Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Commonwealth on the concluding day of the group’s summit in Samoa. Botchwey’s appointment marks a significant achievement for the seasoned diplomat and politician, who has long been a vocal advocate for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and…
Attorney General Godfred Dame has mounted a defense in the ongoing Supreme Court case that challenges the legality of Members of Parliament (MPs) retaining their seats after declaring their intent to run as independent candidates ahead of the December 2024 elections. The case, filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, questions the Speaker of Parliament’s decision…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deliberately causing disruptions in Parliament as part of a calculated strategy to win the 2024 general elections. During a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, the NPP’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, alleged that the NDC’s actions are outlined in a…
It has been confirmed that Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West and former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, will still contest the 2024 general elections as an independent candidate. This comes amid widespread rumors suggesting that she had reversed her decision after the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin,…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament is set to petition the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, to recall the House for further deliberations, according to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, leader of the NPP side. Mr. Afenyo-Markin emphasized the urgency of resolving the deadlock after a recent walkout by the NPP members over a disagreement…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indefinitely adjourned sitting in the House following a heated controversy over vacant parliamentary seats. This decision was made after a session where National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament took over the seats typically occupied by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), leading to a walkout by the latter….
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on African governments to make Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) a central pillar in their development strategies, emphasizing its role as a pathway to opportunity and economic growth. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the inaugural Africa Skills Week 2024, held in Accra,…
The Ministry of the Interior has announced a renewal of the curfew imposed on Bunkpurugu Township and its surrounding areas in the North East Region. The curfew, enforced through an Executive Instrument, is set to continue from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am daily, beginning Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This decision, signed by the Minister for…
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)….
