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James Agalga officially takes over as Majority Leader
Builsa North MP James Agalga has officially assumed the position of Majority Leader in Parliament, promising to prioritise dialogue and consensus in his dealings with the Minority Caucus.…
Afenyo-Markin leads Minority boycott of Supreme Court nominees’ vetting
The Minority on Parliament’s Appointments Committee has boycotted the vetting of three nominees to the Supreme Court, citing concerns over what it described as an unnecessarily hurried process.…
I support the National Cathedral idea but it was poorly executed – Ayariga
Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed support for the idea behind Ghana’s National Cathedral but criticised the manner in which the project…
Wontumi’s EXIM Bank case heads to trial after plea bargain negotiations fail
Plea bargain negotiations between New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and the State have collapsed, clearing the way for his…
Mahama Ayariga officially confirms marriage to Sunyani West MP
Bawku Central Member of Parliament Mahama Ayariga and his Sunyani West counterpart, Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, have taken their relationship a step further, with the two lawmakers now officially…
Mahama removes Brogya Genfi from Defence Ministry in fresh reshuffle
President John Dramani Mahama has introduced another round of changes to his administration, reassigning two officials and appointing a new minister to oversee the Labour, Employment and Job…
President Mahama signs 10 Bills into law, including Tribunals Act
President John Dramani Mahama has signed 10 Bills into law, paving the way for the implementation of a range of reforms covering taxation, revenue mobilisation, justice, national defence,…
‘I’ll do everything to make Bawumia President in 2028’ – Boakye Agyarko
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has formally entered the race for the National Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), promising to overhaul the party’s structures and strengthen…
Gov’t turns down GH¢20m MTN donation for evacuated Ghanaians
The government has declined a reported GH¢20 million financial support package from MTN Ghana for Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign…
Wontumi withdraws from NPP national chairmanship race
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship aspirant Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has pulled out of the party’s national chairmanship contest, saying his current circumstances should…