The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State nominated by President Akufo-Addo. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor, rendering Parliament unable to sanction new ministers nominated by President Akufo-Addo. This action […] The post We
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has expressed significant concerns regarding President Akufo-Addo’s decision to reject the transmission of the proposed anti-gay legislation. The Office of the President in a letter dated March 18, 2024, requested Parliament to refrain from sending the anti-gay bill to President Akufo-Addo for his assent. The decision, according to Nana […] The post Anti-gay
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, has said that Parliament will not consider the ministerial nominees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo until after the Supreme Court has finished hearing the suit against the anti-gay bill. The speaker said this on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, March 20 while responding to the letter written […] The post Anti-gay
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has announced that the House is unable to continue the processes that would lead to the approval of ministers designate vetted by the Appointments Committee. He said this decision has been occasioned by the pendency of an interlocutory injunction filed by the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson […] The post Bagbin
The family of John Kumah has slated the one-week observance of the passing of the Deputy Finance Minister on March 28, 2024. The family at a meeting with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House said it would need the support of the state to give Mr. Kumah a befitting burial. The spokesperson for the family, […] The post John Kumah’s one-week observation slated for
The Majority in Parliament has criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin for the way and manner he described President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his reaction to the letter that was written to the Parliament by the Secretary to the President on the anti-gay bill. Speaker Bagbin had told President Akufo-Addo that his refusal to accept the […] The post Anti-gay
The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has described the recent internet disruptions as a blessing in disguise for Ghana. She explains that though it triggered widespread frustration among Ghanaians, it highlighted the need for the government to focus on providing the needed infrastructure to reduce possible disruptions in the telecommunications sector. Mrs Owusu-Ekuful […] The post Recent
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has clarified that its responsibilities extend beyond merely extinguishing fires. In an Eyewitness News interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi FM on Monday, the GNFS Public Relations Officer ADO 1 Alex King Nartey, explained that the service also performs tasks such as extricating people from vehicles during accidents. […] The post We don’t only fight
Technology Analyst, Maximus Ametorgoh, has expressed concern over the country’s handling of the recent internet disruptions. He pointed out that the situation is causing financial losses for both the telecommunications networks and their subscribers. Since Thursday, March 14, Mobile Network Operations (MNOs) have been disrupted, resulting in many Ghanaians being left without internet connections. In […] The post Ghana
The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has explained that Artificial intelligence (AI) is forecast to contribute up to US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, of which US$1.2 trillion could be generated in Africa, thereby making AI one of the biggest economic opportunities available to our Continent. He said that Ghanaian authorities intend […] The post AI:
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged all Ghanaians to participate in the upcoming voter registration exercise. The Electoral Commission (EC) set May 7 to start voter registration ahead of the 2024 general elections. Mr Mahama therefore urged all eligible individuals to register and get their cards ready to be able to vote in the […] The post Mahama urges all to partake in voter
Members of the Majority caucus on the Health Committee of Parliament have criticized John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for labelling the government’s Agenda 111 policy as unrealistic, stating that it undermines the NDC’s 2020 manifesto. John Mahama recently voiced scepticism about the feasibility of the Agenda 111 policy, citing […] The post Agenda
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed optimism about the potential mutual benefits between Ghana and Mytilineos S.A., a strategic partner chosen by the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to develop portions of the Nyinahin bauxite and construct a refinery. During a courtesy call by GIADEC to the Manhyia Palace to formally introduce Mytilineos […] The post Asantehene
Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has credited the decline in highway robberies, kidnappings, and high-profile crimes in the region to the robust strategies implemented by the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC). Despite the region’s previous reputation for a high crime rate, Mr Osei-Mensah at a media engagement on the state of the region in terms […] The post Ashanti
The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed grave concerns over a letter from the Presidency requesting Parliament not to transmit the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values to President Akufo-Addo for assent, describing it as a significant threat to Ghana’s democracy. The Office of the President, in a letter […] The post Anti-Gay
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has ordered the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to comply with the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) and pay all tariff revenues as prescribed and allocated under the CWM to secure the financial integrity of the energy sector. According to the PURC, the objective of the CWM is to ensure […] The post PURC bares
The third accused person in the ambulance purchase saga, Richard Jakpa has dismissed his counsel, Thomas Aubynn. On Tuesday, the businessman was expected to open his defense following the Attorney-General’s discontinuation of the case against the second accused, Dr Sylvester Anemana. But when the case was called, lead counsel for the third accused, Lawyer Thomas […] The post Ambulance
Former President John Dramani Mahama has described the letter that the Secretary to President Nana Bediatuo Asante wrote to Parliament on the anti-gay bill as disrespectful to the House. Mr Mahama said the Executive arm of government has no authority to stop Parliament from carrying out its work by remitting the bill to the president […] The post Anti-gay bill: Mahama
An aircraft believed to belong to the Ghana Armed Forces is reported to have crashed at Bonsukrom, a community in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. Assembly Member of the area, Thomas Dadzie who confirmed the news to Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show team indicated that the accident occurred when the plane was […] The post WR: Military Aircraft crashes at Bonsukrom, Agona
Tamale South lawmaker, Haruna Iddrisu, has asked the clerk of Parliament to ignore the letter that the Secretary to President Nana Bediatuo Asante wrote to the legislature on the anti-gay bill. Mr Iddrisu described the letter as a threat to Ghana’s democracy. He says it only reflects President Akufo-Addo’s quest for predominance over other organs […] The post Anti-gay
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