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Parliament Confirms Sam George, Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Other Ministerial Appointees

February 4, 2025

Parliament has confirmed the nomination of Sam Nartey George as Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, along with four other nominees. Mr. George’s confirmation came through a majority vote, as the Minority Caucus chose to abstain from supporting him. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin explained that their opposition to Mr. George stemmed from his allegations...

Tension in Ghana’s Parliament as NPP Minority Protests With a Dress Code

February 4, 2025

Ghana’s Parliament has convened on Tuesday at midday, following its last session on Friday, amidst rising tensions involving the New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority. The NPP minority members arrived clad in black attire with red armbands, prompting authorities to mount a barricade to prevent their entrance, citing a breach of the parliamentary dress code. The...

Lord Commey’s seized cars returned

February 4, 2025

Vehicles of the former Director of Operations at the Jubilee House, Lord Oblitey Commey, that were seized during a midnight raid on his private property on January 31, have been returned.In all, the six cars taken away by unidentified men had since been returned to the owner in good shape, according to sources.The move followed...

Accra Academy hands over ‘bullying’ student to police

February 3, 2025

The Accra Academy has handed over the student involved in a bullying incident to the police, following a viral video that attracted huge public attention.In a statement addressing concerns over the incident that involved a student flogging a fellow student with a cutlass, the school assured that swift action had been taken.The offending student has...

Mother, child with 5 others dead in Philadelphia medical jet crash

February 2, 2025

Scene of the crash

Minority Caucus rejects suspension of three MPs

February 1, 2025

Speaker A.S.K. Bagbin

Kofi Adams Vows to Revitalize Ghana’s Sports Sector

January 31, 2025

The Minister-designate for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Ghana’s sports landscape. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Adams acknowledged mixed reactions to his appointment but expressed confidence in his ability to deliver results. “I will not disappoint Ghanaians, I will not disappoint His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, and I will...

The Minister-designate for Environment calls for a gradual strategy to address environmental challenges in Ghana.

January 31, 2025

The Minister-designate for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, emphasized the need for a careful and incremental strategy to tackle significant environmental issues during his testimony before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30. The appointed candidate addressed pressing topics such as the management of plastic waste, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and securing...

Maame Efua Houadjeto declared as CEO of GTA

January 31, 2025

Maame Efua Houadjeto - CEO, GTA

Tables and equipments destroyed as misunderstanding erupts during vetting of Okudzeto and Akandoh

January 31, 2025

A meeting of the Appointments Committee of Parliament erupted in disorder late on Thursday as tensions between Minority and Majority members intensified over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The conflict began when the Minority suggested delaying the vetting until Friday, citing issues with the day’s discussions. However, the Majority dismissed...