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...
I won’t be threatened – Appointment Committee chair to Afenyo-Markin
The Chairman of the Appointment Committee and Akatsi South MP, Bernard Ahiafor, has cautioned the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, against any attempts to threaten...
Parliament not aware of appointment of President’s secretary – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the appointment of Dr. Callistus Mahama as the Executive Secretary to the President.Dr. Mahama was appointed...
I don’t need a siren as MP – John Dumelo
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has stated his opposition to the use of sirens on vehicles by Members of...
Vetting of Mahama’s ministerial nominees begins today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament will vet the first set of President John Mahama’s ministerial appointments today, January 13, 2025.This follows the receipt of...
Appointments Committee sets date for vetting of 3 ministerial nominees
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to vet President John Mahama's first set of ministerial nominees on Monday, January 13, 2025.This comes after...
Parliament suspends sitting for vetting of ministerial nominees
The first meeting of the first session of the Ninth Parliament has been suspended until Tuesday, January 21, 2025.This suspension is to allow the...
Trial of second preacher arrested over damaged vehicles at Parliament adjourned
An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned the case of Wisdom Ahli, the second preacher arrested for allegedly damaging vehicle windscreens at Parliament, to January...
This ‘tot tot’ appointment is unacceptable – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized President John Mahama for the slow pace of his ministerial appointments, referring to the process as a "tot...
Parliament approves Appointments Committee to vet key nominees
Parliament has officially approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, a crucial body tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other top...
Bernard Ahiafor to lead Parliament’s Appointments Committee
Parliament has named Bernard Ahiafor as the Chairperson of its Appointments Committee, which is responsible for vetting and recommending nominees for key government positions.
He...
Four independent MPs join Majority caucus in Parliament
Four independent Members of Parliament(MPs) have announced plans to join the National Democratic Congress(NDC) MPs who are the Majority caucus.The independent MPs are Worlase...
Drama in Parliament after Speaker refers to NPP MPs as ‘Micro-Minority’
There was drama in Parliament on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, referred to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers as...
Confusion breaks out again during re-collation of Ablekuma North results
Confusion has once again erupted during a scuffle during the re-collation of the 2024 Ablekuma North parliamentary election results.The chaos at the Electoral Commission's...
See the colourful inauguration ceremony of John Mahama and Prof Opoku-Agyemang
John Dramani Mahama and Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang were officially sworn in as Ghana’s President and Vice President at a vibrant ceremony held on...
Key memories of Ghana’s 8th parliament
The 8th Parliament of Ghana, which witnessed unprecedented events, contentious debates, and landmark decisions will be dissolved on Monday, January 6, 2025.With its unique...
Photos: Swearing-in of 9th Parliament ahead of Mahama’s inauguration
Ghana's 9th Parliament has been officially inaugurated, ushering in a new legislative session. The ceremony, held in the early hours of Tuesday, January 7,...
Photos: Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address
President Nana Akufo-Addo on Friday, January 3, 2025 delivered his final State of the Nation Address to the eighth Parliament, marking the end of...
Speaker has no discretion in swearing-in of MPs – Samson Lardy
Journalist and private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has shed light on Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s decision not to swear in parliamentary candidates...