President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate investigation into the National Service Authority’s ghost names scandal, following the discovery of 81,885 suspected ghost names on the payroll. These names were found after a headcount of active National Service personnel, initiated by the Minister for Finance to clear outstanding allowances dating back to August 2024….
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to take immediate action to address the funding shortfall resulting from the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program. A statement from the Presidency on February 11 expressed Mahama’s serious concern over the $156 million deficit, stressing the potential…
Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, has denied accusations that the committee was engaged in witch-hunting. He stated, “If it’s truly witch-hunting, it will fail in court.” Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, February 11, Domelevo explained that while the issues raised in the…
A total of 155 candidates from all 16 regions of Ghana have submitted their nominations to contest for positions in the upcoming Council of State elections, scheduled for today, February 11th. These highly anticipated elections are a crucial component of Ghana’s governance structure and will determine regional representatives who will advise President John Dramani Mahama…
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…
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