The special committee investigating the bribery allegations against three MPs and a minister will resume sitting Monday with two key witnesses making an appearance. MP for Bawku Centra, Mahama Ayariga, and MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, are expected to give their testimonies today as the quest for truth heats up. Also, Minister for … Read more
Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, seems to have opened the floodgates for more witnesses to be called to the committee investigating allegation of bribery in parliament. Following a Facebook comment and a letter from his lawyers, the parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee has agreed to allow more witnesses to testify in the … Read more
The Special Parliamentary Committee investigating the alleged bribery incident against members of the Appointments Committee has rescheduled sitting to Monday with chief suspect in the scandal vowing to appear before any committee to vindicate himself. Chairman of the committee Joe Ghartey said Friday’s sitting had to be rescheduled because the witnesses had not been properly … Read more
Stakeholders within the Creative Arts industry were expectant on the announcement of the name of the person to oversee the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, a bureau that was formed in 2012. The proclamation of Madam Catherine Afeku as Minister-designate was heralded with very little opposition from players within the sector, but what … Read more
A member of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) legal team Abraham Amaliba has described the conduct of the Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee of Parliament charged to investigate Hon. Boakye Agyarko’s bribery scandal as questionable. Speaking on the first anniversary edition of ‘State of Affairs’ on GhOne TV, the lawyer explained that inviting the Chairman … Read more
Controversial hip-life artiste A Plus is the latest NPP sympathizer to weigh in on the National Democratic Congress for allegedly plotting to tarnish the image of Energy Minister, Mr Boakye Agyarko and the Akufo-Addo led-administration. Three NDC legislators, including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa have alleged they were bribed to facilitate the approval of Mr Boakye Agyarko … Read more
Joseph Osei-Owusu will Wednesday be the first witness at a public hearing into allegations of bribery that has hit Parliament. At least three MPs and a minister are alleged to have bribed members of Appointment Committee to push through the minister’s nomination. Mr Osei-Owusu, who doubles as the first Deputy Speaker of Parliament will be … Read more
Western Regional Minister-designate, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie has asked government to develop the Western Region infrastructure wise. According to him, the Western Region contributes a lot to the development of the country because it is endowed with most of the natural resources the country can boast of. “About 65 per cent of the cocoa produced in … Read more
The Western Region Minister-designate has doubted the viability of the hugely challenged National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dr Kwaku Afriyie said the actuarial plan which formed the foundation for the implementation of the scheme has been “violated.” The medical doctor, with expertise in farming was answering questions when he took his turn before the Appointment … Read more
Even as he is being accused of blowing the lid off the Boakye Agyarko bribery scandal, self-acclaimed financier of the governing New Patriotic Party, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, is also pointing accusing fingers at some kingpins of the party for plotting the scandal because they missed out on the Energy Minister post. Known for his no–holds–barred … Read more
Parliament on Friday approved all 11 ministerial nominees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who have been vetted during the week. The approval was contained in the 5th report of Parliament’s Appointment Committee signed by the Chairman of the Committee, Joe Osei Wusu. The ministers-designates vetted this week and who have been approved by consensus … Read more
The NPP government will work to ensure that the new national airline commences operations in at least one year’s time, Aviation Minister Nominee, Cecilia Dapaah has revealed. “…The consultant said two years and I said we should do it in a year if possible so between one and two years, I think that should be … Read more
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that initial interactions with a team of staff from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has so far proved fruitful. An IMF team which is currently meeting with the government’s Economic Team is expected to discuss how the new government’s fiscal policies can be incorporated into requirements set by the … Read more
Aviation Minister-designate, Cecelia Abena Dapaah has assured Ghana will get a national airline within two years. According to her, some 60 percent of all travels are done by air so the country should be able to cash in and make gains. Mrs. Dapaah made the comment when she appeared before the Appointment Committee of Parliament … Read more
A dispute has risen concerning the budget that Ghana took to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon between the former minister Nii Lantey and minister designate for sports Isaac Asiamah. The Sports Minister-designate, Honourable Isaac Asiamah, said on the floor of the Appointment Committee of Parliament on Tuesday that the Black Stars had … Read more
The Minister designate for Inner Cities and Zongo Development, Abubakar Siddique Boniface has revealed that he’ll start his Zongo infrastructural development initiative in Asawase in the Ashanti Region. The Akufo Addo led-government established the Ministry of Inner Cities and Zongo Development to help meet the challenge of the social development of the zongos, and has … Read more
After a fierce resistance by the minority National Democratic Congress (NDC), parliament yesterday approved the nomination of the Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisah Djaba, through a majority decision of 152 votes. The nominee was subsequently sworn into office yesterday by President Akufo-Addo, along with 12 other ministers of state. Members of … Read more
More than 5000 head potters also known as kayayei are mounting pressure on the Minority in Parliament to approve the appointment of Madam Otiko Afisa Djaba. The nomination of Ms. Otiko Afisa Djaba as Minister designated to the Gender, Children and Social Protection Ministry was face with stiff opposition from the Minority National Democratic Congress … Read more
When a former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, blew the alarm on corruption among MPs particularly in the 5th and 6th parliament, recently, it was treated as one of his usual rants given little attention, and literally ignored. It was the same way we equally disregarded the corruption claim against MPs by former Asikuma Odoben-Brakwa MP, … Read more
Social commentator, Sydney Casley Hayford, has said that it was insulting for Gender and Social Protection Minister Nominee, Otiko Djaba to describe former President Mahama as evil and wicked. Otiko Djaba on Tuesday refused to apologize for her comments against the President when she was queried by some Minority members serving on Parliament’s Appointment Committee. … Read more