It took just a question to momentarily switch the mood at a solemn gathering, meant to launch a peace campaign in Dagbon, to a rather a tearful one. Could the Northern Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Razak Saani be blamed for posing a soul piercing question: if the peaceful cohesion … Read more
It took just a question to momentarily switch the mood at a solemn gathering, meant to launch a peace campaign in Dagbon, to a rather a tearful one. Could the Northern Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Razak Saani be blamed for posing a soul piercing question: if the peaceful cohesion … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency in the Central Region has made and a humble appeal to his colleague Members of Parliament to remain resolute in defense of our Constitution and resist strongly any pressure that may arise for potential compromise on homosexuality in the country. Rev John Ntim Fordjour said “let us … Read more
You’ll certainly come around the ongoing debates on the necessity of Ghana’s August 4 celebration. That’s why we bring you lesser known facts about the controversial anniversary… The New Patriotic Patriotic Party (NPP) who are staunch supporters of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) has once again resurrected Ghana’s August 4 celebration. The reenactment of … Read more
Parliament has announced a 15 per cent salary increment for all its staff. The decision was taken by the Parliamentary Service Board, and announced by the Speaker Prof. Mike Oquaye Wednesday night before the House rose for recess. “The Board has approved 15 per cent salary increment for all parliamentary service staff,” the Speaker said … Read more
Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Rashid Pelpuo is to embark on a peace campaign in the three northern regions in the country. The campaign seeks to ensure the regions, which have been characterised by conflicts over the years, experience peaceful atmosphere to bring about the much needed development to put them at par with … Read more
The Speaker of Parliament has vowed to haul before the House the appropriate officials to explain why some MPs are being “harassed.” Prof Mike Ocquaye said by law and by Parliament’s Standing Orders, MPs must be treated with some level of decorum even when they are deemed to have committed any offence. Quoting portions of … Read more
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, has indicated, the Akufo-Addo administration has not altered the formal agreement between Ghana and the United States over the two Guantanamo Bay detainees being hosted in the country. She was responding to a query from the ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. “Mr. … Read more
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Ocquaye, has directed Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee to investigate the recent killing of on-duty police officers and to recommend means of ensuring the safety of the officers. Four police officers have been shot at, and some killed, in the line of duty within June and July 2017. The … Read more
The Parliament of Ghana has advised the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to stay away from activities outside its core mandate of matters relating to oil exploration. The nation’s legislature specifically pointed to sponsoring the Black Stars and handing out funds to certain state entities. The House’s recommendations followed discussions on Thursday concerning the report … Read more
Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak has condemned the raiding of the home of former Minister of Power, John Jinapor by some security operatives. “To just run into their homes with guns…. Some of them have young ones… What kind of impression are you creating? I do not think that is right,” Mr. Muntaka said on … Read more
A veteran political figure in Madagascar has died of gunshot wounds at his home, police said on Friday, after posting about personal problems on social media. Mamy Rakotoarivelo, a former parliament speaker and a key figure in talks that resolved a political crisis that dogged the country in the early 2000s, was found with a … Read more
A former Attorney General, Martin Amidu has condemned members of the Minority in Parliament for protesting against the Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye in the chamber on Thursday. According to him, their behaviour was “uncultured” and was not befitting of Members of Parliament. In an article copied to citifmonline.com, Martin Amidu said, the reaction … Read more
The fate of two former Guantanamo Bay detainees (GITMO-2), whether or not to send them away, has squarely been placed at the doorstep of Parliament after government sent agreement to the house for ratification. Mamud Umar Muhammed Bin Atef and Khalid Muhammed Salih Aldhuby originally from Yemen were controversially brought to Ghana by the US … Read more
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, has indicated, the Akufo-Addo administration has not altered the formal agreement between Ghana and the United States over the two Guantanamo Bay detainees being hosted in the country. She was responding to a query from the ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. “Mr. … Read more
Amazon’s range of smart speakers and their artificial intelligence assistant Alexa have proved to be a huge sales hit. But the product is still a shadow of what the man in charge – Dave Limp – and indeed their owners, hope it will become. “We have thousands of engineers inside Amazon adding to [its] capability … Read more
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, has indicated, the Akufo-Addo administration has not altered the formal agreement between Ghana and the United States over the two Guantanamo Bay detainees being hosted in the country. She was responding to a query from the ranking Member on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. “Mr. Speaker, we … Read more
Incensed former Deputy Minister of Power, John Jinapor wants government to employ a more “humane” way in dealing with issues surrounding the controversial Ameri power deal. His house was raided by armed police personnel Friday morning as government gives strong indication of its resolve to investigate the numerous energy deals signed by the previous government. … Read more
Member of Parliament for Banda and Deputy Minority Chief Whip of Parliament Ahmed Ibrahim has accused the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, of “controlling and misleading” the Speaker of Parliament, Aaron Mike Oquaye. This is in response to the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs’ earlier claim that the Minority in Parliament are being micro-managed by the former … Read more
The Parliament of Ghana has advised the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to stay away from activities outside its core mandate of matters relating to oil exploration. The nation’s legislature specifically pointed to sponsoring the Black Stars and handing out funds to certain state entities. The House’s recommendations followed discussions on Thursday concerning the report … Read more