Politics

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a strong caution to Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, highlighting the imperative of collaboration with the Minority side to avert a legislative standstill. Expressing disappointment with the Majority Leader’s inability to ensure the presence of his members during the ongoing 2024 budget debate, Bagbin characterized Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s …

The 2024 Budget, presented by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Wednesday, November 15, was dubbed the “Nkunim” (victory) budget, outlining the government’s interventions for social protection, job creation, and tax reduction measures. Reacting to the 2024 “Nkunim” Budget Financial Economist and Investment Banking Consultant Dr Sam Worlanyo Mensah says the …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has opposed a proposal by John Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), to abolish the licensure exams for teacher trainees. During his ‘Building Ghana Tour ‘ in the Bono Region, Mr. Mahama pledged to cancel the licensure …

Counsel for the Electoral Commission (EC) in the case in which the validity of John Peter Amewu’s election as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Hohoe Constituency is being challenged in the Ho High Court has described the events leading to the disenfranchisement of the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe (SALL) as …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that the House will not rush to approve the 2024 budget statement presented by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The speaker says there is a need for due diligence on the document before approval. Speaking at a post-budget workshop in Parliament, he underscored …

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has filed a suit against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, challenging the legality of the establishment of the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). In his suit, Ayariga argued that the GFSF was established without parliamentary approval, in violation of the Constitution of Ghana. …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that the memberships of some of its members who have flouted the party’s constitution by supporting the candidature of other aspirants outside the party are no longer valid. These individuals are Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow, Boniface Abubakar Saddique, and Yaw Buaben Asamoa. According to …

The Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio constituency, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to bow out of parliament, citing frustration as a significant factor. In an interview, Vanderpuye expressed his frustration with the challenges faced by Members of Parliament (MPs) in the execution of their …

The National Media Commission (NMC) has issued a warning to some 15 television stations, ordering them to desist from content not deemed fit for broadcast. The NMC warned that there will be severe consequences for their actions if they don’t advise themselves. These TV stations were reported by the public for showing …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Former President John Mahama met for the first time since they became flagbearers of their respective parties. John Mahama was earlier elected Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress while Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was elected New Patriotic Party flagbearer on November 4th. The two met for the first time …