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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Minority accuses Mahama of violating Presidential Office Act in recent appointments
The Minority in Parliament has accused President John Mahama of breaching Section 4(1) of the Presidential Office Act, which requires him to make appointments...
Parliament approves Haruna Iddrisu, Kwame Agbodza and Eric Opoku as Ministers
Parliament has approved the second batch of ministers nominated by President John Mahama, following their successful vetting by the Appointments Committee.The Appointments Committee unanimously...
Parliament approves Mahama’s three ministers
Parliament has approved the nomination of the new ministers appointed by President John Dramani Mahama.The approved nominees are Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister...
Irate NPP MPs protest in Parliament over post-election violent incidents [Video]
Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) took to the chamber on Tuesday afternoon, following ministerial vetting proceedings, to demand...
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Naa Momo Lartey, and Ahmed Ibrahim set for vetting today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament will continue the vetting process for President John Mahama's ministerial nominees today, January 21, 2025.Scheduled to appear are Minister-Designate...
I’ll work on my temperament – Kwame Agbodza
The Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has acknowledged concerns about his temperament and pledged to work on it.During his vetting on...
I’ve had no regrets – Haruna Iddrisu on being changed as Minority LeaderÂ
Former Minority Leader and Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu says he has no regrets over his removal in the parliamentary leadership reshuffle.According to him,...
Ministerial vetting suspended amidst confusion [Video]
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Benard Ahiafor, on Monday temporarily suspended proceedings following misunderstandings among Members of Parliament (MPs).This occurred while...
We won’t cooperate in Parliament if… – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has vowed to cooperate in government business only if President John Dramani Mahama addresses the post-election lawlessness.The Member of Parliament...
Drama, chaos rock Appointment Committee [Video]
The second sitting of the Appointment Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 20, 2025, was marked by disagreements.Despite the presence of Roads and Highways...
Livestream: Appointments Committee vets Minister-designate for Roads and Highways
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has commenced the vetting of the Minister-designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza.The vetting provides an opportunity for...
I didn’t gag you; I overly indulged you – Appointment Committee chair to Minority [Audio]
The Chairman of the Appointment Committee of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has refuted claims of partisanship and intimidation by the Minority.The Akatsi South MP stated...
Kwame Agbodza, Haruna Iddrisu and Eric Opoku to face Appointments Committee today
Education Minister-designate, Haruna Iddrisu, and Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Governs Kwame Agbodza, are set to face Parliament’s Appointments Committee today for vetting.The Tamale South...
Appointment Committee Chairman didn’t coordinate the process well – Atta Akyea
A legal practitioner, Samuel Atta Akyea has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the chairman of the Parliamentary Appointments Committee following the vetting of...
The current vetting process doesn’t sufficiently address competency – Prof Kwame Gyan
Law professor and legal expert, Prof Kwame Gyan, has criticised Ghana’s current system of vetting ministerial nominees, describing it as inadequate and ineffective in...
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Mahama cannot simply walk away – Assin South MP
Assin South Member of Parliament (MP) Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has criticized President John Mahama for reconsidering his stance on the Proper Sexual Human...
‘Indecent haste’ in vetting first batch of nominees may have compromised quality of work – Joe Wise
The former Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has raised concerns about the rushed nature of the vetting process for the first...
Minority caucus is not afraid of ORAL team – Suame MP
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, John Darko, has dismissed claims that the Minority Caucus in Parliament is afraid of...
Mahama Ayariga tipped to replace Ato Forson as Majority Leader
Bawuka Central Member of Parliament (MP) Mahama Ayariga Looks Set to Take Over as the Next Majority Leader in Ghana’s ParliamentIf approved by the...
Ato Forson’s responses on revenue shortfalls spark fears of harsher taxes – Minority
The Minority has raised concerns about the responses of the Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during his vetting on Monday, January 13.Addressing a...
Boycott any invitation from ORAL team – Minority to Ghanaians [Audio]
The Minority in Parliament has urged all individuals to boycott any invitation from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee.The Suame MP, John Darko,...
Full text: Minority raises concerns on vetting of 3 nominees, other matters
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the posture of the Chairman of the Appointment Committee, Bernard Ahiafor during the vetting of three...
Minority accuses Appointments Committee Chair of bias
The Minority in Parliament has accused Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Appointments Committee, of displaying bias and partisanship during the vetting of ministerial nominees.Tano...
Photos from the vetting of Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dominic Ayine
Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dominic Ayine were nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for the positions of Minister for Finance, Minister for Energy,...
Afenyo-Markin walks out during Dominic Ayine’s vetting [Video]
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Monday, January 13, walked out of the vetting of Attorney General and Minister for Justice-designate Dr. Dominic Ayine.The action of...