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Court curtails movements of former Employment Minister Ignatius Baffour-Awuah

A District Court "B" in Sunyani, has imposed restrictions on the movements of Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, the former Employment and Labour Relations Minister.

2 hours ago

Ablakwa approved as Foreign Affairs Minister after Minority boycott

North Tongu MP and Foreign Affairs Minister nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been approved by majority consensus after the Minority in Parliament abstained

2 hours ago

Parliament approves remaining 12 minister-nominees as Minority abstains from Ablakwa’s approval

Parliament has approved the next batch of ministerial nominees appointed by President John Mahama, following their vetting by the Appointments Committee. Howeve

7 hours ago

I’m sorry – Afenyo-Markin apologises to Clerk

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has formally apologized to Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, the Clerk of the Appointments Committee, following his controversial rema

9 hours ago

Speaker lifts suspension of MPs following bi-partisan appeal

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament following a bi-partisan appeal from both the Majority and Minority ca

9 hours ago

We oppose Sam George’s Communications Minister nomination over remarks about Akufo-Addo, CJ, others – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the Minority Caucus's opposition to the nomination of Sam George as Minister for Communications.

10 hours ago

Speaker insists vetting chaos probe will continue despite lifting MPs’ suspension

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has insisted that the investigation into the vetting chaos will continue in line with parliamentary procedure.

14 hours ago

I take full responsibility for vetting chaos – Afenyo-Markin pleads with Speaker

Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken full responsibility for the chaos that erupted during the vetting of some ministerial nominees last week. Spe

14 hours ago

Parliament tightens security to prevent suspended MPs from gaining access

Security has been strengthened in Parliament with a perimeter established at the entrance to the chamber to block suspended Members of Parliament (MPs) from gai

15 hours ago

Afenyo-Markin quizzes presidency over BoG Governor’s assumption of duty without Council of State approval

The Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has issued a letter to the President John Mahama over new Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, of him alread