The Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed has described the Appointments Committee popularly referred to as vetting committee of the seventh parliament as one of the best in history. In his view, this is the best vetting process he has witnessed as a legislator despite the new entrants added to the old ones. He … Read more
Parliament has constituted an eight-member group to represent Ghana in the ECOWAS Parliament. The representatives led by the Majority Chief Whip Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh will help the Community Parliament in its advisory role in considering matters concerning the region particularly on issues relating to fundamental human rights and freedom and make recommendations to institutions and organs … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhasan Suhuyini, has apologized to the Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu over his conduct at Monday’s vetting. The Tamale North lawmaker was ruled out by the chairman when he asked Mr. Boakye Agyarko to clarify the circumstances surrounding his exit from the Bank … Read more
Education Minister-designate, Matthew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party government has no immediate intention to revert second cycle education to four years. The number of years spent in the Senior High School has been changed, at least twice, in two decades when the Sixth Form system was phased out. The New Patriotic … Read more
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu has expressed disappointment in the chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu. He expressed surprise at the unabated gagging of members of the committee on the minority side from questioning the ministerial nominees. “This is unbelievable,” said Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Tuesday when the chair stopped him from … Read more
Education Minister-designate, Matthew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party government has no immediate intention to revert second cycle education to four years. The number of years spent in the Senior High School has been changed, at least twice, in two decades when the Sixth Form system was phased out. The New Patriotic … Read more
Education Minister-designate, Matthew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party government has no immediate intention to revert second cycle education to four years. The number of years spent in the Senior High School has been changed, at least twice, in two decades when the Sixth Form system was phased out. The New Patriotic … Read more
Education Minister-designate, Matthew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party government has no immediate intention to revert second cycle education to four years. The number of years spent in the Senior High School has been changed, at least twice, in two decades when the Sixth Form system was phased out. The New Patriotic … Read more
The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak has hailed the performance of the Finance Minister-designate Ken Ofori Ofori Atta when he appeared before the Appointment Committee for vetting. “The Finance Minister impressed me so much that at a point he disarmed me. I couldn’t ask further questions,” the Asawase Member of Parliament told … Read more
Monday’s Vetting of Ministers-designate in Parliament was characterized by some “drama” as Chairman of the Appointments Committee engaged in a heated back-and-forth argument with a colleague member of the committee. Chairman of the committee, Joseph Osei Owusu prevented the Tamale North MP, Alhassan Suhuyini Tamale North MP from questioning Energy Minister-designate Boakye Agyarko on issues … Read more
The Minority is set to meet over what MP for Wa Central has described as highhandedness by the Chair of Parliament’s Committee of Appointment during vetting on Monday. Rashid Pelpuo told Joy News after the vetting of the Energy Minister-designate that Mr Joseph Osei-Owusu’s reaction to a question put to the ministerial appointee was alien … Read more
The Minority is set to meet over what MP for Wa Central has described as highhandedness by the Chair of Parliament’s Committee of Appointment during vetting on Monday. Rashid Pelpuo says, after the vetting of the Energy Minister-designate that Mr Joseph Osei-Owusu’s reaction to a question put to the ministerial appointee was alien to the procedure … Read more
Member of Parliament for Lawra constituency has heaped praise on the chairman of parliament’s Appointments Committee Hon. Joseph Osei-Owusu. Anthony Karbo praised him for his style of leadership as the chairman of the committee, not allowing repetitive questions and being firm as the chairman of the committee. The appointments committee’s sitting to vet the 36 … Read more
Four more ministerial nominees appointed by President Akufo-Addo for various portfolios, will be vetted today [Monday], by Parliament’s Appointment’s Committee. They are Hajia Alima Mahama, who is headed for the Ministry for Local Government and Rural Development, and Dr. Afriyie Akoto, the nominee for the Ministry of Agriculture. The others are Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten, who … Read more
The Minister-designate for National Security, Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah, has assured that if given the nod, he would ensure that two key national security issues — post-election attacks and ‘galamsey’ — are dealt with. The second nominee to face the Appointments Committee of Parliament yesterday, Mr Kan-Dapaah said he believed the National Security portfolio would afford … Read more
Attorney-General and Justice Minister-designate is currently before the Appointments Committee of Parliament chaired by First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu for vetting. This follows the vetting of four other ministerial nominees on Friday, January 20th by the Appointments Committee. Senior Minister-designate, Yaw Osafo-Maafo; Minister-designate for National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah; Minister-designate for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta and … Read more
Vetting of ministerial nominees of Ghana’s new political administration by the Appointments Committee of Parliament begun on Friday with four nominees vetted so far. First was a former Member of the house and Senior Minister-designate, Yaw Osafo Maafo, who appeared before members of the house to be grilled by both sides of the political divide … Read more
Vetting for President Akufo-Addo’s nominees for various portfolios in government has commenced in Parliament. The Appointments Committee of Parliament chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu, is today vetting ministers-designate for National Security, Finance and Defence. Senior Minister-designate, Yaw Osafo-Maafo is also expected to be vetted today. Four ministers-designate will appear before the committee … Read more
play videoSenior Minister-designate, Yaw Osafo-Maafo is also expected to be vetted today. Vetting for President Akufo-Addo’s nominees for various portfolios in government has commenced in Parliament. The Appointments Committee of Parliament chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu, is today vetting ministers-designate for National Security, Finance and Defence. Senior Minister-designate, Yaw Osafo-Maafo is also … Read more
The Minority in Parliament has said it will subject the ministerial nominees of Nana Akufo-Addo to thorough scrutiny to ensure they are qualified for their respective portfolios. According to them, they will critically assess the nominees to confirm their preparedness to serve in their various offices. Speaking in an interview on citi fm, Minority leader, Haruna … Read more