The Majority in Parliament has justified the decision by 24 vetted ministerial nominees to start performing their duties despite outstanding parliamentary approval. The 24 had their fate frozen when the speaker of Parliament adjourned the house indefinitely following an impasse with the Presidency over the Anti-gay bill. The designated ministers and deputies have however started […] The post Majority
The Minority in Parliament has slammed their Majority counterparts for asking Ghanaians to reject the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama in the December 7th presidential election. Majority leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin in an address to the media rejected the failure tag slapped on the Nana Addo administration by persons within the opposition […] The post 2024
The Kumasi High Court has directed Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, the unsuccessful nominee for the position of Juaben Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), to present his defence. Mr Sarfo-Kantanka is accused of 26 counts of corruption, allegedly for distributing bribes to local assembly members to secure their approval as MCE of Juaben, following his nomination by President […] The post Kumasi:
A member of the Health Committee of Parliament, Alexander Roosevelt, has criticized the Finance Ministry over the delay in approving a GH₵1.7 million tax waiver request for consignments intended for the Heal Komfo Anokye project. The renovation of the 70-year-old Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has encountered obstacles due to the project’s inability to clear approximately […] The post Govt’s
Alexander Roosevelt, a member of the Health Committee of Parliament has called on the government to take immediate action to address the migration of nurses by formalizing the process. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association recently disclosed that approximately 6,000 nurses have left Ghana to seek better opportunities abroad since August 2023, citing poor […] The post Ghana
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Majority Leader in Parliament and MP for the Effutu Constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, claims, Ghana has seen and experienced the most significant transformation under the New Patriotic Party Read More... The post Ghana
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rebutted claims by the Minority regarding the government’s tax waiver requests for businesses under the One District One Factory initiative. Despite opposition from the Minority, who raised concerns about potential corruption and misuse of public funds over the proposed $449 million tax exemptions, Afenyo-Markin defended the initiative during his debate […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The Deputy Health Minister-designate, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has expressed his readiness to oversee the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFA) if his confirmation is approved. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointment Committee in Accra, Mr. Acquah appealed to the Health Minister to assign him the responsibility of managing the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency. Responding […] The post I
Alexander Afenyo-Markin The Effutu constituency in the Central Region was filled with joy as thousands of residents took to the streets of Winneba to celebrate the appointment of their Read More... The post Effutu Constituents Hail Afenyo-Markin’s Leadership
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disclosed that the new standing orders of Parliament have created ‘Backbenchers Time’ to allow Members of Parliament at the backbench to contribute ideas to enhance parliamentary practice. In his address at a workshop on the new standing orders at the Rock City Hotel in Kwahu-Nkwatia, the Majority Leader emphasized the […] The post New
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the recently revised standing orders of Parliament include a dedicated segment known as ‘Backbenchers Time.’ This initiative aims to provide Members of Parliament situated at the backbench with an opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and perspectives, thereby enriching the parliamentary practice. Speaking at a workshop held at […] The post New
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the recently revised standing orders of Parliament include a dedicated segment known as ‘Backbenchers Time.’ This initiative aims to provide Members of Parliament situated at the backbench with an opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and perspectives, thereby enriching the parliamentary practice. Speaking at a workshop held at […] The post New
The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has expressed optimism in the new Majority leadership’s ability to discharge its duties effectively. Following the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader and MP for Efutu, has been designated as the new Majority Leader by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Patricia Appiagyei, […] The post New
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned that it will not tolerate any further attempts to delay the approval of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. Last week, ahead of the third reading and potential passage of the bill, Deputy Majority […] The post We won’t tolerate
Alexander Afenyo-Markin The third reading of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill was ‘arrested’ yesterday by the Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The Speaker, Read More... The post Afenyo ‘Arrests’ Passage Of Anti-Gay
Finns are headed to the polls to choose between two experienced politicians in a presidential election run-off. More than four million people are eligible to vote on Sunday for a new head of state, whose main task will be to steer foreign and security policy, which has taken on new significance after the Nordic country […] The post Finland votes in run-off for new president appeared first on The
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the House to amend or delete clauses in the yet-to-be-passed anti-gay Bill that recommends custodial sentencing as the Read More... The post LGBTQ Bill:
The Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has handed over completed projects to various communities within Effutu in the Central Region. The projects include an ultra-modern ICT lab, a library, and a community center. He also broke ground for the construction of a 100-bed capacity District hospital for residents of New Winneba. […] The post Afenyo-Markin
An explosion at a major gas export terminal near the city of St Petersburg in Russia was carried out by Ukrainian drones, BBC News has been told. The blast caused a large fire at the Ust-Luga terminal, but no injuries, Russian officials said. An official source in Kyiv said the “special operation” of the SBU […] The post Ukraine drones hit St Petersburg gas terminal in Russia
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku says the team has to be more aggressive in their play as they seek their first win of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Fenerbahçe player put up an outstanding performance despite Ghana’s 2-1 loss against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde. His aggressiveness and zeal during the match earned […] The post We need
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