GENERAL NEWS

The Majority in Parliament has agreed to a plea by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to have his ministers at the Finance Ministry stay on a little longer despite pressure from the caucus. Some members of the Majority caucus on Tuesday, October 25 demanded the removal of the sector minister, …

It was a healthy but brief debate in parliament on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, when the Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, offered a strong objection to the verdict of the Speaker of Parliament. The Speaker, Alban Bagbin, had delivered a long verdict on a motion brought before the House …

President Akufo-Addo has said the domination of the foreign exchange business in Ghana by the black market is unacceptable and stakeholders must find a way to stop the activities of those who operate in the space. According to the president, the initial stimulus for the creation of forex bureaux” in …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)  Ambassador to Ghana, Amer Al-alwi has dismissed reports that Ghana has been slapped with a visa ban by the United Arab Emirates. A report by DW Africa on Monday said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a visa ban on nationals from 20 African …

Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has said he disagrees with the Speaker’s ruling on the grounds that it is unconstitutional. According to him, the Majority caucus will come with a substantive motion to challenge the Speaker’s ruling. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin dismissed the motion filed by …

The Member of Parliament for Subin, Eugene Boakye Antwi has told the Minority in Parliament not to count on the support of the 80 Majority MPs who also want the removal of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.   Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Antwi said the 80 Majority MPs opposed to …

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, is set to lead a demonstration to push President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to resign. He wants Ghanaians to join him in what he says is going to be ‘Ku me preko reloaded’ because the President has failed to deliver. Martin Kpebu is seeking to …

One of the main contenders in the main opposition race for the 2020 National Democratic Congress’ flagbearership race is urging his supporters to rally behind former president John Dramani Mahama for the position of flagbearer for the 2024 general elections to wrestle power from the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). …

Barring any unforseen circumstances, an amount of US$1.13billion is expected by government following Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) pre-export receivables backed trade finance facility agreement with a consortium of international financial institutions to finance cocoa purchases for the 2022/2023 cocoa season. The money will hit the accounts of Bank of Ghana …

The Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim has said his side has already filed a motion of censure against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Banda Ahenkro MP at a press briefing in Parliament on Tuesday, said both Majority and Minority leaders have already commenced discussion about the vote of censure …