Parliament on Thursday received the Income Tax Amendment Bill (Act 896), 2025, which seeks to abolish the 10 per cent withholding tax on betting winnings from lottery. The Bill, laid before the House by Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has been referred to the Finance Committee for further consideration and reporting. In a brief […]
The Minority in Parliament has described the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy of the government as one that lacked hope and inspiration, arguing that it fails to address the pressing needs of Ghanaians, particularly the youth. Reacting to the Budget Statement presented on the floor of Parliament by the Minister of Finance yesterday, the Minority […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a final reminder to individuals still in possession of Diplomatic and Service Passports issued during the previous administration to return them by 17 March 2025. This directive follows a previous announcement by the Ministry, dated 15 January 2025, and stems from an order by the […]
A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has been dismissed by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor. The motion, led by Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good governance principles and citizens’ rights. […]
There are concerns within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over appointment snub especially from TEIN. While campaigning, the then candidate Mahama reportedly assured the Tertiary wing of the political party he was not going to overlook especially their cordinators during appointments. However, after winning the 2024 election, TEIN has been ignored by the appointing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
