The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued an ultimatum to the Member of Parliament (MP) responsible for the controversial “daughter of a murderer” comment. He has given them one week to voluntarily come forward or face severe consequences. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, March 4, Mr. Bagbin described the comment as reckless and deeply […]
Category: Politics
I ordered arrest of Ameyaw Ekumfi – Attorney-General
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that he authorised the arrest of the former Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Prof. Christopher Ekumfi Ameyaw. This comes after he was arrested by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on the morning of Sunday, March 2, 2025. The arrest was in […]
‘I was uncomfortable watching myself’ – Mahama subtly downplays video praising him at economic dialogue
President John Mahama on Monday, March 3, subtly downplayed a brief documentary that was played at the opening session of the National Economic Dialogue, highlighting his achievements and praises from citizens. The documentary, which celebrated his time in office, showcased key milestones and the positive impact he made during his presidency, although the event is […]
We’ll resist any attempt to smuggle in new taxes or increase others – Minority warns
The Minority caucus in parliament has warned that it will strongly oppose any move by the government to introduce new taxes or increase existing ones, warning that such measures will burden Ghanaians further. Addressing a press conference on Monday, March 3, former Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, criticised the government’s tax revenue target […]
Parliament holds MPs’ orientation workshop as Minority boycotts over cost concerns
Parliament has commenced a three-day orientation workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, despite a boycott by the Minority caucus over cost concerns. The event, organised by the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI), began on Saturday, March 1, 2025 and is expected to end on Monday, March 3. The Minority, […]
People have turned NPP structures into money-making machines – Kyei-Mensa-Bonsu
The former Majority Leader has expressed concerns over what he describes as the commercialisation of the NPP’s internal structures, stating that the party has been turned into a “money-making machine.” Speaking on the findings of a fact-finding report on the party’s electoral performance in the Ashanti Region, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu noted that party members and supporters […]
Abronye DC summoned by NIB over GH₵500m ‘hoarding’ allegation against Mahama
The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has invited the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC to appear on February 26, 2025. The development is with regard to some allegations he made against President John Mahama. According to a letter obtained by Myjoyonline, Mr Baffoe has been […]
Amin Adam questions Mahama’s claim of NPP “criminally mishandling” economy
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has raised questions regarding President Mahama’s comment on the New Patriotic Party’s government’s handling of the economy. He challenged claims of a sudden fiscal crisis that has limited public sector wage increases. In a Facebook, Dr Adam questioned how an economy labelled as “criminally mishandled” could support significant […]
Be a president for all and reverse the unfair dismissals – Bawumia to Mahama
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged John Mahama to uphold his promise to be a president for all, by reversing the recent mass dismissals of “legitimately employed” persons from the public sector. The Mahama government, through a directive by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has ordered the revocation of employment by the […]
‘No running away’ – Akufo-Addo urges ex-appointees to face accountability
The NPP Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any accountability processes following the conclusion of his administration. Richard Ahiagbah speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 18, stressed the NPP’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “We [the NPP] have no record […]
President Mahama declares assets
President John Dramani Mahama has this morning officially submitted his assets portfolio to the Audit Service in compliance with the constitutional requirement outlined in article 286 of the 1992 constitution, and the Public Office Declaration Of Asset And Disqualifications Act 1998, Act 550. The declaration, received by Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah-Asiedu, provides details of the president’s […]
Parliament needs divine intervention to deal with disorder among MPs – Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans to hold the next annual prayer meeting in the chamber of Parliament to exorcise any spirit of disorder among Members of Parliament (MPs). He believes that something within the chamber is influencing MPs’ conduct, particularly after the recent chaos at the Appointments Committee sitting. Speaking at a […]