Sam George, 4 others approved amid Minority opposition
Parliament has approved the fourth batch of President John Mahama's ministerial nominees following their vetting by the Appointments Committee.The approval follows the committee's recommendation...
Bagbin is acting like a President, not a Speaker – Kofi Tonto [Video]
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team, Kofi Tonto, has criticized Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for suspending four Members of...
Bawumia was a wrong candidate, we don’t want him for 2028 – NPP supporters in Kumasi declare
A group known as the Concerned Traders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kumasi has called for a new flagbearer for the 2028...
Speaker Bagbin lifts suspension of four MPs [Watch]
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has rescinded his decision and lifted the suspension on four Members of Parliament (MPs), allowing them to return to...
I take full responsibility for vetting chaos – Afenyo-Markin pleads with Speaker
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has taken full responsibility for the chaos that erupted during the vetting of some ministerial nominees last week.Speaking on the...
New BoG Governor should not engage in official duties until approved – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama
The Minority in Parliament has raised objections to Dr. Johnson Asiamah assuming office as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) before receiving formal...
Minority storms Parliament in red, black attire over suspended MPs [Video]
Minority Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, February 4, stormed the House clad in red and black attire to protest the suspension of four...
Samson Anyenini’s take on parliamentary chaos [Listen]
Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has reacted to the brouhaha surrounding the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) following the chaotic incident at...
Heightened security in Parliament to prevent entry of suspended MPs
Security has been bolstered in Parliament, with a new perimeter at the entrance to the chamber aimed at preventing suspended Members of Parliament (MPs)...
It’s sad MPs go to parliament to fight for themselves – Tony Aidoo
Dr. Tony Aidoo, an NDC stalwart and former Ghana Ambassador to the Netherlands, has criticized Members of Parliament (MPs) for failing to represent the...
Afenyo-Markin is having a very tough case of cognitive dissonance – Tony Aidoo
National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart and former Ghana Ambassador to the Netherlands, Dr. Tony Aidoo, has slammed Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander...
Security agencies probe ministerial nominees before vetting – Ahiafor
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has shared insights into the rigorous process that security agencies...
Bernard Ahiafor justifies Bagbin’s decision to suspend four MPs
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has defended Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend four Members...
If they want a second round of vetting, I am ready for them – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has declared his willingness to undergo a second round of vetting by the Appointments Committee if required."If...
Ministerial vetting: I have resisted many invitations to fight – Ahiafor
Akatsi South MP Bernard Ahiafor has revealed that he has turned down numerous invitations to engage in confrontations over the ongoing ministerial vetting process,...
Adoagyiri residents demand apology from Hardcastle over remarks against Annoh-Dompreh
Concerned citizens of Adoagyiri-Nsawam in the Eastern Region are calling on Emeafa Hardcastle, the Acting Chief Executive of the Petroleum Commission, to issue a...
I’m a proud businessman – Afenyo-Markin justifies source of wealth
Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has revealed his source of wealth, stating that he is a proud businessman.Mr. Afenyo-Markin, speaking on JoyNews'...
Ashanti Regional Minister pledges to advance Asanteman’s development agenda
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has assured his commitment to collaborating with all employees of the Regional Coordinating Council to drive the...
Muntaka hit with sad news
Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has lost his mother, Hajia Saudatu Sulemana Muntaka.The Minister, who also serves as the Asawase Member of Parliament (MP), took...
If I were combative, we won’t have vetted over 40 nominees – Appointments Committee chair
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has defended his leadership style amidst criticism from some members of the Minority, arguing that his...
Afenyo-Markin played it smart and safe – Ahiafor on vetting chaos
The Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has revealed that the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, played it "smart and safe" during the ministerial...
Our members won’t be part of Committee probing vetting chaos – Suame MP
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, John Darko, says the Minority will not participate in the ad-hoc committee set up by the Speaker...
I have a good relationship with Afenyo-Markin, but… – Akatsi South MP
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, says while he maintains a good working relationship with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, he often struggles...
He sometimes forgets he’s no longer Majority Leader – Ahiafor jabs Afenyo-Markin
The Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has criticized Minority Leader and Ranking Member on the Committee, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for what he describes...
Afenyo-Markin to face Privileges Committee if… – Bernard Ahiafor
Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has warned that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin will be referred to the Privileges Committee if he fails...
Salaga North MP pledges to complete abandoned projects, build first SHS in Kpalbi
Member of Parliament for Salaga North, Alhaji Alhassan Mumuni, has assured his constituents of his commitment to completing all abandoned and ongoing projects left...
NPP condemns Bagbin’s suspension of MPs, calls it “dangerous and autocratic”
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned the suspension of three of its Members of Parliament (MPs) by Speaker Alban Bagbin, describing his...
Recall suspended MPs, dissolve ad-hoc committee – Afenyo-Markin tells Speaker
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin, to reverse the suspension of four MPs in connection with the chaotic...
Greater Accra Regional Minister to reintroduce Sanitation Day, award scheme
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has identified security and sanitation as her top priorities for the capital city.During her first meeting with the...
Nine CSOs commend suspension of MPs
Nine civil society organisations (CSOs) focused on monitoring parliamentary affairs have lauded the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's suspension of four lawmakers over the...
ORAL Team denies spying on Afenyo-Markin’s private properties
The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team has dismissed claims by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin that the committee deployed drones to monitor his private...
Speaker’s suspension unconstitutional; return to Parliament – NPP tells its MPs
The New Patriotic Party(NPP) has asked its three suspended Members of Parliament(MP) to ignore the directive and attend proceedings.The General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua...
We are law-abiding – Minority
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader has stated that the party is known for its "gentlemanliness" and adherence to the law.On Thursday, during the vetting...
Vetting chaos: We’re not here to witch-hunt our colleagues – Committee
The seven-member committee probing the chaos during the vetting of ministerial nominees has assured that it is not on a witch-hunt mission.Chairman of the...
NDC MPs disrespected Speaker’s orders – Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Majority caucus of disregarding Speaker Alban Bagbin's orders on the reconstitution of the Appointments Committee.The Effutu...
Committee probing vetting chaos to begin public hearings on February 5
The committee investigating the disturbances during the vetting of ministerial nominees is set to commence public hearings on Wednesday, February 5.Established by Speaker Alban...
Gabriel Kwamigah’s campaign team fights back: Smear tactics or political sabotage?
With the Volta Regional Council of State elections approaching, political tensions are mounting as allegations surface against one of the leading aspirants, Mr. Gabriel...
Afenyo-Markin alleges bullying and intimidation against NPP MPs
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concerns about the safety of New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs, alleging that the National Democratic...
Some NDC Krachi West executives allege bias in MMDCE vetting
Some aggrieved constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Krachi West constituency of the Oti Region have called for an immediate...
How MP allegedly squeezed Dafeamekpor’s balls during vetting chaos [Listen]
Akim Oda Member of Parliament (MP) Alexander Akwasi Acquah has detailed how South Dayi MP and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson-Dafeamekpor was allegedly assaulted during...