POLITICS

Speaker to refer IGP leaked tape saga to bi-partisan committee

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reacted to the leaked audio tape brought to his attention by the Deputy Minority Leader, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The tape captures some senior officials of the police and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) hatching plans to oust the Inspector General of …

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NDC MPs boycott parliament to support Ato Forson, Quayson in court

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority in Parliament has boycotted sittings of Parliament today Thursday, July 6 to enable members to accompany and solidarize with two members of their Caucus, the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and lawmaker for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson. The two are due to …

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WHERE WAS ‘ADURO WOSO’ WHEN WE WENT TO COURT IN 2013-BAWUMIAH STRIKES

  Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says among the aspirants vying to lead the NPP, he has sacrificed the most. He supported his claim by the role he played at the supreme court during the 2012 election petition hearing. A rousing welcome for the vice president, perhaps a major boost for his …

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NPP OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR ORPHAN CONSTITUENCIES PARLIAMENTARY PRIMARIES ELECTIONS

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) announces the opening of nominations for parliamentary primaries in constituencies where the Party has no Parliamentary representation (Orphan Constituencies). This decision was approved during the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council meetings held on Monday, April 3, 2023, issued and signed by the …

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Gyakye Quayson files for review of Supreme Court order

Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency James Gyakye Quayson has filed for a review of the May 17 order by the Supreme Court to have his name expunged from all records of Parliament. The review was filed at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 5. According to lawyers of …

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Parliament accepts motion on anti-gay bill; next is consideration then passage

Parliament has adopted the motion of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliament Committee on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill. This followed the second reading of the Bill on Wednesday, July 5. After the second reading, members of the House were given the opportunity by …

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(Audio)We are at the IMF today because they didn’t listen to my advice. Alan fumes

Alan Kyeremanteng has begun a tour of the Greater Accra region to sell his message to the constituency executives about why he believes he is the right person to lead the party for the 2024 elections In a charged atmosphere Alan Kyeremanteng disclosed that Ghana is at IMF seeking a …

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Hon. Quayson’s message of appreciation to the entire NDC fraternity

 With a statement of gratitude, the member of parliament for Assin North thanked the minority’s hard-working supporters and the entire NDC fraternity for helping him win. “This morning I took and subscribed to the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of a member of Parliament. The Oath entails a solemn affirmation to bear true faith and allegiance to the country; to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of the …

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Minority to withdraw from Parliament ‘anytime’ Gyakye Quayson goes to court

The Minority in Parliament has served notice members will not partake in the business of the House days Assin North Member of Parliament will be in court for his criminal trial. Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson says the caucus has resolved to solidarize with James Gyakye Quayson until …

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Gyakye Quayson Trial: Speaker, Majority Leader ‘clash’ over selective justice

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, and Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu on Tuesday, July 4 shared varying opinions on the highly contestable issue of selective justice. Though the two did not make direct reference to the ongoing trial at the High Court, their remarks came after the swearing-in …

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