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Ken Ofori-Atta announces reduction of E-levy rate

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that the government has decided to reduce the rate of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy by 0.25...

Parliament finally passes E-Levy bill

Parliament has approved the controversial Electronic Transactions (E-Levy) Bill this afternoon.This decision was reached after the Consideration Stage was completed by a Majority-sided House...

E-levy: Sick MP ‘wheeled’ to Parliament

Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi constituency, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, says there is nothing wrong with having his Ahanta West colleague, Ebenezer Kojo Kum,...

Akufo-Addo wants passage of E-levy Bill as birthday gift – NDC MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, says President Nana Akufo-Addo wants to celebrate his 78th birthday with the passage of the “obnoxious”...

Court dismisses Sosu’s motion for interlocutory injunction against IGP

The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court has dismissed an interlocutory injunction filed by Madina Member of Parliament (MP) against the Inspector-General...

Okudzeto Ablakwa secures paid internship opportunities for Ukraine medical students evacuees

North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced paid internship opportunities for some 20 medical students who were evacuated from Ukraine.The...

House of Chiefs urges Parliament to accept SC ruling on Deputy Speakers’ voting rights

The National House of Chiefs has urged Members of Parliament to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling on Deputy Speakers’ voting rights to maintain...

Govt has no business appointing deputies for state-owned agencies – Nhyiaeso MP

Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament (MP), Stephen Amoah, has joined calls for government to effectively reduce its expenditure to deal with the current economic crisis.The...

Covid PCR Test: Minority serves notice to picket KIA

The Minority in Parliament has served notice of series of picketing at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in protest of fees travellers pay for...

Akufo-Addo to deliver State of the Nation Address on March 30

President Nana Akufo Addo is finally set to deliver the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.This is...

MPs’ special support for Black Stars [Photos]

The fever surrounding the much anticipated West African derby seems to have found its way to Parliament.Later tonight, the Black Stars are facing...

Okudzeto Ablakwa’s dilemma over 30% salary cut

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okuzeto Ablakwa, has expressed willingness to cut his remuneration.Government has announced a 30% salary cut for...

Reschedule Finance Minister’s appearance before House – Osei-Owusu

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has asked the Business Committee of Parliament, to re-schedule the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s appearance before...

Parliament set to make decision on Assin North MP

Parliament is set to make a determination on the Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency, James Gyakye Quayson, over whether he has the...

Assin North MP’s presence in parliament creates confusion

Embattled Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyekye Quayson, appeared in Parliament on Thursday to be part of the business of the day,...

I will be forced to go to court if my salary is cut – MP tells govt [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · ADONGO ON SALARY CUTMember of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central Constituency in the Upper East region, Isaac Adongo, has sent a strong...

Full list of Finance Minister’s measures to mitigate economic hardship

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed a wide range of plans to salvage the country’s economy.The Minister, at a press conference in Accra, expressed...

Minority in Parliament rejects 30% pay cut

Members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament have declined to join their colleagues in the Majority and members of the Executive to cut their...

April is looking good for a by-election – Gabby Otchere-Darko

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party, Gabby Otchere-Darko, has projected a by-election in April 2022.The Danquah Institute Founder, who posted this...

Some NDC hawks influencing Minority – Afenyo-Markin

The Deputy Majority Leader has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of frustrating government business by influencing its lawmakers not to cooperate with...

Oppong Nkrumah gives update on E-levy bill [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · OPPONG NKRUMAH ON E - LEVYThe Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed the proposed Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) has been approved...

Call Adwoa Safo and resolve your issues now or else… – NPP told [Audio]

The absenteeism being displayed by Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo, has become an issue affecting government business in parliament.The MP's constant...

If you want my position, you can come for it – Adwoa Safo told [Audio]

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annor Dompreh, has once again lashed out at Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo over her continuous absence...

E-levy: Help us pass so you win election 2024 – Majority tells Minority

The Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, has urged the support of the Minority in Parliament for the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy...

Adwoa Safo’s latest post causes stir

Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Adwoa Safo, has sparked a conversation on social media with a cryptic post.Miss Safo has served followers...

Pass E-Levy Bill now – NMC Chairman to Parliament

Chairman of the National Media Commission, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, has appealed to Parliament to pass the E-levy Bill into law and demand accountability on...

Majority Chief Whip bares teeth at Adwoa Safo

JoyNews/AdomNews · ‘Shame on you Adjoa Safo; Resign if can’t do the job’ – Majority Chief Whip fumesMajority Chief Whip, Frank Annor Dompreh, has...

Finance Minister to address Parliament over economic challenges

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to brief Parliament next week on the various steps government is taking to address challenges facing the economy.At...

Bullion van robberies: Minority files motion for probe into death of police suspects

https://youtu.be/PJdVoBtaWO4The Minority in Parliament has filed a private members motion for a bi-partisan probe into the circumstances that led to the death of two...

LGBTQ+ group to meet Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee in-camera

JoyNews/AdomNews · Next hearing on LGBTQ+ Bill to be held in-cameraRightify Ghana, a group affiliated to the LGBTQ+ community, will have a closed-door meeting...

Latest on Adwoa Safo’s leave [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Latest On Adwoa Safo's LeaveIt has been revealed that Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is yet to approve a leave extension Dome...

I’m a vandal; be careful – NPP MP warns Sam George [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Kwaku Afriyie sends strong message to Sam GeorgeSehwi Wiawso Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Kwaku Afriyie, has urged Ningo Prampram MP, Sam...

Bagbin sets records straight on appointment of ‘NDC man as acting Speaker’

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has urged the public to ignore reports suggesting the appointment of a National Democratic Congress (NDC) member as...

I don’t think Bagbin authored reaction statement to Supreme Court ruling – Majority Leader [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Kyei Mensah On Bagbin's Reaction to Supreme Court rulingMajority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has cast doubt on a statement from Speaker of Parliament,...

Dr Nana Ayew Afriye writes: Political Speaker not above parliamentary practice

Mr. Speaker, it is shameful for you to attack the president & judiciary based on emotions and without recourse to extensive research on parliamentary...

E-levy Bill will not be debated next week – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has announced that the controversial E-levy Bill will not be discussed in Parliament, next week.Speaking on the floor of...

Bagbin chides Akufo-Addo over ‘reckless’ Supreme Court ruling

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has described the President’s comment on the Supreme Court ruling about Deputy Speakers' voting rights as myopic.In...

Accept defeat graciously and stop scandalising Supreme Court’s ruling – Majority to Minority

The Majority in Parliament has urged their Minority counterparts to respect the decision by the Supreme Court that a Deputy Speaker presiding over parliamentary...

Kofi Adams reacts to AG’s proposed fresh polls in Buem constituency

Buem MP Kofi Adams seems worried over the Attorney-General’s (A-G) approach towards the lack of representation for Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) residents...

Asiedu Nketia has this to say after Supreme Court’s ruling [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Asiedu Nketia On Supreme Court RulingThe Chief Scribe of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has opined the Supreme Court made a mistake...