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Ministerial Vetting: We need competence, not trivialities – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has raised concerns over the line of questioning during ministerial vetting, stressing that the process should prioritize competence rather...

Bribery allegations are nothing new, but no proof exists – Deputy Minority Leader

Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has refuted claims of bribery in the vetting process of ministerial nominees, insisting that she has never...

Appointments Committee in seeming disarray due to Chair’s lack of exposure – MP

Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has attributed the apparent disarray in the Appointments Committee to the lack of exposure of its leadership,...

Leaked tape: State drops all charges against Ofosu Ampofo

The state has officially dropped all criminal charges against former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and the party’s Communications Officer,...

Bribery allegation should have been investigated properly – ACEPA

The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has called for a thorough investigation into the bribery allegations...

Lands Minister-designate, 3 others approved despite Minority’s initial objection against Armah-Kofi Buah

Parliament has approved Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, along with three other ministerial nominees. The others are Tiah Ibrahim, North...

Respect is earned – Speaker Bagbin tells Appointments Committee

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on the Appointments Committee to uphold professionalism and adhere to established rules during public hearings, emphasizing that...

Acting GRA boss makes first public appearance amid protests by NDC supporters

The Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Kwesi Sarpong, made his first public appearance amid protests by some discontented National Democratic Congress...

Appointments Committee is to vet nominees, not to probe matters of contempt – Dafeamekpor

South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has urged the Appointments Committee to refer matters of contempt to the Privileges Committee. According to him,...

Victor Bleboo pledges economic revitalization after vetting for Keta MCE position

Victor Bleboo, a financial engineer and CEO of Mayvic Company Limited, has outlined his vision for economic transformation, community-driven development, and coastal protection after...

Minority demands sanctions against Emeafa Hardcastle for ‘contempt of parliament’

The Minority caucus in Parliament has condemned the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, for what they describe as...

Odike demands dismissal of Emeafa Hardcastle [Video]

The founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addae Odike, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Emeafa Hardcastle,...

Majority Leader proposes establishment of pension scheme for retired MPs

The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has proposed the establishment of a pension scheme for retired parliamentarians in...

Barker-Vormawor denies bribery allegation against Appointments Committee [Watch]

Nana Ato Dadzie, lawyer for political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has stated that his client’s social media post alleging bribery within Parliament’s Appointments Committee is...

Council of State Elections: Everything you need to know

What is the role of the Council of State? According to Article 89(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Council of State is “to counsel the President...

I won’t allow Emeafa Hardcastle to have her way – Annoh-Dompreh [Listen]

Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has stated that he will not allow the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, to...

It’s exciting to be here – Mahama Ayariga on becoming Majority Leader

Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has described his new role as an exciting and fulfilling chapter in his political career. Speaking on Joy News'...

NPP gov’t issuing mining licenses after December was disrespectful to Ghanaians – Benjamin Quashie

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders Chairman for South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government...

Afenyo-Markin apologises to Omane Boamah over ‘lateness rebuke’

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has apologised to Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister-designate, following a misunderstanding over his scheduled appearance for vetting. The...

Mahama’s goodwill evident in retaining Jubilee House name – Omane Boamah

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for his exemplary goodwill in maintaining the name "Jubilee House" for...

John Mahama appoints Eric Adjei as Acting CEO of NEIP

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Eric Adjei as the Acting CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), taking over from Kofi...

Dr. Kofi David Wuaku promises to transform Volta Region through visionary leadership

Dr. Kofi David Wuaku, a prominent economist with over two decades of experience in the banking sector and consultancy, has officially declared his candidacy...

I’m no longer the Director of IT and Elections for NDC – Omane Boamah

Ghana's Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has addressed concerns regarding his impartiality following his appointment, particularly in relation to his previous role as...

No Ghanaian should have any fear about my impartiality – Omane Boamah

The Defence Minister-designate has reassured Ghanaians that there should be no concerns regarding his impartiality in his new role. Speaking before the Appointments Committee on...

Omane Boamah commends Gbevlo-Lartey’s appointment

The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has expressed his admiration for the appointment of Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as the Special Envoy to the Alliance...

I look forward to appearing before Appointments Committee – Barker-Vormawor

Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has confirmed his readiness to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 29, to substantiate his allegations that the committee...

Appointments Committee summons Barker-Vormawor over bribery allegations

"The Appointments Committee of Parliament has summoned Political Activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, over his bribery allegations against its members. The invitation is for Mr. Barker-Vormawor to...

Okere MP condemns ORAL and Basintale’s appointment [Video]

The Member of Parliament for the Okere constituency, Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, has attributed the current acts of vandalism and hooliganism to the establishment of...

Mahama Ayariga clarifies perceived tensions with Haruna Iddrisu

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has clarified the events surrounding the handling of former Energy Minister-nominee Boakye Agyarko during the 7th Parliament, asserting that there...

Mahama Ayariga says commitment to creating the Kusaug Region remains firm

Majority Leader and Bawku Central Member of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to the creation of the Kusaug Region, emphasizing...

Ato Forson’s leadership boosted NDC’s 2024 chances – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised the outgoing majority leadership for their significant contributions to the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) success in the lead-up...

I focus on results, not drama – Mahama Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed remarks made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who suggested that Ayariga’s parliamentary style could impede government business. Mr. Ayariga...

Vetting Committee called upon to recommend a grassroots candidate as DCE for Adaklu

Christopher Galenkui, the Communications Officer for the Adaklu Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the vetting committee for District Chief Executive...

Ebi Bright petitions High Court over Tema Central election results

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Tema Central, Ebi Bright, has filed a petition at the High Court challenging the election of...

Let’s use first three years to develop Ashanti region – Frank Amoakohene

The Minister nominee for the Ashanti Region, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has stated that in order to capture the region, he is advocating for the...

Commercialize high-profile funerals – Okere MP urges

The Member of Parliament for Okere, Kenneth Nana Addo, has called for the commercialization of high-profile funerals and festivals in Ghana as a means...

One of the biggest threats to Africa’s democracy today is ‘Next Meal’ – Bawumia

The former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has warned that one of the biggest threats to democracy today is what he refers...

The increasing fragility of democracy in Africa and across the world is cause for concern – Bawumia

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed concern over the growing fragility of democracy in Africa and around the world. Speaking on...

Despite the imperfections of democracy, it remains the preferred form of governance – Bawumia asserts

The former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized that despite its imperfections, democracy remains the preferred form of governance that guarantees...

My early concession in 2024 polls was for Ghana’s democracy and peace – Bawumia

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained that his early concession in the 2024 presidential election was made in the supreme...