Appointments Committee in seeming disarray due to Chair’s lack of exposure – MP
Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has attributed the apparent disarray in the Appointments Committee to the lack of exposure of its leadership,...
Certain practices being ignored – Deputy Minority Leader
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament has attributed the controversies surrounding the ongoing ministerial vetting process to the disregard of long-standing practices that have...
I haven’t started opposing NDC yet – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has indicated that, despite being the leader of the opposition in Parliament, he is currently allowing the government some leeway...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Appointments Committee summons Barker-Vormawor over bribery allegations
"The Appointments Committee of Parliament has summoned Political Activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, over his bribery allegations against its members.The invitation is for Mr. Barker-Vormawor to...
Omane Boamah, 4 others face Appointments Committee today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet five of President John Mahama's ministerial nominees today, January 28.The vetting will commence at 9:00...
I’d rather lose my life than accept LGBTQ+ practices in Ghana – Speaker Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated his determination to ensure the passage of the LGBTQ+ bill, which was passed by Parliament but...
Armah-Kofi Buah, 3 other ministerial nominees to face Appointments Committee today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to vet the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, today, January 27, 2025.The Ellembelle...
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...