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Speaker sets up committee to probe vetting chaos

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has set up a 7-member bi-partisan committee to investigate the chaos that erupted in during the vetting of ministerial...

Speaker suspends Annoh-Dompreh, Dafeamekpor and 2 others over vetting chaos

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended four Members of Parliament (MPs) effective immediately over the chaotic incident that marred the Appointments Committee...

I don’t own a $3m house in my constituency – Ablakwa

The Foreign Affairs Ministry nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly denied claims that he owns a $3 million house in his constituency. Speaking during his...

Afenyo-Markin apologises to Ablakwa and wife

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has offered a full and unreserved apology to the Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his wife following...

DRIP contract was inflated by more than $100m – Ablakwa

Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to renegotiate the terms of the District Road Improvement Programme...

When I say ‘bye-bye’ to Ministerial nominees, it is for the best – Pusiga MP

The Member of Parliament for Pusiga Constituency, Laadi Ayii Ayamba, has clarified why she mostly congratulates ministerial nominees rather than asking them questions when...

James Gunu takes charge as Volta Regional Minister

The Volta Region is set for a fresh chapter in governance as Hon. James Gunu officially assumes office as the Regional Minister on Monday,...

Ablakwa urges AU to revisit Nkrumah’s blueprint for stronger reforms

Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for a return to the vision of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame...

Ghana ‘unhappy’ with US exit from Paris agreement – Ablakwa calls for renewed commitment

Foreign Affairs Ministry nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed Ghana’s disappointment over the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. He described the decision...

My exposés about wrongdoings have saved this country millions of dollars – Ablakwa

The Foreign Affairs Minister nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has asserted that his exposés on various acts of wrongdoing have saved Ghana millions of dollars. Speaking...

Minority demands removal of ‘bullying’ Dafeamekpor as Majority Chief Whip

The Minority in Parliament is calling for the dismissal of Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor from his role as Majority Chief Whip, citing concerns over...

Ghana remains friends of all, enemies of none – Foreign Affairs nominee

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the nominee for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to remaining neutral and maintaining diplomatic relations with all nations. Speaking...

We are a ‘mighty few’ and won’t be intimidated – Minority Leader

The Minority in Parliament has reaffirmed its resolve to stand its ground despite being outnumbered in the House. Addressing the press on Friday, 31st January,...

I was officially invited for vetting yesterday – Ablakwa responds to Afenyo-Markin

The Foreign Affairs Ministry nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who alleged that he was not scheduled...

Chaos erupts again as Minority accuse Majority of acting in bad faith

Tensions flared in Parliament on Friday morning as the Minority clashed with the Majority over the ongoing vetting process. The incident, which occurred on January...

Oppong Nkrumah calls for public inquiry into post-election violence at collation centres

Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to initiate a public inquiry into the breakdown of law and order at several...

Minority plans to vet Okudzeto for 2 days; Akandoh a full day – Ada MP claims [Audio]

Ada Member of Parliament(MP), Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe has stated that the chaos that marred the vetting session on Thursday is part of a grand...

Clerk to Appointments Committee is ‘a typical NDC member’ – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Clerk of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, of being partisan following a clash between the...

Ada MP apologises on behalf of Minority after vetting chaos [Listen]

Ada Member of Parliament (MP) Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe has rendered an unqualified apology to Ghanaians on behalf of the Minority Caucus. This comes after tensions...

I’m not a disrespectful person – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has defended his assertive communication style, stating that he is not disrespectful but...

Vetting chaos forces venue change as tables, microphones are destroyed

A chaotic scene that erupted during the Appointments Committee’s vetting session on Thursday evening has forced a change in venue, as tables and microphones...

Nothing will stop us from asking the relevant questions – Afenyo-Markin amidst vetting chaos

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed his side’s commitment to holding nominees accountable during the vetting process, despite Thursday evening’s chaotic scenes at the...

Chaos erupts at Appointments Committee as Minority and Majority clash [Video]

The Appointments Committee descended into chaos on Thursday evening as tensions flared between members of the Minority and Majority, leading to a heated confrontation. The...

Chaos erupts at Appointments Committee over vetting of Ablakwa, Akandoh

Tensions erupted during an Appointments Committee session as Minority and Majority members clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The...

Mahama swears in third batch of Ministers

President John Mahama has sworn in the third batch of ministers of state, in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution. The brief ceremony...

I am not disrespectful – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has fought off assertions that he is disrespectful. The Ningo Prampram has clarified that...

My critics do not understand how the public service work – Joe Wise

Former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has stated that many people misunderstood him when he mentioned that the Chief of Staff financially...

Your work will not be in vain – Mahama tells Constitutional Review Committee

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the Constitutional Review Committee’s efforts will lead to meaningful and productive outcomes. He emphasized that their work will...

Calls for Constitutional reforms signal progress, not failure – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for bold and decisive reforms to address gaps and ambiguities in Ghana's 1992 Constitution, emphasizing the need to...

Gabriel Atokple files nomination for Volta Region’s Council of State seat

Renowned business magnate and philanthropist, Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Kwabla Atokple, has officially filed his nomination to contest for the Volta Region’s seat on the...

Why it was easier for me to respond to this call – Prof. Gyampo on appointment

The acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has explained why he quickly accepted an appointment under...

I’ll reintroduce Anti-Gay Bill – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has vowed to reintroduce the Anti-Gay Bill in the 9th Parliament. Speaking during his...

Parliament approves Omane Boamah as Defence Minister-designate

Parliament has approved the nomination of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as the Minister-Designate for Defence. This approval came after the House debated and adopted the...

Prof Gyampo reacts to his appointment

The acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has stated that neutrality is not an option when...

‘Nonsense! That’s corruption’ – Sampson tears at suggestions that cash for vetting isn’t bribery

Lawyer and Media Practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has repudiated the use of euphemisms seeking to justify alleged payments of money to members of the...

Prof Kobby Mensah appointed CEO of Ghana Tourism Development Company

Professor Kobby Mensah, an Associate Professor at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...

Former NPP MP for Lower West Akim defects to NDC

A former Member of Parliament for Lower West Akim, Gifty Klenam, has made a significant move by switching from the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

24-hour economy will boost productivity – Minister-Designate for Labour

The Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has expressed confidence that the government's 24-hour economy policy will significantly enhance productivity in...

Facilitating the work of Parliament isn’t corruption – Joseph Osei-Owusu

The former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and former Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has strongly defended the practice of facilitating parliamentary...

Collins Dauda chairs committee to explore pension models for former MPs

Parliament has established a nine-member committee, chaired by Collins Dauda, Asutifi South Member of Parliament (MP), to explore suitable models for the proposed pension...