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Prez. Mahama orders fuel tax cuts, cheaper transport
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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered immediate interventions to shield Ghanaians from surging fuel prices, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil supplies and push up costs. The directive was issued following a Cabinet meeting in … Read more →
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Ghana, Italy renew co-operation ties
Posted on | CommentGhana and Italy have renewed their commitments to deepening the ties of co-operation and the bonds of friendship that exist between the two countries, as well as to continue to explore areas of mutual interests for the benefit of their … Read more →
Hung Parliament has brought out the worse in MPs – Deputy Speaker
Posted on | CommentFirst Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseh Osei-Owusu, has condemned the current parliament as the worst in the nation’s history. The scathing criticism comes in the wake of recent actions by the minority caucus, which have hindered legislative progress. The contentious incident … Read more →
Supreme Court throws out injunction against anti-LGBTQ bill
Posted on | CommentThe Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction application which sought to stop the Speaker of Parliament from allowing a bill that criminalises LGBTQ to proceed in Parliament. In a unanimous decision Wednesday, a nine-member panel of the apex court, presided … Read more →
Bawumia campaign team unveiled – Sammy Awuku leads
Posted on | CommentAccurate details obtained from very reliable sources within the political campaign team of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia have revealed that Sammi Awuku, a former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is spearheading the campaign of the Vice … Read more →
Start measuring Bawumia’s performance from 2017 to date – Egyapa Mercer
Posted on | CommentMember of Parliament for Sekondi Andrew Egyapa Mercer has urged persons who are measuring the performance of Vice President Dr Mahama Bawumia as head of economic management to look at the entire period he has been the vice president. Mercer … Read more →
‘Strategists don’t go to IMF’ – Kennedy Agyapong to NPP strategist for currency depreciation
Posted on | CommentMr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vying for the party’s flagbearer position, has voiced his discontent with the government’s handling of the local currency. During his campaign tour in Kintampo East on July … Read more →
Wee bill passed
Posted on | CommentIn a groundbreaking move, Parliament has approved the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023, ushering in a new era for the cultivation of cannabis in the country. The passing of this bill brings about significant changes to the regulations surrounding … Read more →
Bawumia, Alan, 8 other aspirants cleared for NPP flagbearer contest
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Threats cannot stop us from passing anti-LGBT bill – Speaker of Parliament
Posted on | CommentThe Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed that Parliament will not be swayed by threats in its effort to pass the Promotion of Proper Sexual Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly known as the Anti-LGBT Bill. Currently, … Read more →
MPs receive gratuity, not ex gratia – Speaker of Parliament
Posted on | CommentThe Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reiterated that the money paid to Members of Parliament (MPs) every four years is accumulated salary arrears (gratuity) and not ex gratia. He said at the beginning of every Parliament, most … Read more →
NPP’s presidential vetting committee to present report on July 10
Posted on | CommentThe presidential vetting committee of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is expected to present its report to the National Council on July 10, 2023. The committee vetted all 10 aspirants seeking to lead the party into the 2024 general … Read more →
Parliament adopts anti-homosexuality bill
Posted on | CommentParliament on Wednesday, unanimously adopted the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2022”. The object of the Bill is to provide for proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian Family Values proscribe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, … Read more →
Parliament to debate anti-LGBTQ+ bill this week
Posted on | CommentIn a highly anticipated move, Parliament is set to debate the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, officially known as the Promotion of Proper Sexual Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, this week. The bill aims to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and any promotion … Read more →
NDC marks Prof. Mills’ 10 years anniversary
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List of over 900 NPP special delegates to select 5 candidates for Nov 4 presidential primary
Posted on | CommentThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) will on August 26, 2023 convene a special delegates conference to select five candidates to contest the November 4, 2023 presidential primary. Per the rules of the game, if more than five aspirants qualify to … Read more →
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