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Member of Parliament for Suame, Lawyer John Darko, has strongly criticized the Speaker of Parliament's decision to suspend some MPs for two weeks. According to Lawyer Darko, the Speaker has no right to suspend elected representatives of the people. Speaking on Wontumi TV, Darko emphasized that the suspended MPs were elected by their constituents and therefore, the Speaker's decision is unconstitutional. He argued that if the Speaker insists on enforcing the suspension, it would be a clear indication that he is aware of the implications of his actions. Darko further stated that the Speaker lacks the power to suspend MPs…

Former Majority Leader and MP for Suame, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, has expressed concerns about the influx of new MPs, stating that it's problematic to have so many new faces. However, he believes that these new MPs have potential and can make valuable contributions if they study and learn from their predecessors. Speaking on Wontumi's Morning show with Oheneba Aseidu, Kyei Mensah Bonsu emphasized that every era brings new people with unique strengths and abilities. He encouraged the new MPs to learn from those who came before them, saying, "They can equally do it just as we did during our…

The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) defeat in the recent elections has been attributed to poor communication by Lawyer Adomako Baafi. Speaking on the matter on Wontumi TV's Wontumi Morning show with Oheneba Asiedu, Lawyer Baafi expressed disappointment that the Prof. Mike Ocquaye committee, set up to investigate the party's defeat, does not have a communication specialist. "In today's world, you cannot do anything without effective communication," Baafi stated. "One of the mistakes that led to our defeat was our poor relationship with the media. Our communication was so bad that it got to a point where the media ganged up…

NPP Deputy communications Director, Lawyer Adomako Baafi has challenged President Mahama to demonstrate his commitment to fighting corruption by ensuring that former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) CEO, Sedinam Tamakloe, serves her jail term. Speaking on Wontumi TV's Wontumi Morning show, Lawyer Adomako Baafi, questioned Mahama's sincerity in tackling corruption. He cited the lack of clarity on specific actions Mahama plans to take to correct past wrongs, as well as the recent dropping of charges against Opuni, Seidu Adongo, Ato Forson, and others. Baafi emphasized that a genuine commitment to fighting corruption would involve ensuring that individuals like Sedinam…

Former Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Adomako Baafi, has questioned the sincerity of praises from former CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, Kofi Agyapong, to his successor, Malik Basintale. Speaking on Movement in the Morning show on Movement TV, Adomako Baafi sought to understand the motivation behind Agyapong’s praises, wondering if it was a tactic to cover up his own past wrongdoings during his tenure in office. Baafi expressed concerns over the recent attitude of some past appointees of the previous government, who have been raining praises on appointees of the new government. He cautioned them against praising…

An aide to Mrs. Samira Bawumia, Felix Appiah, has expressed concerns over the ministerial nominees for the Foreign Affairs and Health Ministry, Okudzeto Ablakwa and Mintah Akandoh. Speaking with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning show on Movement TV/ Wontumi Radio, Appiah alleges that the nominees have "criminal intent" and therefore requires the appointment committee to thoroughly vet them. Appiah cited a past incident where Okudzeto Ablakwa leaked the president's travel details, which could have potentially put the president at risk. He commended the minority and Afenyo Markin for ensuring that the vetting of Ablakwa and Akandoh was postponed…

Kwaku Dawuro, host of Movement In The Morning on Movement TV, has criticized former Youth Employment Agency (YEA) CEO Kofi Agyepong for praising his successor, Malik Basintale, from the opposition party. Dawuro questioned Agyepong's sudden display of support, wondering why he didn't show similar enthusiasm during his party's campaign ahead of the 2024 elections. Agyepong's praise for Basintale was captured in a viral video, where he urged YEA staff to support his successor. Dawuro expressed skepticism about Basintale's qualifications for the position. "I'm told Basintale is not even qualified for the position. One needs at least a minimum of master's…

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has expressed confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will recapture the Akuapem South seat in the 2028 elections. According to him, the seat was lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the last elections by a narrow margin of 134 votes, an indication that certain things went wrong. He told Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning show that the party acknowledges that it was unfortunate they could not retain the seat after the incumbent MP, O.B. Amoah, decided not to run for re-election. However, he emphasized that with…