POLITICS

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified that the majority caucus in Parliament does not have the authority to independently appoint its leaders without the involvement of the political party overseeing the process. Bagbin made this statement during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 21, clarifying the protocol for …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, says he does not understand the source of the confusion over how the leadership of the various caucuses in the House should be appointed. This was after he clarified that the political parties still have the power to lead the process of appointing or …

The National Women’s Organiser of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Hidaya Ibrahim, has resigned from the party. According to her, she decided after careful consideration. “Effective Tuesday, February 20, 2024, I have resigned from my position as National Women’s Organiser of the PNC and further cease to be a registered …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will launch another landmark digital initiative, this time, for the transport sector, on Monday, February 19, in Accra. Named ‘Tap and Go’, it is a digital card preloaded with cash, that can be used to pay for transport fares by tapping the card on a …

The government has released GH¢150 million to contractors for the patching of potholes across the country. The Ministry of Roads and Highways, in a statement dated Thursday, February 15, explained that the money is part of the first-quarter releases from the Ministry of Finance. “The government has released an amount …

    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commended Presa ident Akufo-Addo for the ministerial reshuffle announced on February 14, 2024. The leadership of the NPP said the shakeup in government was a bold decision. “The leadership is pleased to express gratitude and appreciation to the President for his decisive …

The Minority in Parliament has described the government’s ministerial reshuffle announced in a statement from the President to Parliament, on February 14, as an “injury time remix.” According to them, “This is a mere remix of the Akufo-Addo and Alhaji Bawumia’s failed governments. This injury time remix is tasteless and …

The Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency, Hon.Patricia Appiagyei, has stated that women’s participation in the just-ended Assembly election has increased compared to the previous elections. She believes the passage of the affirmative action bill into law will increase women’s chances in politics. According to her, although the female figures …

Officers from the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) have invaded the premises of Obibini Black Man Company Limited in Kumasi per order from the Executive Director of the Office. The order was to enable one S.O. Patrick Awoonor and his team from EOCO to enter the premises of Obibini …

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor believes that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has what it takes to lead Ghana. Describing Dr Bawmuia as a “man of destiny,” Mr Kufour recalled seeing him impress leaders and high-ranking individuals during an international conference in London at the time he was president. “I …