An aspirant gets 42 hours to appeal the decision to the party’s executives if not selected- O.B Amoah
In a press briefing today, July 6, 2023, Osei Bonsu Amoah, the Spokesperson for the Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Constituency, announced the completion of the vetting process for the NPP presidential aspirants. Amoah highlighted the key attributes that were assessed during the vetting process, […]
Kwabena Mintah urges government to release funds to FDA for ensuring food and drug safety
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking Member of the Health Committee of Parliament and MP for Juaboso, has raised concerns about the lack of funds allocated to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). He has called on the government, particularly the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to release funds immediately to enable the FDA to effectively carry […]
Both oral and sex are against the laws of the country- Ursula Owusu
The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has made a statement regarding forced sexual acts and the need for women to seek assistance in such situations. During her speech on the promotion of proper sexual human rights and the Ghanaian family values bill, she specifically mentioned incidents where women are coerced into engaging […]
Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold set deadline for action on locked-up funds
Fredrick Forson, the Convener for the Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold, has stated that they will wait until July 27th, 2023, before making their intentions clear regarding their locked-up funds. The group recently visited Parliament to remind the legislators of their situation and to petition the Speaker, Rt. Hon Alban Kingsford, to assist them in recovering […]
Vice President Bawumia calls for respectful campaigning in NPP Presidential Primaries
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has highlighted the significance of conducting a campaign free from insults and negativity as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for its presidential primaries. He has called upon party members to come together as a unified family and collaborate before, during, and after the primaries to ensure the party’s success […]
Minority in Parliament boycotts session in support of Gyakye Quayson and Ato Forson
The Minority in Parliament has chosen to boycott today’s sitting in order to accompany and show solidarity with two members of the caucus, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and James Gyakye Quayson, who are both due to appear in court on Thursday for their ongoing cases. Dr. Ato Forson is currently facing a criminal case related […]
Promotion of Anti-Gay Bill represents popular desires- John Ntim Fordjour
Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, has emphasized that the Promotion of Proper Sexual Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill is a reflection of the desires of Ghanaians. He pointed out that the bill received support from various authorities, including Parliament and the clergy. In his remarks to journalists after the […]
Dan Botwe calls for vigilance in combating homosexuality in Ghana
During the parliamentary debate on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, Member of Parliament for Okere, Dan Botwe emphasized the need to go beyond passing the bill and find ways to combat the promotion of homosexuality in Ghana. Mr. Botwe expressed the importance of exercising internal vigilance to prevent […]
BoG warns Savings and Loans Companies of rising interest rates and non-performing loans
Bank of Ghana has cautioned Savings and Loans Companies to closely monitor the increasing costs of interest and non-performing loans within their portfolios. Osei Gyasi, the Head of Banking Supervision, has warned that these factors could pose financial risks and impact profitability for these companies. During the launch of Bayport Savings and Loans’ 20th anniversary […]
Dep. Minister for Transport reiterates government’s commitment to nationwide Electric Vehicle Policy
Deputy Minister for Transport, Hassan Sulemana Tampuli, has reiterated the government’s commitment to introducing a nationwide electric vehicle policy in Ghana. This policy aims to reduce carbon emissions and address the emerging climate emergency. As a signatory to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Ghana is taking urgent steps to transition from fossil fuel-based vehicles […]