Politics Archives - Page 7 of 81

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

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Attorney-General Drops Appeal Against Ato Forson’s Acquittal

The Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has officially abandoned his appeal against the acquittal of Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson by the Court of Appeal. Dr. Forson had been facing trial at the Accra High Court on charges related to causing

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Barker-Vormawor Apologizes to Appointments Committee, Clarifies Bribery Allegations

Accra, Ghana – Social media activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has apologized to Parliament's Appointments Committee, clarifying that his previous remarks concerning alleged bribery were not meant to disparage its members. Barker-Vormawor, who had previously made claims about committee members demanding bribes from

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Barker-Vormawor Clarifies Bribery Allegations, Says Comments Not Aimed at Appointments Committee

Accra, Ghana – Social media activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has clarified that his recent social media post regarding bribery allegations was not intended to accuse Parliament's Appointments Committee of corruption. Following public and political scrutiny of his post, which many interpreted as

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Nitiwul Accuses NDC of Selling More State Lands Than NPP

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sold more state lands to private individuals than the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Nitiwul's remarks come amid a growing debate between the two political parties over the

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Linda Ocloo Finishes Vetting in Record Time, While Dr. Omane Boamah Faces Grueling Scrutiny

Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, Linda Akweley Ocloo, made history by completing her vetting before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee in under 10 minutes on January 28, 2025. In a swift and unprecedented session, no questions were posed to Ocloo, with Minority Leader

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Barker-Vormawor Summoned to Appear Before Appointments Committee Over Bribery Allegations

Activist and legal practitioner, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been called to appear before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, following his accusations of bribery against committee members. Barker-Vormawor claimed that some committee members had been accepting bribes from