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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed his side’s commitment to holding nominees accountable during the vetting process, despite Thursday evening’s chaotic scenes at the Appointments Committee. Speaking after the heated session, the Effutu MP insisted that the Minority would not be intimidated into silence. “We have to ask the relevant …

Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to initiate a public inquiry into the breakdown of law and order at several collation centres during the 2024 general elections. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, the former Minister for Works and Housing stressed the importance of a thorough investigation to …

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has raised concerns over the line of questioning during ministerial vetting, stressing that the process should prioritize competence rather than trivial matters. In an interview on Joy News’ PM Express, Domelevo argued that the primary goal of an appointment interview is to assess whether the …

The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament has attributed the controversies surrounding the ongoing ministerial vetting process to the disregard of long-standing practices that have guided the Appointments Committee’s work over the years. Patricia Appiagyei expressed concern that the committee’s new leadership has failed to adhere to established norms, leading to …

Parliament has given approval for Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister-designate for North East Region, Tia Ibrahim and Ashanti Regional Minister-designate, Dr Frank Amoakohene to be sworn-in as Ministers. Similarly, the Upper East Regional minister-designate, Akamugri Atanga Donatus was amongst the nominees who were also approved …

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has denied claim of refusing to avail himself for the video shoot of Kofi Mole’s song ‘Makoma’. According to Kofi Mole, several attempts to get Sarkodie to be featured in the music video proved futile has the raer showed no concern. Kofi Mole disclosed this in a …

The Attorney General has withdrawn all criminal charges against former NDC Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and Communications Officer Anthony Boahen in the controversial leaked tape case. The government has officially withdrawn all criminal charges against former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and the party’s Communications Officer, Anthony …

The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has called for a thorough investigation into the bribery allegations surrounding the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, January 29, Dr. Draman noted that this is not the …

A report by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has revealed that 3,228 Ghanaians are among over 1.4 million immigrants listed for deportation. The fiscal statistics from November 2024 indicate that a total of 1,445,549 individuals face deportation, with significant numbers from various African countries. This includes 3,690 Nigerians, …

A new video of legendary Ghanaian musician Jerry Anaba, popularly known as Okomfo Kwadee, has surfaced, sparking concerns about his health. The footage shows the once vibrant artist looking significantly deteriorated and unhealthy. Okomfo Kwadee has faced health challenges in recent years, including battles with mental health issues and substance …