The Minority in Parliament has accused the management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of engaging in illegal activities by allegedly writing off approximately GH¢48 billion of government debt. According to the caucus, these actions have resulted in the insolvency of the central bank. During the final debate on the State of the Nation Address […] The post BoG
The Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to two loan agreements currently under consideration by the legislative body. The government is seeking parliamentary approval for a $300 million loan from the World Bank to fund the First Resilient Recovery Development Policy and an additional $150 million for the ongoing Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development […] The post Minority
The Minority in Parliament is calling for an investigation into an alleged GH¢68.5 million spent on photocopying past questions for WASSCE candidates in 2020 and 2021. The Ministry of Education allegedly incurred a cost of GH¢33.6 million in 2020 and over GH¢34 million in 2021 for this purpose, both through single-source procurement. Speaking to the […] The post Minority
The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns about the potential collapse of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) due to its considerable indebtedness to banks. According to the Minority, COCOBOD’s 2024 budget anticipates a substantial loss of 2.6 billion Ghana Cedis, heightening fears of potential defaults on loan payments. Following President Nana Akufo-Addo’s State of […] The post COCOBOD
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
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
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified that the majority caucus in Parliament does not have the authority to independently appoint its leaders without the involvement of the political party overseeing the process. Bagbin made this statement during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 21, clarifying the protocol for appointmenting caucus leaders within Parliament. […] The post Majority
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed scepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, deeming it belated and unlikely to yield significant results. In a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14, President Akufo-Addo relieved the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, of his duties. The reshuffle has also impacted […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, branding it as insipid and uninspiring. In a statement, Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson characterized the reshuffle as a “mere remix of the Akufo-Addo and Alhaji Bawumia’s failed government.” Dr. Forson emphasized that the reshuffle, occurring barely nine months before the government’s […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Joe Ghartey, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu Deputy Whip of the Minority in Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, has stated that the 9th Parliament will suffer from the exit of experienced members known as Read More... The post Losing ‘Old Hands’ Will Affect Parliament
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has criticised the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, for his decision to suspend parliamentary sittings following a contentious voice vote rejecting the budget allocation for the Ministry of Finance. During a debate on the government’s budgetary allocation to various ministries, including Finance, the Minority […] The post Murtala
The Minority caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate suspension of a 10-year contract between the Finance Ministry and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) for revenue assurance services. Addressing journalists on Monday, John Jinapor, Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament described the contract as a “rip-off” and a “burden on […] The post Minority
The Minority Caucus on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament has supported calls for the revocation of the legislative instrument L.I 2462, which is designed to protect the country’s forest reserves. A group of civil society organizations has petitioned Parliament and the President to revoke the L.I, arguing that since its passage a year […] The post Minority
The Deputy Ranking Member of the Trade and Industry Committee of Parliament, Yusif Sulemana, believes that the objectives for which the One District One Factory (1D1F) initiative was introduced have not yet been met. He stated that the 1D1F was a policy by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to establish new factories in every […] The post Akufo-Addo govt
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