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September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Parliament Greenlights $250m World Bank Loan for Energy Sector

Parliament has approved a $250 million loan agreement from the World Bank to support the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme. The facility, which was previously disapproved before the parliamentary recess, was a key reason for the recall of Parliament for a

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Speaker, Chief Justice Excluded From Siren Privileges In New Traffic Law

The Office of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chief Justice have been excluded from the list of high-ranking public officials permitted to install a siren in their official vehicles and use a motorcade. This omission was highlighted by former Minority

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

SPEAKER ACCUSES MAJORITY OF BAD FAITH OVER PARLIAMENT RECALL FOR EMERGENCY

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has criticised the Majority in Parliament for acting in bad faith by recalling the House from its break. This follows a request by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs to consider several urgent matters, including the

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

MINORITY DEMANDS REMOVAL OF LANDS MINISTER, DEPUTIES OVER GALAMSEY CRISIS

The Minority on the Works and Housing Committee has called for the immediate removal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana’s water bodies and rivers from the devastating effects of illegal mining, known as

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Some Of You Engage In Galamsey, Stop It – Bagbin To MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that some Members of Parliament (MPs) are involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. This revelation came during a two-day emergency sitting of Parliament, where MPs debated the ongoing galamsey crisis. The

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Minority Demands Lands Minister’s Removal Over Galamsey Crisis

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate dismissal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana's water bodies from the devastating effects of illegal mining. Ranking Member of the Works and Housing Committee,

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Nyaho-Tamakloe: EC Poses Significant Threat to Ghana’s Democracy

A founding member of Ghana's governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has expressed concerns about the Electoral Commission's (EC) actions, warning they could jeopardize Ghana's democratic reputation. Speaking at an anti-corruption event in Accra, he stated that the EC's

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

EC Won’t Bloat Voters Register For Any Party’s Advantage – Dr Bossman Asare

The Electoral Commission (EC) has rejected allegations that it is manipulating the voter register to benefit a particular political party. This follows the National Democratic Congress (NDC) alleging that the EC has bloated the provisional voter’s register of the Ho Central

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

We’ll Create 8 Million Jobs In 10 Years – Cheddar

The Leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako popularly called Cheddar has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate 8 million jobs over the next 10 years. This bold initiative aims to tackle unemployment and stimulate economic growth across the

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Akufo-Addo Approves Saglemi Negotiation Framework

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved a framework for negotiations with the successful bidder(s) in the ongoing resolution of the Saglemi Housing Project. The approval was in response to a request sent to the President by the Minister for Works