The Ad Hoc Committee tasked with investigating the chaos that disrupted the vetting of ministerial nominees last Thursday has announced plans to begin public hearings on February 5,
Reconstitute Appointments Committee – Speaker Instructs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Committee of Selection to reconstitute the Appointments Committee following disruptions during the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Speaker Constitutes Committee To Probe Vetting Chaos
Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has established a special committee to investigate the chaos that erupted in Parliament during the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January
Parliament Approves 7 Ministerial Nominees
Parliament has approved seven ministerial nominees of President John Dramani Mahama by consensus. The approval followed a series of deliberations, with the majority of the nominees being endorsed smoothly.
Barker-Vormawor Apologises for Bribe Remarks
Oliver Barker-Vormawor A political activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has apologised to the Appointments Committee over a controversial post that sparked accusations of bribery among committee members. The apology came during
Minority Protests EC Recollation Disruption In Parliament
The Minority Members of Parliament (MPs) launched a dramatic protest on the floor of Parliament today, decrying the violent disruption of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) recollation process in the
Majority Begs Minority to Withdraw ‘Lack of Quorum’ Motion
Ahmed Ibrahim There was a tense moment on the floor of Parliament on Thursday when the Minority raised the issue of quorum for the approval of another batch of
Ayariga Promises Responsible Majority Leadership
The newly appointed Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has pledged to exercise the ruling party’s strong parliamentary majority with responsibility and inclusiveness. Mr. Ayariga, who replaced Dr. Cassiel
Parliament Restricts Ministerial Vetting To Public
Parliament has restricted public access to the ministerial vetting, citing high public interest and the need for security and smooth proceedings. As a result, only individuals with invitation cards
Afenyo-Markin Urges Protection For EC
Alexander Afenyo-Markin The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has condemned the growing violence and lawlessness threatening the country’s democratic institutions, specifically the Electoral Commission (EC), and urged immediate action to
Mahama Ayariga Replaces Ato Forson As Majority Leader
Mahama Ayariga Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, is set to replace Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as the Majority Leader of the 9th Parliament. This
Mahama Ayariga Leads NDC In Parliament
Mahama Ayariga Mahama Ayariga, a seasoned politician and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been appointed as the new Majority Leader in Ghana’s 9th Parliament. This development
Minority Slams Deputy Speaker For Being Biased
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Ahiafor, of railroading ministerial nominees and blocking questions during the vetting process. This accusation was