The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension on four lawmakers following the chaos that erupted during the vetting process last Thursday. The speaker’s decision followed an appeal to him by the Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to lift the suspension, a plea that was supported by the Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga. The speaker, in…
The race for the District Chief Executive (DCE) position in Sissala West is nearing its final stage as the President prepares to nominate one of the three vetted candidates for confirmation by the assembly. The district is eagerly awaiting the announcement, which will determine who will lead local governance and spearhead development efforts in the…
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, former Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame, has called on the current leaders of the majority and minority caucuses to apologize to Ghanaians over the violent altercations at the Appoitments Committee.The members of both sides making up the Appointments Committee ended up in a clash on Thursday, January 30, while bickering…
Thomas Partey delivered a standout performance for Arsenal during their impressive 5-1 victory over Manchester City in the English Premier League on Sunday evening. Returning to his favored midfield role after a stint as a right-back in previous matches, Partey was a dominant force at the heart of the pitch, contributing significantly to his team’s commanding…
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced the appointment of Hon. Adam Mutawakilu as its Acting Managing Director, following his selection by President John Dramani Mahama. His appointment is subject to approval by the Board and the Public Services Commission. Hon. Mutawakilu, a former MP for Damongo and Ranking Member of the Mines and Energy Committee…
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team led by Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of flying drones over his private properties in an alleged surveillance operation. The Effutu legislator claimed that he was informed by his associates of the suspicious activity on multiple occasions but chose to remain…
Private Legal Practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for accountability in Ghana’s judicial system, particularly in cases tainted by political manipulation. He made this call on KeyPoints on Saturday, February 1, while discussing the recent discontinuation of high-profile cases referencing the Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa case, where the former Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, was…
The Minority Caucus has rejected the suspension of 3 members of their party over Appointments Committee chaos and demands an immediate reversal of the decision made by the Speaker of Parliament. On January 31, 2025, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, announced the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Appointment Committee…
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the recent suspensions handed down by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, following the chaotic scenes during a parliamentary sitting. According to Assafuah, the Speaker’s decision to suspend only four MPs was insufficient and failed to address the full scope of the misconduct…
Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on January 28, Dr. Boamah cautioned that relying solely on military intervention would not provide a long-term solution to the issue. His comments come amid…
