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17 Mar

Sam George Went To The Extreme In His Politics – Afenyo-Markin On Vetting Brouhaha

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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has addressed claims that he targeted certain individuals during ministerial vetting, particularly Sam George. “Sam George and I have had a cordial relationship,” he admitted. “But I think he went to the extreme in some of his politics,” he said on the KSM show monitored by MyNewsGh. Explaining why he took a tough stance on the NDC MP during vetting, Afenyo-Markin made it clear that political attacks come with consequences. “Look, Akufo-Addo has given me a political space through his leadership. He has given the NPP an opportunity to be seen by the nation. He is…

I have Declared My Assets – Gertrude Torkornoo

wontumionlineNewsChief Justice Nominee, Gertrude Torkornoo, Vetting

Chief Justice nominee Gertrude Torkornoo has told the Appointments Committee of Parliament that she has declared her assets. She said she declared the assets last year when she was nominated as a Justice of a Supreme court. She explained that the declaration of assets is a four-year cycle activity. “Have you declared your assets since you were nominated? She was asked by Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. In answer, she said, “I declared my assets last year, it is a four-cycle.” Dr Forson further has asked to work on the image of the judiciary if she is approved. “If…

‘Ei Ato, You’re My Friend’ – Bryan Acheampong Stunned By Fierce Grilling During Vetting

wontumionlineNewsBryan Acheampong, Grilling, Vetting

The Minister-designate for Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong was left stunned before the Appointments Committee of Parliament as he was being interrogated by Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Monday. Mr Acheampong presumed that their friendship was going to be a determining factor during the vetting. But he was left in utmost shock as Dr. Ato Forson seemed to have laid friendship aside in order to execute the day’s tasks. Mr Forson has pressed the Abewtifi legislator for assurance that he will deliver on his mandate if approved by the Parliament to run affairs at the Agriculture Ministry. To his bewilderment,…