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We were misled on Akufo-Addo statue unveiling – Lower Dixcove chief reveals

The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims made by former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, suggesting...

Council of State must be abolished – Barker-Vormawor

Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has reiterated his calls for significant constitutional reforms in Ghana, including the abolition of the Council of State and...

Be patient – Frank Afriyie to Volta youth

The Member of Parliament for Afadjato South, Frank Afriyie, has called on the youth of the Volta region to remain patient and calm following...

Volta Region a victim of unfulfilled promises – Mahama

President John Mahama has vowed to end the Volta Region's cycle of neglect under his administration.He said this during his Thank-You tour in Ho.Addressing...

Shai-Osudoku NDC hails Prof. Kpessa-Whyte’s appointment to SIGA

The NDC in Shai-Osudoku has congratulated Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte on his appointment as the Acting Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA)...

Mahama to join other African Leaders for high-Level AU Institutional Reforms Retreat in Nairobi

President John Mahama has departed Ghana for Kenya, where he will join other African leaders to participate in a High-Level Retreat on African Union...

Nana Addo was just nonchalant – Franklin Cudjoe on failed galamsey fight

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticized former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his inadequate response to illegal mining, describing his efforts...

Abraham Amaliba appointed Acting DG of Road Safety Authority

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Abraham Amaliba as the Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), effective January 23, 2025.Currently serving...

Parliament to vet final batch of Ministerial nominees from January 28

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will begin vetting the final batch of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.This session will focus on individuals...

Mobilising people to vandalise property over lack of appointments disappointing – Barker-Vormawor

Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has expressed concern over what he describes as the persistent practice of mobilizing individuals to attack party and public...

This is why Gender Minister-Designate was not sworn-in [Listen]

Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the delayed arrival of Gender Minister-designate Agnes Naa Momo Lartey at...

Frank Davies commends Mahama for commitment to appointing 60 Ministers

A private legal practitioner affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Frank Davies, has commended President John Mahama for his commitment to appointing only...

Mahama must appoint more females, persons with disability – Bashiratu Kamal

Fellow at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Bashiratu Kamal, has called on President John Mahama to ensure greater inclusivity in his appointments by...

Mahama has been bold and decisive in his appointments – Inusah Fuseini

Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has commended President John Mahama for his ministerial and public office appointments.According to him, President Mahama...

‘I’m disappointed in Afenyo-Markin’s ‘Mahama must apologise’ comment’ – Inusah Fuseini on gov’t’s 60 Ministers commitment

Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has expressed displeasure over recent comments by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who called on President...

It is not your business – Nana Yaa Jantuah reacts to claims of ditching CPP after presidential appointment

Former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, who was recently appointed as a Presidential Staffer by President John Dramani...

Parliament is the most organised public institution in Ghana – A Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A Plus, has described Ghana’s Parliament as the most organized...

Mahama swears in 5 more Ministers

President John Mahama has sworn five more ministers following their approval by Parliament.The approval follows a rigorous vetting process and extensive debates held on...

NPP Election Review Committee to begin nationwide assessment

The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Election Review Committee, chaired by Prof. Mike Oquaye, is set to embark on a nationwide visitation effective Monday,...

Parliament approves Muntaka, 4 regional ministers

Parliament has approved President John Mahama's five ministerial nominees who appeared before the Appointments Committee this week.This follows the submission of the report and...

Security service recruitment: NDC, NPP MPs had protocol for constituents – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, and member of the Appointments Committee, has questioned Interior Minister nominee, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, about his...

Interior Minister, 4 others approved

Parliament has approved President John Mahama's ministerial nominees who underwent vetting earlier this week.The report, submitted to the House by the Appointments Committee, recommended...

Fatima Abubakar sends important message to Eugene Boakye [Listen]

Former Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has sent a strong message to former Member of Parliament for Subin Constituency, Eugene Boakye, over his utterances...

Minority protests in Parliament over Ablekuma North collation [Video]

The Minority Caucus in Parliament on Friday protested against government business over the unresolved collation of the Ablekuma North Parliamentary elections.The Minority noted that...

Why would you say NPP’s defeat was spiritual? – Fatimatu Abubakar slams Justin Kodua 

Former Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has reacted to comments made by New Patriotic Party(NPP) General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua that their humiliating defeat...

There is nothing wrong with legitimate acquisition of state lands – Muntaka

The Minister-Designate for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has defended the legitimacy of acquiring state lands.Appearing before the Appointments Committee on Friday, the Asawase MP said...

I’ll take secrets to my grave – Muntaka [Video]

The Interior Minister-nominee, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has pledged his dedication to protecting sensitive information concerning national security.Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, the...

Effutu NDC supporters set party office equipment ablaze over appointment snub

Disgruntled supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Effutu constituency of the Central Region have set office equipment ablaze in protest against...

NPP blames NDC for Obuasi Mine clash

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has blamed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President John Mahama for the shooting incident at the AngloGold Ashanti...

Mahama appoints Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo as acting head of Gaming Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo as the Acting Commissioner of the Gaming Commission of Ghana.The announcement was made in a...

Concerned NDC Disability Desk appeals to Mahama for inclusion in key appointments

The Concerned NDC Disability Desk has called on President John Dramani Mahama to fulfill his campaign promise of ensuring the inclusion of Persons With...

Electing MMDCEs will allow MPs to focus on legislative duties – Mpraeso MP

MP for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for a constitutional amendment to enable the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).In...

Apologise to Ghanaians and appoint more ministers – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on President John Mahama to apologise to Ghanaians so he can appoint more than the 60 ministers...

Interior Minister-designate Muntaka Mubarak to be vetted today

Parliament's Appointments Committee is set to vet Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister-Designate for the Interior, today, January 24.Muntaka Mubarak, a seasoned politician and long-serving...

Mahama appoints Malik Basintale as Acting CEO of YEA

President John Mahama has appointed Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Malik Basintale, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer...

My constituency is a beneficiary of Agenda 111 but… – Prof. Titus Beyuo

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Lambussie constituency and former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Professor Titus Kofi Beyuo, has expressed...

We’ll prioritise the needs of Ghanaians – Ato Forson tells Finance Ministry staff

Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on his team to unite in steering the nation toward economic stability.Addressing...

Chief of Staff should set deadline for asset declaration – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has called on the Chief of Staff to set a deadline for members of the new government who will...

Government institutions ordered to submit staff records added to payroll since Dec. 7

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a directive to all heads of government institutions, requesting detailed staff information for employees added to...

Afenyo-Markin cautions Mahama Ayariga on excessive debate in Parliament

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has advised the newly appointed Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, to avoid excessive debate...