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Ablakwah must immediately be integrated into another Standing Committee – Barker-Vormawor

By Admin Editor April 1, 2021 37 0

The Chief Technical Advisor of the University of Ghana School of Law’s Democratic Vigilance Project has called for the immediate integration of Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwah into another Standing Committee prior to his resignation taking effect. According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, this is in fulfilment of the Constitution which demands Continue Reading

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As for undermining, I have survived it – Minority Leader

By Admin Editor April 1, 2021 39 0

Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu and leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament have been under pressure following the vetting of President Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees. Although the party’s leadership after series of caucus meetings, restored peace, cracks within the NDC side in Parliament further deepened after North Tongu MP, Samuel Continue Reading

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I’m more than a god – Allotey Jacobs mocks NDC women

By Admin Editor April 1, 2021 42 0

Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs, has called the bluff of some women who cursed him for speaking against the party. He claimed the women, led by the Branch Women’s Organiser of the Cape Coast South NDC, Ekua Hallam, have rather cursed themselves. The angry NDC women who […]Continue Reading

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Bagbin accepts Ablakwa’s resignation

By Admin Editor April 1, 2021 36 0

Speaker Alban Bagbin has accepted the resignation of North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa from the Appointments Committee. “Concluded a fruitful and frank meeting with Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban S.K. Bagbin a while ago. I am enormously grateful to him for accepting my resignation from the Appointments Committee of Parliament”, Mr Ablakwa wrote on his […]Continue Reading

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We’ve ‘dealt with’ all vetting ‘disquiet and misgivings’; let’s forge ahead – Ofosu-Ampofo to supporters

By Admin Editor April 1, 2021 38 0

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged its party supporters to form a united opposition front that is capable of demanding accountability from the Akufo-Addo-led government. A statement issued by the party’s National Chairman, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, on 31 March 2021, noted that the call for party unity had become necessary following a meeting the […]Continue Reading

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Election petition hearing was a ‘complete mistrial’ – Asiedu Nketiah

By Admin Editor March 31, 2021 36 0

General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Aseidu Nketiah has opened up on the Supreme Court’s verdict of the 2020 Election Petition filed by the party’s flagbearer following his loss in the polls. Mr. Nketiah who was the first witness for John Dramani Mahama, the petitioner and party’s presidential candidate in the […]Continue Reading

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We may reconstitute our Parliamentary leadership soon – Asiedu Nketiah

By Admin Editor March 31, 2021 36 0

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will soon make changes in its leadership in Parliament. This, the party says, is in line with its practices after every general election. However, the changes have not been made in this current eighth Parliament due to the NDC’s ongoing legal disputes of some parliamentary seats in the […]Continue Reading

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I’ll work with integrity to protect public purse – Ken Ofori-Atta pledges

By Admin Editor March 31, 2021 36 0

Ken Ofori-Atta has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the public purse after being sworn-in as Finance Minister. The swearing-in ceremony of the former Data Bank Chair took place at the Jubilee House Tuesday evening after Parliament approved his nomination on March 29, 2021. The newly sworn-in Finance Minister expressed gratitude to the President of the […]Continue Reading

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EC must organise election in Guan constituency to solve SALL issue – Prof Asare

By Admin Editor March 31, 2021 40 0

Fellow in Public Law and Justice with the Ghana Centre For Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof Stephen Kweku Asare has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to organise a parliamentary election for the people in the Guan District. “You’ve created a problem so organize an election in Guan constituency immediately, take an extraordinary step to lay […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court dismisses SALL Case

By Admin Editor March 31, 2021 39 0

The Supreme Court has affirmed its earlier decision that the Ho High Court erred when it granted an injunction against the gazetting of John Peter Amewu as Hohoe MP-elect. The 7-member panel that reviewed the decision of the original 5-member panel stated that no errors of law were committed by the judges to merit setting […]Continue Reading

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Parliament passes COVID-19 health recovery bill 2021, GHS129bn for gov’t expenditure

By Admin Editor March 31, 2021 39 0

Parliament has passed the COVID-19 Health Recovery bill 2021. The objective of the bill is to introduce a COVID-19 health recovery levy on the supply of goods and services in the country as well as the import of goods and services to raise revenue to support COVID-19 expenditure and related matters. The bill was passed […]Continue Reading

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Political interference hurting Energy sector – Wereko-Brobby

By Admin Editor March 30, 2021 39 0

A former Chief Executive Officer of the Volta River Authority Charles Wereko-Brobby has lashed out at the government for overly politicizing the energy sector. He has expressed his displeasure over what he calls too much political interference being put ahead of the sustained provision of power. Mr Wereko-Brobby also blamed the current seeming energy crisis […]Continue Reading

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Asiedu Nketiah appointed to Parliamentary Service Board

By Admin Editor March 30, 2021 39 0

The main opposition National Democratic Congress’ General Secretary, Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has been appointed to the Parliamentary Service Board. Speaker Alban Bagbin made the announcement on Monday, 29 March 2021 as he read the names from a report from the Special Advisory Committee. Apart from Mr Nketiah, who is a former MP, the others […]Continue Reading

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Ofori-Atta approval: Be calm; we’ll explain – NDC to supporters

By Admin Editor March 30, 2021 42 0

The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged calm among its members concerning the consensus recommendation of Mr Ken Ofori-Atta for approval as Finance Minister by the Appointments Committee. In a statement signed by General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the party said: “It is hereby announced to the rank and file of the party […]Continue Reading

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Appointments Committee approves Ofori-Atta by consensus

By Admin Editor March 29, 2021 44 0

Parliament will on Monday approve the nomination of Ken Ofori-Atta as finance minister by voice vote. It comes after the nominee was approved by consensus by the Appointments Committee after he was grilled for two days. The report of the Committee which was laid on Saturday will be taken on Monday. Speaking to Starr News’ […]Continue Reading

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Majority to offer conditional support to Minority over electoral violence

By Admin Editor March 29, 2021 42 0

The Majority Leader of Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu says his side is offering conditional support to the Minority over its quest to get the House to probe the violence that characterised the 2020 general elections. The Suame legislator observed that his side would only support the investigation if it is extended to cover all […]Continue Reading

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Bawumia lists major 1st-term feats of Akufo-Addo govt

By Admin Editor March 29, 2021 42 0

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has given a firm indication of a take-off by the Akufo-Addo government to implement its second term vision after the approval of its 2021 budget. Parliament last week approved the 2021 budget and the House is expected to finalise the Appropriation Bill on Monday to pave way for government to […]Continue Reading

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I never said Nana Asante Bediatuo unilaterally wrote letter to cap budget – Majority Leader

By Admin Editor March 29, 2021 46 0

Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has denied saying that Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo unilaterally wrote the letter cutting down budget estimates for the judiciary and legislature. The Suame MP in an interview with JoyNews’ Kwesi Parker Wilson said earlier reportage suggesting that he made such statement was misconstrued. According to him, he only Continue Reading

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Auditor-General directs former UPSA Rector, Joshua Alabi to refund ¢300k with interest

By Admin Editor March 26, 2021 40 0

The Auditor-General has directed the former Rector of the University for Professional Studies (UPSA), Professor Joshua Alabi to refund with interest an amount of almost ¢300,000 paid as legal fees to private legal firm Lithur Brew and Company for no work done. This is contained in the audited report of Public Boards, corporations and other […]Continue Reading

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Be focused on the job at hand – Asantehene to Samuel Jinapor

By Admin Editor March 26, 2021 35 0

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has asked the newly-appointed Minister of Lands and Resources, Mr Samuel A. Jinapor, to be committed to duty. Issues relating to the effective management of the country’s natural resources, he said, were critical to the socio-economic and sustainable development of the country. “You have a daunting task ahead given the […]Continue Reading

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Joe Ghartey fails to stop petition against his election

By Admin Editor March 26, 2021 38 0

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Essikado-Ketan in the Western Region, Joe Ghartey, has failed to stop a petition challenging the validity of his election in the December 2020 poll. Mr Joe Ghartey wanted the Sekondi High Court to throw out the petition without going into its merits. He argued that it was signed […]Continue Reading

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2024 polls: Drop Opoku-Agyemang, go for Ga running mate – Ras Mubarak to Mahama

By Admin Editor March 26, 2021 35 0

Former President John Mahama should stand for the 2024 polls but he must opt for a Ga person as running mate instead of repeating Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the immediate-past former Member of Parliament for Kumbungu on the ticket of the main opposition National Democratic Congress, Ras Mubarak, has said. Mr Mubarak told Nana Aba Anamoah […]Continue Reading

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Asiedu Nketia defends NDC’s decision to sanction key members

By Admin Editor March 25, 2021 36 0

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has defended the party’s decision to sanction some key members of the party. According to him, the NDC will not hesitate to discipline persons who act contrary to the party’s constitution. “The party has identified the growing indiscipline within its ranks and we have […]Continue Reading

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I remain focused on championing your vision – Bawumia to Akufo-Addo

By Admin Editor March 25, 2021 43 0

Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that he remains focused on helping President Nana Akufo-Addo to realise his vision to transform Ghana. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 24 March 2021 reacting to posters across the country endorsing him as the NPP’s 2024 flag bearer, Dr Bawumia office said the posters and other associated […]Continue Reading

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We the ‘unnumbered’ have power to ‘shake you’ – Ace Ankomah reminds elected leaders

By Admin Editor March 24, 2021 43 0

A private legal practitioner, Ace Kojo Anan Ankomah has taken a jibe at the elected leaders of the country following the statement by Speaker Alban Bagbin about being in the “number 3” position in the nation’s governance. During a heated debate in Parliament yesterday, March 23, Mr Bagbin teasingly chided Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu when he challenged […]Continue Reading

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Bring back Kwame Nkrumah’s state farms – CPP youths to gov’t

By Admin Editor March 24, 2021 39 0

The Greater Accra youth wing of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has called on the Akufo-Addo administration to reintroduce the state farms as part of its flagship agricultural program Planting For Food and Job. Reintroducing Nkrumah’s farming program as part of the current program, they say, will not only increase productivity in the agricultural sector […]Continue Reading

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Bawumia disowns campaign posters announcing his presidential bid

By Admin Editor March 24, 2021 42 0

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has distanced himself from campaign posters announcing his bid to become the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party in the next general elections in 2024. In a statement, the second gentleman of the land said he has not given his consent for such activities to be carried out […]Continue Reading

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Appointments Committee to vet Ken Ofori-Atta tomorrow

By Admin Editor March 24, 2021 39 0

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will on Thursday, March 25, 2021 vet Finance Minister-designate, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta. Mr. Ofori-Atta is the only nominee left on the list of ministers the President, Nana Akufo-Addo presented to Parliament on January 21, 2021, for vetting. Mr. Ofori-Atta had to travel to the US to seek further medical care, […]Continue Reading

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NDC suspends Atubiga hours after firing Allotey Jacobs

By Admin Editor March 24, 2021 37 0

The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended a member of the party’s communication team, Stephen Atubiga. The decision comes less than 24 hours after the party fired its Central Regional Chairman, Bernard Allotey Jacobs. In a letter sighted by JoyNews and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Johnson […]Continue Reading

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I’m number 3 in Ghana, what’s yours? Speaker teases Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

By Admin Editor March 24, 2021 39 0

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has reminded Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu of the difference in their portfolios as far as leadership in Ghana is concerned. Tuesday’s sitting saw a brief banter between the two long-time friends as the Majority leader sought to encourage Mr Bagbin to be stringent and fair in certain proceedings in the house. The […]Continue Reading