Political scientist at the University of Ghana, Prof. Rasnford Gyampo says the Akufo-Addo-led government failed to show “democratic maturity” in its handling of Ghana’s controversial military agreement with the United States. In his estimation, processes leading to the ratification of the agreement by parliament, which has widely been criticized, smacks of “intransigent politics,” a practice … Read more
Let’s strip off some powers from the President – Haruna Iddrisu Minority leader Haruna Iddrisu is worried about what he said is the too much power vested in the Executive, and underscored the need for Ghana to work towards changing that in the future. Speaking at the symposium to commemorate Ghana’s 25 years of uninterrupted … Read more
The Minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday staged a walkout from the chamber to avoid deliberations of the Special Committee tasked to investigate the “Cash for Seat” allegations against the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The Committee on Friday presented the report on the enquiry for distribution to members of the House, and the … Read more
Barack Obama headlines a key Democratic fundraiser Thursday in one of his first major appearances for the party since Donald Trump succeeded him as US president in January. Obama will attend a fundraiser for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) at a private home in the US capital Washington. The event, which is closed to … Read more
Drama unfolded on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, when two Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Majority side in open defiance, challenged the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu on the formation of committees. Third term MP for Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Kojo Appiah Kubi had expressed his desire to be … Read more
Eleven US legislators are urging regulators to block a Chinese takeover of the niche Chicago Stock Exchange, according to a letter sent Monday. The letter called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject the sale of the small exchange to a group of investors led by the Chinese company Chongqing Casin Enterprise Group … Read more
Members of the Kenyan Parliament who will be elected to the 12th Parliament will not benefit from the Sh5,000 allowance their predecessors enjoyed for sittings. This is after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) scrapped it after members of the public raised concerns that their representatives were misusing it. SRC Chairperson Sarah Serem said Kenyans … Read more
A top Republican lawmaker on Monday threatened to block US arms sales to members of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council including Saudi Arabia until their escalating rift with Qatar is resolved. “All countries in the region need to do more to combat terrorism, but recent disputes among the GCC countries only serve to hurt efforts … Read more
Finally, some good news for Donald Trump: battling dismal approval ratings, the US president on Wednesday relished a Republican victory in a closely-watched congressional election in Georgia, calling it a vote of confidence in his administration. Establishment Republican Karen Handel defeated Democratic novice Jon Ossoff in Tuesday’s contest after a bitter, months-long race, retaining a … Read more
A rifle-wielding opponent of President Donald Trump opened fire on US lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game Wednesday, wounding a top Republican congressman and four others before he was fatally injured in a shootout with police. The 66-year-old gunman was identified as James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, an ardent supporter of left-wing Senator … Read more
A rifle-wielding opponent of President Donald Trump opened fire on US lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game Wednesday, wounding a top Republican congressman and four others before he was fatally injured in a shootout with police. The 66-year-old gunman was identified as James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, an ardent supporter of left-wing Senator … Read more
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that former FBI Director James Comey would have been “incredibly incompetent” if he took actions based on email he knew to be fake. Graham said in an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” that Comey told the Senate and House select committees on intelligence about such an email, but … Read more
Senior lawmakers urged US airlines Tuesday to fix their customer service issues after recent high-profile problems, or face a crackdown from Congress. “Seize this opportunity because if you don’t, we’re going to come and you’re not going to like it,” said Representative Bill Shuster, chairman of the House transportation committee. The hearing was Capitol Hill’s … Read more
Senior lawmakers urged US airlines Tuesday to fix their customer service issues after recent high-profile problems, or face a crackdown from Congress. “Seize this opportunity because if you don’t, we’re going to come and you’re not going to like it,” said Representative Bill Shuster, chairman of the House transportation committee. The hearing was Capitol Hill’s … Read more
The Speaker of Parliament has urged Members of Parliament to be temporate in their comments on the matter of alleged visa fraud against some Members of the House. According to the Speaker the issue is currently being handled diplomatically therefore Members of Parliament should remain calm as an amicable solution is found. This was revealed … Read more
The Public Accounts Committee is holding its final sitting today in Parliament on the performance Audit of the Auditor General Report for the year 2015. Managers of some state institutions were grilled on their operations headed by the Chairman of the Committee, James Klutse Avedzi. The committee considered several reports submitted to parliament by the … Read more
The Public Accounts Committee is holding its third sitting in Parliament. The committee is scrutinizing the Auditor General’s report for financial infractions of some state institutions. Headed by the Chairman of the committee, James Klutse Avedzi, the committee is questioning ministries including the health ministry on issues regarding the ministry’s finances. Standing Order 165 of … Read more
The Public Accounts Committee continues to grill Managers of some state institutions on the second day of its sitting in Parliament. The committee is scrutinizing the Auditor General’s report for financial infractions of some state institutions. Headed by the Chairman of the committee, James Klutse Avedzi, the committee is questioning ministries begining with the Agric … Read more
The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has suspended the Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers of Nkonya and Alavanyo indefinitely for their inability to maintain peace between the two traditional areas. The sanctions are in response to a shooting incident at Nkonya purported to have been done by unknown assailants from Alavanyo on Wednesday, which led … Read more
Splitting their life between Washington, New York and their palatial Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, the family of Donald Trump has given the US presidency a more jet-set feel. But for the US Secret Service agents who protect them 24 hours a day, keeping up with the Trumps is a non-stop ordeal, physically and financially. The … Read more