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Veep, Naana Jane Under Pressure: Minority Demands Her Presence at Budget Debate
17 Mar

Veep, Naana Jane Under Pressure: Minority Demands Her Presence at Budget Debate

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament has challenged Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman to participate in the debate on the 2025 budget statement and economic policy of government. According to the caucus, as Chairperson of the government’s Economic Management Team (EMT), she should be present in the chamber to articulate the economic policies of the Mahama administration. The Member of Parliament (MP), for Okaikwei Central, Mr. Patrick Yaw Boamah, made the call during discussions on the Business Statement for the week ending Friday, March 21, 2025. He urged the Business Committee to formally extend an invitation to…
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Mahama Underperformed In His 1st Term While Akufo-Addo Over-Performed – Minority
03 Mar

Mahama Underperformed In His 1st Term While Akufo-Addo Over-Performed – Minority

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The Minority has criticized President John Mahama’s assessment of the economy, insisting that he underperformed during his first term while former President Akufo-Addo overperformed. Addressing a press conference on Monday, March 3, former Minister for Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam argued that Mahama failed to acknowledge key economic indicators that reflect the true state of the nation’s economy. Dr. Amin Adam noted that inflation alone does not determine economic performance, pointing out other critical factors such as real GDP growth, trade balance, current account balance, and the financial sector’s health. “What the President also failed to do was to inform…
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Mahama Is Back Again With Blame Game – Minority
03 Mar

Mahama Is Back Again With Blame Game – Minority

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The Minority has accused President John Dramani Mahama of engaging in yet another round of blame game as he leads the National Economic Dialogue. Addressing a press conference on Monday, March 3, former Minister for Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam criticized the President’s approach, arguing that he was shifting responsibility rather than presenting concrete solutions to Ghana’s economic challenges. Dr. Amin Adam dismissed the dialogue as a repetitive exercise lacking fresh ideas, suggesting that President Mahama’s leadership style had not changed. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are back there with another round of blame game and another National Economic Dialogue, and…
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Minority Demands Increase In Cocoa Producer Price
20 Feb

Minority Demands Increase In Cocoa Producer Price

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The Minority NPP Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to increase the producer price of cocoa, citing promises made before and after the 2024 elections. According to the Minority, key NDC figures, including Minister for Agriculture Eric Opoku and Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, had previously accused the former government of shortchanging cocoa farmers by offering low prices. The Caucus argues that the world market price of cocoa has surged to $10,000 per ton, significantly higher than before, and insists that farmers deserve two-thirds of the global price, as stated during the election campaign. They stress…
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Minority Sets Record Straight On DDEP Bond Payments
19 Feb

Minority Sets Record Straight On DDEP Bond Payments

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament, has clarified the alleged misconceptions surrounding the payment of coupons to bondholders, emphasising that the previous NPP administration made timely payments. Dr Stephen Amoah, NPP Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, speaking at a press conference on behalf of Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, a former Finance Minister, said: “…We started paying them from 2023, and never ever since then defaulted on coupons. We want to make this clear to our stakeholders and the public. “… The previous NPP administration paid a total of GH¢17.25 billion in cash and GH¢9.77 million in kind…
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Minority Slams NIB Over Alleged Double Standards
17 Feb

Minority Slams NIB Over Alleged Double Standards

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament, has criticised the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for summoning the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, over alleged inciteful remarks. Mr Annoh-Dompreh had allegedly urged NPP supporters in Ablekuma North to stand by their fellow party members in confrontations with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Unfairness At a press conference held in Parliament House last Thursday, the Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, condemned the NIB's approach, calling it an unfair application of justice. She said: " If the NIB is truly committed to upholding law and order, they must explain why the…
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Minority In Parliament Demands Answers Over Alleged Raid On Ofori-Atta’s Residence
13 Feb

Minority In Parliament Demands Answers Over Alleged Raid On Ofori-Atta’s Residence

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The Minority Caucus in Parliament, Wednesday called for the immediate summoning of the National Security Coordinator to the House to explain the circumstances surrounding an alleged raid on the residence of former Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta. According to eyewitness accounts and security footage, a group of individuals, including some men in military and police uniforms, stormed Mr Ofori-Atta’s residence in Cantonments, Accra on Tuesday afternoon (February 11, 2025), while he was out of the country. In a reaction, Mr Habib Iddrisu, the First Deputy Minority Whip, condemned the incident on the floor of Parliament, describing it as a…
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Minority Threatens To Petition IMF Over Dropped Charges Against BoG Acting Governor
05 Feb

Minority Threatens To Petition IMF Over Dropped Charges Against BoG Acting Governor

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The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised President John Dramani Mahama for allowing the discontinuation of criminal charges against Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, the acting Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, 5th February, the Minority, led by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, insisted that the prosecution should be allowed to proceed despite Dr. Asiamah’s appointment. They argued that dropping the charges raises serious concerns about governance and accountability. According to the Minority, the decision to discontinue the case could have far-reaching economic and political consequences for Ghana.…
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Suspension Of NPP MPs: Minority Rejects Bagbin’s Selective Justice
03 Feb

Suspension Of NPP MPs: Minority Rejects Bagbin’s Selective Justice

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised the suspension of three of its Members of Parliament (MPs) by Speaker of Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, describing the decision as selective justice, a dangerous precedent and an attack on Ghana’s democracy. Accordingly, the Minority has demanded an immediate reversal of the suspension, warning that failure to address the situation will set a dangerous precedent for unchecked executive power within the Speaker’s office. Speaker Bagbin suspended Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh; MP for Gushegu, Mr.  Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli; and Second Deputy Minority Whip and…
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We’ll Show Them Where Power Lies- Minority Assures Ghanaians of Tougher Opposition
21 Jan

We’ll Show Them Where Power Lies- Minority Assures Ghanaians of Tougher Opposition

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The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South MP, Okyere Baafi, has warned that Ghanaians should expect a fiercely assertive minority in Parliament, starting immediately. Speaking on Movement In the Morning show with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement TV/ Wontumi Radio, the former Trades Minister stated that this will be the first time in Ghana's history that a government will face intense opposition from the minority less than a month into office. Breaking with tradition, where governments are usually given a honeymoon period of at least 3 to 6 months, Hon. Baafi emphasized that the minority will not hold back. "They…
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