The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West, Cynthia Mamle Morrison, has reportedly rescinded her decision to contest in the 2024 parliament election as an independent candidate.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 […]
Speaker adjourns sitting indefinitely amid vacant seats controversy
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has adjourned sitting in the House amid vacant seats controversy.This decision was made in a House filled with National Democratic Congress (NDC) legislators who had occupied the Majority side of the aisle. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament had walked out earlier due to a controversy with the […]
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 […]
Kwahuhene destooled over alleged extortion
King makers of Kwahu Abene in the Kwahu East District of the Eastern region has in unanimous decision destooled Kwahuhene Daaasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II.Kwahu Abene King makers have performed rite at the Kwahu Palace in Abene to destool him. The decision by the King Makers spans back to a publication in the media, alleging a […]
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, […]
Endure NPP’s Punishment for the Last Two Months; NDC Will Rescue You–Asiedu Nketiah
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has assured the residents of Bitre in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region that relief is on the way, as the NDC is poised to win the upcoming elections and rescue them from the current hardships. According to him, the […]
Asunafo-Asutifi Hotspot Intervention Area Responds to AROCHA Ghana’s Call for Removal from Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership
The management of the Asunafo-Asutifi Hotspot Intervention Area has raised concerns over AROCHA Ghana’s demand for the removal of Ghana as a co-chair of the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP). AROCHA Ghana’s demand is rooted in the country’s struggle to control illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. However, the Asunafo-Asutifi team, which is dedicated […]
We’ll boycott Parliament until Supreme Court rules on vacant seats – Afenyo-Markin
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced an indefinite boycott of parliamentary proceedings, following Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare four seats vacant. The ruling, which impacts MPs Cynthia Morrison (Agona West), Kwadjo Asante (Suhum), and Peter Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central), stems from their decision to contest the upcoming 2024 elections as independent candidates while Andrew […]