Former Finance Minister, Yaw Osafo-Marfo, has defended President Nana Addo’s creation of the Senior Minister portfolio, explaining at his vetting, that his core duty will be to “coordinate the roles of the various economic ministries in the new government.” President Akufo- Addo’s nomination of Mr. Osafo-Marfo as Senior Minister, has been met with condemnations, with … Read more
Senior minister-nominee, Yaw Osafo-Marfo, has downplayed the relevance of a 40-year national development plan to guide Ghana’s development agenda. According to him, a long-term plan for national development must be limited to ten years due to world economic conditions and the advancement in technology. Speaking at his vetting in Parliament on Friday, Osafo Marfo said, … Read more
Former Deputy Education Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was ‘humbled’ by Senior Minister designate, Yaw Osafo Marfo when he attempted to question the nominee about some ‘scandals’ that happened during his time as Finance Minister. The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu in the Volta Region taking his time at the committee to ‘grill’ the … Read more
Senior Minister designate Yaw Osafo Maafo has described as a “frivolous propaganda” allegations that he superintended over two major financial scandals- CNT/CI loan and MacMillan- whilst in office as minister of state between 2001 and 2006. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointment Committee, the Senior Minister designate appeared to be in no mood to entertain the “mischievous … Read more
Senior minister-nominee, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has downplayed the relevance of a 40-year national development plan to guide Ghana’s development agenda. According to him, a long-term plan for national development must be limited to ten years due to world economic conditions and the advancement in technology. Speaking at his vetting in Parliament on Friday, Osafo Maafo said, … Read more
Former Finance Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has defended President Nana Addo’s creation of the Senior Minister portfolio, explaining at his vetting, that his core duty will be to “coordinate the roles of the various economic ministries in the new government.” President Akufo- Addo’s nomination of Mr. Osafo-Maafo as Senior Minister, has been met with condemnations, with … Read more
Senior Minister-designate Yaw Osafo Marfo has age will not be a drawback in the discharge of his duties if he is given the nod by the Appointments Committee of parliament to become Senior Minister. The 74-year-old told the Appointments Committee on Friday January 20: “I’m lucky in a way. I enjoy very good health as … Read more
Senior Minister designate Yaw Osafo-Marfo has described as a “frivolous propaganda” allegations that he superintended over two major financial scandals- CNT/CI loan and MacMillan- whilst in office as minister of state between 2001 and 2006. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointment Committee, the Senior Minister designate appeared to be in no mood to entertain the “mischievous allegations” … Read more
The Senior Minister nominee, Yaw Osafo-Marfo, has suggested that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, may terminate last-minute employments and contracts undertaken by the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The last minute contracts and appointments were a point of contention between both sides of the transition team, following the NPP’s election victory. The NPP … Read more
The Senior Minister nominee, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has suggested that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, may terminate last-minute employments and contracts undertaken by the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The last minute contracts and appointments were a point of contention between both sides of the transition team, following the NPP’s election victory. The NPP side of the … Read more
Former Finance Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has defended President Nana Addo’s creation of the Senior Minister portfolio, explaining at his vetting, that his core duty will be to “coordinate the roles of the various economic ministries in the new government.” President Akufo- Addo’s nomination of Mr. Osado-Maafo as Senior Minister, has been met with condemnations, with … Read more
Having had unsuspecting Ghanaians buy into his lofty promises and sometimes, outright fabrications about the erstwhile Mahama government which led to his resounding victory in last December election, President Nana Akufo-Addo is reported having sleepless nights over how to redeem his mouth-watering pledges. President Akufo-Addo, The aL-hAJJ gathered, is also fretting over his government’s relationship … Read more
Senior Minister Designate Yaw Osafo- Maafo has stated that the new government will re- negotiate Ghana’s deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). ”Now the IMF program will certainly be reviewed and there are two main reasons why the IMF program must be reviewed I have already hinted to one of the bosses of the … Read more
Senior minister-nominee, Yaw Osafo Maafo, has downplayed the relevance of a 40-year national development plan to guide Ghana’s development agenda. According to him, a long-term plan for national development must be limited to ten years due to world economic conditions and the advancement in technology. Speaking at his vetting in Parliament on Friday, Osafo Maafo … Read more
Myjoyonline.com brings you live update from Parliament where its Appointments Committee is set to vet four ministerial nominations starting with the Senior minister-designate, Yaw Osafo Marfo. Strict security and enforcement of protocol means the cacophany that surrounds the vetting process has vanished. No teeming supporters outside to cheer their favourite politician, no intimidating delegations of … Read more
The first four of President Akufo Addo’s ministerial nominees would be facing parliaments vetting committee today Friday Jan.20, 2017 as the new government takes shape. The first four are, Yaw Osafo Marfo – Senior Minister designate and he would be followed by Kan Dapaah who is the Minister of National Security designate. The third appearance … Read more
The Appointments Committee of Parliament will today [Friday], January 20th 2017, begin vetting minister nominees appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Osafo Maafo, senior Minister nominee, will be the first to appear before the committee, which is also popularly referred to as Vetting Committee, followed by Kan Dapaah, who will head the Security Ministry. … Read more
The Appointments Committee of Parliament will today [Friday], January 20th 2017, begin vetting minister nominees appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Osafo Maafo, senior Minister nominee, will be the first to appear before the committee, which is also popularly referred to as Vetting Committee, followed by Kan Dapaah, who will head the Security Ministry. … Read more
The Minority leader says the vetting of ministerial nominees of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) would be a sharp departure from the usual rubber stamp procedure that has characterized previous exercises. Haruna Iddrisu says they would uphold the Constitution by conducting a thorough background checks of the nominees and ensure that all of them … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has clarified that his dissention to the Senior Minister portfolio created by President Akufo-Addo is not borne out of hatred for the minister-designate, Yaw Osafo Marfo. Mr. Ayariga in a letter to the president argued that the Senior Minister designation was unconstitutional and “discriminatory.” He said: … Read more