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A spirit told me I was going to win Speakership election – Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has said he was leaving the political scene to establish a Centre to help Ghana’s democratic growth...

Coronavirus: Check out number of MPs permitted to sit in Chamber for proceedings

Only one-third of Members of Parliament (MPs) will be required to be in the Chamber of Parliament to take part in proceedings as part...

How Oppong Nkrumah thanked his constituents following his successful re-election as MP

Information Minister-designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has returned to the Ofoase Ayeribi constituency to thank them after his successful re-election as their representative in Parliament.The...

Parliament set to vet President’s nominees

Parliament is set to vet persons nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for ministerial positions by asking the House to consider the nominees...

When Fomena MP took Speaker Bagbin’s seat in Parliament [Photo]

Andrew Amoako Asiamah, independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Fomena and Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, took the Speaker seat for the first time...

Kofi Adams’ tribute to J.J. Rawlings in Parliament

A former aide to the late Jerry John Rawlings, Kofi Adams, paid tribute to his boss on the Floor of Parliament when the legislative...

Minority Group lashes Akufo-Addo over ministerial nominees

The Minority Group in Parliament is not satisfied with the reduction in the number of ministers from 126 to 86 and says President Nana...

Speaker declares Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Group Leader

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has ruled that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu is the Majority Group Leader.Consequently, the National Democratic...

NDC’s vetting threats don’t scare me – Abu Jinapor

The Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has said he is not concerned about threats by the Minority Group in Parliament...

Parliament eulogises late National Security boss

The 8th Parliament has been left in utter shock by the sudden demise of National Security Coordinator, Joshua Kyeremeh.During a sitting in the House,...

Bagbin overrules NPP Caucus’ attempt to block Ayariga’s “suspend tertiary fees” request

Parliament will, today, debate for approval of a motion asking the President to suspend the payment of fees by tertiary students as a Covid-19...

NDC will not be obstructionists in Parliament – Ablakwa

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus will not take pleasure in obstructing matters...

NPP asks Speaker Bagbin to remain impartial as it maintains majority

The Majority Caucus, made up of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Group and Independent MP, have maintained that they form the Majority Caucus in...

Parliament stands down motion to suspend payment of university fees

Parliament on Wednesday stood down a motion by Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, calling on the Government of Ghana to...

Coronavirus: MPs to undergo mandatory testing again

JoyNews/AdomNews · MPs to undergo mandatory Covid-19 test todayMembers of Parliament have been directed by Speaker Alban Bagbin to undergo a mandatory Covid-19 test.This...

NDC Caucus demands Transition handing over notes be served parliament

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament on Tuesday has called on the government to make copies of the handing over notes of...

MPs to undergo mandatory Covid-19 test

Members of Parliament have been directed by Speaker Alban Bagbin to undergo a mandatory Covid-19 test.This comes as the country is experiencing a surge...

Parliament forms Appointments Committee to vet Ministerial nominees

Parliament has constituted a 26-member Appointments Committee also known as Vetting Committee.The Committee will vet the nominees for various ministerial portfolios by President Nana...

Supreme Court dismisses Mahama’s 12 interrogatories presented to EC

The Supreme Court has dismissed a motion by former President John Mahama seeking permission to elicit answers to some 12 questions from the Electoral...

Parliament resumes sitting to approve membership of some committees

Parliament is set to approve its first set of committees Tuesday as the members settle for the real business at 2:pm.The House is expected...

Parliament to nominate members of 11 standing committees

Parliamentary has constituted a 20-member Committee of Selection, to oversee the nomination of members to the 11 Standing Committees of the House. The Committee, pursuant...

Haruna Iddrisu earns praises for this…

Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has earned praises from his constituents and Ghanaians for making an appearance on a football pitch.The...

Oppong Nkrumah defends 4:am reporting time by NPP MPs [Video]

The former Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has defended the decision by some New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs)...

Okoe-Boye offers solution to sitting arrangement in Parliament [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Okoe Boye offers solution to sitting arrangement in ParliamentFormer Member of Parliament (MP)for Ledzokuku constituency, Bernard Okoe-Boye, is urging the New Patriotic...

The battle is always the Lord’s – Alban Bagbin declares

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is seeking the face of God in the discharge of his duties.He said: "The battle is always...

Koku subtly blasts Mahama over Banana Republic comments

Chief Executive Officer of the Atta Mills Institute, Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has subtly taken a swipe at former president John Mahama for describing Ghana...

Speaker chides MPs over chaos in Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has said there is no justification for the chaotic scenes in Parliament during the election of a Speaker."It...

Why NPP MPs trooped to Parliament at 4:am

 It has emerged that some New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MP) trooped to the Chamber at 4:am on Friday after a tip-off....

Full text: Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s address in Parliament

SPEECH OF THE RT. HON. ALBAN BAGBIN, SPEAKER OF THE EIGHT PARLIAMENT OF GHANA, DELIVERED AT THE FIRST SITTING OF PARLIAMENT. FRIDAY, JANUARY 14,...

NDC MP mocks NPP colleagues for sleeping in Parliament

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpando, Della Sowah, has mocked her colleagues from New Patriotic Party (NPP) after they trooped...

Gabby Otchere-Darko’s reaction to NPP MPs sleeping in Parliament

Founder of the Danquah Institute, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has dropped more photos of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) sleeping in Parliament...

Photos of NPP MPs sleeping in parliament after arriving at 4:am cause stir

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) trooped to Parliament as early as 4:am to secure their seats at the Majority side.It...

Speaker declares NPP and Independent MP Majority group in Parliament [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Speaker declares NPP Majority group in ParliamentThe Rt Hon Speaker of the 8th Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has just declared the New Patriotic...

Social media reacts to NPP MPs sleeping in Parliament after arriving at 4:am

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) denied themselves sleep and stormed Parliament at 4:am on Friday.This move was to allow...

Majority side: Clement Apaak warns NPP Caucus

Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa constituency, Dr. Clement Apaak, has sent a strong signal to the NPP caucus in Parliament, warning them to...

Haruna Iddrisu questions Akufo-Addo over Fomena MP

JoyNews/AdomNews · Is Akufo-Addo now willing to work with Independent MP - Haruna Iddrisu quizzesThe Leader of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Caucus in...

Parliament resumes sitting today after dramatic inauguration

The 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic will resume sitting later today.This is the first time the House will reconvene in the chamber after the 7th January’s...

Speaker will announce NPP as majority – Osei -Kyei Mensah-Bonsu

Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu says the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin will on Friday declare the...

NDC states condition to sit at Minority side in Parliament

The Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, says his side will be opened to sit on the Minority...

Speaker agrees NPP is majority -Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu

Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in the 8th Parliament, Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, says the Speaker agrees his side is the majority.According...