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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

23 Aug

Minority’s Claim We Were Rejected By International Banks False – COCOBOD

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COCOBOD has strongly denied allegations made by the Minority, led by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson that it was rejected by international banks in its attempt to secure a $1.5 billion loan for the 2024/2025 cocoa crop season due to poor financial health. In a statement issued on August 22, 2024, COCOBOD refuted these claims, stating that syndicated banks had indeed submitted term sheets in response to its Request for Proposals (RFP), demonstrating confidence in its creditworthiness. COCOBOD also criticised the Minority for spreading "falsehoods and inaccuracies" about the cocoa sector and rejected the claim that its move to source funding domestically was…

04 Dec

BoG Cites RTI Exemptions On Initial Decision To Situate Head Office At Marine Drive Enclave

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it will not disclose details regarding its original decision to situate its controversial head office at the Marine Drive enclave. North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa had filed a Right to Information (RTI) request on the alleged payment of $5 million to Marine Metro Development Limited as part of the central bank’s initial commitment to situate its head office at the enclave. The controversial head office is now being built at Ridge and Mr Ablakwa had asked the BoG to explain why the Marine Drive Development Limited has not refunded the $5 million it received. In…

14 Sep

Government Declares War On Cocoa Smuggling Following Drop In Output

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Government has declared a war on cocoa smuggling to neighboring countries. This follows a drop in the latest production output of about four hundred thousand metric tons which translates into almost 600 million dollars in loss to the state. Documents available to JoyNews suggest the drop was a result of the smuggling of the beans to neighboring countries, especially Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Togo. Subsequently, government adjusted the producer price in the hope of encouraging farmers and preventing smuggling. Speaking during an interview, the Food and Agricultural Minister, Bryan Acheampong said steps have also been taken to deal with…