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Let Ghanaians know what happened to the Vice President on Friday – NPP

Alfred Thompson, a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party's (NPP) communications team, has criticised the government for its lack of transparency regarding Vice President...

Atebubu-Amantin NDC executives petition leadership over delay in MCE nomination

The constituency executives of the Atebubu-Amantin Constituency have petitioned the leadership of their party to express their dissatisfaction over the delay in nominating a...

GoldBod is galamsey board – Minority alleges

The Minority in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of legitimising illegal small-scale mining, which they referred to as galamsey, through...

Parliament passes 2025 Amendment to Public Procurement Act

Parliament has approved the Public Procurement Authority Amendment Bill 2025, introducing a significant reform that requires written authorisation from the Minister for Finance, Dr...

Minority slams gov’t over budgetary allocation for Goldbod

The Minority in Parliament has kicked against the huge budgetary allocation made to the Ghana Gold Board ahead of agriculture, health and others. The Minority...

Ghana should promote democracy in the Sahel – Says Jinapor

The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has underscored the need for Ghana to...

NDC fulfilling promises isn’t an achievement – Mpraeso MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government should not be overly commended...

This can break the nation – Manhyia South MP cautions Council of State over petitions to remove CJ

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has urged the Council of State to tread cautiously regarding petitions seeking the removal...

Ken Thompson slams Akufo-Addo’s administration for economic woes

Former Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Ken Thompson, has strongly criticized former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, claiming it severely damaged the economy. In an...

Minority pledges full cooperation with probe into ECG missing containers

The Minority in Parliament has vowed to fully cooperate with investigations into the disappearance of more than 1,300 containers belonging to the 1,300 containers...

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang hails Namibia’s first female President

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has described the inauguration of Namibia’s first female president, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as a powerful testament to...

Allow Adwoa Safo to speak – Franklin Cudjoe tells NPP

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called for embattled former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Adwoa Safo, to be given a fair hearing regarding her recent...

Franklin Cudjoe criticizes National Security raid on Dr. Addison’s residence

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has strongly criticized the recent National Security raid on the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr....

I’m respectful and never insulted anyone’s father – Mike Oquaye Jnr

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for Dome-Kwabenya, Mike Oquaye Jnr, has dismissed allegations of disrespect, calling them baseless and aimed at...

I won’t contest Dome Kwabenya seat again; only my father can change my mind – Adwoa Safo

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Adwoa Safo, has revealed that she has no interest in contesting the parliamentary...

Adwoa Safo to face NPP disciplinary committee

The  New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred its former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo, to the disciplinary committee for violating party...

“Lord, please forgive us all” – Kow Essuman on Ablakwa’s silence on Mahama’s use of Dzata Airlines

Legal practitioner Kow Essuman has criticized Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for his silence regarding former President John Mahama's continued use of Dzata...

I would always love to work with Bawumia  – Miracles Aboagye [Audio]

The Communications Director of the 2024 Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has expressed his unwavering commitment to working with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP)...

We must take decisive action now – Jinapor warns of galamsey threat

Former Lands Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has called for a pre-laying procedure on the amendment concerning mining in forest reserves, stressing the need for...

Galamsey: Debate over L.I. 2462 stalls in Parliament amidst Minority objections

A heated debate erupted in Parliament today over the proposed Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which seeks to revoke the President’s authority to grant permission...

NDC gov’t spending more due to strong economy we left behind – Gideon Boako

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has attributed the increased expenditure of the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to the...

Ghana’s economic growth now fueled by digitalisation; let’s commend Bawumia – Gideon Boako

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has highlighted the transformative impact of digitalisation on Ghana’s economy, calling for recognition of former...

2025 Budget: Debate must reflect Ghanaians’ plight – Gideon Boako

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has urged his colleagues in Parliament to approach the debate on the 2025 budget with...

I was the one – Adwoa Safo clears the air on impersonation in parliament [Video]

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has addressed the controversy surrounding her presence in Parliament during the 2022 budget vote. This was...

Ablakwa commends India for peaceful 2024 election

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, has praised India for successfully conducting a peaceful and transparent election in 2024. Speaking during his visit...

Was I the only one in US even if the private jet came? – Adwoa Safo asks NPP leadership  

Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo, has addressed the claims that she was flown from the United States (US) on a...

India’s support for African Union’s G20 membership commendable – Ablakwa

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has lauded India’s decision to advocate for the African Union's (AU) membership in the G20, calling...

I was surprised – Adwoa Safo reflects on her Deputy Majority Leader role in parliament [Listen]

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has shared her surprise and gratitude over her appointment as the Deputy Majority Leader in...

I couldn’t go against my church and my conviction – Adwoa Safo on E-Levy [Video]

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has declared that she has no regrets about her decision to abstain from voting on...

My father’s name paved the way for my political journey – Adwoa Safo [Video]

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has acknowledged the role of her father, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, in her political...

Why national security operatives attempted to arrest Akwatia MP – Interior Minister reveals

Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has defended the attempted arrest of Akwatia Member of Parliament (MP), Ernest Yaw Kumi, by national security operatives. Mr. Mubarak...

‘We are not safe’ – Speaker Bagbin complains about porous security in Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised urgent concerns about security within the parliamentary enclave, stating that the safety of both members and...

Afenyo-Markin proposes MPs’ hospital and a new parliamentary chamber, Ayariga opposes

A proposal by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for the establishment of a dedicated hospital for Members of Parliament (MPs) and the construction of a...

Bawumia donates GH¢100K to injured NPP polling station officer

The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has donated GH¢100,000 to Bernard Mensah, a polling station officer in Mampoma, Twifo...

I want to see it and believe it – Minister on politicians’ role in galamsey [Listen]

The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has stated that she cannot confirm whether politicians and politically exposed persons are making the fight...

Mahama is setting a dangerous precedent with mass dismissals – Centre for Democratic Movement

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to halt his government's "reckless" mass dismissal of public workers. Since his...

Did Bawumia join any of Akufo-Addo’s budget debates? – Adongo questions Minority

The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has rejected the Minority's call for Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to participate in Parliament's...

Finance Minister presents 8 bills to Parliament to abolish E-levy, betting tax and others

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, March 13, presented eight bills to Parliament aimed at abolishing several taxes, including the Electronic...

Full text: Minority speaks on 2025 budget

The Minority in Parliament has formally reacted to the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson...

Electricity tariffs to be adjusted every three months – Oppong Nkrumah

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has disclosed that electricity tariffs in Ghana will now be reviewed every three...