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The Majority in Parliament has announced plans to reorganize and unveil its new leadership in the House on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This decision follows calls from the Minority Caucus urging the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to formally restructure the Majority Caucus leadership to ensure smoother legislative proceedings. The move comes after the approval of…
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled his latest set of ministerial nominations. Muntaka Mubarak, MP for Asawase, has been nominated as Minister-Designate for the Interior Ministry, while Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, is set to lead the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, has been named Minister-Designate for Communications,…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it is awaiting the appointment of a Minister-designate for Transport to initiate discussions on a potential fare adjustment. The union explains that the threshold for implementing a fare increase has been reached due to consecutive fuel price hikes in January. For example, state-owned GOIL has…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Member of Parliament for Saboba, as Minister-Designate for Transport. The announcement, part of the third batch of ministerial appointments submitted to Parliament for approval, was detailed in a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Presidential Spokesperson. If confirmed, Joseph Bukari Nikpe will oversee the transport…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has responded to a directive from President John Dramani Mahama to investigate the deaths linked to the 2020 and 2024 elections, The Chronicle newspaper reports. According to the report, the IGP has established a specialized investigative team at the CID Headquarters, led by Chief Superintendent Joseph…
Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for failing to prioritize road maintenance over the past eight years, leading to significant neglect of the country’s road infrastructure. During his vetting on Monday, January 20, Agbodza stressed that maintaining existing roads should take precedence over constructing new ones….
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed significant appointments to the Office of the President, designed to strengthen governance and improve operational efficiency. In a statement released on January 21, the Presidency described the appointments as a reflection of the President’s dedication to strong leadership and a proactive administration. President Mahama expressed his belief that the…
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled key appointments to the Office of the President, aimed at strengthening governance and improving operational efficiency. In a statement released by the Presidency on Tuesday, January 21, the appointments were described as reflective of the President’s dedication to effective leadership and a responsive administration. President Mahama expressed confidence in…
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to continue its vetting process on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Nominees scheduled for vetting include: On Monday, January 20, the committee vetted Haruna Iddrisu, Minister-Designate for Education; Eric Opoku, Minister-Designate for Agriculture; and Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways. The vetting schedule for the remaining nominees…
