The Parliament of Ghana is expected to reconvene, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:00 in the forenoon to commence sitting for the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. A statement released by the Public Affairs Directorate, Parliament of Ghana, and signed by its Director, Kate Addo, said 36 bills will be […]
Category: Politics
We don’t need EC to rig elections in our favour – NPP
The National Campaign Manager of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, has dismissed claims by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), that the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has put in place a grand scheme to rig the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in favour of the ruling party. The NDC led by […]
EC conniving with NIA to suppress votes in NDC strongholds – Ofosu Ampofo
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that the Electoral Commission and National Identification Authority are conspiring to suppress votes in the strongholds of the party. Addressing a news conference Thursday afternoon, National Chairman of the party Samuel Ofosu Ampofo alleged that the decision of the Electoral Commission to push for the Ghana Card, […]
Breaking: Supreme Court dismisses case against Martin Amidu over age to hold SP Office
The Supreme Court has by a majority decision dismissed the case against Martin Amidu’s age while holding office as Special Prosecutor (SP). The suit against Mr. Amidu was initiated by Dominic Ayine, MP for Bolgatanga East and a former deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney General. Mr. Ayine had filed the suit at the Supreme […]
We can defeat Coronavirus if we are united – Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has said that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) could be defeated if the nation stands in unison. Ghana, he said, therefore, cannot allow some few individuals, to use political, religious and ethnic differences to derail the progress it has made in its collective drive to combat the […]
Agona West MCE undermines Akufo-Addo; fights MP over projects
It appears the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Agona West, Justina Marigold Assan, is nurturing some political ambitions, hence, has some personal interest in promoting herself in the Municipality more than her appointing authority, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In an about six-minutes video dubbed “Progressive Achievements of NPP in Agona West under Justina Marigold […]
Kumasi Roads: Mills-Mahama did a lot; Roads Minister peddled falsehood – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has come out strongly to defend the achievements of the Mills-Mahama administration as far as the construction of road projects in the Ashanti Region, especially, those in the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area are concerned. According to the umbrella family, President John Evans Atta-Mills of blessed memory and John Dramani Mahama, […]
Anyone who aids a foreigner to enter Ghana illegally will be strictly dealt with – Akufo-Affo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sent a note of caution to any Ghanaian national who will aid a foreigner illegal entry into the country to brace himself or herself up for stiffer punishment when caught up with the law. He said it does not stand to reason with any Ghanaian […]
Parliament approves Okoe-Boye’s nomination as deputy Health Minister
The Parliament of Ghana has by unanimous decision approved the nomination of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ledzokuku, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, as Deputy Minister for Health. Joe Osei Owusu (MP), a First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, on Friday presented to the House, a report of the Appointments Committee of Parliament requesting his approval. The […]
Ghana, Norway pledge to deepen co-operation ties
The Republic of Ghana and the Kingdom of Norway have pledged to deepen ties of co-operation that exist between them, after leaders of the two countries, President Akufo-Addo and Prime Minister Erna Solberg, held bilateral talks between them on Monday, 24th February, 2020. At a joint press conference addressed by the two leaders, following President […]
SONA: NDC MPs boycott Akufo-Addo
Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Thursday, walked out of Parliament moments the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo walked in to deliver a message on the State of the Nation. The boycott of the President’s message on the State of the Nation, according to the […]
Martin Amidu to fish out Government Officials complicit in Airbus saga
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) headed by Mr. Martin Amidu, has been tasked by the President of the Republic to conduct a prompt inquiry to determine the complicity or otherwise of any Ghanaian government official, past or present, involved in the massive corruption scandal that has rocked Airbus SE. The OSP is to […]