The Minority Caucus has sent a note to the government, demanding an immediate increase in the cocoa producer price from GHS3,000 to GHS 6,000 per 64kg bag in fulfillment of the promise it made to Ghanaians, warning that failure to act swiftly risks economic sabotage, border smuggling, and betrayal of Ghana’s hardworking cocoa farmers.
Category: Politics
GH₵32.5 bn COCOBOD debt saved Ghana’s cocoa sector – Boahen Aidoo
A former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has defended his tenure for the first time since leaving office, offering a spirited justification for the policies and decisions that defined his administration.
Be hopeful not despair in our defeat – Afenyo-Markin inspires NPP faithful
The Minority Leader, Osahen Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has reassured members and sympathizers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) not to despair in their defeat but remain hopeful, citing plans for the party reorganization and revitalization.
Adwoa Safo ummoned by NPP disciplinary committee on legal holiday
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally summoned Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, to appear before its Disciplinary Committee on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Prosecution of political opponents outside courtroom very distasteful – Minority
The Minority Caucus is not happy about the way and manner the Attorney General has been prosecuting political opponents of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) outside the courtroom.
Mahama Ayariga condemns military brutalities in Bawku
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has condemned in no uncertain terms the brutality meted out to women, children, old men and innocent youth in the night of Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in some sections of Bawku Municipality.
Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror is new Clerk to Parliament
The Parliament of Ghana has appointed Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror as its new Clerk of Parliament after going through a fierce competition with two others.
Bawumia is the safe choice for Ghana’s future – Adwoa Safo
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwebenya, Hon. Lawyer Sarah Adwoa Safo has urged Ghanaians to vote massively for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, on election day.
Supreme Court overturns Bagbin’s unconstitutional orders; directs Parliament to recognise 4 MPs
The Supreme Court of Ghana has temporarily overturned Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin’s ruling which barred four Members of Parliament (MPs) from representing their constituents and declared their seats vacant.
Awutu Senya West MP stages walkout as Dr. Bawumia delivers speech at Awubia Festival
In an apparent display of disrespect towards Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, Hon. Gizell Tetteh-Agbotui, walked out of the scene when the numer two gentleman of the land was invited to deliver his speech as the guest of honour at the 2024 Awubia Festival in Awutu.
NPP women MPs urge Lydia seyram Alhassan to sue John Dumelo’s derogatory comments against her
The Majority Women’s Caucus of the Parliament of Ghana has urged the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Lydia Seyram Alhassan to take legal action against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo for his defamatory comments against her.
Minority’s motion to halt Supreme Court nominees’ vetting process dismissed
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has dismissed a motion filed by the Minority to halt the public hearing of two Supreme Court nominees, Justice Bernasko Essah and Prof. Richard Frimpong Oppong.