The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that none of its Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) are missing, contrary to claims made by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Instead, the EC stated that only five laptops have been stolen from their custody. In response to inquiries from the NDC regarding the alleged disappearance of seven BVD […] The post Our
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo due to his reluctance to assent to the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South […] The post Bagbin
By Maureen E. BANSAH A German engineering giant, Siemens AG, was rocked by a massive corruption scandal in 2006 that shocked the world. The corruption involved more than $1.4 billion in bribes to government officials worldwide to acquire market advantage. Investigations uncovered the extensive bribery network within the company’s worldwide operations, exposing a deeply ingrained […] The post
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bgabin has said that the refusal of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to accept the remittal of the anti-gay bill falls outside the law. He says the president’s action is by all accounts, not supported by the constitutional and statutory provisions that guide our legislative process. “Honourable Members, several critical points […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
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 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 leadership of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) of Ghana has praised Parliament for passing the Anti-Gay Bill, formally known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The church Read More... The post CAC Lauds Parliament Over Anti-Gay Bill appeared first
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
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
Tamale South lawmaker, Haruna Iddrisu, has described the letter that the Secretary to President Nana Bediatuo Asante wrote to Parliament on the anti-gay bill as a threat to Ghana’s democracy. He says the letter only reflects President Akufo-Addo’s quest for predominance over other organs of state, an action he said was unacceptable He called on […] The post Anti-gay
Private legal practitioner, Yaw Barima, has said that the president is not permitted to act in ways that prejudice the lawsuits filed at the Supreme Court over the anti-gay bill. He explained that the president is expected to govern within the rule of law and the law says that whenever there is an action in […] The post Anti-gay bill: The president
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed that the next NDC government will set up a US$50 million financial technology (fintech) transformative fund to support innovative start-ups in Ghana’s fintech sector. The former president voiced confidence in the fintech sector’s ability to create economic growth and financial inclusion in […] The post NDC
Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision not to receive the Anti-Gay Bill, asserting that the President would not face any legal repercussions should he choose to receive it. This statement comes amidst heightened discussion following the Presidency’s […] The post Akufo-Addo
Daniel Yao Domelevo, former Auditor-General, has attributed the surge in corruption and corruption-related offenses in the country to less punitive measures and weaknesses in the system to apprehend perpetrators. He said that when there is no control mechanism to track the activities of citizens, people are likely to take advantage of the situation. The former […] The post Less
The Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Freddie Blay has clarified that allowance increases for GNPC management were reasonable and approved by the corporation. The former NPP National Chairman refuted the notion that the increases were exorbitant, emphasizing that they were implemented two years ago, not in 2024 as suggested by North […] The post Freddie
Two dormitories of the Chosen Rehabilitation Centre at Achimota were destroyed by fire on Friday, March 14. The post Fire ravages 2 dormitories of Chosen Rehab centre at Achimota first appeared on 3News.
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