Parliament has again withdrawn the over a decade-old Right to Information Bill on the basis that it is “not urgent” in nature. The contentious bill was last laid before Parliament on March 23 this year before the House went on recess amidst some procedural concerns raised by the minority leader Haruna Iddrisu. At an emergency … Read more
Some executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Economic Fighters League, a pressure group, Friday March 23 stormed the parliament house to resist the possible ratification of a Ghana-USA Military Defense Agreement. The ratification of the agreement which has already been approved by cabinet will grant US military personnel, defence contractors and … Read more
Former Petroleum Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has asked government to scrap the special petroleum tax with immediate effect. “I think it is important that in the face of the numerous taxes, the special petroleum tax must be removed with immediate effect,” he told TV3’s parliamentary correspondent, Evelyn Tengmaa. Mr. Buah who is the Member … Read more
Founding President of think tank IMANI Ghana has charged the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to quit playing politics with the $2.25b bond issued by government. Franklin Cudjoe believes “the minority NDC will struggle to succeed in concluding that the Finance Minister was conflicted in the cedi bond matter” adding: “there is no smoking gun” … Read more
The Minority in parliament has expressed dissatisfaction over answers provided by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in parliament concerning the US$2.25b bond. The Minority had asked the minister to provide documents covering the issuance of the bond. Responding on the floor of parliament on Wednesday, June 7 to a half-motion filed by the Minority, he said … Read more
Irene Naa Torshie Addo, is former MP for Tema West, The former Member of Parliament for Tema West, Irene Naa Torshie Addo, has been named the new Administrator of the District Assembly Common Fund. This was announced on the floor of Parliament by the Speaker, Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye, on Tuesday June 6 when he … Read more
Parliament might summon Attorney General Gloria Akuffo over the discharge of two suspects who were standing trial for the murder of Abuakwa North MP, J. B. Danquah Adu last year. Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak said the MPs are worried about the discharge of the suspect because the leadership of the House had been told … Read more
The chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has expressed gratitude to citizens for standing by him in the midst of a bribery allegation against him, of which he has been vindicated. The Bekwai MP told Class FM’s parliamentary correspondent, Ekow Annan, that he was grateful that his reputation had been restored after … 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 on the Appointments Committee has staged a boycott our parliamentary correspondent, Naa Darkuah has reported. Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Okudzeto Ablakwa said they were forced to boycott today’s vetting over the Majority’s decision to “surprise” them by holding the vetting in spite of an agreement to go on break today [Wednesday], … Read more
The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, has stated that members of the various vigilante groups associated with the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) can apply for a national security job provided they are qualified. Mr. Dery’s comments give credence to revelation by the MP for Assin Central Ken Agyapong that members of the groups will be … Read more
Ghana’s legislators have reignited their cry for enhanced security in the law-making Chamber and private residences. According to Starr News’ Parliamentary correspondent, Ibrahim Alhassan, the call comes in the wake of the Westminster terror attacks that has claimed four lives. Speaking on the floor of Parliament Friday, Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin argued the legislature is … Read more
The Accra Circuit Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of two persons, including an ex-police officer who assaulted a senior police officer at the Flagstaff House in January. The ex-officer, Mumuni Jabel and one Abu, who are said to be members of pro-NPP vigilante group, Invincible Forces, were caught on tape assaulting ASP … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama’s decision not to appoint persons of Konkomba ethnicity as Ministers or Deputy Ministers caused the NDC’s defeat in the 2016 polls, Yunyoo NDC MP Joseph Bipoba Naabu, has disclosed. Speaking to Class News’ parliamentary correspondent, Ekow Annan, on the reasons for the NDC’s defeat, Mr Naabu listed a number of … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Sagnarigu, A. B.A. Fuseini, has refuted suggestions that former President John Mahama has nothing to offer and should not lead the party as flagbearer of the party in 2020. He was reacting to comments by Joseph Bipoba Naabu, NDC MP for Yunyoo, who had said … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lost the 2016 election as a result of the arrogant posture of the former president’s appointees, Joseph Bipoba Naabu, NDC Member of Parliament for Yunyoo, has said. Speaking to Class News’ parliamentary correspondent, Ekow Annan, on the reasons for the NDC’s electoral loss, Mr … Read more
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Yunyoo in the Northern region says he will vote against former President John Mahama in the party’s presidential primaries should he contest. Hon. Joseph Naabu Bipoba indicated that, the former President lacks “competence” to lead the NDC’s re-election bid in the 2020 general elections. Hon. Bipoba comment … Read more
Fresh evidence has stalled efforts by the five-member ad hoc committee set up by Parliament to probe a bribery scandal that hit the Appointments Committee to complete its work On March 7, 2017, StarrFMonline.com reported that the Joe Ghartey chaired committee requested for more time to complete its work. The committee was expected to complete … Read more
Fresh evidence has stalled efforts by the five-member ad hoc committee set up by Parliament to probe a bribery scandal that hit the Appointments Committee to complete its work. On March 7, 2017, StarrFMonline.com reported that the Joe Ghartey chaired committee requested for more time to complete its work. The committee was expected to complete … Read more
A section of the Minority in parliament staged a walkout Wednesday morning after they raised concerns about what they described as an unconstitutionality during the discussion on the recent budget. South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, however, told Class FM’s parliamentary correspondent, Ekow Annan, that the policy decision by government to cut the allocation to the … Read more