Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a strong statement regarding the conduct of his opponent, former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). During a recent rally at Mim in the Asunafo North Constituency of the Ahafo Region, Dr. Bawumia […]
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Arrest election 2020 violence killers before I sign peace pact – Asiedu Nketia
Ghana’s main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate arrest of individuals responsible for the violence that marred the 2020 general election before the party can sign a peace pact with the peace council. National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, known as General Mosquito, made this statement […]
NPP always rushes to court because they’ve packed their members as judges – Sam George alleges
Samuel Nartey George, the Prampram Member of Parliament has accused the government of stuffing the courts with members who are politically tainted. He alleges that is the reason the party always runs to court with any issue even if they do not possess ambiguity for interpretation.Sam George was commenting on the controversy in Parliament over […]
We’ll trigger a recall of Parliament – Afenyo-Markin announces
The leader of the NPP MPs in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has revealed plans to recall Parliament on Wednesday, October 23, following recent tensions surrounding the adjournment of the House. In an interview with Citi FM on Tuesday, October 22, the Effutu MP expressed his dissatisfaction with Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to adjourn parliamentary […]
2024 election: Cynthia Morrison to still contest as Independent candidate
It has emerged that New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Agona West, Cynthia Morrison will still contest the 2024 election as an independent candidate.It comes on the back of rife reports about the former Gender Minister rescinding her decision after the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin declared her seat and three others vacant. […]
NPP MP Cynthia Mamle Morrison rescinds decision to go independent
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West, Cynthia Mamle Morrison, has reportedly rescinded her decision to contest in the 2024 parliament election as an independent candidate. The MP’s seat was one of four declared vacant by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on October 17, 2024.The declaration of the four […]
No NPP Member Will Encourage Any Brawl in Parliament – Majority Leader Ahead of Tomorrow’s Sitting
In a bid to ensure peace and order during tomorrow’s parliamentary sitting, the Majority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo Markin, has assured the public that no member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will encourage any form of conflict in the house. This statement comes amidst growing tension following the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned the […]
We will jealously protect our new majority status – Ato Forson
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding its newly declared Majority status in Parliament despite the Supreme Court’s ruling staying the order by the Speaker of Parliament. The confusion over the leadership composition of the House started on Thursday, October 17, after Speaker Alban Bagbin declared four parliamentary seats vacant.Three of […]
Supreme Court halts Speaker’s ruling that declared 4 seats vacant
The Supreme Court has halted the Speaker of Parliament’s decision which declared the seats of four Members of Parliament vacant on Thursday evening. In a ruling Friday afternoon (Oct 18), a five-member panel of the court presided over by Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, held that declaring the seats vacant goes against the rights of […]
NDC Majority Will Stand for the People of Ghana–Ato Forson Reacts to Speaker Bagbin’s Ruling
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a significant step towards assuming greater leadership in Ghana’s Parliament. This development follows the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s ruling, which declared four parliamentary seats vacant. The ruling shifts the balance of power in the legislature, making the opposition NDC the new majority.In his reaction, the Minority Leader, […]