The Supreme Court has provided a comprehensive breakdown of the reasons behind the decision to uphold the suit by Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. According to the Supreme Court, a Member of Parliament (MP) can only be considered to have vacated their seat if they change their political identity and remain …
Read More »Govt Withdraws New L.I. Allowing MPs, Judges And Ministers To Use Sirens, Speed Limit Exemptions
The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has officially withdrawn the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) on behalf of the Minister for Transport. This L.I. sought …
Read More »Accusations Made Against Speaker Bagbin For The Delayed Recall Of MPs Are Baseless – Parliament
Ghana’s Parliament has rejected accusations that Speaker Alban Bagbin is intentionally delaying the recall of Members of Parliament (MPs) due to his political alignment. A statement issued on Thursday, April 18, 2024, by the Parliamentary Service clarified that the House is presently in recess, with MPs engaging with constituents, while …
Read More »“NDC MPs Are Jokers; NPP Will Undoubtedly Break The 8” – K.T. Hammond
The Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokw who is also Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, popularly known as K.T. Hammond, has declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is poised to retain power in the 2024 elections. In an interview with the media after the budget reading …
Read More »Parliament Resumes Sitting On Tuesday
Parliament is set to resume sitting on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, after going on recess in August. This will commence the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. In a statement sighted by JoyNews and signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Cyril K.O., …
Read More »NDC MPs Meets Police Ahead Of Protest Against BoG Governor And His Deputies
NDC MPs have today, Wednesday, August 23, engaged the Greater Accra Regional Police Command ahead of its planned protest against the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor and his two deputies. The demonstration which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, follows their demand for the resignation of the Governor and his …
Read More »We’re In Debt, But MPs Continue To Approve Loans Like We’re Mad People – Nana Kobina V
The Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Area in the Western Region, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, says the public must know the full voting records of their Members of Parliament, especially on the approval of loan agreements. The traditional ruler cum academician was speaking at a public forum as part of …
Read More »PNC Demands Salaries Deduction From NDC’s MPs Who Boycott Parliamentary Sitting To Attend Court Proceedings.
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has accused the Minority in Parliament of causing financial loss to the state with regard to their boycott of parliamentary proceedings in solidarity with two caucus members who are standing trial. A statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Janet Asana Nabla, condemned the action …
Read More »A Man At War Never Fear Bullets – NDC MPs Spur On Gyakye Quayson
Some leading National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) have stormed the Assin North constituency in the Central Region to campaign for James Gyakye Quayson with a call on him not to entertain any fear but be firm. In an exclusive interview with MyNewsGh.com reporter, Hajia Asana Gordon, the …
Read More »MPs To Return To Parliament On Tuesday
The Members of Parliament will return to Parliament on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, after going on recess on March 31. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin in a statement recalling the MPs for the Second Meeting of the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament said the House will commence …
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