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20 Mar

Parliament, ECG Hold Crunch Talks To Avert ‘Dumsor’ In The House

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Ghana’s parliament is holding talks with officials from the Electricity Company of Ghana over a GH¢13 million debt owed to the power distribution company. The development comes after ECG on Monday, March 20, 2023, embarked on a nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise with a focus on all categories of customers including state-owned enterprises. According to a myjoyline.com report, the conclusion of discussions will determine whether the House will be disconnected from the national grid or remain connected. As part of efforts to avert the disconnection, Parliament is said to have held advanced talks with the ECG to at least pay GH¢1 million of…

07 Mar

Akufo-Addo Delivers State Of The Nation Address Tomorrow

wontumionlineNewsAkufo-Addo, Parliament, SONA, Speaker Alban Bagbin, State of the Nation Address

President Akufo-Addo will on Wednesday, March 8, deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament. The presentation is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution. According to the said Article, the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each session and before the dissolution of Parliament. It was earlier scheduled to be delivered in February but was postponed to tomorrow. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, explained the reason why the meeting was rescheduled. “After extensive discussions, the address has been shifted to the 8th of…

07 Mar

“I’m Sorry”- Odotobri Chairman Apologizes For Saying That All NPP MPs Must Be Changed

wontumionlineFeatured, News, TrendingDominic Bosompem, NPP Chairman, Parliament

Constituency Chairman for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), in Odotobri in the Ashanti region, Dominic Bosompem has issued an unqualified apology to the rank and file of the party following certain utterances he made. Speaking to Kwaku Dawuro on Movement in the morning show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV, he elaborated that he regretted making certain utterances when he last appeared on a show on Sompa radio, where he noted that in order for the NPP to break the eight-year jinx, then either all or half of the current 137 NPP MPs are changed. According to him, he has received…

24 Feb

Parliament Demands That Jean Mensa Appears Over Controversial CI

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Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa is being demanded by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to appear before parliament over the controversial proposed Constitutional Instrument (CI). The newly proposed instrument by the EC makes the Ghana Card the only identification document to be used to guarantee citizenship if passed. Also inherent in the CI. is a requirement that persons who want to register to do so at an EC district office. On Thursday, February 23, the EC was represented in Parliament by Deputy Commissioner, Bossman Asare but was opposed by the Minority Caucus in the House which…

20 Feb

New Ministerial Nominees To Be Vetted Today

wontumionlineNewsAkufo-Addo, Appointments Committee, Bryan Acheampong, KT Hammond, Parliament

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…

16 Feb

Full Text: Ken Ofori-Atta’s Statement To Parliament On DDEP

wontumionlineNewsDomestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), Finance Ministry, Ken Ofori Atta, Parliament

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Attah was in Parliament on Thursday to present a statement on the country’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). He clarified those who were exempted from the Programme including pensioners who have been picketing the Finance Ministry since last week. The Finance Minister confirmed that all pensioners who failed to tender their old bonds for new ones under the exercise have been exempted from the programme. Addressing Parliament on the state of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, Mr Ofori-Atta said the pensioners have nothing to worry about. Read his full statement below; 1. Right Hon. Speaker and…

16 Feb

Finance Minister To Appear Before Parliament Today Over Debt Exchange Programme

wontumionlineNewsDebt exchange programme, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, Parliament

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta will today, Thursday, February 16, appear before Parliament over the controversial Debt Exchange Programme (DDE). The Minister is expected to brief the house on the exercise. The Speaker of Parliament summoned the Minister after the North Tongu MP raised the matter in the house. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s concern was due to the ongoing picketing at the Finance Ministry by pensioner bondholders for an exemption from the programme. Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin presenting the business statement of Parliament last Friday said it was necessary for the Minister to appear before Parliament to provide answers to…

13 Feb

Parliament Must Pass Broadcasting Bill Immediately – GJA

wontumionlineNewsBroadcasting Bill, GJA, Parliament

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has pushed for Parliament to pass the Broadcasting Bill. GJA, in a statement released on February 13 indicated that the passage of the Bill is one critical step that needs to be taken to sanitise the airwaves. “We urge the Executive and Legislature to give maximum attention to the Bill and get it passed immediately. “In fact, the Executive and Parliament cannot absolve themselves of blame as far as the current state of radio broadcasting in Ghana is concerned, and until they work in concert to pass the Broadcasting Bill immediately, they cannot raise any…

03 Feb

We Need Competence And Not Just Mere Representation In Parliament- Agyenim Boateng

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Former Ashanti Regional organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Agyenim Boateng, has argued that Ghana doesn't need mere representation in Parliament, but rather competence. According to him, although there have been several conversations centered on the need to have more women representation in the house of legislature, he believes it shouldn't only be about their representation but how competent and capable they can deliver on their mandate. "We keep talking about gender equality sand the need to have more women representatives in Parliament, but I believe the argument shouldn't only be about having more women in Parliament because…

30 Jan

The NDC Has Made Elections 2024 A Cool Win For The NPP- Hon. Clement Wilkinson

wontumionlineFeatured, News, TrendingClement Wilkinson, elections 2024, Parliament

The Municipal Chief Executive of Ga West Assembly, Honourable Clement Wilkson has stated that the NDC has made elections 2024 easy for the NPP. Speaking with Dawuro on Movement in the morning show on Movement TV/Wontumi Radio, the MCE said that the only reason for which the NDC had given the minority leadership to the Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is because they would want him to contest as an unopposed candidate in his constituency, because there's no way the former could debate better than the Haruna Iddrisu. According to him, the NDC wants someone who could challenge and battle the…