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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...

Can Mahama deliver in just four years?

The re-election of John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana has ushered in a wave of optimism and skepticism alike.As he assumes office, he...

Gov’t business will suffer if… – Afenyo-Markin to Ayariga

The Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned the newly appointed Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, against introducing excessive debate on the...

Dzifa Gomashie, Opare-Addo and Emelia Arthur approved as ministers

Parliament has approved three more of President John Dramani Mahama's ministerial nominees.The nominees are Ketu South MP; Abla Dzifa Gomashie Minister for Tourism, Arts...

Let’s give Bawumia another chance in 2028 – NPP Youth Organiser [Video]

The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) Salam Mustapha has called on the rank and file to present former Vice President Dr....

PNP calls on Mahama to urgently comply with Affirmative Action Law in appointments

The People’s National Party (PNP) has expressed its disappointment in the John Mahama-led administration for failing to uphold Article 17(4) of the constitution which...

Nkwanta North NDC youth root for ministerial position for MP

The youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nkwanta North constituency of the Oti Region has made a passionate appeal to...

Supreme Court adjourns indefinitely NPP suit to set aside injunction on Akwatia seat

The Supreme Court has indefinitely adjourned the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) suit seeking to overturn a Koforidua High Court’s January 2 injunction on the...

Check out full list of NDC Majority’s new leadership

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in Parliament has appointed new leadership.This change follows President John Mahama's appointment of some MPs to key...

Leading the NDC Caucus in Parliament has been an honour – Ato Forson

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the immediate past Majority Leader and current Minister of Finance, has described his time leading the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

Mahama’s inauguration: Burkina Faso’s Traore’s sidearm and its implication

On January 7, 2025, Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traoré attended the inauguration of President John Mahama at the Independence Square in Accra.Clad in brown...

Supreme Court indefinitely adjourns NDC’s suit challenging collation

The Supreme Court has indefinitely adjourned the suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging a High Court decision on the collation of...

Domelevo criticises CHRAJ’s handling of asset declaration issues

Former Auditor General of Ghana, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice...

We’ll rigorously pursue the agenda to reset Ghana – Mahama Ayariga

Mahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Majority Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Caucus, has pledged to uphold the legacies of his predecessors...

The road will not be without challenges but… – Mahama Ayariga

Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has acknowledged that his new role as Majority Leader will come with challenges. However, he has expressed his commitment...

I’ll ensure alleged witches are reintegrated – Northern Region Minister-designate

The Northern Region Minister-Designate, Ali Adolf G. John, has made a commitment to tackle the long-standing issue of alleged witches facing abuse and ostracism...

We won’t abuse our overwhelming majority – Mahama Ayariga

Mahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, has pledged to ensure that the ruling party's significant parliamentary majority is wielded responsibly...

Our actions must reflect the commitment of Ghanaians – Majority Leader

The newly appointed Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has called on members of Parliament to ensure their actions and decisions reflect the unwavering commitment of...

Mahama Ayariga confirmed as Majority Leader

Bawku Central Member of Parliament(MP) Mahama Ayariga has officially been appointed as the Majority Leader.Mr Ayariga succeeds Ejumako Enyan Essiam MP, Dr Cassiel Ato...

I’ve not been sidelined; I am in close touch with President Mahama – Bole/Bamboi MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bole/Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has dismissed claims that he has been sidelined following the announcement of President John Dramani...