The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended its former General Secretary, Koku Anyidoho. The move was over an alleged misconduct.
Category: Politics
COVID-19: Parliament will not shut down – Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has told some Members of Parliament (MPs) calling the legislature to shut down because of the continues rise in the number of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country, especially, the number of infected lawmakers, to reconsider their position considering the number of challenges confronting the […]
Rev. Owusu Bempah denies Flagbearer prophecy for Bawumia; threatens to sue
The Founder and Leader of Glorious Word and Power Ministry, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah has vehemently denied prophesying that Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia would be elected as the NPP’s flag bearer in 2024. The controversial man of God in a post on his official Facebook wall, Rev. Owusu Bempah denied a prophesy attributed […]
You were wrong Mr. President – Speaker berates Akufo-Addo over Council of State appointments
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has sent a note to the Jubilee House, informing President Akufo-Addo not to repeat the wrong he has made in the appointment of members to the Council of State going forward.
Nana Otuo Siriboe II, Adjiri Blankson and Sam Okudzeto named among 11-member Council of State
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed some individuals to the Council of State for his second term according to Article 89(2) of the 1992 Constitution. According to the Constitution, the Council of State is to, among other things counsel the President in the performance of his functions. It may also, upon request or on […]
2020 Election Petition: Supreme Court bars Frank Davies from addressing Press Conferences
The Supreme court has advised a member of President Akufo-Addo’s legal team, in the ongoing election petition case, Frank Davies to stay off Press conferences after court proceedings.
Vetting of Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees begins Feb. 10
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has scheduled Wednesday, February 10, 2021, to commence public vetting of the ministerial nominees submitted to the Speaker of Parliament by the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
2020 Election petition: Supreme Court dismisses review application on interrogatories
A nine-member review panel of the Supreme Court presided over by Justice Anin-Yeboah has dismissed the review application filed by former President John Dramani Mahama.
Supreme Court declines Mahama request to file additional ground of review
The Supreme Court has dismissed a motion moved by lawyers of the 2020 Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, praying to the court to permit him file “an additional ground review” to the review application on the interrogatories.
EC, Akufo-Addo file witness statements to Mahama’s election petition
The respondents in the 2020 presidential election petition at the Supreme Court of Ghana have filed their separate witness statements and other processes as per the orders of the apex court.
Parliament to conduct virtual sittings amidst fears of positive COVID-19 cases
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed Members of Parliament (MPs) to observe proceedings from their offices in the State Tower Block, popularly known as Job 600, when the House resumes sitting next week.
EC files legal objections to Mahama’s election petition
The Electoral Commissions of Ghana which is the 2nd Respondent in the 2020 presidential Election Petition at the Supreme Court has filed a 22-point legal objection as per the orders of the Supreme Court.