The vetting of ministerial nominees commenced with Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister-designate for Roads and Highways, and Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister-designate for Education. Currently, Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, is appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Watch here: Source: gbcghanaonline
Three ministerial nominees in President John Mahama’s administration are appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee today for vetting. The session began with Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for the Adaklu Constituency. Next to appear before the committee is Haruna Iddrisu, nominated as Minister for Education. Watch here: Also scheduled…
In the advancement of our multi-party democratic dispensation, Ghana for over three decades has made significant strides in participatory democracy. Not only the transfer of power from one party to another, but rather prioritizing women’s inclusion in key governmental positions. The Speaker of Parliament was once headed by a woman and currently, a woman heads…
Approximately 200 people have fled from Nkwanta to Pampawie, Ahamansu, and other destinations in the Kadjebi District following renewed conflict in Nkwanta, the capital of the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly. Kadjebi, which borders the Nkwanta Municipality, has become a safe haven for displaced residents seeking refuge from the violence. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency…
Years after the demolition of Accra’s old Agbogbloshie onion and scrapyard market, the site’s redevelopment remains in limbo. The demolition, which took place on July 1, 2021, was part of the “Let’s Make Accra Work” decongestion initiative spearheaded by the former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey. The government aimed to transform the infamous e-waste…
Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has disagreed with critics who have questioned the legality of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee. The ORAL committee was tasked by President John Dramani Mahama to gather information about corrupt activities or looting of state resources by previous state officials. The South Dayi MP in an…
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun marginally increasing fuel prices as the second pricing window for January takes effect. Leading OMCs, including state-owned GOIL and Shell, have already adjusted their petrol and diesel prices. At GOIL, petrol, which sold at GH₵14.99 per litre during the first pricing window, is now retailing at GH₵15.74. Diesel…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to serve as Minister for Roads and Highways. The announcement highlights Mr Agbodza’s wealth of experience in both politics and professional practice, making him a strong candidate for the role. Mr Agbodza is a…
Joseph Boahen Aidoo has officially resigned from his position as Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). His resignation comes in response to the government’s recent directive regarding the cessation of all boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), communicated on January 13, 2025. In his resignation letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Aidoo…
Former Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, Clement Apaak, has confirmed that the Ghana Armed Forces has commenced the distribution of food supplies from warehouses to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. President John Mahama had earlier ordered the distribution of food meant for victims of last year’s drought in the northern part…
