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
Rise Above Party Interests – Speaker to MPs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has urged members of the 9th parliament to rise above partisan politics and work towards advancing the common good for all citizens.
Bagbin Refers 3 Ministerial Nominees To Appointments Committee
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred the three persons nominated to ministerial positions to the Appointments Committee for consideration and report. The nominees include Dr. Cassiel Ato
Parliament’s Delicate Balance: Bagbin’s Daunting Task
As the newly sworn-in Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin faces a monumental challenge in maintaining the delicate balance of power in the legislative body. With the National Democratic Congress
Bagbin Re-Elected Speaker; Ahiafor, Asiamah Deputies
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin was earlier today sworn in as the Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic following his re-election to the position. The event, which
I’ll Be More Than Before – Bagbin Pledges To Mahama
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has expressed his profound gratitude to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama for nominating him to serve a second term as Speaker of
8th Parliament To Be Dissolved Tonight, As 9th Parliament Takes Over
In a significant milestone in Ghana’s democratic journey, the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic will officially be dissolved today, January 6, 2025. This marks the end of a
NDC Takes Majority Seats In Parliament
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has secured a majority in Parliament, winning 183 seats while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has secured 88 seats, with one seat still outstanding.
NPP Submits Minority Leadership For 9th Parliament To Clerk
Justin Kodua Frimpong As Ghana prepares for the inauguration of its 9th Parliament, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially notified the Clerk to Parliament of its selected members