‘Tickle yourself and laugh’ – Joyce Bawah to NPP over claims of Bawumia’s victory in December polls

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the Campaign Spokesperson and Special Aide to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, has responded sharply to claims made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s potential victory in the upcoming December elections. Following statements by First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Joseph Osei Owusu, who asserted […]

Speaker cannot hold Ghana to ransom, says Martin Amidu on Supreme Court compliance

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticised the Speaker of Parliament for defying the Supreme Court’s authority following the October 30 decision, which dismissed the Speaker’s application to overturn an order on a recent parliamentary ruling. In a pointed article, the former Special Prosecutor emphasised that the Speaker’s actions disrupt constitutional order. “The Supreme […]

Respect for Supreme Court decisions isn’t optional – Senyo Hosi warns Speaker of potential high crime

The former CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Senyo Hosi, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to maintain respect for Supreme Court rulings, especially following the contentious Afenyo Markin vs. The Speaker case. In his recent open letter to the Speaker, he cautioned that disregarding a Supreme Court decision would […]

‘Man up and debate me, Mahama’ – Bawumia fires back with 50 questions

The flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has responded sharply to former President John Mahama’s latest questions about his record as Vice President. The Vice President called on Mr Mahama to engage in a direct debate instead of using “flimsy questions.” This call came in response to Mahama’s five-question challenge to Dr […]

NPP triggers Parliament recall

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament has requested the Speaker of Parliament to summon Parliament to transact urgent government business. A memorandum addressed to the Speaker, signed by the Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefwi Akontombra, Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, cited three urgent matters for consideration, including six […]

Parliamentary majority is won at the Polling Station, not manufactured in Parliament – Bawumia to NDC

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded the opposition NDC that parliamentary majority is achieved through wins at the polling station level within constituencies, not “manufactured” in Parliament. This follows Thursday’s dramatic events in Parliament, where the Speaker declared four seats held by MPs contesting the 2024 elections on […]

One injured in attack on Tolon Chief who allegedly endorsed Bawumia and cursed NDC

Unknown gunmen attacked the residence of Tolon Chief who declared support for Bawumia and rained curses on National Democratic Congress (NDC) voters. Unidentified individuals brandishing guns and cutlasses on Wednesday evening attacked the residence of the Chief of Gburmani at Gurugu in Tamale in the Northern Region. The armed men numbering about eight left one […]

Bagbin has set ‘bad precedent’ with how he declared 4 parliamentary seats vacant – Kwaku Azar

Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, has raised concerns about the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.  According to Kwaku Azar, this move could set a dangerous precedent that might discourage Members of Parliament (MPs) from planning their political futures due to the fear of facing […]