We still consider ourselves Majority – Ayariga insists
The Minority caucus in Parliament has declared that it now holds the Majority, following Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to adjourn the House indefinitely on...
We won’t meet NPP with Bibles while they use guns – Hannah Bissiw warns
The National Women's Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw-Kotey, has issued a strong warning that the party will no...
Uncertainty in Parliament could dampen investor confidence – Prof. Mensah warns
Economist, Professor Lord Mensah is worried developments in parliament could heighten investor uncertainty about the direction of the economy.According to him, there are crucial...
Ghana parliament sitting: NPP, NDC MPs fight over majority seat [Photos]
Sitting in Ghana's Parliament on Tuesday, October 22 was marked by unprecedented drama and tension, as both National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic...
Speaker adjourns sitting indefinitely
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, adjourned the House indefinitely.The decision comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the...
Parliament brouhaha: Pull back from the brink – Prof. Kwesi Aning warns MPs
Security expert Prof. Kwesi Aning has urged Members of Parliament to prioritize their duty to serve the people of Ghana.He warned them against pursuing...
Chief Justice should come to Parliament and enforce her judgement – Keta MP
Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey has reiterated the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus' decision not to relinquish its newly claimed majority...
Parliament has a responsibility to show how NDC will react – Omane Boamah
The Director of IT and Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasized the critical role Parliament plays in signaling...
Majority-Minority Brouhaha: NDC rightfully holds Majority – A.B.A. Fuseini
The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Alhassan Bashir Alhassan Fuseini, has affirmed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus has rightfully taken its position...
Speaker set to challenge Supreme Court order on ‘vacant seats’ [Video]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is said to have instructed his lawyers to file an application to set aside the Supreme Court's order...
Parliament’s ‘vacant seats’ controversy all about ego- Dr Draman
The Executive Director of Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affiars (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman says parliamentarians are playing ego games over the controversial announcement of...
Mike Oquaye’s 2020 ruling on Fomena seat was wrong – Appiah-Kubi
The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North Constituency, Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, has criticized former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, for his...
NDC MPs chant songs, march in chamber [Video]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus on Tuesday chanted patriotic songs and marched through the parliamentary chamber ahead of proceeding.This was when the New...
Parliament Brouhaha: Speaker will not cause chaos – George Amoh
The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council, George Amoh is confident peace will prevail in parliament and is in no doubt about who...
We will not give NDC a lawlessness platform to disturb Ghana’s peace – Afenyo-Markin
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reiterated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a peaceful party and will not respond to any “lawlessness” of...
NPP MPs abandon parliamentary chamber
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) have demonstrated their commitment not to be involved in any 'showdown' on Tuesday by leaving...
Annoh-Dompreh clears air on claims of being smuggled into Parliament
Majority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has dismissed claims that he was smuggled into the Chamber ahead of Tuesday’s crucial sitting.The Minority...
Desperation for political power; the case of sitting MPs on running as independent candidates in 2024 election
As the electorate inches towards 7 December 2024 to exercise its inalienable right to decide at the polls who should represent each of the...
Parliament debunks Akufo-Addo’s meeting with Bagbin to negotiate settlement
The Parliamentary Service has dismissed an alleged meeting between President Akufo-Addo and Speaker Alban Bagbin to negotiate a settlement amidst the tension on the...
Speaker Bagbin speaks amidst parliamentary tussle over vacant seats
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has broken his silence amidst the controversy over the Supreme Court’s order on the declaration of four seats...
Annoh-Dompreh was smuggled into Parliament – Agbodza alleges [Video]
The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has alleged that Majority Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, was secretly smuggled into...
NDC, NPP MPs occupy Majority side in Parliament
Tensions in Parliament have escalated as the Minority Caucus has taken over seats traditionally reserved for the Majority.The Minority's leadership spearheaded this action as...
NPP supporters storm Parliament [Video]
Even ahead of its proceeding today, October 22, 2024, Parliament is already bracing itself for another round of drama.Scores of New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
‘Avoid political turmoil’ – CDD-Ghana warns Parliament
The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has expressed concern over the ongoing constitutional and political tension following the declaration of vacant parliamentary seats by...
Eighth Parliament the best – Lecturer
A Political Analyst and lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Thomas Buabeng has said the Eighth Parliament has been one of the best...
Heavy security presence at Parliament ahead of sitting [Video+Photos]
Parliament is currently under tight security ahead of sitting today, October 22, 2024.Access to the Chamber will officially begin at 08:00 hours, allowing MPs...
Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes: One Ghana, two majority leaders
Tempers are high in Ogyakrom.Never seen such turmoil at the floor of Parliament: the bulging eyes of Majority Leader fighting back an attempt by...
I’ll be surprised if Bagbin ignores Supreme Court ruling – Freddie Blay
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, says he would be surprised if Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, disregards the...
Parliament’s Legal Department receives Supreme Court order freezing Speaker’s ruling on 4 MPs
The Legal Department of Parliament has officially received a Supreme Court order freezing Speaker Alban Bagbin's recent decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.JoyNews can...
Vacant seats: Supreme Court was wrong in ruling on ex parte application – Dr Arthur Kennedy
Physician and political activist, Dr. Arthur Kennedy, has expressed worry over the Supreme Court's stay of execution order on the four parliamentary seats declared...
Speaker has betrayed me on a number of occasions – Afenyo-Markin
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of betraying him on several occasions.Mr Afenyo-Markin said out of the respect he...
Peace Council engages Minority, Majority to maintain order in Parliament
The National Peace Council has called an emergency meeting ahead of a potentially heated parliamentary session set for Tuesday, October 22, 2024.The session follows...
What’s honourable about this? Atta Akyea asks NDC MPs over plans to take over Majority side
Abuakwa South Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Atta Akyea has criticised the Minority over their decision to take over the Majority side in the...
Election 2024: We’ll overhaul struggling BoG – Adongo
Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central and Spokesperson on the Economy for John Mahama’s Campaign Team, Isaac Adongo, has revealed that the next National...
NDC hints of military deployment to Parliament on Tuesday
Tensions are escalating ahead of Parliament's reconvening on October 22, 2024, with concerns about a potential military deployment.The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised...
We won’t be involved in any ‘showdown’ tomorrow – NPP Caucus
The leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has assured the public that his side will not engage in...
I thought it was a joke – Atta Akyea on petition to declare 4 seats vacant
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea has said he considered the petition by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu on four parliamentary...
The Constitution must be torn into pieces if …. – Atta Akyea [Listen]
Abuakwa South legislator, Samuel Atta Akyea has stated that the Constitution is useless and must be destroyed if anyone thinks that Parliament is above...
NDC MPs will obey Bagbin’s decision, not Supreme Court – Ayariga
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has announced that National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs will assume the Majority position in Parliament...
We’ll scrap e-levy, betting tax with our new ‘Majority’ status – Ato Forson
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to use its newly declared “majority status” in Parliament to ease the tax burden on Ghanaians.The party's...