The Minority Caucus in Parliament is urgently calling on the government to allocate funds for purchasing fuel to sustain thermal power plants and ensure a consistent electricity supply for households and businesses. The Caucus says there has been consistent load shedding by power generation companies since February 2, 2024, thereby frustrating businesses and households. Speaking […] The post Govt
Government says the gold-for-oil policy contributed to a reduction in the country’s inflation rate from 54.1 percent to 23.5 percent in January 2023. The policy was introduced by the government in an attempt to address Ghana’s dwindling foreign currency reserves, coupled with the demand for dollars by oil importers, which was weakening the local cedi […] The post Gold-for-oil
As the calendar turns to the month of March – a month of celebration and remembrance – Citi FM and Citi TV proudly announce the commencement of Heritage Month 2024. This annual series of activities, spanning 1st – 31st March, is a testament to the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions and histories that define Ghana […] The post Celebrating Heritage
The Minority Members on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, say the assurance given by the president to ensure the reconstruction of the La General Hospital is just a ploy to solicit votes in the upcoming general elections. While addressing Ghanaians on the State of the Nation on Tuesday, President Akufo-Addo assured that […] The post Govt’s
The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has reportedly urged the Minority caucus to end their boycott and allow President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address to proceed. On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Minority in Parliament chose to boycott President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA). This decision was […] The post 2024
GTP, the leading household textile brand known for its high-quality fabrics, has once again thrown its unwavering support for the advancement of national heritage with the launch of its new collections for ‘Ghana Month’ commemoration. In the beautiful exquisite Retail Store in Osu, GTP, the nation’s premier textile company launched the special GTP Nustyle Ghana […] The post GTP
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana’s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill. The Effutu lawmaker previously proposed a replacement of a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum of one […] The post Stop
Political analyst Dr. Richard Amoako Baah has stated that Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, resigned as a show of solidarity and to maintain peace within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He suggests that Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation was not voluntary, but rather a move to appease certain individuals within the party. Mr. […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s
The extensive searches including a reported excavation for alleged stolen booty conducted in the house of the former boss of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Stephen Kwabena Opuni, became a topical issue in his trial at the Accra High Court last Wednesday. During cross-examination, counsel for Dr Opuni, Samuel Codjoe, inquired from a witness whether […] The post No
A former Deputy Managing Director of the National Investment Bank (NIB) and member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Thompson, has described Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation as Majority Leader as bold and commendable for party unity. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu formally announced his resignation as Majority Leader in Parliament on Friday, February 23, after previously notifying the […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Wa Central, says it will be difficult to cut off the involvement of political parties in the election of caucus leaders in Parliament. His comments come on the back of the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader in Parliament. As a former […] The post It’ll
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, otherwise known as ‘Joewise,’ has underscored the need for the Majority caucus to address potential implications in the aftermath of the resignation of the outgoing Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. In an interview with journalists in Parliament on Thursday, February 22, the […] The post We’ll
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed his concerns regarding the timing of the shake-up within the Majority Leadership in Parliament. He believes the changes at this juncture could jeopardize the unity within the caucus in the house. MP for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has been designated as the new Majority […] The post Atta
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, otherwise known as ‘Joewise,’ has underscored the need for the Majority caucus to address potential implications in the aftermath of the resignation of the outgoing Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. In an interview with journalists in Parliament on Thursday, February 22, the […] The post We’ll
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party has confirmed the new leadership of the majority caucus in Parliament as Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu, prepares to take on the mantle of Majority Leader starting today, Friday, February 23. This significant change in the Majority Front Bench’s leadership follows the recent interpretation of parliamentary procedures […] The post NPP
The former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has issued a rallying call to members of the Majority Caucus, urging them to extend the same level of support and assistance that marked his tenure as Majority Leader to the incoming leadership. His formal announcement of resignation in Parliament on Friday, February 23, came after previously notifying the […] The post Support
The former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has issued a rallying call to members of the Majority Caucus, urging them to extend the same level of support and assistance that marked his tenure as Majority Leader to the incoming leadership. His formal announcement of resignation in Parliament on Friday, February 23, came after previously notifying the […] The post Support
Gifty Oware-Mensah The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been the subject of wide public backlash after her comments about the Black Queens in an Read More... The post GFA EXCO Member Clarifies Black Queens Comments
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader in Parliament has officially, resigned from his post handing over the mantle to his Deputy, Member of Parliament (MP) Read More... The post Osei
Former Majority Leader Abraham Ossei Aidooh has expressed concerns over Parliament’s new standing orders, suggesting potential challenges for political parties in selecting parliamentary caucus leaders. This follows the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu from the Majority Leader position on February 21, 2024. Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin had previously ruled that the appointment of caucus leaders […] The post New
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