Category: Politics

The Accra High Court has scheduled March 3 to decide whether the prosecution has presented a strong enough case against James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, to require him to open his defense. Quayson is facing charges including deceit of a public officer, forgery of passports and travel certificates, making...

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...

Mahama Ayariga, the new Majority Leader, has pledged to draw inspiration from past leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament. In a statement, Hon. Mahama  Ayariga acknowledged the leadership styles and achievements of his predecessors, including Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, Hon. Cletus Avoka, and Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. “I am guided by the...

President John Dramani Mahama has given assurances to ensure the timely completion and operationalization of the Sewua Hospital in the Ashanti region. Addressing Critical Challenges Addressing dignitaries and attendees at the first Akwasidae celebration of the year, held at the Manhyia Palace on Sunday, January 19, President Mahama outlined his government’s plans to address the...

The Minority in Parliament has issued a stern warning to President John Dramani Mahama, threatening to withdraw their cooperation in Parliament if he fails to address the growing lawlessness and violence in the country following the general elections. At the heart of the issue are allegations that some individuals affiliated with the National Democratic Congress...

Parliament is set to commence the vetting of the first batch of ministerial nominees presented by President John Dramani Mahama today, Monday, January 13, 2025. The vetting process will begin with the examination of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and current Majority Leader, who has been nominated as the Minister-designate...

Ghana’s Electoral Commission has officially released the results of the 2024 presidential election, with one constituency’s results still pending. According to the updated results, National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate John Mahama secured victory with 6,591,790 votes, representing 56.42% of the total votes cast Mahama defeated his closest contender, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic...

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Chairman of the Operation Recover All Loot team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the team has gathered substantial evidence of looted state assets by appointees of the previous administration. According to Ablakwa, the collected evidence will soon be presented to President John Dramani Mahama for further action. Weeks...