The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, signed into law the electronic transaction levy bill ( e-levy). He did so two days after it was passed by the Parliament under controversial occurrences. This comes just a day after the minority in Parliament filed a suit at the apex court of Ghana (Supreme court...
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Mahama recounts how NDC discovered millions of illegal printed ballot papers for 2020 polls
Former President John Dramani Mahama has explained how agents of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) uncovered the alleged printing of additional ballot papers by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2020 elections. Speaking with the United States Chapter of the NDC at the Bentley University on Sunday,27 March 2022 . He said,“We have all done...
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SC ruling on Deputy Speaker vote in Parliament: Akufo-Addo’s comment ‘myopic and unfortunate’ –Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has reacted to the verdict bestowed by the Supreme Court of Ghana on the issue of the Deputy Speaker possessing voting rights in Parliament, when occupying the Speaker’s seat in Parliament in his absence. According to Mr Bagbin, the determination by the Supreme Court is reckless and an invasion of...
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Sosu preaches service to humanity
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis -Xavier Sosu has reemphasised the need to do good and give back to society. He indicated how fickle life itself is, and thus the more reason to help the distressed and less privileged, whilst there is time. Mr Sosu, who is also a Human Rights lawyer and known...
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SC ruling on Deputy speaker vote in Parliament: Verdict shocking but not surprising – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has condemned Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday, 9 March 2022 over voting rights of the first deputy speaker in Parliament. “If Deputy Speakers, because they are Members of Parliament, can vote while presiding as Speaker, they could as well be able to participate in any debate on the floor over...
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SC ruling on Deputy speaker vote in Parliament: Don’t interfere in Judiciary’s work – Akufo-Addo
President Akuffo-Addo has shared his views on the Supreme Court ruling about Deputy Speakers of Parliament being able to vote while presiding over the business of the house. His statement puts to rest issues that came up during processes to approve the 2022 budget. In the President’s view, Judiciary has the only obligation of deciphering...
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NDC MPs unhappy about Supreme Court verdict
The 8th Parliament has constantly suffered consensus building during voting because of the equal numbers from both sides of the house. On Wednesday, the issue of the deputy speaker having a casting vote while moderating proceedings was determined by the Supreme Court of Ghana. A panel of five (5) judges, presided over by Justice Jones...
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SALL: Attorney General proposes fresh polls
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr Yeboah Godfred Dame, has recommended that 2020 parliamentary elections in the Buem Constituency, consisting of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi and Likpe area in the Oti Region, be invalidated for fresh polls. This will allow the SALL constituents practise their rights to vote and be represented in the 8th...
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Wulensi NPP unites ahead of December polls
A parliamentary hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Wulensi Constituency in Northern Region, Alhaji Abdulai Haruna, has united disgruntled supporters of the party in the area ahead of the December polls. The unity deal was brokered by the aspirant following series of crunch meetings to calm the nerves of his supporters who rejected...
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NPP initiates moves to replace slain MP Ekow Kwansah Hayford in 10 days
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Mfantseman constituency in the Central Region, has initiated moves to find a replacement for Mr Ekow Kwansah Hayford, the party’s Parliamentary nominee for Election 2020 who was killed last Friday by suspected armed robbers. This is in line with Section 4 of the Public Elections Regulations 2020, C.I. 127, which...