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13 Feb

Majority Apologises To Ken Ofori-Atta For Raid On His Residence

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The Majority in Parliament has issued a formal apology to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a raid on his residence by armed security personnel. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga addressed the incident on the floor of Parliament, calling it regrettable and underscoring the Mahama administration’s dedication to safeguarding citizens’ rights. “H.E. President John Dramani Mahama remains committed to ensuring that the rights and liberties of every individual are respected. We have received assurances from the office of the National Security Coordinator that the incident was not intended to happen,” Ayariga said. He assured Parliament that such an occurrence would not…

27 Nov

I Can’t Recall Parliament Due To Upcoming Elections – Bagbin To Majority

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that the House cannot reconvene ahead of the December elections. This response comes after the Majority Caucus appealed for an emergency recall to address pressing government business. In a letter dated November 22, 2024, and signed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the caucus proposed November 28 and 29 as potential dates for the session. However, the Speaker maintained that parliamentary activities will remain on hold until after the elections. Bagbin, in a memo to the majority on Tuesday, November 26, noted that “The House will resume sitting after the elections to complete…

08 Jul

Majority Defends CJ’s Request For More Supreme Court Justices

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The Majority in Parliament has come to the defence of the Chief Justice’s proposal to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to 20. Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo has presented five judges to President Akufo-Addo to be nominated to the Supreme Court, attributing this to a high volume of cases. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised this move as unlawful, but Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin maintains that the proposal is within the legal boundaries. Speaking to journalists in Parliament in Accra on Monday, the Majority Leader stated, “We’ve become aware that the chief justice has mooted a proposal…

01 Dec

Budget Approval: Majority’s Absence Strategic – Majority Chief Whip

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The Majority Chief Whip, Mr. Frank Annoh Dompreh, has played down concerns that the absence of the Majority from Parliament on Thursday, November 30, 2023, would adversely impact government proceedings in the House. He asserted that the Majority MPs strategically opted to be absent and assured that it would not disrupt any government business. In an interview with Class 91.3 FM's Parliamentary Correspondent, Havilah Kekeli, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, the Majority Chief Whip explained that the Majority was well aware of their actions, emphasizing that the absence would not hinder government affairs, particularly the approval of the budget. The…