Government defends its decision to drop certain high-profile court cases, citing that they were politically motivated and lacked evidence. Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, argued that these cases were frivolous and malicious, designed to silence opposition figures. Kwakye Ofosu pointed to the case of Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, former National Chairman of…
Following the intense vetting process of Honorable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa by Parliament’s Appointment Committee, tensions flared, leading to the suspension of four MPs: Frank Annor Dompreh, Rockson Dafeamekpor, Hassan Tampuli, and Jerry Ahmed Shaib. The suspension was a result of a chaotic incident that damaged state property, including tables and speakers. On the same day,…
Chaos erupted in Ghana’s Parliament during the vetting of Ministerial nominees Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The Minority MPs expressed their discontent with the continuation of the process, leading to a physical altercation that resulted in broken tables and destroyed microphones. The public has strongly condemned the actions of the MPs, deeming them…
Speaker of Parliament, Algban Bagbin has expressed his determination to ensure the LGBTQ + Bill is passed this year. He stated his intention to write to the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice for advice concerning the matter. He emphasized that Parliament was responsible for passing laws in the country and not any other…
There has been a significant appointment of Dr. Casiel Ato Forson and Governs Kwame Agboza as Minister for Finance and Minister for Roads and Highways respectively. Following this the room for significant changes to be made in Parliament. The outgoing majority leader mentioned these important changes set to be made on January 22,2025 while speaking…
President John Mahama has sworn in six Ministers of State.The swearing in took place on January 22nd 2025 after the Nominees were approved by Parliament on Tuesday January 21st 2025. READ ALSO- President Mahama Orders Investigations in Obuasi’s Uprising The candidates underwent a rigorous vetting process ad parliamentary debate before gaining approval. The President, speaking…
The legality of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has sparked intense debate among Ghanaians, with proponents arguing it’s the most effective way to recover stolen state assets, promote transparency, and ensure accountability. On the other hand, critics claim ORAL operates without a clear legislative framework, potentially violating due process, and that the President’s discretion in…
President John Mahama has served a notice that all boards of statutory corporations, commissions and councils appointed under the previous administration be dissolved. READ ALSO-Prez. Mahama to Reduce Number of Appointed Ministers The notice signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu,Acting Spokesperson to the President, issues an official notice to affected members of statutory boards,councils and corporations…
President Mahama, through his team led by Chief of Staff Mr. Julius Debrah, is holding a consultative meeting with key advisors from the energy sector and other stakeholders to address the looming crisis inherited by the new government on its first day in office. According to Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the…
The high court has intervened in the parliamentary elections dispute between Ewurabena Aubynn and Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh in the Ablekuma North constituency. The court’s ruling granted a mandamus, ordering the Electoral Commission to complete the collation of 62 outstanding polling station results that were left out. These results will be added to the already…
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