Politics

Parliament adjourned sine die on July 30, 2024, after a productive third meeting of the fourth session. During this session, several significant bills were approved, shaping the legislative landscape of the nation. National Roads Authority Bill, 2023: The bill, passed in June 2024, establishes the National Roads Authority as the unified body responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and management …

The Coalition for Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has announced its plan to deploy 4,000 observers nationwide for the upcoming December 7 elections. As a member of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM), CODEO adheres to the “Declaration of Global Principles for Non-Partisan Election Observation and Monitoring by Citizen Organizations.” These observers will serve as Rapid Response Observers (RROs) …

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reconvene Parliament. This request follows dissatisfaction among the Majority caucus regarding the Speaker’s decision to adjourn the session indefinitely on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. In a letter sent on Wednesday, July 31, Mr. Afenyo-Markin underscored the need to reconvene Parliament to address and implement critical government …

The Minority in Parliament has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), seeking details about the recently launched District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are requesting information on the specifications and details of each unit of equipment designated for the DRIP. The request, signed by Bawku …

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has explained that Attorney General Godfred Dame’s statement following the ruling of the Court of Appeal on the ambulance procurement case expressed their disagreement with the judgment, which is within the rights of any lawyer. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, the third …

Founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev. Kusi Boateng has made a bold prophecy that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be crowned President of Ghana on December 9, 2024. He stressed that, his prophecy is authentic and not driven by personal emotion or his affiliations to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Rev. Boateng forewarned the NPP to be vigilant, as they risk …

Former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and Presidential aspirant, Bernard Mornah has announced his plan to make Akan the official language of Ghana if elected President in the upcoming December 7 elections. Mr Mornah proposed a multilingual approach, with Akan as the national language, Ga as the primary language in Accra, and Hausa for communication across West …

The Minister for National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, has warned of a looming threat of electoral violence as the country prepares for the 2024 general elections. In his address at the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference held under the theme ‘SPI National forum on social cohesion, security and peaceful elections’ in Accra, Mr Dapaah emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability …

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has introduced his running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to the chiefs of the Central Region. The introduction took place on Tuesday, July 30, at the Regional House of Chiefs. During the event, Mr Mahama highlighted the qualities and experience Prof. Opoku-Agyemang brings to the NDC ticket. He …

In cognizance of the dangers of climate change and the indispensable roles persons with disabilities play in societal development, the Parliament of Ghana has launched the Climate and Disability Caucuses, under the theme, “Strengthening Legislative Action for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development in Ghana”. The event signifies the dedication of Parliament to employ advocacy and awareness, legislative actions, accessibility, inclusion, …