The NDC minority in Parliament described as unimpressive the first 100 days of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. According to the caucus, the early signs of the party in government have shown that it has failed to honour its pre-election campaign promises. Addressing a press conference at the Parliament House on Tuesday, [April 18, … Read more
The minority members in parliament say the 100 days of the Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party government have been fraught with post-election terrorism, unlawful dismissal and intimidation. At a news conference in Accra Tuesday, the minority claimed state-sponsored vigilante groups defined the 100 days of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his government. Watch Deputy Minority Leader, … Read more
The opposition National Democratic Congress has alleged that the Akufo-Addo led government have spent an enormous amount of state funds on multiple luxurious parties since he was sworn-in as the President of the Republic of Ghana. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday to review the president’s 100 days in office, the deputy minority leader James … Read more
Deputy Minority Leader, James Klutse Avedzie, has said that government’s decision to reduce aspects of the Energy Sector Levies will further delay the payment of the web of debt that entangles the energy sector. While the National Electrification Scheme Levy (NESL) goes down from 5% to 2%, the Public Lighting Levy (PLL) reduces from 5% … Read more
The Deputy Minority Leader James Klutse Avedzi has stated that President Akufo-Addo could have nominated his Deputy Ministers earlier to enable the Appointments Committee vet them. Speaking to Naa Darkuah Dodoo, our parliamentary correspondent immediately after they boycotted sitting for the vetting of the nominees, he lamented that, they [parliamentarians] are going for recess due … Read more
The Minority NDC MPs say their decision to boycott Parliament on Thursday and Friday, April 6 and 7, 2017, have been aborted. They have, however, cautioned not to sit beyond Friday, April 7, 2017, the date scheduled for the House to go on recess sine die. “We will accommodate Friday but if we are unable … Read more
The minority members on the Appointments Committee of Parliament Wednesday boycotted the vetting of some deputy ministers appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in order to push for the Parliament House to rise for recess. Deputy Minority Leader James Klutse Avedzi told 3FM parliamentary correspondent Mercydalyne Lokko Tuesday that notwithstanding an agreement by the … Read more
Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Kweku Kwarteng, is wondering why transport fares have gone up despite tax cuts by government on petroleum excise duty. He told Evans Mensah on Joy FM’s Top Story programme Tuesday, the citizens need to demand some answers from transport operators for the price hikes that has been described as unfortunate by sections … Read more
The Minority in Parliament says government’s economic policies are failing to improve the living conditions of Ghanaians following reports of 15% increase in transport fares. They point to an increasing cost of living since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took over the reigns of government, citing the latest announcement of increases in transport fares which … Read more
The Minister of Railways Development, Joe Ghartey says his outfit has plans to launch a Community-Based Railway Development Project. Speaking on the floor of Parliament during the ministry’s budgetary estimates approval on Wednesday, he said some of the workers that would be employed will come from the communities that the rail line passes through. He … Read more
Parliament is today (Tuesday) expected to pass the bill that will allow the government to cap its budgetary allocation to statutory funds at twenty-five percent. The bill, on Monday, March 27, passed the consideration stage. When passed, all allocations to the eight statutory funds will not exceed twenty-five percent of all government revenue for this … Read more
The Procurement Minister nominee, Sara Adwoa Safo, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will resort to sole sourcing once the conditions are met. She said the method is permitted in law but “it is an exception to the rule”, rather than being the rule. The deputy Minority leader, James Kludze Avedzi has warned … Read more
The Minority Spokesperson on Finance has said government’s decision to cap statutory payments would have an adverse effect on the country’s banking sector. The government in its 2017 budget statement and economic policy indicated that it will cap all statutory funds at 25% to finance the one-district-one-factory and free SHS policies. This means that 7.5% of … Read more
The Minority Spokesperson on Finance has said government’s decision to cap statutory payments would have an adverse effect on the country’s banking sector. The government in its 2017 budget statement and economic policy indicated that it will slash all statutory funds by 25% to finance the one-district-one-factory and free SHS policies. This means that 7.5% … Read more
The Minority Spokesperson on Finance has said government’s decision to cap statutory payments would have an adverse effect on the country’s banking sector. The government in its 2017 budget statement and economic policy indicated that it will slash all statutory funds by 25% to finance the one-district-one-factory and free SHS policies. This means that 7.5% of … Read more
Parliament by consensus on Wednesday [March 23, 2017] approved the budgetary estimates of the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs for the year 2017. This follows a motion moved by Mr Kofi Dzamesi, Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on the floor of Parliament for the house to approve an amount of GHC34,328,789 as budget … Read more
About 20 students died in the tragic accident at the Kintampo waterfalls Pressure is beginning to mount on the police to arrest members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group, Invincible Forces for the illegal takeover of the management of the Kintampo Falls. Following the tragic incident which led to 19 death and … Read more
The Deputy Minority leader has described as shameful a defence mounted for the takeover of the Kintampo Waterfalls by the New Patriotic Party (NPP’s) Invincible Forces. James Klutse Avedzi said Deputy NPP General Secretary, Nana Obiri-Boahen’s justification of the group’s action is pathetic and should not be encouraged. “I am totally devastated and ashamed that … Read more
Deputy Minority Leader, James Avedzi, has mocked President Nana Addo’s appointment of over 100 Ministers to steer the affairs of his government, saying he may as well appoint Ministers specifically for Whatsapp and Twitter if need be. Various organisations and groups have criticized the President for taking such a decision which they believe will among … Read more
Deputy Minority Leader, James Avedzi, has mocked President Nana Addo’s appointment of over 100 Ministers to steer the affairs of his government, saying he may as well appoint Ministers specifically for Whatsapp and Twitter if need be. Various organisations and groups have criticized the President for taking such a decision which they believe will among … Read more