Former flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has indicated his readiness to contest the flagbearerhip again if nominations are opened. He indicated that his team is resolute despite alleged intimidation from persons belonging to other … Read more →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that the National Investment Bank (NIB) and the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) require a capital injection of GH¢2.2 billion to ensure their full capitalisation. He said this in Parliament during the 2025 … Read more →
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy will be formally presented to Parliament for approval. He announced this on Tuesday, 11th March, during the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement and … Read more →
Renowned economist Professor Stephen Adei has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for his impressive performance during his first 100 days in office. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Prof. Adei stated that Mahama’s early months in power have been remarkable, … Read more →
WORRYING DEVELOPMENTS IN OUR COUNTRY: AN APPEAL TO H.E. PRESIDENT JOHN MAHAMA This statement is released against a personal vow I made since leaving office. I made a personal affirmation to allow our new President and his government to get … Read more →
Your Excellency the Vice President, Distinguished members of the Council of State, The framers of our constitution in their wisdom envisioned a governance structure that balances authority with sound counsel, power with prudence and leadership with wisdom. It is in … Read more →
Parliament has approved 5 ministerial nominees for subsequent swearing in by President Mahama. The House debated and approved the nominees on February 4. They are:1. Hon Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo – Minister Designate, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment; 2. Hon … Read more →
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reiterated the disapproval of members of his side of the House to the nomination of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs. He said their stance is based on the failure … Read more →
President Mahama has publicly opened up on his unwillingness to enter into politics during the earlier stage of his life. Addressing a congregation at the Cedar Mountain Chapel of Assemblies of God, East Legon, Accra on Sunday, the President explained … Read more →
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team led by Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of flying drones over his private properties in an alleged surveillance operation. The Effutu legislator claimed that he was … Read more →
Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu -Danquah has pointed out the absence of emergency services at the Parliament House. According to Dr. Prof. Ayensu-Danquah, parliamentarians risk losing their lives if there are any medical occurrences. Speaker on … Read more →
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that no member of his government is allowed to engage in any form of small-scale mining or illegal mining popularly known as galamsey, warning that violators will face severe consequences. Addressing concerns about illegal … Read more →
Parliament has approved seven ministerial nominees of President John Dramani Mahama by consensus. The approval followed a series of deliberations, with the majority of the nominees being endorsed smoothly. The confirmed nominees include Emmanuel Kwadwo-Agyekum, Minister of State, Special Initiatives; … Read more →
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has revealed that a businessman recently attempted to mobilise funds to support a ministerial nominee’s approval process, even though there was no requirement for such payments. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on … Read more →
An Economist Dr Theo Acheampong has told President John Dramani Mahama not to hesitate in sacking any of his appointees who will be involved in corruption scandals. Dr Acheampong expressed the view that a few corruption issues would definitely come … Read more →
Parliament has approved six more ministerial nominees submitted by President John Dramani Mahama, marking a step towards the completion of his ministerial team. The appointments were confirmed in two batches on Thursday, January 23, following rigorous vetting by the Appointments … Read more →