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31 Jan

Appointments Committee apologises to Ghanaians over violent clash during vetting

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Ghanaians have received a formal apology from the Appointments Committee for the chaotic events that transpired during Thursday night’s vetting session. Members of the Minority and Majority Caucuses clashed during the session, which was intended to screen nominees Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. When the Minority suggested moving the vetting to Friday due to concerns about the day’s activities, tensions increased. The majority members, however, disagreed with this recommendation and insisted that the vetting proceed as planned. As the dispute got out of hand, minority members broke microphones and tables to try to avoid any possible delays. The…

Parliament Approves Appointments Committee To Vet Key Nominees

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Parliament has officially approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, a crucial body tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other top government positions. The Committee will be chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, with Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah serving as Vice Chairperson. Notable appointments include Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, as the Ranking Member, and Patricia Appiagyei as the Deputy Ranking Member. Mandate of the Appointments Committee This powerful committee plays a pivotal role in ensuring that nominees put forward by the President for key positions—such as Ministers of State and their Deputies—are thoroughly scrutinised before receiving parliamentary approval. Their work is…

New Ministerial Nominees To Be Vetted Today

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The Appointments Committee of Parliament will today, Monday, February 20, start vetting President Akufo-Addo’s new ministerial nominees. Expected to appear today are the Minister-designate for Trade and Industry KT Hammond, the MP for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, the Deputy Trade Minister nominee. Also, Mr Bryan Acheampong, the MP for Abetifi Constituency, the nominee for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The Akwapim South lawmaker, OB Amoah has also been nominated as the Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government. Others expected to appear before the Appointments Committee are Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam and Stephen Asamoah Boateng. President Akufo-Addo made…