The Clerk of the Appointments Committee of Parliament has been accused of being partisan by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin after a furious altercation between the Majority and Minority caucuses. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Kwabena Mintah Akandoh’s vetting process was tense since the two parties couldn’t agree on whether to move …

Mrs. Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto has been selected by President John Dramani Mahama to head the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). She was formerly the Deputy Women’s Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and was simply known as Maame Efua. In addition, she ran for the party ticket in the …

The Minister-designate for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has promised to enhance public transportation by using electronic buses that were purchased during the previous Akufo-Addo administration. During his January 30 vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Mr. Nikpe stressed the importance of determining if the buses are appropriate for Ghana’s …

Following the violent circumstances that broke out during Thursday evening’s vetting session, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has forcefully reacted to what he regards as intimidation tactics by the NDC members on the Appointments Committee. After the incidents, Afenyo-Markin spoke out in support of the Minority’s position, stating that nothing would …

Tables and microphones were destroyed during Thursday’s violent proceedings, forcing the Appointments Committee of Parliament to move its vetting session. MPs’ violent altercation abruptly ended the session, preventing it from continuing at the original location. Speaking to the media, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga emphasized the need to preserve Ghana’s democratic …

Samuel Nartey George, the Minister nominated for Communications, Digitalization, and Innovation, has promised to bring up the Anti-Gay Bill again in the 9th Parliament. He reiterated his adamant opposition to LGBTQ+ activities, saying the measure is essential to maintaining Ghanaian social standards and cultural values. Mr. George stated that the …

President John Dramani Mahama has strongly warned newly appointed ministers not to get involved in illicit mining operations. This statement was given by the president earlier on Thursday, January 30, 2025, during the swearing-in ceremony for 14 ministers. President Mahama stated in his speech that the administration is committed to …

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalization, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has declared that, should he be appointed, he will carry out a proper SIM re-registration exercise. In order to prevent the lengthy lines that typified the previous exercise, he emphasized that the new procedure will be more technologically advanced …

On Wednesday, January 30, 2025, the third group of ministers was sworn in by President John Dramani Mahama in the Jubilee House. Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Gender, Children, and Social Protection Minister Naa Momo Lartey, …

Members of the Majority and Minority Caucuses argued over Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s vetting during an Appointments Committee meeting, escalating tensions. When the minority suggested moving the vetting to Friday due to worries about the day’s activities, the dispute broke out. The majority of members, however, disagreed …