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I’ll consult my constituents before aligning with NDC – Afram Plains North MP-elect

The Member of Parliament-elect for Afram Plains North, Worlase Kpeli, has announced plans to consult his constituents before deciding whether to align with the...

We’re not brothers; we’ll show you where power lies – Dafeamekpor to Afenyo-Markin

The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has sharply rebuked the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, in the wake of the...

NDC gov’t to address first quarter expenditure after Jan. 7 

The Minority in Parliament has assured Ghanaians that the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government would address expenditure needs for the first quarter of...

Akufo-Addo gov’t to be held accountable for unmet January commitments, others – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said government would be held accountable for any unfulfilled commitments between 1st and 7th...

Majority Leader blames NDC for failure to consider mini-budget

Parliament’s inability to deliberate on the mini-budget ahead of the year’s end has faced criticism from the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.Alexander Afenyo-Markin laid blame...

Parliament fails to pass mini budget again, House adjourns to January 2

Parliament has once again failed to fulfill its top priority of passing the vote on account, also known as the mini-budget.Since its sitting on...

Present 2025 mini-budget or risk jail term – Ato Forson cautions Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adams has been warned that he risks a prison sentence if he fails to present the mini-budget to Parliament.This...

Who is punishing who? Angel Carbonu on delayed mini-budget [Audio]

President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has questioned the rationale behind delays in approving the mini-budget.The situation according to...

Retain Afenyo-Markin as NPP leader, he has experience – Joe Wise

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has called for the retention of Alexander Afenyo-Markin as the leader of the New Patriotic Party...

Parliament gets new Clerk

Ebenezer Ahumah Djietor has been appointed as the new Clerk of Parliament.Mr Djietor's appointment follows the extra ordinary meeting of the Parliamentary Service Board...

Parliament approves Ghana Boundary Commission Bill

Parliament has passed the Ghana Boundary Commission Bill, 2023, following its third reading on December 18, 2024.The new law is expected to enhance the...

NDC’s mischievous campaign and propaganda will soon expose them – Afenyo-Markin

The Member of Parliament for Effutu constituency in the Central Region and the outgoing Majority leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that Ghanaians...

Many NDC MPs will become redundant in the new Parliament – Afenyo-Markin

The outgoing Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concerns about the challenges the National Democratic...

Man arrested for vandalizing vehicles in Parliament [Video]

A yet-to-be-identified man has been arrested for vandalizing vehicles on Parliament's premises in Accra.Adom News' Parliamentary correspondent, Ohene Amponsah reported that, the suspected invaded...

Bawumia to grace Parliament’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be the guest speaker at Parliament's 2024 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.The event will take place on...

Let’s close shop for Ablakwa’s personal interest if Parliament business for now is irrelevant – NAPO

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has suggested that Parliament should halt all legislative business if the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

Don’t go for an outsider if you don’t retain Bagbin as speaker – Afenyo-Markin to NDC gov’t

The outgoing Majority leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to either retain the current...

We’ll make sure some MPs-elect are not sworn in – Kofi Adams [Audio]

The Member of Parliament(MP) for Buem constituency in the Oti region, Kofi Adams has declared the intention of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) to resist...

Parliament reconvenes today

Parliament will reconvene today, December 16, 2024, to wrap up the seventh meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth...

Kwame A Plus reveals condition under which he’ll join NDC in Parliament [Listen]

Gomoa Central MP-elect, Kwame Asare Obeng popularly known as Kwame A Plus has expressed willingness to do business with the National Democratic Congress(NDC) in...

Being an MP is one of the most ‘useless’ jobs; some beg for money – Eugene Antwi [Audio]

Subin Member of Parliament (MP) Eugene Arhin has said being a lawmaker is one of the most useless jobs in Ghana.The former Works and...

Election 2024: Exclusive photos from various polling stations

Ghanaians headed to the polls on Saturday 7th December 2024 in their ninth democratic election since 1992.Voters across the country started queuing as early...

Election 2024: Prof Agyeman-Duah ‘prays’ against a hung parliament

Former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has expressed the desire that the winner of Saturday's presidential election should ideally secure a...

We’ll be present in Parliament on December 16 – Minority

The Minority Caucus is gearing up to return to Parliament following a summons from Speaker Alban Bagbin.The House had been indefinitely suspended after a...

Parliamentary deadlock halts $300M World Bank disbursement for Ghana

The government has acknowledged that the ongoing parliamentary impasse has stalled the disbursement of $300 million in World Bank funding, part of a broader...

Parliament reconvenes on this date

Parliament will reconvene on Monday, December 16, 2024, to wrap up the seventh meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament of the...

Election 2024: Our parliamentary candidates will deliver – Afenyo-Markin

As the elections approach the final stretch, the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has expressed optimism about the New Patriotic Party (NPP) securing a...

Speaker has taken Parliament as his personal property – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin for his decision not to reconvene the House.According to Afenyo-Markin, the Speaker...

I can’t force Speaker to recall Parliament – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu Constituency in the Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that he cannot force the...

Parliamentary impasse was needless, but I don’t blame Speaker – Afenyo-Markin [Video]

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has said the recent parliamentary impasse was needless and could have been avoided.However, Mr. Afenyo-Markin stated that he doesn't blame...

I can’t recall Parliament due to upcoming elections – Bagbin tells Majority

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has ruled out the possibility of reconvening the House before the December elections.This decision follows a request from...

NDC MPs will not answer parliamentary recall – Mahama insists

Former President John Mahama has directed National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament to abstain from any recall of Parliament.This follows a request by...

Afenyo-Markin’s bended knees recall plea insulting to electorate, waste of public funds – Martin Amidu

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has expressed skepticism over Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's proposal to recall Parliament for two days.Describing the move as “insulting...

Minority Caucus urges Speaker to reject NPP MPs’ recall request

The Minority in Parliament has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to reject the recall request made by the Majority following the indefinite adjournment of...

Parliament urged to fast-track passage of Road Traffic Amendment Bill

Stakeholders within the road safety sector have urged the Parliament of Ghana to expedite action to ensure the passage of the Road Traffic Amendment...

Asiedu Nketia accused of involvement in parliamentary impasse

The Majority in Parliament has accused the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, of orchestrating the recent impasse that...

‘Expired Rice’ Distribution: Minority demands arrest, calls for commission of inquiry

The Minority in Parliament has called on President Akufo-Addo to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of the directors of Lamens Investments Africa.This follows...

My constituents “think we shouldn’t return to Parliament” – MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale Central, Murtala Mohammed, says his constituents have asked him not to return if the House is called...

2024 Election: I’ll be surprised if NPP gets less than 145 seats in Parliament – Sammi Awuku

Akuapem North New Patriotic Party(NPP) Parliamentary Candidate, Sammi Awuku has said he will surprised if the party does not secure majority seats in the...

Election 2024: Jefferson Sackey vows to open doors for youth in Ablekuma Central

An aspiring parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ablekuma Central, Jefferson Kwamena Sackey, has expressed his commitment to empowering the youth,...