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Minority demands nationwide suspension of Military recruitment exercise

In order to allow for extensive reforms targeted at guaranteeing public safety and transparency, the minority in Parliament has demanded that the current military recruitment process be immediately suspended nationwide. The request comes after thousands of applicants gathered at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on...

NDC will take over parliamentary majority in 2024 elections – Global InfoAnalytics projects

According to Global InfoAnalytics, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will win a parliamentary majority in the elections scheduled for December 7. The most recent prediction states that the NDC will secure a majority in the 275-seat legislature by winning about 150 seats. An independent candidate is...

Seat vacancy controversy: Supreme Court rejects Speaker’s application to set aside its earlier ruling

Speaker Alban Bagbin's attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's decision to halt his declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant has been denied. This comes after Alexander Afenyo-Markin, an Effutu MP, filed a first lawsuit contesting the Speaker's statement. Among other points raised in court, the...

NDC Chairman Suspends Campaign Tour Amid Parliamentary Power Struggle

A major change in power in Parliament has caused National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia to unexpectedly halt his campaign tour in the Bono Region. The suspension occurs as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the NDC are engaged in a heated...

Minority invites Bawumia to debate 2024 mid-year budget review

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been invited by the Minority Caucus in Parliament to take part in the 2024 mid-year budget review debate. The Minority claims that the Vice President was invited because of his position as the team's chairman for economic management. According to...

Minority rejects proposed amendments to allow MPs use sirens, exceed speed limits

The proposed modifications to the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180) that would have let Members of Parliament to employ sirens and be exempt from speed limits when performing official responsibilities have been rejected by the Minority Caucus in Parliament. The minority clearly stated their...