Author: Foster Ayisah

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1,214  President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new government policy prohibiting the issuance of mining leases in all forest reserves. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the third batch of ministers on Thursday, January 30, President Mahama also revealed that his administration would swiftly revoke all mining licenses previously granted for operations in forest […]

1,235  Hon.Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress’ Member of parliament for Amenfi Central in the Western Region, has emphasized the importance of hardworking leaders in driving success. According to her, a leader’s dedication, commitment, and perseverance set the tone for others to follow. She is gearing up to drive development in her constituency. As […]

1,181  President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized that the constitutional review process is a national responsibility aimed at strengthening Ghana’s governance framework, rather than a partisan initiative. Speaking at the inauguration of the Constitution Review Committee, on January 30, President Mahama underscored the need for collective effort and unity in reshaping the country’s legal framework. […]

1,353  Parliament has approved the nomination of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as the Minister-Designate for Defence. This comes after the House debated and adopted the ninth report of the Appointments Committee. Although the Appointments Committee unanimously recommended the approval of Dr. Omane Boamah as the Minister Designate for Defence, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin in […]

1,217    The Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for the Ablekuma Central Constituency, Collins Amoah, over his alleged involvement in a GH¢800,000 fraud case at Tse Addo, Accra. According to court documents, Collins Amoah and a 51-year-old trader, Solomon Okuley, allegedly […]

1,308  Parliament has established a nine-member committee, chaired by Collins Dauda, Member of Parliament for Asutifi South to explore pension scheme models suitable for former legislators. This follows a proposal by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga to create a pension scheme fund using proceeds from carbon credits to support former lawmakers. Speaking on the floor of […]

1,422  Former National Youth Organiser aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Michael Osei Boateng popularly known as “Pope” says the party should work immediately to amend portions of its Constitution to allow all card bearing members to vote. Speaking on radio, the former aspirant said every card bearing member should be part of the […]

1,108  The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a strong warning to Members of Parliament, declaring that any legislator caught engaging in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, will face severe repercussions. Addressing the plenary on Tuesday, January 28, Speaker Bagbin stressed that Parliament must take a firm and decisive stance against the growing […]