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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...

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the immediate past Majority Leader and current Minister of Finance, has bid farewell to his role as leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament, describing his tenure as “one of the greatest honours” of his career. In his final address as Majority Leader on Thursday, January 23, Dr....

Mahama Ayariga, the newly appointed Majority Leader, has called on members of Parliament to ensure their actions and decisions reflect the unwavering commitment of the Ghanaian people. Mr Ayariga made this statement during his acceptance speech on Thursday, 23 January, following his appointment as Majority Leader. In his address, Mr Ayariga emphasised the importance of...

A new era has begun in Ghana’s Parliament with the appointment of key leaders, marking a significant shift in the country’s legislative landscape. At the helm of this change is Hon. Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, as the Majority Leader, bringing with him a wealth of experience and expertise. Ayariga’s appointment is...

President John Dramani Mahama has made several key appointments to the Office of the President, aimed at enhancing governance and operational efficiency. These appointments demonstrate Mahama’s commitment to effective leadership and a responsive administration. New Appointees Bring Expertise and Dedication The appointed officials are expected to utilize their expertise and dedication to advance national progress...

Education Minister-Designate Haruna Iddrisu has expressed strong opposition to LGBTQ+ practices, emphasizing their inconsistency with his personal values and ethics. He stressed the importance of safeguarding Ghana’s cultural and moral value system. A New Approach to the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a new approach to the ongoing debate surrounding the Anti-LGBTQ+...

Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, former minority leader and ranking Member for the Appointments Committee,  faces the vetting committee this morning as the Minister-designate for Education. As the Ranking Member for the Appointments Committee, Haruna Iddrisu had earlier explained that the Minister-designate for Health and the Minister-designate for National Security would be the first to face the...