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, […]
Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has denied claims of ever being affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), asserting that he has always been a committed member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP). Appearing before the committee, on Wednesday, January 29, Barker-Vormawor sought to put to rest the speculation surrounding his political alignment, stressing that his loyalty […]
Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) side have said they are remaining steadfast in the commitment to upholding the constitution and serving the interests of the Ghanaian people. In a statement reacting to the Speaker’s ruling on Thursday that declared the seats of four MPs vacant with 50 days to Election 2024, […]
Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, has raised concerns over Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s recent decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. According to him, this ruling sets a dangerous precedent that could discourage MPs from planning their political futures due to fears of punitive measures. In a Facebook post on […]
Parliament has approved GH¢6.87 billion to enable the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to pay health insurance claims and undertake its activities earmarked for the year. The House also approved the 2024 distribution formula for disbursing the funds, which for the first time includes emergency support for needy dialysis patients. Enhanced funding for dialysis will […]
The Kaneshie District Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Madina, Mr Francis-Xavier Sosu. This was after the MP, who has been charged for unlawfully blocking a public road and the destruction of public property, failed to appear in court for the third […]
Parliament has approved a $200 million loan as an additional financing for the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency preparedness and response project (EPRP). The amount will enable the government to fund the procurement of vaccines to inoculate about 7.6 million people. It will also help Ghana to scale-up interventions towards accelerated socio-economic recovery and revitalisation. The […]
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has resigned from the Appointments Committee of Parliament. According to him, the decision is based on “personal reasons”. Letter In a letter dated March 30, 2021 and addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Mr Ablakwa said he would want […]
Parliament on Monday 29 March 2021 unanimously approved Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister without any controversy. The House approved him after a voice vote based on a report submitted to it by the appointments committee asking for his approval by consensus. Ofori-Atta becomes the first minister-nominee under Akufo-Addo’s second-term administration to have been vetted over a two-day period spanning […]
Two (2) members of Ghana’s Parliament and thirteen (13) parliamentary service staff have tested positive for COVID-19. This came to light after the speaker of Parliament, Professor Michael Aaron Ocquaye encouraged members of the House and staff to voluntarily test for the virus. The identities of the 2 MP’s have not been disclosed yet. BestNewsGH.com […]
Parliament has approved the nomination of Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye as Deputy Minister for Health. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku Constituency and Board Chairman of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital was recently nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as Deputy Minister of Health as the country continues with steps […]
Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Asawase constituency in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka is pushing for a scaling down of the number of Members of Parliament from 275 to 200. The Minority Chief Whip according to BestNewsGH.com sources believe the move is the panacea to the incessant challenge of absenteeism […]
