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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…

09 Jan

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…

02 Jan

Parliament Passes Environmental Protection Bill

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Ghana’s Parliament has taken a significant step towards safeguarding the environment by passing the Environmental Protection Bill. This landmark legislation aims to address pressing environmental issues and promote sustainable development across the nation. The bill, which had been under discussion for several months, received overwhelming support from both sides of the political spectrum. Lawmakers emphasized the importance of protecting Ghana’s natural resources and ensuring a healthier environment for future generations. During the parliamentary session on Thursday, January 2, the 2nd Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah said, ” Hon. members, the Environmental Protection Bill 2024 is now read for the third time…

07 Nov

Why We Boycotted Parliament For The Second Time – Afenyo-Markin Explains

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The leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has explained his caucus’s absence from proceedings in Parliament on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Speaking to the media after the Speaker of Parliament adjourned the meeting indefinitely, Afenyo-Markin accused the Speaker of betraying an agreement made prior to the sitting. According to him, they had agreed that Speaker Alban Bagbin would address the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament as the Minority Caucus and instruct them to sit on the minority side of the House. He claimed that the Speaker had assured certain stakeholders, including the Peace Council of Ghana, that his earlier declaration of…

29 Oct

Vacant Seats: Speaker Bagbin Challenges Supreme Court Ruling As He Files Application To Set Aside Ruling

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has filed an application at the Supreme Court over an earlier decision by the apex court to set aside his declaration of four seats as vacant. In an application dated Monday, September 28, 2024, Sory@Law, lawyers for the Speaker, said the Supreme Court, among other issues, had no jurisdiction in hearing the interlocutory application by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, which led to the court’s October 18, 2024, decision. “PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this Honourable Court shall be moved by THADDEUS SORY ESQ., of MESSRS SORY @ LAW, Counsel for and on behalf of the First…

23 Oct

Alban Bagbin Is The Worst Speaker in Ghana’s Current Dispensation- Kwadwo Boateng

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Former constituency chairman for New Juaben North, Kwadwo Boateng, has made a bold statement, calling Alban Bagbin the worst speaker in Ghana's current dispensation. Despite being the most experienced and institutional Member of Parliament among former speakers, Boateng claims Bagbin is ruling with political bias. Boateng shared his thoughts on Movement TV/Wontumi Radio's morning show with Kwaku Dawuro, emphasizing the need for NPP members to unite and work together to prevent the NDC from gaining a parliamentary majority. He stressed that no NPP parliamentary candidate should allow the NDC to take control, citing President Akufo-Addo's plans to address current MPs…

17 May

Parliament Convenes Emergency Session Today

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Parliament is scheduled to reconvene today for an emergency session following a petition from Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The recall aims to address outstanding government business that requires urgent attention. The decision to reconvene was made under Article 112(3) and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which allows 15 percent of House members to request the recall of Parliament. Key items on the agenda include considering a motion for an “Additional Financing Agreement between GoG and the IDA for an amount of US$150 million to finance the ongoing Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project” and a…

20 Mar

Parliament Summons Energy Minister And ECG Chief Over Alleged Dispute

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Today, the Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, are slated to appear before Parliament's Energy Committee following summons issued due to reported tensions between their entities. The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has accused ECG of failing to adhere to the cash waterfall mechanism and levied other allegations against them. Moreover, PURC has issued a one-week ultimatum for ECG to furnish a detailed incident report on outages since January, threatening potential sanctions, including a two-year prison sentence, for non-compliance. While ECG has denied some of the accusations, concerns…

23 Feb

Your Name Is Inked In The History Books Of NPP Forever- Chairman Wontumi Praises Former Majority Leader

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The Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako has heaped praises on the former Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, after the latter's resignation. According to the Ashanti Governor, the Suame legislator's name will forever be mentioned in the history books of NPP, for honourably resigning as the majority leader. This comes after the Honourable Member of Parliament had voluntarily resigned as the Majority Leader on Wednesday, "in order to still the storm and facilitate the peace and unity for the party at this time". Speaking on the floor of Parliament, he clarified that…

20 Feb

Parliament Faces Potential Power Disconnection Over GH₵23M ECG Debt

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The inclusion of Parliament among the disconnection targets raises eyebrows due to its critical role in national governance. Sources indicate that the accumulated debt poses a significant hurdle for ECG’s operations and hampers its ability to meet the demands of power producers. This potential move follows a similar disconnection at Accra…