Since 1992 when the 4th Republic was conceived and birthed, there have always being a clear Majority and Minority Caucus. More to the point, Speaker for all but one of the parliamentary terms have always being nominated by and emerged from the majority caucus which coincidentally but not too surprisingly have always been the government […] The post The 8th
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Okaikwei South, Madam Dakoa Newman has assured her constituents that she will deliver on her mandate with “deep passion, divine wisdom and humility.” She insists she will ensure the constituency is well represented in Parliament. Madam Dakoa Newman made this known in the post via her social media […] The post I’ll
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called for sanctions against persons who incited the military invasion of Parliament. Armed soldiers on Thursday stormed the Chamber, following the continued failure of the Members of Parliament to elect a Speaker for the eighth Parliament. The soldiers, numbering about 20, emerged in the Chamber together with […] The post Persons
A former Deputy Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame wants James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, cited for contempt. He made the call on the back of the swearing-in of Mr. Quayson as MP despite a court injunction against his swearing-in. Mr. Dame said the MP action is an affront to the […] The post Cite Assin North MP for
Eight-year-old Dave Chief Quansah Acheampong of the Jack and Jill School in Accra has won the Africa Under-9 Chess Champion Competition in the just ended African Schools Individual Chess Championship 2020. This is the first time a Ghanaian chess player has won such a contest. For his prize, Dave gets a roundtrip economy class air […] The post 8-year-old Ghanaian wins
Alhaji Habib Iddrisu is the second deputy majority chief whip in the 8th parliament which was inaugurated on Thursday, January 7, 2021. His name may not be familiar with many people down South but back home in the North, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu is a well known and as a household name. A first time MP, […] The post Meet Habib Iddrisu, the new deputy majority chief whip
A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko believes the newly-elected Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin is the best person from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to hold such a position under President Nana Akufo-Addo’s presidency. He argued that Bagbin is experienced enough and will not unduly […] The post Bagbin
The people of Sombo in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region have expressed excitement over the election of Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as the Speaker of Parliament. “We watched and prayed throughout all the drama that unfolded in Parliament, hoping that our brother will actually get this position and when it finally happened […] The post Sombo
The Deputy Registrar of the Takoradi Technical University (TTU), Kenneth Boateng, says his outfit is ready to receive students after Zoomlion’s latest fumigation exercise. Speaking to Citi News, the Deputy Registrar of TTU said the institute will also enhance its own COVID-19 prevention measures to keep students safe. “We all know what is happening with […] The post We’re
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in accordance with Section 80 of the National Pensions Act 2008 (Act 766), on Thursday said the indexed monthly pensions have been increased upwards by 10 percent in 2021. SSNIT working in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) said all Pensioners on the SSNIT Pension […] The post SSNIT increases 2021
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa wants persons whose actions disrupted the first proceedings in the 8th Parliament to face the consequences. He said the incidents are “despicable” and none of it must be swept under the carpet as Parliament undergoes soul-searching over the developments. Several unexpected incidents characterized the inauguration […] The post Persons
Turkey’s health minister announced late Thursday that an agreement for 50 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine was finalized at the first meeting this year of the Science Committee. “As of today [Thursday], we have finalized an agreement for 50 million doses of an inactive vaccine and received the first dispatch of 3 million doses,” […] The post Turkey finalizes
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Kyea has described as pathetic the decision by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) side of Parliament to boycott the investiture of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The NDC led by its leader Haruna Iddrisu boycotted the swearing-in ceremony to register their […] The post NDC’s
US President Donald Trump has committed to an “orderly” transition of power a day after his supporters stormed Congress, provoking world condemnation. Mr Trump’s remarks, posted on Twitter following a suspension, were widely seen as his first public acknowledgement of electoral defeat. He spoke as top Democrats called for him to be removed from office. […] The post Capitol
Ghana’s 8th Parliament, compared to the previous one will have fairly older legislators on average. From an average age of 48.2 in the 2017 House, the parliamentarians of the new Parliament have an average of 49 years. The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Benson Tongo Baba, representing the Talensi constituency will be the oldest MP in the […] The post Age dynamics
The Member of Parliament for Tema West and member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Carlos Ahenkorah has apologised for attempting to mar the election of a Speaker of Parliament on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Mr. Ahenkorah on the said date snatched uncounted ballot papers and attempted to bolt with them after realizing his side […] The post Carlos Ahenkorah
The Member of Parliament for the Ningo Prampram constituency, Sam Nartey George has assured Ghanaians that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not take advantage of the election of its member, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin as Speaker of Parliament to frustrate President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his second term of office. The NDC in […] The post NDC
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