Constitution needs a review – Mahama
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has characterized Speaker Alban Bagbin's recent expulsion of four Members of Parliament as a sign...
It’s unfair for party members to go independent after losing primaries – Gary Nimako
The Director of Legal Affairs for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako, has condemned NPP Members of Parliament who have chosen to...
NDC and NPP MPs must calm down and resort to diplomacy – Nimako
The Director of Legal Affairs for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako Marfo, has called for a diplomatic approach to resolve the...
Supreme Court ruling infringes on Parliament’s authority – Yusif Sulemana
The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has issued a caution to the Supreme Court regarding its involvement in politically sensitive cases, arguing...
I am worried about the Supreme Court – John Jinapor
Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu Constituency, John Abdulai Jinapor, has expressed concern over the recent stance of the Supreme Court.
He noted that, many...
Businessman petitions High Court to uphold Bagbin’s declaration of vacant seats
A Ghanaian businessman, Benjamin Yemoh Tetteh, has filed a lawsuit in the High Court seeking judicial endorsement of Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare...
Afenyo-Markin doesn’t come close to Ato Forson – Sammy Gyamfi [Video]
Majority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin doesn't come close to Minority leader, Ato Forson in parliamentary duties; these were the words of National Democratic Congress(NDC) Communication...
Parliament is an intellectual platform, not a boxing ring – NAPO to NDC MPs
Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has criticised the Minority over their conduct during proceeding on Tuesday,...
Bia East MP urges Afenyo-Markin to show humility and seek advice
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Richard Acheampong, has criticised Majority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin for what he describes as an arrogant and...
Vacant Seats: You must be a dunce not to understand this – Kwesi Pratt
Veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has slammed New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) over the legal suit filed by Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin,...
350K jobs created from coconut industry since 2017
The government has created more than 350,000 jobs through the coconut value chain in the last seven and half years.
The employment was generated through...
Decline in oil production threatens survival of oil companies in Ghana – PIAC warns
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has highlighted that the most immediate consequence of declining oil production is a reduction in revenue from...
Parliament: NPP’s accusation signs of frustration – Yusif Sulemana
Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana has dismissed recent accusations by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), calling them signs of frustration.
The NPP had...
Vacant seat saga: We’re putting Supreme Court in a tight corner – Mintah Akandoh
Juaboso Member of Parliament (MP) Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has said the Supreme Court is being pushed into a tight corner with its involvement in...
You should be building consensus not flexing muscles – NPP MPs told
Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus over their posture about conducting government businesses.
According...
Annoh-Dompreh removed me from NPP WhatsApp platform – Suhum MP
Embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Suhum, Kwadjo Asante has revealed he has been removed from a Whatsapp platform of New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
NPP MPs hopeful Supreme Court will soon decide on vacant seats
The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Members of Parliament, are hopeful that the Supreme Court will soon settle the controversy over the declaration of four...
NCCE warns of rising voter willingness to engage in election violence
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has raised serious concerns about the growing tendency of Ghanaians to resort...
Vacant seats controversy: NPP MPs commended for ‘maturity’ amid NDC ‘provocation’
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commended its Members of Parliament (MPs), led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for demonstrating what they see...
NDC MPs to challenge NPP’s motion to recall Parliament in court
Legislators from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are set to challenge a motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to recall Parliament.
This follows the...
Parliamentary conflicts should be resolved politically, not in court – Dr Srem-Sai
A senior lecturer in Constitutional Law at the University of Ghana School of Law, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has expressed his reservations about the increasing...
Parliament yet to receive L.I. to revoke mining in forest reserves [Audio]
Sefwi-Akontombra Member of Parliament(MP), Alex Tetteh Djornobuah has said the House is yet to receive the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462 which allows mining in...
Parliamentary seat saga: NPP alleges disruptive scheme by NDC to win election 2024
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is alleging that the recent standoff over the Parliamentary seats forms part of a broader strategy by the National...
Parliament: NPP commends Majority for upholding rule of law
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has praised the Majority Caucus of Parliament for standing firm in defence of the rule of law during a...
Court orders must be obeyed until set aside – Justice Atuguba
Former Supreme Court judge, Justice William Atuguba has waded into the debate surrounding the controversy in Parliament over the four vacant seats.
This follows Parliament’s...
Indefinite shut down of Parliament could badly hurt economy- Finance Committee Chair
The Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Patrick Boamah is warning that the indefinite shutdown of Parliament could badly hurt Ghana’s economy.
Mr. Boamah, who is...
Supreme Court ruled on unapproved parliamentary proceedings – Murtala Mohammed
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament has criticised the Supreme Court for what they perceive as a failure to properly assess the...
2024 election: Suhum NPP MP clarifies withdrawal as independent candidate
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Suhum constituency, Oboafo Kwadwo Asante has dismissed claims of rescinding his decision to contest as an...
Bagbin’s declaration of 4 seats vacant amounted to Parliamentary coup d’état – Allotey Jacobs
Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs, has described Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin's declaration of four parliamentary seats...