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February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Minority Caucus “Washes Hands” Off Ablakwa’s Approval

Accra, Ghana – The Minority Caucus in Parliament has distanced itself from the approval of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister for Foreign Affairs, citing concerns over his conduct and responses during the vetting process. During Tuesday's parliamentary session, Minority Leader Alexander

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Afenyo-Markin Faces Privileges Committee if He Fails to Apologize to Clerk – Bernard Ahiafor

Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, has warned that Minority MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin will be referred to the Privileges Committee if he does not issue a full and unreserved apology to the Clerk of the Appointments Committee, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah. Afenyo-Markin,

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Bernard Ahiafor Defends Speaker Bagbin’s Suspension of Four MPs

Bernard Ahiafor, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, has backed Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend four Members of Parliament (MPs) following a chaotic incident in Parliament. The MPs were suspended on Friday, January 31,

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Committee to Begin Public Hearings on Vetting Chaos Starting February 5

A committee tasked with investigating the disruption during the ministerial vetting process will begin holding public hearings on Wednesday, February 5. Formed by Speaker Alban Bagbin, the committee is set to review the events that occurred on January 30, which led

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Gyampo Urges IGP to Arrest MPs Involved in Vetting Committee Chaos

Accra, Ghana - Political analyst Professor Ransford Gyampo has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, to arrest the Members of Parliament involved in the destruction of state property during a recent confrontation at the Appointments Committee.

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Microphones and Tables Destroyed as Minority and Majority MPs Clash Over Ablakwa and Akandoh Vetting

Chaos erupted during the Appointments Committee session as Minority and Majority MPs clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Tensions escalated when the Minority MPs demanded the rescheduling of the vetting to Friday, citing previous agreements.

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Constitutional Reforms: A Step Forward, Not a Setback – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called for bold constitutional reforms to address gaps in Ghana’s governance system, framing the move as a necessary step forward rather than a sign of failure. Speaking at the swearing-in of the eight-member Constitutional Review

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Mahama Swears in Eight-Member Constitutional Review Committee

President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in an eight-member Constitutional Review Committee tasked with assessing Ghana's 1992 Constitution and recommending amendments to strengthen the nation's governance structures. The committee, composed of distinguished legal and governance experts, will focus on reviewing

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Ato Dadzie Promises to Uncover Source of False Bribery Allegation Against NDC Committee

Nana Ato Dadzie, the lawyer representing social media activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has pledged to identify the individual responsible for spreading a false bribery claim involving members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Appointments Committee. The allegation, which had circulated within political

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Mahama Ayariga Proposes Pension Scheme For Former MPs Using Carbon Credit Funds

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has called for the establishment of a committee to explore potential pension models for former Members of Parliament (MPs). Ayariga’s proposal suggests that the pension scheme be financed by proceeds from carbon credits, aiming to provide