The Minority Caucus in Parliament has publicly rejected the approval of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister for Foreign Affairs, citing concerns over his behavior and responses during the vetting process. Led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the caucus reiterated its stance during Tuesday’s parliamentary session, stating that they cannot endorse Ablakwa’s appointment under the current...
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has assured that the party’s minority in Parliament will not be intimidated or bullied. This comes after Speaker Alban Bagbin suspended four MPs for two weeks following a chaotic incident. Nana Boakye stated that the Minority will insist on following due procedure and...
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has unveiled plans to tackle the menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, by partnering with traditional leaders. This move aims to protect Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies by promoting a regulated and sustainable mining sector. During his first day in office, Armah-Kofi Buah...
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has made a bold commitment to restore 70% of Accra’s streetlights within the next 50 days. This move aims to enhance security and visibility in the city, with addressing faulty streetlights being one of her top priorities. During a press briefing in Accra on February 3, Ocloo reiterated...
A crucial meeting is set to take place today, January 30, between Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin and Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission. This meeting follows a heated exchange between Hardcastle and Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh during the vetting of Dr. Omane Boamah as Defense Minister-Designate on January...
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has defended the Appointments Committee’s decision not to question Linda Obenewaa Ocloo Akweley, the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, during her vetting. The committee’s approach has faced criticism, with many arguing that bypassing the questioning process undermines transparency and accountability. Afenyo-Markin justified the decision, stating that committee members are already familiar with...
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has specified the appropriate type of cement for construction projects to ensure structural integrity and safety. The announcement is part of a public education campaign led by the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee (CMDC) under the Ghana Standards Authority (Manufacture of Cement) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2480). According to the GSA, the...
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a renowned academic and political analyst, has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority by President John Dramani Mahama. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Prof. Gyampo’s distinguished career, which spans over two decades in academia, governance, and public policy. As a Professor of Political...
Mahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Majority Leader, has pledged to ensure the responsible and inclusive use of the ruling party’s significant parliamentary majority in the 9th Parliament. As the newly appointed Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga emphasized on consensus-building, unity, and probity in ensuring the country’s legislative agenda is pursued without marginalizing opposing voices. Mahama...
The government plans to borrow GH¢6.353 billion through Treasury bills today, Thursday, January 23, 2025, amidst expectations of a potential downward adjustment in interest rates after weeks of steady increases. The borrowing will be achieved through the issuance of 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day bills to refinance GH¢5.60 billion in maturing obligations. Interest rates, which currently...