The Supreme Court has recommended to stakeholders in the country to approach the discussions on Article 71 officers holder “with a sober contemplation of its purposes, intents, and opportunities for a national growth.” The apex Court panel of seven chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo on April 24, 2024, said parliament approval of Prof. […] The post Full
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have passed a Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) designed to eradicate goods tainted by labour exploitation from the EU single market. The legislation, adopted on April 23, 2024, is deemed crucial, reaffirming the EU’s determination to prohibit products associated with or originating from forced labour. Commenting on […] The post
The Minority in Parliament has entreated Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo to desist from presenting themselves as representatives of the President. This comes on the back of Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye embarking on inspections at health facilities in his capacity as the President’s representative. In a statement signed by the ranking member of […] The post Ministers-designate
The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application seeking to compel President Akufo-Addo to accept the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ bill approved by Parliament. This is in relation to a judicial review application filed by South Dayi MP, Nelson Rockson Dafeamekpor. The legislator sought to exercise its powers of mandamus and cause parliament to […] The post High
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia government to take immediate steps to retrieve all monies paid to SML Ghana Limited for no work done. At a press conference addressed by its National Communication Officer in Accra today, the party demanded the immediate publication of the full KPMG […] The post NDC demands retrieval of monies paid to SML
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the publication of the KPMG audit report on Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) contract. President Akufo-Addo has stated that the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will have to renegotiate the fee […] The post Minority
The Deputy Clerk of Parliament has assured mine workers of investigations into the sale and purchase agreement on the Bogoso Prestea mine. Ebenezer Ahumah Djaoutre gave the assurance when he received a petition from the mine workers on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin at Parliament House in Accra on April 26, 2024. […] The post Mine Workers petition Parliament over
The deputy ranking Member on the Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak says there are pressing issues at the basic schools that the Minister of Education should be more concerned about than rebranding the school. This comes on the back of the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum announcing plans to change the brown […] The post Deal with
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
By: Augustus Acquaye Parliament has described as frivolous calls for a recall of the House by persons outside of Parliament as it amounts to meddling in the work of Parliament. It said per its rules., only MPs can make such a request and so far nothing of a sought has been made. Reacting to a […]
Coach Prosper Nartey Ogum has been given the green light to continue his job as the coach of Asante Kotoko after a meeting with the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia this afternoon. The crisis meeting gathering which took place at the Manhyia palace on Tuesday, April 18, had the players, the technical team, and […] The post Prosper Ogum gets green light from
The Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Ansah has replied to the letter from the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, asking the latter to let him know when to submit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2024 for presidential assent. In the reply dated April 10, Mr Ansah wrote that he has taken […] The post ‘I
In a bid to accelerate the resolution of legal challenges to the anti-gay bill, Parliament has formally called upon the Supreme Court to hasten the proceedings concerning the interlocutory Read More... The post Parliament
The Karaga District Security Committee, has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the community following a clash between residents of Karaga and the military. The confrontation resulted in the death of one person and left three others with injuries. The confrontation is reported to have erupted when a rival regent was enskinned following the […] The post Curfew imposed on Karaga after residents
In a typical meeting of parliamentarians of the Parliament of Ghana, there are several procedures that take place. One of the initial steps is the roll call, where the names of the members are called out to establish their presence. This helps to ensure that quorum, the minimum number of members required for the meeting […] The post A Chamber of Dreams and Risks: Ghana’s
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has stated that the global shift towards sustainable energy sources is putting National Oil Companies (NOCs) under significant pressure. According to PIAC, factors such as climate change awareness, energy security needs, and advancements in renewable technologies, are challenging the traditional oil and gas industry. PIAC in its latest […] The post Energy
The Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of new ministers nominated and other ministers reshuffled by President Akufo-Addo following an injunction filed by Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor. The NDC legislator in his suit against the Speaker of Parliament (1st defendant) and the Attorney General (2nd defendant) argues that […] The post Supreme
The minority in Parliament has maintained that the Attorney-General’s advice to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has vindicated the speaker on the decision to halt the approval processes of President Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees. The minority caucus, in a statement dated Monday, March 25, underscored that the Attorney-General, in a letter to the Speaker, seeking to […] The post Attorney-General’s
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said that people should be excited over the stalemate between the Speaker of Parliament or the legislature and the President or the executive, over the anti-gay bill. In the view of Mr Kpebu, the country is currently being governed by a president who hardly listens to the populace therefore […] The post Stalemate between Bagbin and Akufo-Addo
Alban Bagbin Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has indicated that Parliament will be unable to consider the President’s nominees in the “spirit of upholding the rule of Read More... The post Bagbin’s Showdown: Parliament
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