The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has asked parliament to investigate the confusion that rocked the country’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament. According to the centre, the House must also put in place measures to prevent such “embarrassment” in the future. Ghana’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, was left stranded outside the legislative house in … Read more
Two Minority Members of Parliament have filed a writ at the Supreme Court to revoke the appointment of Otiko Afisa Djaba as Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection for failing to do her National Service. The Plaintiffs have sued the Attorney General and Minister of Justice as the first Defendant and Madam Djaba under … Read more
A statement made in parliament yesterday by Abena Osei-Asare, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Atiwa East in the Eastern Region, on the 180th anniversary of Wesley Girls’ High School in Cape Coast, Central Region – which falls today – evoked a lot of strong emotions amongst MPs. It ignited a debate … Read more
An unprecedented confusion has rocked Ghana”s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, bringing about what some members are calling “international embarrassment to the country.” The troubles followed the refusal of Fred Opare Ansah, NPP MP for Suhum, to step down as a Member of the regional legislature. The Suhum MP has been a member of the … Read more
The NDC’s Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Hon. Alhassan Suhuyini has said that his party’s defeat in the 2016 Presidential elections was a dream come true for the Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Martin Amidu. According to him Martin Amidu’s constant attempts to retrieve Woyome’s Ghc 51 million judgement debt owed the … Read more
The Saltpond Forum, a non-partisan association in the Mfantseman constituency has officially met the newly elected Member of Parliament, (MP) for the area Ekow Quansah Heyford on some pressing developmental issues in the Saltpond community. The meeting which brought together the leadership of Saltpond forum also afforded the NPP MP an opportunity to share with … Read more
“Every lie is a poison, there are no harmless lies. Only the truth is safe. Only the truth gives me consolation – it is the one unbreakable diamond.” Leo Tolstoy MY HEART NEARLY missed a beat when I heard the alleged bribery charge against Honourable Boakye Agyarko. There we were fidgeting on our seats waiting … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku, Dr. Okoe Boye, has called on the leadership of the two main political parties, the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress, to unite in condemnation of the post-election attacks targeted at state installations. The NPP’s election victory in 2016 was followed by widespread, and largely expected reports … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku, Dr. Okoe Boye, has called on the leadership of the two main political parties, the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress, to unite in condemnation of the post-election attacks targeted at state installations. The NPP’s election victory in 2016 was followed by widespread, and largely expected reports … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku, Dr. Okoe Boye, has called on the leadership of the two main political parties, the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress, to unite in condemnation of the post-election attacks targeted at state installations. The NPP’s election victory in 2016 was followed by widespread, and largely expected reports … Read more
Chief Executive of Engineers and Planners, Mr Ibrahim Mahama, has warned acerbic tongue New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyepong, to forthwith, refrain from dragging his hard earned reputation in the mud or face his wrath. Irked by the incessant but unwarranted and unguarded attacks on his person and family … Read more
Managing Editor of The Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has refused to accept claims that the alleged attempted bribery of the minority is a rumour. He categorically stated that details relating to the raising of the money and its delivery were revealed by a member of parliament – belonging to the camp of NPP – … Read more
There was an interesting debate on the political situation in The Gambia in parliament on Wednesday, with the majority New Patriotic Party (NPP) applauding the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for ensuring that outgone President Yahaya Jammeh handed over peacefully to his successor. On the other hand, the minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) … Read more
play videoPresident Akufo-Addo has been announcing names of persons to hold ministerial portfolios President Akufo-Addo has named Ministers-designate for all ten regions in the country. These persons if approved will play key roles as mediators representing the views of the region to central government among other roles. Article 256(1) (b) of the 1992 Constitution empowers … Read more
play videoPresident Akufo-Addo has been announcing names of persons to hold ministerial portfolios President Akufo-Addo is naming Ministers-designate and deputies for all ten regions in the country. These persons if approved will play key roles as mediators representing the views of the region to central government among other roles. Article 256(1) (b) of the 1992 … Read more
Armed soldiers and police force in the Northern region have been deployed to calm inter-ethnic tensions between Bassares and Konkombas in Tatale following a demonstration against the paramount chief and threats to murder all Kokombas if its member is appointed a DCE for the area. The chaotic demonstration was held Thursday by dozens of angry … Read more
Martin Amidu, popularlyy known as Citizen Vigilante for his sustained crusade against corruption, has courted the ire of Members of Parliament (MPs) after accusing them of taking huge bribes before approving certain financial agreements put before them. In a communication to Prof Mike Oquaye, Speaker of the Seventh Parliament, Martin Amidu asked him (Speaker) to … Read more
With the smooth constitution of the Appointments Committee of the Seventh Parliament, the Speaker of Parliament, Prof Mike Oquaye, yesterday referred nominees for ministerial positions for vetting (by the Committee) which was communicated to him by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The MP for Manhyia South, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who was tipped to handle the Health … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Nsawam Aduagyir, Annor Dompreh is calling for the arrest of persons believed to be members of the New Patriotic Party who are trying to use illegal means to take over government establishments. The NPP MP maintained that the president was elected by and for the people of Ghana, which means … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Nsawam Aduagyir, Annor Dompreh is calling for the arrest of persons believed to be members of the New Patriotic Party who are trying to use illegal means to take over government establishments. The NPP MP maintained that the president was elected by and for the people of Ghana, which means … Read more