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Parliament approves Herbert Krapa as Minister of State at Energy Ministry
Add a CommentParliament has approved Herbert Krapa as the Minister of State-designate for the Energy Ministry. This approval comes after a previous attempt by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to expedite his vetting and approval was blocked by the Minority. President Akufo-Addo … Read more →
Minority boycott: Parliament to sit at 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Add a CommentMajority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has announced plans by Parliament to sit after 3 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The decision comes after the Minority said it will boycott sittings in the House on days their leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato … Read more →
I’ve to be corrupt to maintain my seat in Parliament – Cletus Avoka
Add a CommentThe Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka says the perceived corruption within MPs is due to the relentless financial demands placed on lawmakers, particularly by constituents and the public. According to Mr Avoka, the insistent demands from the public … Read more →
Public toilets forced me to quit parliament: ‘It’s annoying’ – Joseph Osei-Owusu
Add a CommentThe first deputy speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has disclosed the various compelling reasons he has decided to quit his parliamentary job and not serve in any public office, revealing that chief among them was an issue concerning public toilets. … Read more →
NPP Primaries: Notable MPs not returning to Parliament
Add a CommentSeveral notable incumbent MPs from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have suffered defeat in their quest for re-election in the upcoming December elections. This list of defeated incumbents adds to the previously announced 19 MPs who have chosen not to … Read more →
Losing ‘old hands’ will affect Parliament -Minority
Add a CommentDeputy Whip of the Minority in Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, has stated that the 9th Parliament will suffer from the exit of experienced members known as “old hands.” Some 18 lawmakers of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), including the Majority Leader, … Read more →
Parliament considers suing Prez. Akufo-Addo
Add a CommentThe Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revealed the House’s intention to seek legal clarification regarding President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign certain Witchcraft and Ghana Armed Forces Bills. Mr Bagbin insisted that the authority to assess the misuse of discretion … Read more →
Parliament approves $339m for Accra-Tema motorway project
Add a CommentParliament has approved a concessionary contract of $338.89 million between Ghana and ATEP, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), for the redevelopment and expansion of the Accra-Tema Motorway. The project is made up of the … Read more →
Parliament approves 2024 budget
Add a CommentIn a landmark decision, Parliament has finally approved the 2024 budget, following a heated debate and stiff opposition from the Minority group. The approval came after an intense headcount, which resulted in the Majority Caucus securing 138 votes, while the … Read more →
People view Parliament as an investment opportunity – Asiedu Nketia
Add a CommentThe National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has concurred with growing concerns that the standard of representation in Ghana’s Parliament is experiencing a decline. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, November 16, the former NDC … Read more →
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