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,...
Minority opposes approval of Armah-Kofi Buah over derogatory comments about Akufo-Addo
The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed the approval of Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, citing his refusal...
Consult GSS if you want to know true state of Ghana’s economy – Oppong Nkrumah to gov’t
Former Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that Ghanaians do not need a National Economic Dialogue (NED) to know the true state of...
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...
I am not an NDC member – Barker-Vormawor
Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has denied any affiliation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).According to him, he has always been a committed member of the...
You must pay the price for your sins – Patrick Boamah to Barker-Vormawor
Okaikwei Central Member of Parliament (MP), Patrick Yaw Boamah, has condemned social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor over his bribery allegation against the Appointments Committee.During a...
Barker-Vormawor apologises for bribery allegation against Appointments Committee
Political activist and lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has issued a public apology to the Appointments Committee of Parliament following his bribery allegation.Barker-Vormawor appeared before the...
Roads improvement to be prioritised this year – Highways Minister
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has outlined plans to prioritize road maintenance and improvements across Ghana in 2025.Speaking during a tour...
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...
I’ll be surprised if Barker-Vormawor can provide evidence – Mahama Ayariga
The Majority Leader in Parliament has expressed skepticism over allegations made by lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who claimed that members of Parliament’s Appointments...
Bagbin criticizes Appointments Committee for procedural lapses
Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has confirmed that his tenure as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of IT and Elections has concluded.According...
My role as NDC’s Director of IT and Elections is over – Omane Boamah
Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has confirmed that his tenure as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of IT and Elections has concluded.According...
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...
Come forward with evidence – Majority Leader challenges claims of bribery in ministerial approvals
Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called on anyone with evidence of ministerial nominees paying bribes for their approval to come forward.His challenge...
Emeafa Hardcastle has apologised to me but… – Annoh-Dompreh [Listen]
Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has revealed that the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, apologized following their altercation.However,...
James Klutse Avedzi: A trailblazer in public service and finance
James Klutse Avedzi’s illustrious career has reached new heights with his appointment by President Mahama as the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission...
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...
MPs engaged in galamsey will face severe consequences – Bagbin warns
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament, cautioning that any legislator found engaging in illegal mining,...
Leadership should be conferred, not chased – Mahama Ayariga
The newly appointed Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has emphasized that leadership positions should be conferred by peers and not actively sought after.Speaking...
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'...
Linda Akweley Ocloo completes fastest vetting so far
The Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has set a record as the first nominee to complete her vetting in the shortest possible...
Don’t deny me protocol because I’m grilling you – Afenyo-Markin to Dr. Omane Boamah
The Minority Leader in Parliament has cautioned the Defence Minister-designate against possibly denying him what he referred to as "a protocol allocation" due to...
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...
Businessman attempted to pay for ministerial nominee’s approval – Mahama Ayariga reveals
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has revealed that a businessman recently attempted to mobilize funds to support a ministerial nominee’s approval process,...
Haruna Iddrisu condemns Acting Petroleum Commission CEO for attacking MP
The Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has criticized the actions of the Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission,...
Annoh-Dompreh clashes with Emeafa Hardcastle over ‘micro-minority’ comment
A heated verbal exchange ensued between Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, on...
National Economic Dialogue is good but… – Oppong Nkrumah
Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP) Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has commended President John Mahama for the proposed National Economic Dialogue.Mr. Nkrumah has said such a...
Chief Biney pays last respects to partner [Photos]
A former Deputy National Organizer and Director of Special Duties for the NDC in the 2024 election, Chief Hamilton Biney laid to rest his...
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...
Vetting of MMDCE aspirants underway in Bono Region
The vetting process for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Bono Region is ongoing at the Sunyani Residency to identify qualified...
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...