Accra, Ghana — In a dramatic turn of events, Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) walked out of Parliament on Tuesday after their seats were occupied by MPs from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The walkout was led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu, who stated that the NPP MPs…
In a bid to enhance security during parliamentary proceedings, Parliament has announced stricter protocols for the upcoming session on Tuesday. These measures aim to ensure the safety of Speaker Alban S.K. Bagbin, Members of Parliament (MPs), and parliamentary staff, according to a statement issued by the Deputy Marshall of Parliament, WG CDR Frederick Bawa (Rtd)….
The nation’s attention is sharply focused on the Parliamentary chambers today as the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) prepare to battle over which party will claim majority control. The ongoing political power struggle has created an atmosphere of uncertainty in the legislature, and the outcome of today’s sitting…
The family of Justine Agbenu, one of the two 12-year-old girls tragically killed in a car crash in East Legon, Accra, has accused the Salifu Amoako family of insensitivity in the aftermath of the accident. The 16-year-old son of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako of Alive Chapel International was behind the wheel of the Jaguar that…
Elrad Salifu Amoako, the 16-year-old son of renowned preacher Prophet Salifu Amoako, is currently under tight police security at a hospital where he is receiving treatment. This follows his involvement in a tragic accident in East Legon, Accra, which claimed the lives of two young girls on October 12, 2024. According to police sources, the…
In anticipation of a potentially heated parliamentary session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the National Peace Council has convened an emergency meeting to ensure order is maintained. The gathering comes amid rising tensions following the Supreme Court’s decision to halt Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling, which had declared four parliamentary seats vacant. The Minority in Parliament…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed his surprise over the Supreme Court’s directive concerning the Speaker of Parliament’s ruling that declared four parliamentary seats vacant. In media interviews on Monday, October 21, 2024, Mr. Ayariga pointed out that the Supreme Court’s involvement, following an ex…
The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called for urgent consultations among the heads of Ghana’s three arms of government—President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo—to resolve the ongoing parliamentary deadlock over the majority caucus status. The impasse stems from the minority caucus’ continued claim of…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Over 10,000 young leaders from across Africa gathered in Kampala and Jinja for the International Youth Festival 2024, a two-day event focused on addressing some of the continent’s most pressing challenges, including the exploration of Africa’s nuclear energy potential. The festival, themed “Empowering Global Youth,” brought together participants from diverse fields such…
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, President Nana Akufo-Addo departed from Accra to Samoa in the South Pacific to participate in the 27th Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting. The event, scheduled from Monday, October 21, to Thursday, October 26, 2024, will bring together leaders from 56 Commonwealth nations to elect a new Secretary-General. Ghana’s…
